waiting for the barbarians

I don't believe in fairytale. I don't believe in happy endings too. To me, anything that involves freedom is a myth. Love is a strange word, something I sought for ages but only got slapped back in the end by the strong fume of hatred that surrounded me. The only thing that can end this pain is death, mine or my abuser's. And either way, I was prepared. ~Ellen Oliver ~ *** His hand roamed my body possessively, his gaze penetrating me with lust and hunger, his finger finding its way to my core. His voice, gruffly and nasal, filled my ear with a disturbing hunger. "You are mine. Mine alone. Mine to touch, mine to keep, mine to fuck. All of you, Omega. I own all of your goddamn body. You are my pleasure toy..." *** Rejected by her mate and forsaken by her pack, Ellen Oliver endured massive humiliations and tortures because she was believed to be a cursed wolf, and like an icing on the cake of her misery, she happened to be an Omega too. The hell, she was the weakest Omega. After losing her mother due to a forced labour to produce her, Ellen was hated by even her Beta father whom one would have expected to naturally love her. She felt life couldn't get any worse for her, as her survival depended on how well she pleases and entertained her tormentors. But there was a revival.. a revival she never expected nor believed and it came with a change that had her tormentors on their knees, at her feet. ..

"A man from my past shattered my heart into a thousand pieces. I decided from that day on I would never give my heart to a man to be broken again. I know it sounds foolish because I was so young. However, that heartache has affected how I am with men. I am terrified to give my heart away like that again only to have it shattered." Natalia still felt the hurt and betrayal like it was yesterday. "I promise to never break your heart. Give me a chance to prove that I won't hurt you. I've never felt like this for anyone before I met you. I know it's only been two days, but you're all I've thought about since seeing you that first time. Let me erase the pain that's in your heart." Hayden took both her hands in his. --------------------- Natalia Crawford is the top female CEO in the city. She has worked tooth and nail to climb to the top without compromising her morals. She's beautiful with long blonde hair and green eyes. Men want her for her beauty, brains, and money. When she met Hayden Sumner, he was determined to make her his. She agreed he was easy on the eyes, tall with thick black hair and blue eyes, but she had no desire to be in a relationship. After a chance encounter, she ended up opening her heart for a chance at love. People all around them want to see them fail in both love and business. Even as one of them is fighting for their life, it doesn't stop others from trying to bring them down. Will love conquer all, or will everyone who wants to hurt them be successful in tearing them apart?

Annie always believed that finding her mate would bring her happiness. But fate had other plans. The night she was supposed to be claimed by her destined mate, he rejected her—for her own sister. The betrayal shattered her, leaving her wolf weakened and her spirit broken. With no strength left to fight, Annie was cast aside, forced to leave behind everything she once knew. Alone and struggling without her wolf, Annie has no choice but to seek help from a neighboring pack—one that has always been at odds with her own. There, she meets Riley, the powerful and enigmatic Alpha, who takes an unexpected interest in her. From the moment he lays eyes on Annie, he feels an undeniable pull toward her, a connection so strong it shakes him to his core. But Annie has lost all faith in mates and love. Every kind word, every lingering touch, and every stolen glance from Riley makes her heart ache with memories of the past. She refuses to be seen as a tool or a prize ever again. Riley, however, sees beyond her pain. He doesn’t just want her because of the bond—they haven’t even confirmed it yet. He wants her for who she is, for the fire she tries so hard to hide. He wants to show her that not all mates bring pain, that love doesn’t have to be a weakness.

Only a few people know Regina Martin’s real identity. And to keep it that way, she became a nurse, living a simple life away from the media, unlike her three brothers, who are all famous doctors, and well-known pillars of the community.  Getting away from under her family’s shadow was the first step to independence. On her venture into the unknown, she will meet three men who will try to fight for her attention, and seduce her to fall in love, but there is a secret behind their intent. -=- Hey man, I wrote you this letter to let you know I found her. She is still as stunning as the day we met her, and just as nice. I don’t have a plan right now, but I know you’ll help me with that, right? Wish me luck. I promised to make our wishes come true. We will marry Ginny Albright, and we will make her happy forever.

Annabel Montes, Twenty four years old high school dropout, After losing both her parents to a fatal accident making her an orphan. She was forced to move in with her Aunt who did nothing for her and always made her feel like a burden. With the help of a friend, she was able to get a housekeeping job at a wealthy family home. But she disguised as a married woman so she could get the job. Annabel never knew she would be caught up with the Torres Brothers who are narcissistic and have no respect for women. But everything took a different turn at Annabel’s arrival. One in lust. One in love. What happens when Annabel finds out she is pregnant but has no idea who fathered her child? Will this child be a blessing or will it ruin her completely?”

Achun, a twenty years old virgin who works as a stripper in a strip club, finds herself in the grasp of the dangerous and rebellious Alpha Erick. He's bound to make her the mother of his child, she must bear an heir for him or he will kill her. A bumpy love affair, Dangerous quest for power and hatred between brothers

She just had to respect the rules, just one thing so that he wouldn't come back into her life... But she couldn't sit idly by. A very powerful Alpha with a large pack, he was a merciless being, he does not joke, he only led his people, he protected them from hunters and beings that are a threat. She was a young woman with big dreams and goals who unfortunately would not achieve success with him at her side. A story where there was no love, no hope, two mates that rejected each other and survived to tell the tale. But what they did not expect was that the moon had their future made for them

Ariana Mends was auctioned to pay for her father's debt but never did she expect to fall in love with the man who purchased her, especially after finding out that he was the heir of the legendary Blade family and betrothed to another. Caddaric Blade was cold-hearted, ready to take over his dangerous family's multi-billion dollar company and rule the dark mafia, which he already did behind the mask. Being prepared to marry his betrothed, he wanted nothing from Ariana, and gave her her freedom but what was that strange thing cruising through his blood every time he saw her? And why would he kill anyone who dared to hurt her? These feelings were forbidden but with Ariana, they felt just right. Caddaric’s perfect life might just come crumbling when he gives in to those strange vibes especially when a seed is planted or maybe, his stone-cold heart, might have a taste of what he loathed the most, LOVE… This book is a read alone, though a sequel to *Trapped by the ruthless Billionaire*

Alpha Theo of the Dark Moon pack is known as a fair but strict leader whom loyalty means everything. At the age of twenty-three he successfully runs a large Virginia pack. Brynn Fullilove is the daughter of a prominent Dark Moon warrior. She has faced a lot of tragedy in life but is a strong fighter and survivor. A lifelong friend of Alpha Theo manipulates his trust and sets Brynn up, knowing that Brynn is Alpha Theo's mate. When he comes back from the Alpha Games to claim her, he finds that his friend was hurt by none other than his mate. That misplaced trust explodes in his face as he ruins the one thing he never realizes how badly he wants it until the bond slips through his fingers. A plot against the pack is uncovered and traitors are brought to light. The one person that Alpha Theo never suspects of betraying him will do more than just that, and the entire pack is at risk. Only Brynn can help him solve the mystery before Dark Moon suffers. Can Alpha Theo fix his mistakes and win his mate back, or is it too late? Is the damage able to be healed, or is the broken bond permanent?

It was finally that time of the year. One that sent shivers down the spine of every young woman above the age of twenty-one. The breeding season was upon them, and with it came the mandatory ritual that would determine their fate. Blindfolded and vulnerable, they stood in the town square, waiting to be chosen by the Alpha. Only one who bore the mark of the moon goddess would be selected to be his breeder. For years, Alpha Azriel and other Alphas went for the ceremony. Year after year, they had been disappointed, their hopes dwindling with each passing season. But then he saw her, standing there trembling with fear, and something shifted inside him. He knew from that moment on that he would stop at nothing to claim her as his. Amidst the conflicts and differences they would face, will they give into their undeniable feelings towards each other? Their love is put to a test when a mysterious stranger from Delilah's past threatens the life of their unborn baby.