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In the heavens, a legendary battle raged between the God of War, Sael, and the Demon King, Tarath. As their powers clashed, Sael summoned all his strength to deliver a crushing blow, sending Tarath tumbling into the Pool of Reincarnation. Exhausted, Sael followed suit, falling into the pool as well. In the Chamber of Fate within the Imperial Palace in the heavens, the books of destiny began to write themselves, chronicling the rebirth of the two enemies. However, a mysterious power emanating from the books prevented the Immortal of Fate from opening them, concealing the identities of Sael and Tarath's reincarnations. On the same day, two women went into labor: the Queen, whose pregnancy was full-term, and the Commander's wife, whose labor was premature at seven months. The fate of the God of War and the Demon King remained a secret, hidden within the sealed books, as two new lives began on earth. ******* Volume 2 Prince Eyrin’s death sends ripples through the land, reaching the ears of Nameless and Arnin. Theories swirl, uncertainty thickening like a storm—but was it truly suicide, or something far darker? As Nameless, Arnin, Tidalia, Lady Meiyer, and Ningtin venture deeper into their search, they uncover the elusive residence of the immortals. But something is amiss—only one immortal remains, while the other vanished years ago to roam the world. Within the immortal’s domain, Nameless makes a startling discovery—Lyrien Alsan had been there more than 200 years ago. A mystery unfolds, one that grips him relentlessly. What ties him to Lyrien Alsan? And why does the fox demon Prince Eyrin once defeated called him Tarath? Meanwhile, whispers drift from the peaks of Mount Kenton. A masked martial artist walks its paths, cloaked in secrecy. Who is he? And what shadows lurk in the land of Kenton? A ghost attack rattles the main Kenton state—an entity twisted into an evil spirit. The disturbance summons the Ghost Commander. Then, an assassin emerges from the darkness, slaughtering members of the Vexar families. Rumors spread like wildfire—some claim it is Prince Eyrin’s ghost, seeking vengeance.Others whisper that his death might not be suicide. Could it really be him? The journey to Alsan State is riddled with unforeseen challenges—high-ranking demons, celestial immortals, and formidable foes seeking to crush them at every turn. But in the heart of chaos, one truth remains. They must fight. And survive.

[Loading choices…] -Ding! [(1) Respond to the bald teacher with: “Whether I sleep or not has nothing to do with you. No matter what I do, my future is still brighter than the light shining upon your bald head!” (Reward: God-Level Hair Stylist)] [(2) Look at the bald teacher’s bald head, sneer, and sleep again. (Reward: God-Level Driving)] [(3) Look at the teacher’s bald head and respond with: “Your bald head reminds me of the boiled eggs I ate for breakfast.” (Reward: God-Level Cooking)] [(4) Respond to the bald teacher with: “Yo, Wassup bro?” Then get out of your chair and perform a breakdance in front of the class. (Reward: God-Level Breakdancing)] [(5) Choose none of the given options and choose your own path. (Reward: None)] … Ainsworth Arthurford transmigrated to a parallel world of Earth. Unlike in his past life, magic and aura appeared on Earth and allowed everyone to awaken a Class at 16 and become an Awakener. Those who successfully awaken a Class and became an Awakener could take on Otherworld Missions provided by the Will of The Earth, with tasks related to invading the Otherworld. Whether it was to steal a powerful artifact, kill the children of destinies (protagonist of the world), or plunder the world origin, Awakeners from Earth became the notorious “invaders from another world”. When magic and aura had awakened, dimensional gates had also appeared which connected the Otherworld to Earth and it brought occasional invasions. Fortunately, the Earth’s Will reacted quickly and allowed humans to awaken a class and humanity managed to fight back and even invade the Otherworld to further strengthen both themselves and the Earth itself. Ainsworth transmigrated thirty years after the descent of the dimensional gates and the day before the Unified Awakening Ceremony. As a perk for his transmigration, he received the God-Level Choice System, which allowed him to choose the options given to him that would grant corresponding rewards. And with that, he awakened an SSS-rank Class and started his path to avenge his older sister and recover her Divine Eyes of Death Lines from the mysterious otherworld organization that gouged out her eyes!

In a realm where runes shape fate and forgotten gods stir, a girl born of flame must awaken… or burn the world down with her. Sylara Thorne was never meant to survive. Branded by ancient runes no one understands and bound to a sleeping magic wolf that pulses through her veins, she was raised behind cold stone and whispered prayers in the House of Orphaned Flame. The truth of her blood is buried—hidden beneath centuries of silence, locked behind powers she was never taught to wield. Now, the realm teeters on the edge of something vast and violent. Magic is shifting. Creatures once thought myth begin to rise. And Sylara’s runes are waking. But as one of them pulses to life beneath her feet—calling to a force not seen in an age—Sylara realizes her soul is not whole. Somewhere beyond the Veil, someone answers her magic with his own. Powerful. Unseen. Unaware of who she is… or what they’re meant to become. She is the spark. He is the storm. And the gods are no longer sleeping.

[Mature Content: NO RAPE] Let’s make a deal! “Two months, if we can survive each other in the period of two months, I will marry you without objection!” … Twenty-two-year-old Evelyn Darkwood never imagined that going to her late father’s will-reading would have resulted in a rivalry between her and her siblings. That they would become a danger to her—one who sought after her life.  She never thought that her life would take such a twisted turn so quickly. And what’s worse, she comes to find out that she’d been betrothed to a man she didn’t know and had never met.  Zayne Mancini. The wealthiest man. A man whose power and fame were no joke. A man who possibly could be the only one capable of protecting her.  Strong, cold, frightening, all this he was and despite the danger written all over him, Evelyn felt a strange connection, hot and burning.  Zayne Mancini wanted her—his betrothed (a human who was his mate) and he was going to make her his, no matter how stubborn she wanted to be about it.  Fascinating, thrilling, all this she was to him—like a spark to ignite his boring life. Evelyn Darkwood was a whole package that he was slowly going to bring undone.  A woman he wouldn’t think twice of burning the world for. A woman he would give his whole being to. All she had to say was, “I do”

Under unknown circumstances, MC found himself reincarnated as a magical tower where he have to expand his powers and build his world while accepting warriors and participants from the whole universe... ============ -The MC will be omnipotent in his tower but he will leave the tower and travel to other worlds and learn other techniques -Story will have multiple POVs and focus on multiple characters and their journeys in the tower -chapters will be short because i am afraid i will lose passion if i force myself to make long ones I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com https://www.royalroad.com/profile/336607/fictions

Maisie Fleming thought her life is over. Not long after she finds out about her infertility, she is served divorce paper. Ever since then, her insecurity grows and her confidence drops. Living feels like a burden for her as she carries on with her daily life like a robot. One day, opportunity hits her in a way she never expects - a car accident so painful yet welcoming and when she wakes up, she is now married to Edmund Bainbridge - a complete stranger. As she tries to figure out how that happens and ways to annul the marriage, she finds herself falling for the charm in being Edmund's wife. It is him who makes her see her true worth and how the people surrounding her love her all the same despite being infertile. Unfortunately, her world shatter once again when she finds out Edmund have been hiding too many things behind her back and that includes their happy marriage begins with a one-sided marriage of convenience. --- "Is it true?" I stood frozen, unable to respond. My eyes were too busy locking in on the little boy's head resting on Alistair's shoulder. Is that his son? A sharp tug ripped my heart into pieces. A child that I failed to give - someone who will continue carrying his name, blood and lineage. "You don't have to go this far and force yourself to marry him," Alistair's obvious pleas shake my entire being. I wanted to comfort him saying there has been no one but him in my life. I wanted to be in his embrace! Instead, another man's arm wrapped around my shoulder and pulled closer. "Alistair, fancy seeing you here. I see you have met my wife." "WIFE?" Alistair's words and my surprised voice synced at the question. My head turned at the man who I have spent the previous night at. --- "Alistair is my nephew," he answered when I asked of their relationship. "Your nephew?!! On whose side?" I racked my brain trying to figure whether I have seen Edmund before and going through all the relatives I have met. "Why? He's not your ex-boyfriend is he?" Edmund smirked but his smile dropped as soon as I opened my mouth. "No. But he's my ex-husband," I whispered.

What if the future you're trying to save… is built on a lie? Time fractured without warning. Entire cities vanished, people forgotten, and memories rewritten. In the ruins of what was, three strangers awaken with scattered pasts—and only one truth binding them: they were never supposed to meet. Aeris—worshipped as a savior, hated as a destroyer. Her past is erased, but her face haunts the ruins. Kael—a fighter shaped by guilt, pursued by reflections of himself he doesn’t recognize. Dray—the boy with no timeline, stitched from shadows, hunted by a voice only he can hear. Together, they are pulled into a collapsing realm where time is currency, memories are weapons, and truth is the most dangerous enemy. Every step forward reveals twisted versions of themselves—each more monstrous than the last. Every choice risks unraveling the world further. But as they inch closer to the heart of the paradox, a chilling revelation awaits: The greatest betrayal wasn’t by the enemy. It was by one of them. And in the end, to fix time… someone must be erased. Welcome to the edge of reality, where suspense burns through every page, and the only escape… is through the fire.

"Surrender now, and you may live. Resist, and your soul may burn for eternity more." - The Wraith, a.k.a. Blaze Singer. In the morning, he's nothing more than a promising A-rank Awakened with his trusty sword, Sun Bird. In the night, he was the Wraith of Vengeance, the Butcher of Akansa, the Killer of All Evil. Blaze Singer was not a hero nor a villain. He only fought for who he believed in. He killed the stepfather that abused his mother. He wrecked the human-trafficking organization because they dared to take his friend. He resurrected the only good cop he knows and murdered all the remaining corrupt cops. What he did, he did not do for justice nor for the goodness of all. He killed them because he knew in his heart that it was the right thing. And slowly, the unhinged killer, the self-proclaimed Wraith, the shadow of the night, became the fearsome symbol that everyone was afraid of. Spoilers: - Mature story of violence, death, and gore. - MC is OP to an extent. His soloing power is average, but has the power to create clones and enslave souls -> He has lots of OP subordinates/henchmen. - MC will stay OP from beginning to start and has challenges here and there for realistic purposes. - Romance? Yes. Check the female supporting character. Side focus of the story only. - Harem? I haven't decided yet. - NTR? No

"She doesn’t believe in fate. He’s bound to her by destiny. In a world where monsters are real, love might be the most dangerous game of all." Asis Sinha, a fiercely independent architect, returns to her estranged family’s mansion after years away, only to find herself entangled in a world she never believed existed—one ruled by Lycans, vampires, and ancient rivalries. When she crosses paths with Harald Dyre, the enigmatic Alpha King of the Lycans, their connection is instant, electric, and utterly terrifying. Harald knows Asis is his fated mate, but convincing her is another matter. Asis rejects the idea of destiny, refusing to be owned by anyone, even a king. But when a vengeful vampire targets her as the key to destroying Harald’s reign, she must confront the truth: the bond between them might be the only thing that can save her. As Harald struggles to earn Asis’s trust, she discovers her strength—both as a woman and as a key player in the supernatural war brewing around her. Torn between her fear of losing control and her growing feelings for Harald, Asis must decide: will she defy destiny, or will she claim her place as the Luna Queen at Harald’s side? As danger closes in and secrets unravel, Asis faces an impossible choice: cling to her hard-won independence or embrace a love that demands everything—body, soul, and freedom.

In a world where power is earned through trials set by ancient gods, a young orphan named Orien Vale discovers he is chosen to attempt the legendary "Hundred Trials"—a sequence of one hundred deadly challenges, each guarding a secret of magic, history, or destiny. Each chapter is a trial. Some are physical, others mental, moral, or even emotional. Along the way, he uncovers truths about his lineage, allies, enemies, and a prophecy threatening the world's balance.

Coming back from the magic world, Riya rebuked her shameless stepmother. She was back to her first life with the world treasure and thought that her life would be smooth sailing. But… What was happening with the environment? Why did the mana suddenly recover on this Green Planet? And why did those magic beasts also appear? Riya: ??? Ah, Riya silently swore to secretly become stronger to deal with these magic beasts that went on rampage. She would use her runes to make a better life while watching the world recover from the destruction. Unfortunately, things were not so simple. Her best friend’s brother suddenly locked his attention on her. “Ah, ah, ah, you don't have to mind me….” “The runes you make are really interesting. Can you show me more?” The man smiled and stepped closer. “I…I can, but can you please not come too close?!” Riya just wanted to meditate silently, so how did she suddenly attract this big boss’s attention? ... Additional tags: #strong female lead, #magic, #space, #superpower, #abilities Join the discord to chat with the author and other readers: https://discord.gg/pBy2wGB ... Other novels: -Flowers Bloom from Battlefield [complete] - Under the Veil of Night [complete] - 7 Path of the Lilies [on long hiatus] - 1 Year of Beginning [complete] - Villain Lady [complete] - Science and Fantasy [complete] - 2 Years of Restarting [complete] - The Quiet Empress [complete] - The Villain's Little Cat [complete] - Astral Flower [complete] - Villain Princess [on going] - Forgotten Legend of the Bloodied Flower [on going] ... Follow me on IG: @sora100518

“Live the life you want this time.” A peerless assassin, codename: Hua, has already started her career ever since she was a child. Her mission’s record was perfect and whoever deemed to be her enemies would end up dead without knowing why. When war ended, she was sent to an institution where she was watched heavily. The doctor in charge gave her an ordinary wuxia novel to read. An avalanche struck after she had finished reading. When she woke up, she had turned into Nan Hua, the young miss of a powerful military family in the novel she read. The girl was also the former main character’s fiancée, who would die because of obstructing the main character’s love. Now that she had taken over, who would dare to act so presumptuously around her? They would never know how they ended up so miserably! But… main character, what are you doing loitering around her? Shouldn’t you focus on the impeding war and saving your female lead? Why are you trying all ways to win her instead, ah? ... Story set in fictional world with similar culture to Ancient China. Join the discord to chat with the author and other readers: https://discord.gg/pBy2wGB ... P.S: This story is published in Amazon too, if you do read there, kindly leave a review please. Thank you ^^ ... Sequel: Astral Flower [on going] ... Other novels: -Flowers Bloom from Battlefield [complete] - Under the Veil of Night [complete] - 7 Path of the Lilies [on long hiatus] - 1 Year of Beginning [complete] - Villain Lady [complete] - Science and Fantasy [complete] - 2 Years of Restarting [complete] - The Quiet Empress [on going] - The Villain's Little Cat [on going] ... Follow me on IG: @sora100518

The Dimensional Dream – A Sleepless Man's Journey Through Time What if sleep wasn’t an escape—but a curse? Asahi is The Sleepless Man. Every time he closes his eyes, he’s dragged into a time-looping nightmare, forced to relive moments that twist his reality. His future self guides him, but with each loop, the truth gets darker. What is this dimension? Why is he trapped? And what happens if he finally gives in to sleep? Think Steins;Gate’s mind games, Re:Zero’s suffering, but deeper, darker, and more psychological.

This is a Harry Potter fanfiction that follows the journey of Alexander Smith, a young wizard who has mysteriously gained knowledge and abilities beyond his years. As he navigates life at Hogwarts, he uncovers secrets of magic that even the most experienced wizards do not fully understand. Alongside his friends, including Penelope and Kate, Alexander delves into the mysteries of magical knowledge, prophecy, and the hidden truths of the wizarding world. As Alexander's powers continue to grow, he begins to tap into rare magical abilities, such as the Third Eye and the Phoenix Incarnation, which allow him to foresee the future, manipulate magic in unique ways, and gain insights into the deepest magical secrets. However, these abilities come with their own set of challenges and dangers, particularly as Alexander becomes entangled in prophecies that may change the course of his life and the fate of those around him. At Hogwarts, he not only faces the usual trials of magical education, but he must also contend with dark forces, secretive wizards, and the weight of the prophecy that seems to follow him everywhere. Throughout it all, Alexander's growing understanding of magic will lead him to make critical choices that will determine the fate of the wizarding world. **If you want a fast paced story, this is not for you ** ------------------------------------------------- If you like the story please give it some power stones and reviews. And if you want to read 30+ advance chapters or just want to support me please join my patreon at patreon.com/Translatingfanfics

"Aria," he said softly. "Today is your birthday." It wasn't a question, but I nodded nevertheless. "The moon is full tonight," he added, his voice quiet. "You will attend the ceremony." "Of course, Elder," I replied, puzzled. All eighteen-year-olds attended the ceremony. It was essential. He leaned in, smelling gently. "You already feel it, don't you? "The change." My heartbeat skipped. "What change?" Elder Malin's eyes narrowed. "Interesting. "Very interesting." He reached inside his pocket and retrieved a little pouch. "Wear this tonight." I accepted it hesitantly. Inside was a simple moonstone pendant with a leather cord. "But this is for—" "Wear it," he interjected. "Hide it under your clothes if you must, but wear it." Moonstones were precious. They aided our connection to the Moon Goddess during ceremonies. However, they were only given to wolves from influential families (Alphas and Betas). Not Omegas like me. "Why?" I questioned. Elder Malin glanced at Mira before returning his attention to me. "Because someone is harboring secrets about you, child. And tonight, those secrets may be revealed." ~ I never mattered in our pack. Omegas like me serve, submit, and survive. We don't dream of love. We don't dream of power. She was the future Luna. I was just the girl who watched from the shadows. But everything changed on my 18th birthday. I felt the bond. I met my mate. One of the Alpha's sons. But the Alpha has triplets, and I felt the mate bond with all three and it seems the three of them felt it too — three perfect warriors, three powerful Alphas, three secrets buried beneath the surface. One of them is my destiny. One of them is lying. And one of them might be the death of me. The Moon Goddess doesn't make mistakes... but this time, I think she might've given me too much to handle.

“Sigh. After we butcher this final boss, let’s take a long vacation.” Elian Reed squeezed his wife’s hand as a portal flickered before them. “Yes, my love. Let’s win, go home, and spend the next year making love like we’re repopulating a planet,” Bianca Valestra replied. She kissed his cheek, her gaze full of affection. Elian chuckled. His beloved always got playful when she was scared—it helped settle her nerves. They leaned together, forehead to forehead. “For our happy ending.” Hands interlocked, they stepped into the final battle—husband and wife, weapon and villainess. The strongest battle couple humanity ever produced. But Elian didn’t start as a hero. He was a Defect—born without Talent, bullied, forgotten. Until the day the dead villainess saved his life.... And turned him into her golem—a living weapon of steel and will. Through their adventures, they uncover the truth: The Dungeons were only skirmishes—tests in a galactic battle royale spanning thousands of worlds. And Earth had already joined the war fifty years ago. The only path to survival? Butcher your enemies… or be erased. In this chaotic battlefield, can two souls defy fate itself? This is the tale of their meeting. The chronicle of their journey. And the legacy of their triumph.

"A Rejected Omega, A Dark Alpha Prince and their twisted dangerous fate." Amelie Conley, the eldest daughter of a revered Alpha family, was once expected to carry on her family’s proud legacy. However, when she turned sixteen, she failed to awaken her wolf, which made her earn the scornful title—the Curse of the Conley Family. At eighteen, she found her destined mate and carried his child, believing she had finally been given a chance at happiness. But when she rushed to share the news, she found him in a compromising position with her younger sister, Flora. Betrayal cut deeper than any wound, but the final blow came when he rejected her without hesitation, declaring Flora as his true mate. Shunned and heartbroken, Amelie made the painful decision to leave her pack for the sake of her unborn child. But just as she tried to escape, she was ambushed—hunted down like prey. Desperate to protect herself and the life growing inside her, Amelie fled to save herself and her unborn child, only to collapse into the arms of an enigmatic stranger—Gabriel Sinclair. Gabriel was no ordinary man. He was the Alpha Prince, a name feared across the nation. For twelve long years, he had scoured the lands for his mate, only to find nothing. He had convinced himself that the Moon Goddess despised him, just as his own mother had. But the moment he laid eyes on Amelie, everything changed. "You were marked, weren't you?" His voice dropped, edged with something dangerously close to possession as his gaze met hers, demanding the truth.  The question left Amelie in a dilemma. She didn't wish to tell him the truth. "I am not an ordinary wolf, Amelie. Who the fuck marked you before me?" Gabriel voiced in a possessive yet intimidating tone.  Amelie didn’t know that the man, who saved her was none other than the infamous Dark Tyrant—the Alpha Prince, Gabriel Sinclair, whose intentions were still unknown to her. ~~~~ **The Story is a pure fiction. Names and places have nothing to do with anyone in real life.** Follow me on Instagram: rayoflight__pcy

A golden grave. A cursed tarot card in flames. The nauseating sex sound of her best friend with her boyfriend. A spiraling mental state and poverty at its cruelest… What could possibly top that kind of madness? A fate she never asked for—becoming the mortal bride of the Vampire King. ☆ Wish had always tried to be strong, but life kept knocking her down. Then she found a strange, lonely grave that changed everything. At first, she thought she was cursed. But then came him—the devastatingly charming, funny, and slightly dangerous Vampire King who seemed to not only love the tatse of her blood but every single thing about her. He fell first. She fell harder. But love between a mortal and the most hunting creature in the multiverse? That comes at a cost. She thought love would save her. Instead, it will test every part of her. ☆☆☆☆☆ Dive into a fantasy romance of heartbreak, healing, and fate—where the wrong people must be let go for the right one to rise. Perfect for fans of slow-burn obsession, monster royalty, and fated mates that hurt. |Daily updates is promised!| |Mature Contents ahead!| |And lots of exciting Royal drama!!!|

This is the story of Lara, a young woman from modern times, raised with one purpose: to exact revenge on the family of the general who destroyed her own. But fate had other plans. On her way to carry out her mission of vengeance, a twist in the plan led to disaster. Lara was struck by a military truck escorting the very general she intended to assassinate. When she awoke, she found herself in an entirely different world—one where her identity and purpose were starkly different from the life she had known and how she had been molded to be. Abducted by human traffickers, she outsmarted them and escaped. Then, she encountered a mysterious martial arts master whose ancient skills far surpassed her own. For two years, she trained with him in the remote mountains.  One fateful day, while staying deep in the jungle of Mount Ourea, Lara stumbled upon the Prince of Northem, disguised as an ordinary commander. He was gravely injured while pursuing a notorious group of bandits. Lara saved him and found herself entangled in the war that raged for two years. Lara, disguised as a soldier, volunteered to deliver a very important message to the generals of the Northem army, embroiled in a fierce battle against the bandits, the rebels, and soldiers of Estalis in the Alta-Sierra mountain range. Amid the chaos, Lara was swept onto the battlefield. During the battle, fate played another cruel hand. Lara came face to face with General Odin and his sons—only to discover that General Odin was the spitting image of the general she had been trained to assassinate. Could the man from her world be a descendant of this brave general? Torn between her mission and her newfound reality, Lara faced an impossible question: How could she kill her biological father? Her internal conflict deepened when she uncovered an elaborate plot to frame General Odin and his sons as traitors. The true culprits? His subordinates and trusted allies. In an ironic twist of fate, Lara found herself becoming the 'protector' of the family that, in modern times, she was supposed to ruin. After the war, Lara returned as a hero, ready to reveal her identity to General Odin, but she learned of another betrayal. Her cousin, Mira—the orchestrator of her abduction—had taken over her identity. Mira lived in her home under the guise of comforting Lara's grief-stricken mother because of the death of her only daughter. Not only that, she also did a lot of scheming and eventually claimed Lara's betrothal to Prince Alaric. With her identity stolen and her mission turned upside down, Lara faced a new challenge: reclaiming her life and honor and protecting her new family.

[Warning: Mature Content R18+] The taste of forbidden love is the sweetest agony!! They were fucking right. I, Frery Kane was whipped and captivated by a Lycan Shifter from the Bay Shifter pack in Paradise Bay. Drawn to him like a moth to a flame, an irresistible pull I couldn’t deny. Alpha Tor Gale, a Lycan Shifter of unparalleled strength, only of his kind, his blood as intoxicating as ambrosia, his presence a temptation, I couldn’t escape. He made me crave more than I should or was allowed. In Paradise Bay, Vampires and Shifters are bound by ancient laws, their rivalry etched into the marrow of our existence. To meet him was to defy centuries of hatred; to love him was to risk everything. Each secret meeting was a dance with death, a betrayal of the Paradise Vampire Coven, and a rebellion against the laws that chained us. But Tor was my forbidden desire, my beautiful torment, and my greatest weakness. I knew the cost of this love, a love that could ignite war and destroy us both. But how could I resist the one thing that made my immortal heart beat once more? Excerpt from Alpha Tor's POV: “So you’ve been following me,” Tor’s deep growl echoed in the icy cavern. His golden eyes caught the flicker of torchlight. His breath misted in the freezing air, curling like smoke between them. “What gave me away?” I responded my voice as low, deep, and steady. Tor laughed a deep rumble that shook the cavern walls. “You reek of desperation. Do you think I didn’t notice your scent clinging to the trees? Are your footprints melting the frost? What is it, vampire? What do you want from me?” My jaw clenched and my gaze didn’t waver. “Your blood,” I taunted as my voice was laced with coldness to see if he could be threatened by my words. “Your kind is... intoxicating. Forbidden. I can’t stop myself.” I expected him to cover but he stepped forward and responded “If it’s my blood you want,” he murmured, his voice low and teasing, “then come closer and take what you need” The words struck me like lightning, and a fiery heat surged through my veins. My beast clawed at my control, drawn to him in a way that defied logic. His gaze held mine, and for the first time in my life, I didn’t know whether to run or to stay. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ In the end, they called me a betrayer. A traitor to the Paradise Vampire Coven. But how could I hold back when I had tasted something far sweeter than immortality? Alpha Tor was my forbidden fruit, the Lycan Shifter Alpha who defied everything I was taught to hate. But when I surged forward, ready to face anyone who dared stand between us, fate revealed the old prophecy hidden in Hanka Island. Alpha Tor wasn’t just my lover, he was my lifetime mate, our bond blessed by the ancient magic of Hanka Island itself. And our love was not meant to follow the rules, it was meant to break them.