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Marry to My Sister's Ex Boyfriend

Marry to My Sister's Ex Boyfriend

31.8k Views · Ongoing · Tanny Precious
What do you do when your sister's ex-boyfriend whom she dumped turns out to be a Spanish Prince and chooses to marry you to get revenge on her?


"This isn't fair," Leah screamed again. "Why on earth would Prince Estefan choose Rhea over me?"
Leah's eyes landed on me and her face turned red in anger. "You!" She pointed her finger at me. "You did this, didn't you? You must have said something to Estefan that's why he chose you. No wonder you were so negative about us getting married. I should have noticed it that time."
My eyes widened at her accusations. "Leah, What are you talking about? I don't know anything about this. Trust me, I don't want to get married to Estefan. All this came to me as a surprise."

"Stop pretending." She yelled at me and I jumped back in fear. "You have always wanted to be with Estefan that's why you got close to his sister. You and his sister must have done something to make him choose."

"What are you talking about? I did no such thing, I would never do something like that to you." I cried.

"Enough." She raised her hand to stop me. "I should have realized sooner that you are a green snake under the green grass, waiting for the right time to strike."
Maid for the Mafia

Maid for the Mafia

1.2k Views · Ongoing · Tanny Precious
"One million," A man seated at the corner of the room called out, raising his paddle.
My heart pounded louder with each bid. The men sneered, their eyes devouring me like I was a piece of meat. My body trembled as I rubbed my sweaty hands on my clothes.
The bids went higher and higher until there were just two men left.
"Three million," the chubby man declared, impatient evident in his tone.
There was silence in the room for a moment.
"Five million," A stranger countered, raising his paddle.
My eyes widened in shock as I tried to figure out who this stranger was. The room was filled with murmurs and no one could counter the stranger.
The auctioneer's gavel slammed down.
"Sold!" 


Leila Flynn, 19 years old, struggles to keep her ailing brother alive, and her life takes a dark turn when she is suddenly kidnapped into London's underworld auction. During the auction, she is bought for a high price by a mysterious and wealthy stranger, Dominic Anderson. Leila is then taken to a grand mansion in London, where she begins a complex relationship with Dominic.
Dominic, a powerful mafia boss, lives a life shrouded in mystery and danger. Leila gradually discovers that Dominic's concern for her and her younger brother, Michael- who suffers from leukemia- goes beyond mere kindness. Under Dominic's protection, Leila tries to uncover his true intentions while also developing a subtle emotional connection with his brother, Luca.
In this dangerous game of love, betrayal, and revenge, Leila must decide whether to place her trust in Dominic or sever all ties with his perilous world once and for all.
I Awakened Plant Powers,My Buddy Stole My Food to Be a Fake Savior

I Awakened Plant Powers,My Buddy Stole My Food to Be a Fake Savior

724 Views · Ongoing · Chau
In the wasteland era, the soil is dead. Whoever can grow food is king.
In my last life, my brother gave me the spore we had nearly died to get, and the two of us awakened plant-growing powers together.
But every grain he grew was full and perfect, and the leader placed him on a pedestal; everything I grew was poisonous, and I was mercilessly cast out as worthless.
It wasn't until I died that I learned the truth: his power was never plant-growing, but transfer.
As long as he had eaten the spore, he could transfer away all the crops I grew.
When I got a second chance, I returned to the very day my so-called brother tried to shove the spore into my mouth.
This time, I slammed into him, knocked the spore to the ground, and crushed it under my foot.
My Husband's Mistress Killed His Dad, and He Had No Clue

My Husband's Mistress Killed His Dad, and He Had No Clue

1.1k Views · Ongoing · Joy Brown
My husband Michael's father and my own father shared the same name—Robert. His was Robert Carter; mine, Robert Smith. I once thought it a sweet coincidence, until that 3 AM phone call turned this quirk of fate into a living nightmare.
The nursing home called to say Robert Carter had died, but when Michael returned from his business trip, he assumed it was my father who had passed. "Old Robert's finally gone," he smirked. "Should've moved him to the cheaper nursing home ages ago." Can you believe it? His own father—the man who'd left him an inheritance—and there he was, helping his medical intern mistress cover up malpractice, dismissing the death as "just some useless old man."
He has no idea he's protecting his father's killer. No clue I've seen through his cold-bloodedness all along.
I wonder, when the truth finally hits him, how will this absurd tragedy end?
More Than I Knew

More Than I Knew

875 Views · Ongoing · Noa Blake
When Amelia Pierce finally admits her marriage is a gilded cage, one shattered glass and a chilling vow—I’ll never divorce you—send her straight into the orbit of Bryson Hearst: her new boss, her oldest secret, and the man who quietly bought a ring for her six years ago and locked it in his safe.

In a world of penthouse boardrooms and whispered scandal, Bryson is the kind of dangerous that feels like safety. He moves her into protection, runs her a jasmine-scented bath instead of crossing a line, and promises to destroy her husband in the daylight and worship her in the dark. But Amelia’s freedom has a price: West Coast deals that turn volatile, an ex-assistant with receipts and a grudge, and a powerful family that believes Pierce women never leave.

As a covert investigation exposes more than a cover-up, and a storage unit full of sins, Amelia signs away every claim to her husband’s fortune—she doesn’t want his money, only her life back. The clock is ticking: four weeks to a court date, four weeks of stolen mornings and velvet-box confessions, four weeks for a man who has loved her from afar to prove he can love her up close without touching her until she’s free.

Lush, addictive, and breathless with restraint, More Than I Knew is a high-heat, high-stakes contemporary romance where consent is the sexiest power move, protection reads like possession, and a woman chooses herself—then the man who’s been choosing her all along.
The Fairest Slave

The Fairest Slave

25.6k Views · Ongoing · Lia Bee
When you become the villain Obsession

"I enjoy making beautiful women cry and you are no exception" He growled softly tugging at my ponytail, his hands hovering on the veil, and a tear rolled down my cheek.

I shivered in fear of what awaited me when he opens the veil, he loves making beautiful women cry. What about ugly ones?

She was the Fairest of them all until she was scarred. A deep scar runs across her face, born from hatred and jealousy.

Luna found out she belonged to Alpha Kayden whose name alone sends shivers down any man's spine, He wanted her and was coming for her, to claim what rightfully belonged to him.

Unfortunately for her, fate has a wicked way of punishing her. She wasn't what he was expecting, and instead of being His Luna, she became a pawn, and a bait, a bait he intended to keep, bend and break to his will...
The Alpha’s Cursed Mate

The Alpha’s Cursed Mate

1.6k Views · Ongoing · Kem-Bee
Sapphire’s life took a dramatic turn at the tender age of six when she underwent a mysterious transformation, revealing her as a member of a werewolf lineage long feared as cursed harbingers of death and misfortune. She spent her years concealing her wolf form, and after her mother’s tragic demise, she became mute. Her sole mission in life was to reject her destined mate, the one who could trigger the ancient curse within her. To achieve this, she willingly jumped into the arms of Alpha Hendrix Ajax, a descendant from a powerful lineage of the first blessed werewolves that had forsaken mate bonds in pursuit of unparalleled strength. He, too, believed he could never have a mate.

Unbeknownst to Sapphire, a miraculous twist of fate linked her to Alpha Hendrix Ajax as his true mate. He refused to let her slip away, even though she remained oblivious to her significance to him. Yet, as Sapphire’s true nature is unveiled, and long-buried secrets from the past resurface, safeguarding their extraordinary bond becomes an insurmountable challenge.
The Alpha Twins Steal A Thief

The Alpha Twins Steal A Thief

5.9k Views · Ongoing · Saree Bee
Hannah is a nomadic rogue who has spent her whole life learning how to be a thief by her father as a means of survival. When her father demands she take a mate for his financial gain, she feels hopeless and stuck since it'll mean leaving her twin ten year old brothers behind.

A quick twist of fate lands her at the Nightwind pack where the Alpha's twin sons Rafe and Parker quickly realize Hannah is no ordinary female: she is in fact their fated mate. Though Hannah is still without her wolf, she too can’t deny the attraction. However, all three weave a thick web of lies in their attempts to get ahead. To one up the other and prove themselves despite numerous things working to keep them away from one another.

To get on Hannah's good graces, the twins put all their efforts into finding her lost brothers. It’s all they can do to keep her at their pack and safe, when all she wants to do is leave. They quickly realize though she's uneducated, she's far from a stupid girl. When it seems all hope is lost, she's forced to deal with her lying father to finally get the truth. A rogue with nothing to lose is the worst kind of danger.

What will Hannah do when she finds out her entire life has been a lie? That she's just been used as a pawn by the very man who was supposed to be her biggest protector?

Find out in: The Alpha Twins Steal A Thief!

Hannah:

My father's voice and advice is forever in my thoughts.

I'm loyal to you, no one else is.
Under the Crimson Moon

Under the Crimson Moon

727 Views · Ongoing · Marcos Bec
In the heart of the Amazon, Maria is a talented photographer passionate about nature. One night, while exploring a forbidden area of the forest, she encounters Alex, a wounded and disoriented young man who reveals himself to be a werewolf. Determined to break the curse that plagues him, Maria and Alex embark on an emotional journey in search of the true love that will set him free. Facing obstacles and unraveling dark secrets, Maria discovers her own powers as a descendant of healers, becoming the key to uncovering the mystery. With courage and true love, they confront enemies and navigate the forest, proving the power of love in "Under the Crimson Moon".
Miss Mafia's Wicked Revenge

Miss Mafia's Wicked Revenge

385 Views · Ongoing · leila bee
“I love you, Elsie Hathaway, with everything in me”
Finally, her brother-in-law loves her back! He finally found the balls to leave her barren sister.
He is the Famous and feared Drug baron, Italian-born but raised on the streets of Chicago, Angelo Moretti, of the Moretti conglomerate and her father’s business partner.
But it's not that simple to Elsie, he is dying and he needs a genetically made child to sustain him.

With her sister Evelyn’s inability to conceive a child giving her the upper hand, Elsie is willing to do anything for Angelo’s love.
Including becoming a surrogate mother for them.

All was well in their little haven until it all came crashing down, the truth of it all came to light, and she realised she’d been used, her child taken from her, and now she was lying on the cold floor of the Moretti’s estate, dead.

If only she had a second chance at life………

Just as her body was heading for cremation, her dying wish came true.
Now she’ll show them who the real demon is…..

Miss Mafia’s wicked revenge…
Two seasons of marriage

Two seasons of marriage

1.4k Views · Ongoing · Rachel Bee
Lily is a beautiful woman who was forced to divorce her husband. Ryan, her husband, wanted to marry his former lover. Because of his parents' wishes, the two of them were finally matched. But after Lily's father died, Raynold immediately filed for divorce. Unknown to him, Lily was pregnant with their child.

When the divorce had taken place, Lyly's ex-boyfriend came to propose to her. Because the father's property was still in the hands of the ex-husband, the two of them, along with Lily's biological brother, finally agreed to take revenge on Ryan's family.

On the one hand, Ryan's wife has found out about their plan to destroy Ryan's family.
Will their revenge be avenged? And does Ryan know the fate of the child who has been born?
Rescued By The Beta

Rescued By The Beta

611 Views · Ongoing · Lia Bee
Book 2 Of The Reluctant Mate Series

If you have read Book 1, Kidnapped By The Alpha, then Book 2 continues with Hunter & Claire story!

“Get a room, you two!” Kale cried out, interrupting their staring contest.

“Yeah, so I can strangle you while we are in it,” Claire snarled.

“I would be into that…” Hunter smirked.

After being rescued from the council, the thing furthest from her mind was a mate, especially a mate who’s bent on protecting her from herself!
Heart Of A Beast

Heart Of A Beast

825 Views · Ongoing · Lia Bee
Who doesn't know of Damien Stone? The beast himself! The name Stone was said to fit him perfectly because it's suits his ruthless, cold and aggressive attitude.

Many haven't seen him but they knew once you do they is no going back! You surely are a dead being no matter what specie you are.

The aura surrounding him was powerful marking him out among all men, he's a beast, a ruthless and heartless beast who rule over Snowpack.

Damien isn't just like any typical werewolf or Vampire...he's a deadly specie no one knew how he was created, being half Demon, Vampire and werewolf!.

The beast never had a mate or did he? Other says the moon goddess simply punish him by not giving him one and others say he killed his mate in anger.

The council had tried capture him many times trying to find a way to destroy him but their plan fail each time.

But they weren't about to give up cause ...a fascinating creature who just happened to be the beast very weakness appreared!

When an ordinary girl suddenly find herself wanted, not only by the councils but the Beast himself!.

Is she brave enough to tame the Beast?
Vengeance On My Mate

Vengeance On My Mate

63 Views · Ongoing · Rocky Bee
She was killed by her mate and was dumped in the forest for bird to feed on but was saved by a soccerrer who turned her into an hybrid with a black magic.... How cruel must fate be when she got mated to the same man in her new body?
The Triplet Warriors And Their Pup Mate

The Triplet Warriors And Their Pup Mate

1.2m Views · Ongoing · Saree Bee
Ellie is an orphaned werewolf pup, kidnapped and held by an evil Alpha. Alpha Gunner, of the Blood Claw pack forced Ellie at just eight years old to swear a blood oath to mate his son Tyson, when they came of age.
The Alpha's own thirst for conquering neighboring packs lands him in hot water with the council, a governing body made up of every type of supernatural creature that keeps the peace. The council additionally houses the Shadow Warriors, an equally diverse group of elites that police and fight those like Gunner who seek only to destroy.
When Ellie catches a window of opportunity, she escapes and finds a friendly pack to take her in. However, Gunner will not let her go that easily, and gets increasingly desperate to find her.
When all hope seems lost for Ellie, the Moon Goddess intervenes, and sends Ellie her warrior mates. Can her mates free her from Gunner once and for all? Will Ellie ever learn the truth of who she really is and why Gunner wants her so bad?

This book is strictly intended for a mature audience.
My Mate's Father Wants Me

My Mate's Father Wants Me

59.8k Views · Ongoing · Lisa Bee
He's my mate's father and I had a one-night stand with him. I shouldn't have but I was just so bitter because my mate was sleeping with my half-sister.
That night marked the beginning of his insane obsession. And then I realized he wasn't the level-headed and calm father-in-law I always thought he was.
Behind that mask was an obsessive, manipulative, and controlling man who had sworn never to let me go. He'd do anything to keep me, including ruining my life.
Now I'm stuck in this clandestine erotic relationship we have. And each day, I find myself getting more addicted to him.
What do I do to break free from this erotic but toxic bond we share?
IN LOVE WITH THE DEVIL'S SON

IN LOVE WITH THE DEVIL'S SON

343 Views · Ongoing · school bee
He came from the shadows… and she can't escape the darkness anymore.

They told her demons weren’t real, just stories meant to scare children and keep curious minds away from danger. But what they never told her was that sometimes, the danger doesn’t hide in the dark. Sometimes… it watches. It waits patiently. And when it finally moves, it changes everything.

She never believed in the supernatural until she met him. A stranger with eyes too ancient to belong to any man. A voice that makes the world stop. A presence that shouldn’t exist. Powers that seem too "unreal." He says he’s here for her. That she's a lost princess. That there’s no running, no hiding, no pretending this is a dream.

But behind the madness, the fear, and the twisted desire lies a power even she doesn’t know she’s carrying, one that could break the gates of hell wide open or ruin them forever.

And the demons aren't the only ones watching…and waiting....

In a world where power struggles meets darkness and love dances with damnation, how far would you go to save your soul… if you're constantly hunted by the physical and supernatural.
The Moonless Defying the Moon

The Moonless Defying the Moon

1.2k Views · Ongoing · Veekee Bee
A future Alpha whose life begins to depend on her presence.

A god in disguise hiding secrets far older than the pack itself.

And a powerful witch who would tear the entire pack apart just to claim her.

They all want to monopolize her, but how could she choose when she could have them all?


In Blazing Moon Pack, fate is law.

Every wolf must obey the mate chosen by destiny. Even if that bond destroys them.

Tyra has hated the system her entire life. She watched it break her mother, and she swore she would escape before it could claim her too.

But on the night every young wolf receives their wolf, Tyra realizes something heart shattering.

She has no wolf.

Declared moonless, she is stripped of status and forced into servitude for the very royals she despises. A ritual is done to erase her ability to love, turning her into nothing more than a living tool. But it didn't work.

Soon Tyra finds herself trapped in the center of dangerous attention, caught between powerful forces that refuse to let her go.

The pack believes a moonless girl is powerless. But they are about to discover just how wrong they are.

Because even though Tyra has no wolf, she might be the most dangerous thing the pack has ever created.
Kidnapped By The Alpha

Kidnapped By The Alpha

31.1k Views · Ongoing · Lia Bee
What should have been the happiest day of Emma Dane's life turned into a nightmare as she was kidnapped by a tall masculine brooding man who claim her to be his mate.

Despite her pleas and cries, she was shipped away into a world she had no idea of, a world she thought she would never accept but of course, Emma was bent on escaping the stranger who had kidnapped her and claiming her to be his soul mate.

On the other hand, Emma's fiance a powerful Italian mafia set out to get his kidnapped bride back.

Two worlds will clash, an Alpha Lycan prince and a Mafia human Don, fighting for not only dominance but also the power to claim her as their own.

Unbeknownst to Emma, she's much more than she thought, what happened when a new enemy is aroused from the past and wanted her dead? Who is the enemy and Why? torn between love, duty, and war, how will She survive the worlds she's thrown into?

Find out!
The Mafia Don's Unruly Sister

The Mafia Don's Unruly Sister

20k Views · Ongoing · leila bee
Thinking she had finally broken free from her family’s violence, Ariana had no choice but to attend the party her father would throw to celebrate the man she had always hated.
The ruthless mafia lord Matteo Donatelli, whom her family had taken under their wing when she was a teenager.

Drunk and clouded Don Matteo Donatelli unknowingly made love to his adopted sister, she couldn't resist him for much longer and succumbed to his devious touch.

Moments later Ariana is Trying to hold back all the anger, emotions and tears when she sees the man who just stole her virginity, recklessly propose in front of the entire family to his outsider American girlfriend Becky Saunders.

So what about her?

What happens when the man she’s suddenly engaged to find out she is pregnant with his enemy’s bastard child?

But things turn surprising when Becky Sunders suddenly slumps on her wedding day!
Read on to find out!
MOON BOUND TO ALPHA KAEL

MOON BOUND TO ALPHA KAEL

1.1k Views · Ongoing · Veekee Bee
He hated witches with a burning passion, vowing to hunt them all down, until he tasted her blood on his lips.

"Alpha, we found the moon girl," they said. I expected a monster. Instead, I found Lyra. She was fragile, beautiful, and carried the scent of lavender and rain that drove my wolf insane. I should have killed her. The prophecy said she would end the packs. But when I touched her skin, sparks of electricity shattered my immunity. My wolf, Rudy, howled in my mind, screaming one word: Mate.

I denied it. I threw her in a dungeon. I tried to ignore the pull. But when the Shadow Pack abducted her, my control snapped. I drove into that forest like a man possessed. I tore through the rogues, ripping throats with my teeth. When I saw her in that cage, covered in filth, looking at me with those terrified silver eyes, I didn't see a witch. I saw mine.

I ripped the iron bars apart with my bare hands. "Come out," I commanded. She tried to heal my wounds in the car, her magic humming against my skin. "Never use magic on me," I growled, terrified by how much I liked it. I didn't take her back to the dungeon. I took her to my private quarters. Now, she sleeps in the room next to mine, and I stand at her door every night, fighting the urge to claim the enemy who was destined to be my soulmate.


Locked in the Alpha's bedroom, Lyra discovers two things: she has forbidden magic, and her captor wants to use her body to satiate his wolf. He claims he hates witches, but every night he comes closer to breaking his own rules.
The Rejected Hybrid

The Rejected Hybrid

1k Views · Ongoing · Rocky Bee
"Do you think you are worthy of being mated to the Alpha's son? Huh?" Emily said to me as she looked down at me, with disgust.
My mate's arm wound around her waist, showing his decision.
I was rejected cruelly while my mate succumbed to Emily's charms.
I was hurt and slowly dying, inwardly. I was alone and helpless.
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Anna Marie, strong and independent was abandoned by her mate all because of her stepsister!
It turned out that Anna had to be a substitute bride for her sister! Unexpectedly, she was rejected the second time!
What happens when Anna has to navigate her own life? Would she take revenge on those who had humiliated her?
Damon Drew, the Alpha Prince, known to be useless. He sought help from Anna but then didn't expect the unexpected.
What would he do when he finds out she wasn't who she really was? Will they defeat their enemies together or will they turn against each other?
SIN AND SACRIFICE

SIN AND SACRIFICE

85 Views · Ongoing · Rocky Bee
"In a world where rejection meant isolation and pain, Ellen, an Omega with no pack, endured the harsh words of Alpha Greg, the one who should have been her mate. But the Moon Goddess had a different plan for her.

With unwavering determination, Ellen fought back against her alpha's cruelty and found solace in the arms of a stranger - the enigmatic Lycan king. Their passionate encounter left her with more than just memories; it left her with a secret that could change everything.

As the new moon approaches, Ellen's life takes a dramatic turn. The Lycan king is set to return, but he remains oblivious to the truth she carries. How will he recognize the woman who once stood before him, and will he uncover the astonishing secret of her unborn children?

In a world woven with hidden alliances and long-buried truths, Ellen's journey is poised to shatter all expectations. Prepare yourself for a story of love, betrayal, and the unbreakable strength of motherhood in a world where destiny's twists are boundless."
King of Soldiers Returns: Kill Anyone Who Harms My Daughter

King of Soldiers Returns: Kill Anyone Who Harms My Daughter

747 Views · Ongoing · New Year Extra
He once served as a military commander, guarding the border for five years.
He hoped to finally reunite with his young daughter, only to find her brutally tortured by the mafia, nearly drained of blood.
His wife was also humiliated terribly by the gang leader.
The girl wept desperately, "Dad, where are you? Come save me!"
Burning with rage, he single-handedly eliminated the entire hostile force.
Confronted with pressure from noble clans and assassin groups, he sent out just one message.
Forces across the globe rushed to his aid at once.
Whoever harms the general's daughter shall pay with their life.
The Devil Returns for Revenge

The Devil Returns for Revenge

1.1k Views · Ongoing · New Year Extra
Three years ago, he went to prison in place of his second brother.

Now Anthony is back—gifted with unparalleled medical skills and ice-based healing magic, ready to take on anyone who dares challenge him.

A gold-digging fiancée calls off the engagement?
Fine!

An arrogant medical expert?
He can only kneel and kowtow before Anthony!

A reckless rich second-generation heir?
Knocked flat with a single slap!

Oh, and the world's most terrifying assassin organization? Their boss is Anthony's number one fanboy.

Werewolves, vampires, and even the gods themselves come flocking…

An ice-cold CEO, a sexy dominatrix, beauties of all kinds beg for his help. Anthony works his miraculous healing arts and saves them from the depths of despair.

His ex-fiancée comes crawling back for a second chance?
Too late!

With one hand wielding miraculous healing, and the other trying to unravel the mystery of his own origins, Anthony launches an investigation—only to discover a truth that shocks him to the core…
King Of The Underground

King Of The Underground

334 Views · Ongoing · New Year Extra
Her family was on the brink of bankruptcy. Forced into marriage with a useless playboy, she was even handed over to an old man by her fiancé.
Her bodyguard Jack stepped forward to defend her, only to be mocked:“You’re just a lowly bodyguard—what can you possibly do to help her?”
Jack said nothing.He simply made a phone call.
The next moment, the heir of the world’s top wealthy family bowed his head before him in public:“Mr. Jack, we apologize deeply for the disrespect.”
The feared military colonel of the global dark network knelt before him, begging:“Mr. Jack, please come back.”
Everyone present was stunned.
He had never been a mere humble bodyguard.
This time, he no longer hid his strength.With absolute dominance, he humiliated the playboy, saved the dying family, and protected the woman he loved.
“Don’t be afraid. I’ve always been right behind you, protecting you.”
The Betrayed Wolf King Returns

The Betrayed Wolf King Returns

417 Views · Ongoing · New Year Extra
Sophia Rockefeller had lain comatose in bed for a whole year. Everyone called her a vegetable, beyond saving.
Her uncle Victor waited for her to die, so he could seize the entire family fortune.
Her fiancé Cole was a freshly released convict, looked down on by all.
The Rockefeller family humiliated him openly: “A jailbird like you—do you really deserve our heiress?”
But what they didn’t know: ancient Fenrir Wolf Lord blood coursed in Cole’s veins.
When the Wolf Hunt Society’s augmented soldiers stormed the manor, when hundreds of clones surged from beneath the ice, and Sophia was about to be sacrificed—
Cole drew his short blade.
That night, the entire Arctic icefield trembled to the howl of wolves.
When Sophia woke, she saw not the worthless outcast the world had scorned.
She saw a true king who’d protected her with his life.