Within Temptation The Unforgiving

**Dez** Dezmond woke in a cold sweat. The ache in his heart was worse than ever before. It had been growing more intense over the past few weeks. He got out of bed and went to the bathroom to wash his face. He didn't bother looking in the mirror, he knew what he would see. His face would be white and his eyes haunted with the need to find answers. Dezmond needed to know why he was being tormented in his dreams. He was never supposed to dream again. "I can't take this anymore." said Dezmond gloomily. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ **Ruby** Ruby couldn't focus in class, another night of tossing and turning. Seeing the flames consume her house. Hearing the screams as her family slowly died, knowing there was nothing she could do. It had been almost three years since the incident. The day she lost her family in the fire. She was the only one who wasn't in the house. And she relived that horror every night in her dreams. Though recently her nightmares felt different. More like a warning rather than a memory. "Rough night?" whispered Haven. Haven had been friends with Ruby since they were little kids. "Yeah, they started happening again." Ruby whispered back. They never really stopped. "Have you talked to anyone about it? Ruby, you can't keep it a secret forever." This is the same discussion they had just after the incident.

Blurb Born in a pack that rejected her for being wolfless,Lea’s life had been one of humiliation and quiet endurance. But when her connection to the lycan king, Alexander resurfaces,her life turns to chaos. Alexander was bound to his mountain by a deadly curse,but he knows Lea is his fated mate,the key to his salvation and survival. But Lea is trapped in a web of betrayal,her manipulative boyfriend,Ethan seeks to secure power,her adoptive family hides dark truth about her heritage,her sister framed her for an offence she didnt commit,and the pack’s ruling Alpha sees her as a threat to their rule. As enemies closes in,Lea must unmask the secret about her past,unleash her hidden strength,and decide if she can trust the lycan king who holds the key to her future. Love, betrayal,and prophecy collides,where true strengths is found in the heart,and nothing is as it seems.

Mate. I froze mid-step, Venom has never said that word before. I've suddenly forgotten the Rogues I was chasing, my whole attention now on the emotions I was feeling. My vision sharpened, focusing on the faint sound of labored breathing just ahead. My heart hammered in my chest as I walked closer, the bond pulling me forward with an urgency I hadn’t felt in decades. The first thing I saw was her hair, a messy dark bun with strands of white, unusual yet unique. She sat curled up against the base of an old tree, arms wrapped tightly around her knees, shoulders trembling. Her thin, tattered sweater barely shielding her from the cold air. She looked... fragile, a word I never thought I’d associate with my mate. Ariel’s life has been anything but easy. Orphaned as a child and left in the care of a cruel stepfather and stepbrother, she’s endured years of emotional and physical abuse. Despite her circumstances, she’s always felt something stirring beneath the surface—an unexplained restlessness, vivid dreams of running under the moonlight, and a deep connection to the forest around her. Zayn, the alpha of the Shadowcrest pack, has spent years searching for his fated mate, the one who would complete him and stand by his side to no avail…he had finally given up on ever finding her. His pack thrives under his leadership, but his heart has grown weary, doubting the Moon Goddess’s promise of a mate. When a chance encounter leads him to Ariel, he’s stunned to discover that the fragile, broken girl is his destined partner—and more than that, she’s a wolf completely unaware of her true nature.

Olivia Smith's life had always been perfect, and she was envied by everyone around her. She was treated well and loved by her parents. She was living the life any girl would dream of, but everything changed when she got married to Lucas Garrison. Her parents died a few weeks after her marriage, leading her to misery. Blinded by greed, Lucas took everything her parents owned. She also finds out Lucas was cheating on her, but she finds solace in her best friend, Maddie, who was a big part of her life. Betrayed, bullied, and blackmailed by someone she loved and trusted so much. She plans on taking revenge on everyone who caused her pain and taking back what rightfully belongs to her. In the process, she fell in love with a stranger while unlocking unexpected secrets.

"Where will you hide, doll?" His deep raspy voice resonated in an empty, dark classroom. Her heart thudded in her ears. Her feet involuntarily moved back, shoulders shrinking in fear as he took threatening steps towards her like a predator. "N-no..." She stuttered, chin-wobbling, lips trembling. The certainty of her being alone in the presence of this beast-like man had her legs going jello. Emma was scared. So damn scared. "You can't deny me, Belle. I'm your mate. You're fucking mine!" He growled. * Emma Belle Richardson is a 17-year-old nerd who dedicates herself to schoolwork and books rather than socializing. She doesn't have any friends and is an outcast. She has more to her than anyone can imagine. She prefers to stay under the radar, but what happens when she'll catch the eyes of the man who will cause catastrophe in her peaceful life. Xander Colt is a 27-year-old mysterious man with extremely good looks. There was nothing known about him. The Greek God-like man with sharp green eyes, and dark tattoos, who could easily be considered a top-notch model or a beast-like warrior came as a mathematics teacher in the middle of a semester. Strange wasn't it! Naive girl Alpha male Erotica Hot Romance Student and Teacher Werewolf Warning ️ 18+

Mature Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains ofscenes violence and sexual activity which may be Triggering for some readers ~•~•~•~•~ MINE TO PROTECT. MINE TO PUNISH. I'm alone wolf, and I like it that way. Banished from my birth pack after a bloodbath, I never wanted a mate. Then I meet Klylie. My temptation. We're trapped in an elevator together, and her panic almost makes her pass out in my arms. She's strong but broken. And she's hiding something. My wolf wants to claim her. But she's human, and her delicate flesh won't survive a wolf's mark. I'm too dangerous I should stay away. But when I discover she's a hacker who nearly took down my company, I demand she submit to my punishment. And she will. Kylie belongs to me

"You know what they say about a person like you?" He hissed in my ear, his hot breath fanning my neck when he opened his mouth to speak. His grey eyes returned back to mine filled with wrath and displeasure as they bore into mine. "Curiosity killed the cat." He says in a whisper his voice laced with the threat lingering around me in the form of his addictive scent and my feets itched to get away from him for the sake of my life, but only if I could. *** Lorenzo Ace Russo, don of Italy is the perfect definition for ruthless, merciless, cruel and what they call a monster. He holds pride in taking the life of people to his convenience. His hands are stained with the blood of hundred of people and the number of sin he has committed in his life till now would put even hell to shame. Iris Grace Emerson never knew what she was getting herself into when she followed the scream of a man and found him getting murdered by the monster. Iris couldn't keep her mouth shut when the piercing scream of her classmate hit her ear one last time. And, Lorenzo couldn't risk leaving evidence behind when the FBI is so keen on getting him behind the bars. So, there was only one option, kill the cat.. Happy Reading.

Best Friend's sisters are always off-limits, it's like an unspoken rule in every friendship but that doesn't change the fact that I am completely and utterly attracted to my best friend's sister..... He says I'm off limits but he wants me and I want him. That's all that should matter. Resisting only makes us want each other more, I can't resist any longer longer so I'm going to have him even if I have to seduce him.

“He dared fool me like this? Send such me a wolfless creature and call it a prize? You are no prize? You are an insult!” ** Feyre, an outcast due to her lack of abilities, is chosen as a Warprize to the ruthless Lycan King, Xaden. Despite her hopes for a new beginning, she encounters Xaden's cruel nature firsthand. Being wolfless ignites Xaden's rage, and Feyre becomes a powerless pawn in his lavish but oppressive world. Stripped of her dignity and subjected to his desires, she's reminded constantly of her worthlessness. The choice of life or death is in Xaden's hands, leaving Feyre trapped in a nightmarish existence. Would she ever be saved from his cruel hand? Or would she be able to fight her way out?

Axel Griffin, a multibillionaire and the CEO of Perfect Touch Inc. He’s got the look, power, and wealth. But lacks only one thing—a good sexual relationship.   Reese McBride, the heiress to a multibillion-dollar company. She’s beautiful, kind, and has a perfect body shape. But lacks only one thing—a good sexual relationship.   They have something in common…   One fateful night, they cross paths at a bar, and the chemistry between them ignites. They couldn't resist.   They indulge in a steamy encounter, but circumstances cut it short before they can exchange names.   Two years later, fate brings them together, but this time, with a twist. He must choose between Reese and her sister, Beatrice.   Will Axel be able to resist the fiery attraction he feels towards Reese and settle for a loveless marriage to Beatrice because of the benefits that come with the marriage?   Or will he choose to follow his heart's desire and risk it all for the one person who makes his body come alive with want?   Get ready to be swept away in their gripping journey of love and lust.