Zero Days Ruth Ware

Dazed and blinded by her chase for a mate the society thinks was too late for her to find, for power that was believed was meant for only men, Rose walks on torn and prickles on the journey of anger of dissatisfaction, until the night her village got burnt down by the ruthless alpha king of the north. What is more befitting than finding one's mate and living the life you've always dreamed about? Rose is the eighteen year old werewolf who thinks she has seen it all, being unable to find and shift into her wolf form,and friends who mocks her around the village. But what's worse? Not finding her mate or not being able to shape shift? Alpha Aiden is the powerful, ruthless and feared Wolf who scattered through territories, irritated by the filth and cowardice of many Alphas. He's on a conquest to concur territories across the face of the earth. He is determined to continue a long lost dynasty of the power between the bloodlines of werewolves while also protecting the iron throne, hoping that one day he would find his Luna and rule side by side with her. What happens when a prophecy comes true? What happens when Rose's anticipation turns into a nightmare after finding her own true mate? When Alpha Aiden skatered what was left of the Blue moon pack, he hadn't thought he'd find a woman so right, it hurt so bad yet so good. When push came to shove, he finds himself dying inside, wanting nothing else but his beautiful mate who seemed to despise him so much. While the history of a terrifying conceurer pack starts repeating itself, Alpha Aiden finds himself gradually getting drawn from the woman he so much sought for.

I felt his breath on my neck as he pinned me down. "Take off your clothes." He commanded as his eyes devoured every part of my body. I could read his mind, I know he couldn't stop picturing me naked, my legs parted open and him between them and giving me the best fuck of my life. I was afraid, my hands holding on tightly to my clothes as though my entire life depended on it. "I….I …. can't." I whispered sheepishly, avoiding all possible eye contact with him. "Are you trying to tell me you're a virgin?" He scoffed, trailing a kiss down my spine and I shivered to his gentle touch." "Are you?" He pulled me to his body in a fleet,and raised his brows, His stare, intense while he teased me. I was embarrassed. My hands were already at the hem of my dress as I was ready to obey my master's orders. ****************************** Love at first sight isn't always what it seems as Charles falls for an ordinary girl. He finally finds love after all these years and would do anything to have her all to himself. Things take a drastic turn when he discovers that she's one of those who seek his downfall. He comes up with a plan, a scheme to kill two birds with one stone. A plan to have both what he wants. One wants the heart, while the other wants revenge. Will love prevail? Or will hatred win?

She grew up knowing she was a homeless omega. She was beaten and mistreated by her pack but she never lost hope. She put her head down, hoping that one day her mate will take her away from everything bad in her life, and give her a better life. After being rejected once by her first mate, she lost hope. Only the moon goddess didn't forsake her. Will she take him back when he comes begging?

Synopsis: Not all betrayals should lead you nowhere. Max, my fiance, abandoned me on the red carpet, approached my claimed younger sister Fiona, and escorted her to the priest right in front of my eyes. In the end, he married her with the blessing of my parents. It's really hilarious how these people encouraged me to marry him. If that wasn't tragic enough, Fiona then splashed filthy water all over my beautiful wedding gown. I had no royal roots as the daughter of a prostitute, so I didn't argue or fight since I knew it would never end. But they all seem to forget one thing: a diamond was just an ordinary stone until a polisher revealed its worth. Life couldn't have treated me better by giving me the name Diamond, and I knew I wasn't destined for a dead end. I am the diamond, and I am waiting for the lucky one to polish me and reveal my real brightness. Do I need a polisher? Will I find someone to help me get back at those who have betrayed me? Or will I become my own polisher, shaping my own destiny?

Marcy, a delicate but clever daughter of a deceased Alpha, is traded to the ruthless Sun Pack, a treachery devised by the new Alpha, her deceased father's lieutenant, who aggressively weds her mother and plunges her into a realm of enslavement and retribution to hide his secret. Bound by Jason, the powerful Alpha of the Sun Pack, who holds her lineage responsible for his wife's demise, Marcy's optimism fades amid hunger and brutality. However, when she discovers a stash of letters filled with secrets, betrayal crafted by those she relied on the most, 7her flight sparks a perilous pursuit through darkened forests. Saved by Nicklaus, Jason’s brooding and merciless son who loathes her pack, Marcy discovers an unexpected friend whose cold heart melts with her affection. Together, they unveil a web of deceit: killings disguised as allegiance, a mother’s unsettling aspirations, and a father’s violent ascent to authority. As their connection intensifies into an illicit love, the risks escalate, immortality teeters on the edge, and the caverns of destiny call with a ceremony that may spell doom for them both. Betrayal follows each move, alliances crumble, and the distinction between foe and rescuer fades. Amidst turmoil and shocking truths, Marcy faces the creators of her suffering—will she crumble beneath the burden of her heritage, or ascend to seize a love and legacy shaped by adversity?

Three days before my marking ceremony, someone set fire to the bridal shop while I was inside trying on my ceremonial dress. Alpha Marcus threw the arsonist into the pack prison, sentencing them to the harshest punishment our laws allowed. I lay in the hospital bed, my body covered in third-degree burns, refusing to wake fully as the reality of my disfigurement sank in. In my semi-conscious state, I heard Marcus speaking with the pack's healing witch. "Alpha, we can still heal her completely with the ancient magic. If we wait any longer, Sarah will bear these scars for life! You just want Miss Rachel to be your Luna at the marking ceremony. This is cruel beyond measure!" "Let her keep the scars. I'll provide for her for the rest of her life, but if she's healed, she'll definitely cause trouble at the marking ceremony." "I promised Rachel that her pup would be welcomed into the pack with full honors. Only when Sarah is completely disfigured will she be grateful enough to raise Rachel's child as her own. The scars are necessary - at least this way, she won't dare mistreat the pup." In the corner of the room, where no one was watching, a tear slid down my burned cheek. So this was the truth. The marking ceremony I'd dreamed of was nothing but a lie. The mate bond I longed for would be my death sentence. If that's how it had to be, I would give him what he wanted.

I was blind This is my fault, isn't it? The man I loved, and I thought he was going to protect me all my life is the one who sold me off to an unknown man. I spent a night with that man. I wanted to kill myself and end my misery. But the man I spent a night with stopped me. He made me an offer: he would give me my sight back, in return, I had to become his woman. In the moment of despair, I choose survival over everything else. After my sight was restored, I did what I thought was justice- I shot my vile ex-boyfriend. I spared his life, but only so he would live with the consequences of his betrayal. Then I ran. I couldn't be anyone's woman. But even as I escaped, one name lingered in my mind, Zac Bratva. I could never forget him. How could I? He was the father of my son. "It's been five years, huh! You think you can escape me." I was startled, hearing the familiar voice before looking around. "I don't know what you are saying, sir. I don't know you," I stammered, fear tightening around my throat. "Seems like I have to help you to recall!" He said, his voice sharp. But before I could react, he pressed his gun against my head and said, "I am Zac Bratva, the godfather," he growled, "Yet you are brave enough to play with me. Now, Get inside the car, Woman!" "Godfather! What?!" My head erupted.

Alice Hell I was Alpha's daughter. My pack was slaughtered by rogues which were led by one of our own people. I had to step into the role of an Alpha. The ruthless Alpha princess I am today. Everyone fears me and my pack. I swore ro reject my mate when I found him, but Neil Reis was not what I was expecting. He was as ruthless as I was, and thirsty for rogues blood. Or maybe he was even worse, since he killed his own father and was known as the beast around werewolf's. Even my people feared him. But he didn't know my story. He had no idea I was supposed to be the chosen one. And no one from outside our pack should ever find out. But the bond pulls us together even when I want to stay away from him? Each time I try to reject him, something prevents me to do it. Will I be able to overcome my fears or would I get pass all the barriers and reject him? * Neil Reid I was forced to kill my own father when I found out he was responsible for my mother's death. He was working with rogues and had them kill her, because someone convinced him having a mate made him weak. I swore to reject my mate once I found her. But when I finally found her she is nothing like I imagined her. She is ruthless, gorgeous and hates my guts. But more time we spend together, harder it is to try to reject her. I want her and I can see she wants me. But once our secrets start to show their ugly faces, could we overcome all the fears together, or are we destined to burn together with our love?

On the marking ceremony with my Alpha mate, Sebastian Cole, my world falls apart. A pack of Rogue werewolves kills my mother. The one responsible is Sebastian's stepsister, Cassandra Cole. The security footage captures everything. Cassandra runs out of the cemetery, with a group of Rogues hot on her heels. She bolts into my mother's house, desperate to hide. My mother steps in to protect her and fights back, but in the struggle, her silver rifle is knocked away and lands right at Cassandra's feet. Cassandra could pick it up and kill those Rogues, but she doesn't. She just stands there with a faint smile, watching as the Rogue leader drives his claws through my mother's heart. Later, Sebastian tries to justify her actions. "Vivian, Cassandra was wrong this time... I promise I'll punish her." But I know what I saw. I believe it was murder, and I am bringing charges against Cassandra at the Elder Council Court. However, Sebastian begs me to drop the case. "If Cassandra goes to prison, it'll destroy her! Vivian, don't do this." I can hardly believe what I'm hearing. I refuse him without hesitation. So, he makes another choice. The night before the hearing, he locks me in the basement, trying to stop me from testifying. That's when it finally hits me. No matter what happens, Cassandra will always matter more to Sebastian than I do.

In a world where fairness should reign, injustice often holds sway. It's a place where the innocent suffer, where hard work doesn't always lead to success, and where privilege trumps merit. It's a world that can break hearts, crush dreams, and leave scars that never fully heal. Yet, amidst the darkness, there's still hope – hope for change, for empathy, and for a future where fairness isn't just a distant ideal, but a lived reality for all. But maybe that's not for me. After exchanging the rings I heaved a sigh of relief thinking that could be true, maybe there's truly hope somewhere. " You may now kiss the bride", the priest permitted. Every step he took towards me made me feel nervous, my heart pounding as fast as it could, and slowly he lifted my veil. I could bet I saw a smile for a second but it was immediately replaced with that of disgust on seeing me and he nearly puked. I thought this would be the beginning of dreams and not a nightmare but this would even be my worst nightmare. Wedding days are supposed to be the happiest days right? But that's not the case for me. Who said this world was ever fair? That was a big lie, if it is, to what extent?