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The Reborn Luna's Revenge

The Reborn Luna's Revenge

3.5k Views · Ongoing · Coralie Sullivan
I'm alive.

When I jolted awake to see March 15th on my phone, I could barely believe it—I should have been dead since August 18th! Marcus, my Alpha husband, had murdered pregnant me with his own hands for his "childhood sweetheart" Freya's fake death.

Reborn to the night it all began, I heard the familiar pleading downstairs: "Please, Alpha Marcus! My daughter is dying!"

This time, when Marcus fed me that lie about "special wolf poison" to trick me into breaking our mate bond, I smiled and agreed.
The Perfect Wife's Revenge

The Perfect Wife's Revenge

4.1k Views · Ongoing · Daisy Swift
I thought I had the perfect life.

A mansion in Westport, a successful husband, a beautiful daughter. Sixteen years of marriage that seemed unbreakable.

Until I found another woman's watch band in my husband's car.

Until I discovered that woman was my daughter's soccer coach.

Until I realized my nine-year-old daughter was helping her father lie to me.

Some betrayals strike like lightning. Others seep in like slow poison, until you discover your entire world is a lie.

When I stood on the platform at our annual community barbecue, armed with evidence and burning with rage, I understood a truth that would have destroyed the woman I used to be:

Sometimes the only way to save your family is to destroy it first.
Rebirth: Goddess of Revenge

Rebirth: Goddess of Revenge

67k Views · Ongoing · Robert
My fiancé cheated on me, and the person he cheated with was my sister!
I was betrayed by both my fiancé and my sister.
Even more tragically, they cut off my limbs, cut out my tongue, had sex in front of me, and brutally murdered me!
I hate them so much...
Fortunately, by a twist of fate, I was reborn!
With a second chance at life, I will live for myself, and I will become the queen of the entertainment industry!
And I will seek revenge!
Those who once bullied and hurt me, I will make them pay back tenfold...
(I highly recommend a captivating book that I couldn't put down for three days and nights. It's incredibly engaging and a must-read. The title of the book is "The Billionaire's Daughter" You can find it by searching for it in the search bar.)
The Single Mom's Revenge

The Single Mom's Revenge

5.8k Views · Ongoing · Louisa
[Dear readers, if you loved this book, be sure to read my new recommended read: After Affair: I Took My Children and Remarried.]
"Lisbeth, you'd better agree to this divorce quickly! Otherwise, I'll make these photos public and let all your fans see how their beloved star with millions of followers was once molested by an old man!"

"What?" Lisbeth Whitaker looked up in shock, unable to believe what she was hearing.

This was her husband of five years, who had cheated on her with the female caregiver she'd hired to look after him.

Now he was resorting to blackmail to force her into a divorce so he could make room for his mistress!
Reborn: The Heiress Revenge

Reborn: The Heiress Revenge

20.8k Views · Ongoing · Ariana Peige
​“In my last life, I was a discarded pawn. In this life, I am the QUEEN.”
​Betrayed by her fiancé and crushed by her stepsister, Scarlet died in cold-blooded despair. But fate gave her a second chance. When she wakes up, she discovers her mother wasn’t just a simple woman—she was a legend with identities that make the world tremble.
​Armed with her mother’s secrets and her own cold heart, Scarlet begins her climb. Companies are built, enemies are publicly ruined, and the "scumbags" are left begging for mercy.
​She planned to live a quiet, luxurious life of revenge. She didn't plan for Lennox Harvey—the nation's most ruthless, bloodthirsty tycoon.
​"Why did you slap her yourself?" He growls, pulling her into his lap and inspecting her reddened palm. "Next time, let me do the dirty work. I can't stand to see you in pain."
​Is this cold-blooded monster actually... a doting husband?
The Rejected Omega’s Revenge

The Rejected Omega’s Revenge

1.8k Views · Ongoing · Lois
They called her weak. They called her worthless. They should have called her Wynter.

Beatrice spent twenty years as Silvermist Pack's punching bag, mocked, starved, and worked to the bone. When her fated mate, Alpha heir Eamon Riven, publicly rejected her at her first shift ceremony, she thought her humiliation was complete.

She was wrong.

Because the "pathetic omega" everyone sneered at? She's actually the long-lost daughter of the most powerful Alpha family in the kingdom. And her four overprotective brothers, a ruthless Alpha Lord, a gifted Healer, a cunning Strategist, and a lethal Shadow operative just found her.

Now Beatrice is done being small. Done being sorry. And definitely done letting anyone disrespect her.

But between her groveling ex-mate who suddenly wants her back, a vengeful enemy plotting her destruction, and four brothers who terrify every man who looks at her, reclaiming her power is complicated.

Good thing Darius Veylor, the steadfast Beta with forest-green eyes and a heart of gold, isn't afraid of a little chaos. Or four murderous brothers-in-law.
Wake Up, Take Revenge

Wake Up, Take Revenge

1.1k Views · Ongoing · Chloe
They took everything from me. Now I’m taking it back.
After five years in a coma, I woke up to my own son trying to kill me—poisoned cake, served with a smile. My husband? He watched me bleed… then carried his mistress home in his arms.
They called me desperate. Pathetic. A woman who’d do anything for love.
They were right. Once.
But the woman who walks out of that hospital isn’t the one they put in. I’m holding a secret they never saw coming—one that will bring the untouchable Richard to his knees.
He refused to sign the divorce papers. Fine. I’ll make him beg to set me free.
They chose the wrong wife to destroy.
The Hybrid Luna's Revenge

The Hybrid Luna's Revenge

100 Views · Ongoing · yusriani putri
Luciana Edith is the only daughter of The Crescent Moon Pack. Her life is filled with dreams of meeting and living happily with her mate. But on Luciana's 18th birthday, her pack was attacked and destroyed. Her entire family and pack members were killed in a cruel way. Luciana, who was hiding in the pack's basement, was finally caught. At that time, Luciana learned that the one who attacked her pack was her mate, Harrison Hux, Alpha of The Silver Moon Pack. The mate she had been waiting for. Harrison cruelly rejected Luciana as his mate and burned half her face. Luciana, who managed to escape into the forest, was stabbed with a sword by Harrison's guards, leaving her dying on the edge of a cliff. Luciana prayed to the Moon Goddess for a second chance at life on the edge of death. Until Luciana woke up on the bed of The Lycan King, Elijah Gray. The Moon Goddess hears her prayer, and gives Luciana a second chance at revenge. But, every second chance comes with a price, right?


"If you want revenge, then do it in a beautiful way." He said as he slowly walked closer to me.
"But how?" I looked at him in confusion.
"I'll help you, if you want." A small smile that I couldn't understand began to appear on his lips now.
"And with what will I be able to pay for all that help?" I asked and also hoped anxiously. He did not answer my question immediately, and instead brought his body closer to mine. Elijah, the Lycan King, began to wrap his right arm around my waist, and pulled my body closer to his hard, muscular body.
"Be mine."
Billionaire Ex-Wife's Revenge

Billionaire Ex-Wife's Revenge

700 Views · Ongoing · abbymicah
What would you do if the man you secretly loved, the husband you married, the one you gave everything to, openly shared intimate moments with his ex in front of the cameras, without a single trace of remorse?
"Sign it and leave it on the dining table when you're done. I've been wanting to do it for a while now, but I didn't want you to feel bad. You know I don't love you, but you keep on bothering me."
"What don't you like about me? I'll change. We can work this out. We don't have to end our marriage. I'll leave the room if that's what you want." I pleaded, my eyes mirroring my desperation.
"I spent the night with her. I've been spending a lot of nights with her. And I think I'm going to propose to her." A small smile crept to his lips as he talked about Sophia.
It was the first time he had smiled since he walked into the room.
But I was wrong.
Lucas was never going to love me. His heart belonged to someone else.


After being betrayed and cast aside by her billionaire husband, Lucas, Layla Patel vows to take revenge. But as she orchestrates her plan, she's forced to confront the past and the man who broke her heart. Will she succeed in her quest for revenge, or will the flames of their old passion reignite, tempting her to give him a second chance?
Revenge of Flame Luna

Revenge of Flame Luna

457 Views · Ongoing · Rukia EkaKuchiki
Betrayed by the mate she loved, Lulu is the last elemental fire wolf who lost
her heart to Alpha Scott’s treachery. He tore it from her chest to
empower another woman. But fate refused to let her die.
With her mother’s sacrifice and Alpha Caspian’s hidden aid, Lulu was
given one final year to reclaim her stolen heart. Yet she carries a
secret Scott never knew—his child growing inside her.
Morpheus Bloodworth, the elemental water wolf who hides behind the
mask of Caspian, awakens feelings she never thought she could feel
again. But as Elder Ruth’s sorcery fades, Scott begins to realize his
sins and demands Lulu back as his Luna—along with the heir she
carries.
Now Lulu must choose: vengeance or forgiveness, fire or water, the
mate who betrayed her or the one who would die for her.
The Hybrid Warrior's Revenge

The Hybrid Warrior's Revenge

50 Views · Ongoing · emmanuel iyortsuun
Aleena is left for dead by her betrothed on a night she had looked forward to a great part of her life, the Nuptial ceremony. Pained by the betrayal she suffered, she accepts an offer which forever changes the trajectory of her life. In that same night, the fates of two others are joined to hers.
As they navigate through the treacherous world as outcasts, they learn to grow, love, and trust. But trust may seem hard to come by as their pasts and secrets gets unraveled. Unknown to them, an evil which was banished aeons ago seeks to make itself manifest once again, and it'll take the three of them to work together to stay the hand of that evil.
Will Aleena be able to let go of the past? Will the choices she makes be the reason for the damnation of all things, or will they bring a reign of peace and harmony to all living brings?
The Forsaken Heiress's Revenge

The Forsaken Heiress's Revenge

307 Views · Ongoing · Ivy
After a year of captivity, Olivia Smith returns home, only to find everything has changed. Her parents didn't search for her; instead, they threw a lavish birthday party for her sister, Megan Smith, who is now engaged to Olivia's former fiancé.

As Olivia uncovers the truth, she reveals her hidden fortune worth over a hundred million and powerful connections. Now, she plans to marry her ex-fiancé's uncle.

"Don't forget to call me 'Auntie' from now on, Megan!"
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…
The Veiled Prince's Revenge

The Veiled Prince's Revenge

733 Views · Ongoing · oyindamola aduke
Andrew, the most despised son-in-law, faces relentless humiliation from his wife’s family due to his poverty. Unknown to them, he is the lost heir of the Blackwood empire, his identity hidden by a tragic accident. On the day of a lady Johnson's birthday banquet, a shocking revelation changes everything. As Andrew uncovers his past and regains his rightful place, he vows to exact brutal revenge on those who belittle him, making them suffer worse than they ever made him. His true identity remains hidden as he orchestrates their downfall, turning the tables and making them kneel before him.
Revenge When Switching Souls

Revenge When Switching Souls

468 Views · Ongoing · Kyuu Zero
Claia, who was constantly bullied and insulted by those around her, made the decision to drink poison in her room and kill herself. However, just when she thought she was dead, she found himself in a group of unknown individuals.
Then, slowly, she started to remember someone. After verifying a few details, she concluded that she had morphed into a girl named Diora. Diora is a girl who lives a much better life than she does and is the complete opposite of her. A boyfriend who is well-liked, smart, and attractive, and friends who claim to love her. All of this upset Claia, so she decided to exact revenge.
Yet, it worked out that there was a memory that didn't show up in his mind. Diora, like her, once attempted suicide.
What has this girl really experienced? Then what about Diora herself? Did the girl also move into her body?
Craving for Revenge, Alpha

Craving for Revenge, Alpha

50 Views · Ongoing · Warren Jay Opena
My heart burns with a fierce desire for retribution, not for the love of the murderer Alpha. But why do I feel this way? It all started when I uncovered the truth about my parents' death. The Alpha who took their lives must pay for his heinous crime. However, what if the Alpha I encounter is not the ruthless killer I expected? Will I be able to resist the temptation to exact my revenge? As I delve deeper into the mystery, a shocking revelation will shatter everything I thought I knew. My world will never be the same again.

I, Anastasia Dawson and this is my story.
My Ex-husband's Revenge

My Ex-husband's Revenge

383 Views · Ongoing · kittyzo159
Synopsis
Charlotte Darclen, the pampered daughter of a corrupt tycoon, loses everything when her husband, Frederick Lancaster, reveals in court that their marriage was nothing more than a premeditated act of revenge. With her father in prison and her family name tarnished, Charlotte is forced to survive in the shadows, until a year later, a medical crisis drags her back into Frederick's clutches. Sick, alone, and penniless, Charlotte receives an offer she can't refuse: to become his secret lover. In return, he will grant her access to the only treatment that can save her life. Amidst perverse games, poisonous silences, and an attraction that refuses to die, Charlotte's heart is torn between the man who can humiliate her with one hand and caress her with the same intensity with the other. Because no one knows Charlotte like Frederick... or hurts Frederick like Charlotte.
The Stolen Bride's Revenge

The Stolen Bride's Revenge

1.6k Views · Ongoing · Holland Grey
Lily Wilson was the beloved daughter of the Wilson family until her adopted sister Rose and her fiancé David Clarke conspired to destroy her. They drugged her, staged compromising photos, and had her thrown out in disgrace. Her family believed Rose over her.

Three years later, Lily returns—now a successful jewellery designer with a powerful, mysterious husband backing her.

Time to take back everything and watch them fall.
Awakening - Following Fate (book 2)

Awakening - Following Fate (book 2)

5.4k Views · Ongoing · Leanne Marshall
Alora and her mate Colton have just begun to find their feet in lives and positions that have drastically changed. As the vampire attacks loom over them they need to come to some sort of resolution over Juan and the mountain wolves before it's too late.
A dark force threatens to destroy everything Alora fought so hard to have in her life and she has to learn what becoming a true Luna really means. Rising against sometimes those you love in order to save them.
Our Secret Obsession (Book 2)

Our Secret Obsession (Book 2)

37.2k Views · Ongoing · Pippa moon
In the shadowed depths of a world filled with Lycan royalty and forbidden magic, Lottie finds herself navigating a treacherous path between destiny and betrayal. In the gripping second book of the Fated Mate Romance series, Lottie’s journey continues as she is thrust into the heart of the Royals, the powerful Lycan pack.

Forced to reject her twin mates, Knox and Kane, after discovering their betrayal with her nemesis, Connie, Lottie’s heart is torn. As she prepares to rule the Royals, her inner conflict rages—how can she trust the ones who shattered her heart when she needs their protection the most? Pregnant and determined to provide her unborn children with a loving and secure family, Lottie battles her instincts, striving to uncover the deeper truth behind Knox and Kane’s actions.

Amidst demon deals and ancient magic, twisted truths emerge, testing Lottie’s resolve. Her heart urges her to forgive, but her mind remains cautious, suspecting there’s more at play. As loyalties are questioned and devotion is tested, Lottie must decide if she can reconcile her love for Knox and Kane with the haunting betrayals of the past.

In Our Secret Obsession, prepare to be swept into a whirlwind of passion, magic, and unyielding love as Lottie discovers that in a world where nothing is as it seems, true devotion can conquer even the darkest of secrets.
Landon: Alpha Alliance Book 2

Landon: Alpha Alliance Book 2

1k Views · Ongoing · N. F. Coeur
Philosophical thought becomes impossible when Cora tilts her hips to me, pulling me in deeper. I work my angles until I hit a spot that makes her legs shake. Fuck, the sound of her moaning goes straight to my balls. It’s all I can do to hold on for her. There’s no resisting it as I grab a handful of her gorgeous ass to hold her at that exact angle with one hand and gather her hair with my other. She’s not fucking going anywhere until I’m done with her.


Cora has no idea how long she's been trapped here. The only thing left to do is to seduce her kidnapper and hope she can eventually escape, but what happens when she finds out she's his fated mate? Can she bear to leave him forever and go back to her own life? If she stays with him, can they ever get past how they began?
Shadowseer: London (Shadowseer, Book One)

Shadowseer: London (Shadowseer, Book One)

1.4k Views · Ongoing · Morgan Rice
“This novel succeeds—right from the start…. A superior fantasy…It begins, as it should, with one protagonist’s struggles and moves neatly into a wider circle….”–Midwest Book Review (re Rise of the Dragons)“Filled with non-stop action, this novel is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat from cover to cover….Rice is setting up for an amazing series to rival series such as Tamora Pierce’s Song of the Lioness, with her strong female protagonist making waves in her world and building the confidence of young women in ours.”–The Wanderer, A Literary Journal (re Rise of the Dragons)From #1 bestselling author Morgan Rice, a USA Today bestseller and critically-acclaimed author of the fantasy series The Sorcerer’s Ring (over 3,000 five-star reviews) and the teen fantasy series The Vampire Journals (over 1,500 five-star reviews) comes a groundbreaking new series and genre, where fantasy meets mystery.SHADOWSEER: LONDON (Book One) tells the story of Kaia, 17, an orphan coming of age in the Victorian London of the 1850s. Kaia yearns to escape her horrific orphanage, to discover who her parents were, and to understand why she can sense shadows when others cannot. Yet the streets of London are as brutal as the orphanage, and for Kaia, there is no easy way out.When Kaia, arrested, faces an even worse punishment, Detective Pinsley, 45, notices a strange marking on her arm and thinks she might be the key in solving a peculiar, mysterious case. Bodies are turning up dead in London, and Pinsley wonders whether it’s the work of a deranged serial killer, or of something….else. The methods of murder seem impossible, as does the murderer’s ability to escape death.Kaia is given a choice: help solve the case, or be shipped off to Bedlam, the notorious insane asylum.Unlikely partners, each mistrusting the other, Kaia and Pinsley embark to scour the dark corners and cobblestone streets of 19th century London in search of clues.Yet what they find may shock and horrify even them.Dark fantasy meets mystery in SHADOWSEER, a page-turning, atmospheric thriller packed with authentic period detail, with twists and cliffhangers that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Kaia, a broken hero, will capture your heart as she struggles to claw her way up from the depths, and to solve unsolvable crimes. Fans of books such as Spellbreaker, The Dresden Files, Mortal Instruments and Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde will find much to love in SHADOWSEER, satisfying fantasy fans who appreciate mystery and suspense, and mystery lovers who want something new, a clean hybrid that will appeal to both adult and young adult readers. Get ready to be transported to another world—and to fall in love with characters you will never forget.“Morgan Rice proves herself again to be an extremely talented storyteller….This would appeal to a wide range of audiences, including younger fans. It ended with an unexpected cliffhanger that leaves you shocked.”–The Romance Reviews (re the paranormal series Loved)“The beginnings of something remarkable are there.”–San Francisco Book Review (re the young adult fantasy A Quest of Heroes) SHADOWSEER: PARIS (Book #2), SHADOWSEER: MUNICH (Book #3), SHADOWSEER: ROME (Book #4) and SHADOWSEER: ATHENS (Book #5) are also available.
The High King's Bride

The High King's Bride

219.1k Views · Ongoing · inue windwalker
Harmony is no ordinary wolf shifter—she’s a hybrid of wolf and hound, the secret daughter of the Third Prince of Wolves. Hidden from the Council’s prying eyes, she’s been raised to live a quiet, human-like life, spared the fate of being trained to serve Xaxas, the ruthless High King.
But Harmony’s heart beats for the forbidden: she loves all living things, even humans—sworn enemies of the supernatural. Her dream? To break the treaty that divides their worlds and help those in need. But when she crosses paths with him—the son of the Horned God of Night—her gentle ideals are put to the ultimate test.
He is a force of destruction: unbeatable in battle, untouchable by magic, a name that makes even the bravest cower. Bred for war and darkness, can Harmony’s compassion soften a heart forged in shadow? Or will her forbidden love for the enemy cost her everything—including her life, her wolf, and the fate of two worlds?
*****Mature Content “Mate…”The word slipped out unbidden, my breath hitching as his touch ignited every nerve—sparks that tingled across my skin, scattering thoughts already frayed by my wolf, Luminescence. He grinned, sharp fangs glinting, and leaned in, nipping my ear gently. A shiver cascaded down my spine. His clawed hand cupped my cheek, warm and rough, and I let the blanket slip from my shoulders, baring myself to him...
The Alpha King's Breeder

The Alpha King's Breeder

135.2k Views · Ongoing · Bella Moondragon
I just arrived at the Alpha King's castle, but I have no idea why I'm here. I think it's to pay off my family's debt, but when I'm taken to a fancy bedroom, I have the feeling I'm not going to be his maid....

Isla

I'm a nobody from a distant pack. My family owes a lot for medical expenses for my brother. I'll do what I can to help them, but when I find out I've been sold to Alpha King Maddox as his breeder, I'm not sure I can do that.

The king is cold and standoffish, and rumor has it he killed his first wife. But he's also sexy and alluring. My mind might be telling me no, but my body wants him in every way possible.

How am I going to survive as the Alpha King's breeder when I've never even been with a man before? Will he kill again?

Maddox

Ever since my Luna Queen died, I've sworn to never love again. I didn't go looking for a breeder, but I only have a year until I must produce an heir or lose my throne. This beautiful girl, Isla, showed up on my doorstep just in time. Is it fate? Is she my second chance mate? No, I don't want one of those.

All I need is a kid.

But the more time I spend with Isla, the more I want not just any old breeder--I want her.

Over one million reads on Radish--one click this steamy wolf shifter romance right now!
The Vampire King's Feeder

The Vampire King's Feeder

10k Views · Ongoing · Bella Moondragon
"Kane stays unmoving, and I realize he’s barely breathing. I don’t think he needs oxygen to stay alive, so that’s not too surprising, but I can’t’ figure out why he is so still. His hand at my waist is so very close to my breastbone, the longing for him to slide it up only a few inches, to touch me in places no one ever has before, has a gasp leaving my lips. I have to bite down again to keep from moaning, and he hasn’t even kissed me yet."
Emory: I was born to be the Alpha of my pack, my father's first born daughter. But now... I am here, in the castle of our greatest enemy, the Vampire King. I should hate Kane Alexander, but the more time I spend with him, the more I long for him in ways I cannot understand. I am not here to be his lover, though. I am here to be his feeder. But even before his lips graze my skin the first time, I know I would give myself to him in every way imaginable if only he should ask. Kane: I long to taste the wolf shifter, but not her blood, her body... her essence. I want her in every way imaginable. But I'm already betrothed to marry another blood-born vampire, and if I call that off, I have resigned my kingdom to yet another war. There has to be a way to keep Emory Moonraker as my feeder but not claim her in my bed. I just haven't figured it out yet, and every time I look into her jade eyes, I forget everything and everyone but her. But I have enemies, and every moment she spends here in my home, Castle Graystone, she's in danger.
The Mafia King's Pet

The Mafia King's Pet

9.7k Views · Ongoing · Collins Agbarakwe
Milo was born as a curse. an Omega male, A disgrace and never heard of. Desperate to get the acknowledgement of his family, He is Disguised as his powerful twin sister, and bundled as a pet to the most feared man in the underworld: the Mafia King.

Bound in chains and stripped of his freedom, Milo is prepared to endure whatever fate that is waiting for him. But when his disguise is shattered, and he was caught, the lie that was meant to save him turns into a death sentence.

The Mafia King does not take kindly to deception.

Yet, instead of killing him, he does something far worse.

He claims him.

“From now on, you are mine. I own every inch of your body as my little pet”

Milo must learn to survive, in this world fueled with cruelty and betrayal. not just as a prisoner, but as one thing no man in this kingdom has ever dared to be.

A pet.

But as secrets begin to reveal themselves, Milo realizes something chilling…

Maybe the true monster isn’t the one who forcefully claimed him.

Maybe it’s seeing the face of the one that would stab him from the back.

Can he escape his sad fate?

Or

will he get drowned in the power struggle between the forces that want to have him for themselves.
The Vampire King's Bride

The Vampire King's Bride

4k Views · Ongoing · Key Kirita
Book 1 The Devil's Bride
Book 2 The Elder's Kitten
Book 3 The Vampire King's Bride
Can be read stand-alone.
Warning: Mature Content
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I could tell that she wanted nothing more than to kiss me, and from the way she was gazing at my fangs, I knew she imagined what it would be like if I were to drink from her. A thing I’d found myself unable to stop thinking about for years now.
Bast was fighting so hard against herself, doing everything she could to convince herself that she didn't want this, that she didn't want me. Unknowing that she was fighting a losing battle, as she'd already made up her mind to be mine, and was only wasting her own time by denying it.
After giving her a few moments to tell me no, and hearing no refusal, I gently traced my hands down her form until they met her thighs. Once I saw that she had no issue with it, I lifted her, so our faces were even with each other. "Why are you fighting against what you want, kitten?" I whispered as I brushed my lips against hers, torturing myself just as much as I was torturing her.
"I don't know," Bast responded as she looked down, trying to catch her breath.
I put my hand under her chin and tilted her head back, forcing her to look up at me. I hesitated for just a moment before finally giving in and bringing my lips to hers. Though I'd been thinking about it for years, the reality far exceeded expectation as I finally felt her lips against mine, heard her tiny purrs of pleasure and excitement as I allowed my hands to explore her body.
Finally, being able to touch and caress her, feeling her tightening her legs around me as I explored her tongue with mine, it was like a climax of its own. Her heartbeat was erratic as she leaned into me, a small moan escaping as I explored her curves with my hands, her nails digging into my chest as she gripped my jacket to pull me closer. She couldn't hide how much she wanted me. Not now, not while her body was begging me to continue...
The Mafia King's Toy

The Mafia King's Toy

3.3k Views · Ongoing · Shelagh Milano
Nerthus goes by many names.

Hiding from an unpleasant past, she keeps her true identity a secret while working as an escort.

As she covers an appointment with a mysterious new client for a sick colleague, she thinks it will be a one-night thing as he is known to never book an escort twice.

Until he books her again.

When her other clients start mysteriously canceling their appointments, she suddenly finds herself in a tricky, but quite alluring situation.

She tries everything to resist his irresistible temptations that threaten getting her fingers burnt.

But she risks it anyway.

Will Nerthus realize her mistake too late? And will she be able to resist her forbidden desire for her mysterious new client?
Lycan King's Omega Erasthai

Lycan King's Omega Erasthai

7.8k Views · Ongoing · Genuinely Curious
"Strip!"
He ordered me so casually like it was his routine, gesturing towards his master bed.
"Lay on your back and spread your legs wide."
"No!"
My refusal was barely audible, but still, it got a severe reaction. He clutched my neck in his sharp claws, growling furiously,
"You'll do as I say, omega!"
Struggling hard for breath, I grabbed his claw, staring back into his ablaze eyes.
"Even if my suggestion is better than yours?"
...
Omega Shyla's world crumbled down around her when her husband, Alpha Raymond, divorced her on the day of her Luna accession.
Banished from her pack, she swore to hide her pregnancy. Her unborn child was the only ray of hope in that impenetrable darkness.
Lycan King Maddox Miller, a merciless murderer ruling over the shifter kind, was another name of devil. But the long search for his soulmate drove him crazy, turning him into a stone-hearted beast.
What would happen when his path crossed with Shyla, a mere omega fated to be his soulmate? Would he be able to accept her child?
Or the return of remorseful Alpha Raymond would ruin their bond for good?
The Alpha King's Mistress

The Alpha King's Mistress

3.8k Views · Ongoing · Avvi Keller
In a world where bloodlines shape destinies, Florence Lancaster, a half-breed who has the blood of two exceptional people in her veins, is caught in a dangerous game. Abandoned and trained to be a tool, her life takes a perilous turn when a mission puts her on the most-wanted list of the Alpha King and the Werewolf Council.

Hunted and hiding her identity for years, she finds sanctuary within a pack until chaos strikes, forcing her into a bargain to save a life. The price? Six months as a werewolf's mistress, a twist she never saw coming.

Nicholas Gavner Acworth is a pureblooded Lycan who also was an Alpha King and an Alpha of Moonstone Pack—a pack of Lycans. Since his cousin died, he vowed to kill the person responsible for his death. But finding his mate who was not a Lycan and learning that she couldn't shift was not something he expected. He needed a strong woman to lead by his side and the perfect candidate was his betrothed. So, he makes a decision that alters their fate—making his mate his mistress.
........
She is strong-willed to escape.
He is adamant about keeping her.
She wanted to be loved.
He doesn't want to be in love.
Everyone wanted her,
Everyone fears him.
She belongs to him but he doesn't belong to her.
Mafia King's Endless Obsession

Mafia King's Endless Obsession

433 Views · Ongoing · Shizuka
aren't you ashamed"

"never prince"

"stop following me"

"I will follow you because you are my prince charming"

"hooligan"

she is from a highly rich family she is the only daughter to her parents she is the most pampered one and rich spoiled kid, arrogant, badass, perfectly a tomboy type she is a carefree and jovial girl
where he is an orphan for whom study is the most important thing
he is more determined towards his carrier and studies
what happens when this arrogant girl falls for a handsome nerd

what if she is obsessed of him more than anything and what happens if he hates her for her clingy nature will this couple gets united will this opposite poles attract to eachother
will this handsome nerd fall for this pretty hooligan what happens when a beautiful girl chases a boy can any guys resists himself
will this obsession will become love even if they are united what if destiny has some other plans for them can they escape from this deathly trap, can they live happily together

can she accept another person what if she becomes obsession to the most powerful guy can she able to escape from his obsession can she imagine her life with another person other than her love

"what do you want"

"I want you kitty"

"I don't love you"

"I don't need your love I want only you"

"please I beg you leave me"

"in your dreams sweetheart"

"why"

"you are my obsession"

who is this mysterious powerful guy how she became obsession to him why he wants only her to know more about the story join the journey of ENDLESS OBSESSION

NOTE : this story contains mature content, BDSM, drugs, abuse and violence strictly for 18+ readers
The Alpha King's Breeder

The Alpha King's Breeder

100 Views · Ongoing · Jeclyn Karl
"Are you okay?" I asked, forcing a tight-lipped smile.
"Yeah, it's just Neomi reminding me of the C-section time." Jason scoffed.
"She's replying nervously." 
I sighed.
"If it were a natural birth…" 
He interrupted me before I could finish. "It's not going to be a natural birth. Neomi and I have already decided, and you agreed to it by signing the contract," he said, his tone firm as I furrowed my brow in frustration.
I didn't need a reminder, the mention of his Luna on his lips made me feel different. A painful reminder that it was just a flirt. Deep within I wanted more, the warmth of my mate around me but it was stolen by Neomi.
I walked over to the dresser, at least, to let me look beautiful for my birth process.
"Oh, right. That's true. I almost managed to forget that I'm just a walking womb that you and your wife have been renting out."


To save her father, Nyla is forced to sign a breeder contract with Jason, the Alpha King, and his wife, Neomi, agreeing to bear them a child.
In the Moonlit Shadow Pack, having a breeder was strictly forbidden, so Nyla must stay in a secluded place. Alpha Jason, excited about the pregnancy, decides to stay with the breeder during the process- unaware that Nyla is his mate. His bond with her grows stronger every day...
The King's Contracted Bride

The King's Contracted Bride

607 Views · Ongoing · Saima Writes
As soon as we were inside, he slammed the door shut.
“What did you think?” Samar snapped. “That I wouldn’t find out?"

Before I could react, his hand twisted painfully in my hair. He yanked my head back, “Look at me!”

A cry escaped my lips, “Ahhhhh!”

Grinding his teeth, he growled, “How dare your father deceive me like this? He trapped me into marrying you!”

“I swear,” I sobbed, “I don’t know anything. Please believe me. I had no idea.”

“Lies!” he shouted. “You knew everything. You played along perfectly.”

“No!” I cried. “I’m as helpless as you are. Please… let me go.”

He laughed bitterly. “Let you go? After what your father did?”

His grip tightened. “Now you’ll pay for his betrayal.”

“I haven’t done anything!” I pleaded.

He leaned closer, his voice cold. “I don’t forgive anyone. And you’re his blood.”

Fear choked me. “This marriage… it was never meant to hurt you.”
“Marriage?” he mocked. “You were desperate to get married, weren’t you?”

“That’s not true,” I whispered. “I just...”

He shoved me back. “From today onward, forget freedom."

I shook my head. “Please listen to me just once."

“Listen?” he snapped. “You lost that right the moment you entered this house.”

He stared at me with burning eyes.
“And remember this,” he said sharply. “Your breaths in this house will move only by my command.”
The Alpha King's Lust

The Alpha King's Lust

364 Views · Ongoing · NewEraCulture
As tough as it may sound, Hope, a strong woman born with the urge to stand at the top finds herself sitting at the highest spot in the pack as an alpha. Along side with her beta and closest friend Harley, she endures the worst but accidentally flickers a fire that wasn't there with Harley.

Meanwhile elsewhere, Emily, a daughter to an alpha finds herself entangled with Jason, the beta. Despite their eleven year age difference, Emily still falls deep in love with Jason who is already married. Faced in a dilemma, the two struggle with their feelings.
The King's Royal Concubine

The King's Royal Concubine

145 Views · Ongoing · Penny Ji
She was Charles grace. A slave who was force to be King Alfred concubine.
She vow never to get pregnant for him as she allows him to play with her like his sex doll.
But the promise she made to her pure innocent self was broken after three months and worse of all, she later gave birth to a triplet!

To the heartless king Alfred; she had committed a sin and according to their custom",it was an abomination for a prince to come out of the same womb of a princess. And their only last option was to kill the two innocent girls.

Grace was stranded and didn't know what to do. She didn't want her child to die like that in order to save them, She gave them to her sister who was aware of her plans and later took them to a different village.


What later became the fate of those triplets who find themselves in different places?And then what later happened if fate decided to bring these two girls together, making them switch each other's rules as they look so identical?
Will they be able to get out of the mess which they've cursed for themselves
Lycan King's Shadow mate

Lycan King's Shadow mate

3k Views · Ongoing · juliet akansha
Ares has spent his life in the shadows, surviving by his wits and skill as a master thief. But when a job goes wrong, he finds himself captured by a ruthless chief and given an ultimatum—carry out an assassination or die. On the hunt for his target, he stumbles upon a brutal crime in progress and makes a choice that changes everything. He saves Tessa, a young woman on the verge of being destroyed by the same men who murdered her brother. In doing so, Ares seals his fate as a fugitive.

Now hunted from all sides, Ares and Tessa are forced into an uneasy alliance. But Tessa is no ordinary woman—she is a witch, though her magic is weak and unpredictable. As danger closes in, her hidden abilities awaken, drawing them into a world of forgotten legacies and blood-soaked destinies.

When their escape leads them to the kingdom of Mistefell, Ares comes face-to-face with a truth he refuses to believe—he is more than a thief. More than a man. He carries the blood of the lost lycan heir. A power long thought extinct now rages within him, untamed and deadly. As war brews and enemies rise, Ares must choose: run from his past or embrace the beast within.

But he is not the only one with a destiny to fulfill. Tessa’s magic is growing, revealing secrets that could doom or save them all. Together, they must stand against forces determined to see them fall. And in the chaos of war and betrayal, the greatest battle of all will be the one fought within their own hearts.

Can a thief become a king? Can a witch become a warrior? And will love be their greatest strength—or their undoing?
The Lycan King's Healer

The Lycan King's Healer

8.5k Views · Ongoing · Jane Above Story
After mating to the prince, I was brutally killed by my jealous friend during pregnancy!
Luckily I was reborn and the ugly scars on my face were gone. My husband, who never cared about me, suddenly came to my door. How dare he let my son call him Daddy?

——
“Wake up,” I willed myself desperately, to my sunken and sallow body. “You can’t die. If you die, the baby will die.”
Moon Goddess, are you here to answer my prayers?
Yes, child. But there is a reason I am here to grant you life again; your bloodline is too significant and rare to expunge.
This is why you paired Prince Aldrich and I, I muttered, realization surfacing.
You are just as important as him, even more so.
My body thirsted for water, for food and a bath and sunlight. But mostly, it thirsted for revenge at that moment.
I must return, was all I said.
Vampire King's Little Killer

Vampire King's Little Killer

6.7k Views · Ongoing · lovelivelust
A dark romance, vividly grotesque, morally questionable, fate-defying, vampirically induced tale of happily ever after. With a little bit of dark humor, of course.

Tessa was one of the best assassins for hire, she lives for the thrill of the kill. The blood of her victims never tainted her subconscious.

Until one day there was a threat to her life. She had three months to live. Tessa was doomed, she had tried everything and she knew she couldn't get out of her impending death. And what did Tessa do when she only had three months to live? She made a bucket list.

She had been busy with her lust to kill that she didn't get to live a normal life, after all, she was a psychopath.

Fun fact: Psychopaths are almost incapable of truly loving another.

Will Tessa manage to cross everything on her list?


The Angel of Death, that was what they called him. Nero Severus Xerxes was a vampire King who was among the oldest.

Nero had taken lives, he had taken humans, vampires, and other supernatural beings, yet none would challenge him. He was a possessive bastard, he was a ruler, a sadistic male who protects what was his.

One day Nero was faced with the most beautiful woman with a strange view of death. She even had a bucket list. As a vampire King who had lived a thousand lives her careless attitude intrigued him.

Will Nero fall for her and resist all temptation and let her slip through his fingers because of her stubbornness?
The Mafia King's Bride

The Mafia King's Bride

4.6k Views · Ongoing · HummingBird
I walked into Dante Marchetti’s world begging for mercy.
He offered it, beautifully packaged, brutally priced.

Two million dollars erased with a single signature.
My freedom erased with the next line

The contract is simple: my silence, my time, my body.
Now I’m bound to a man who doesn’t believe in love,
only ownership…
and I’m the possession he chose.

Dante is cold, controlled, and feared by men who fear nothing.
Yet with me, his control fractures.
His gaze turns hungry.
His voice turns sinful.
And the darkness he hides pulls me closer than his hands ever dare.

I should run.
But he’s already decided I’m his.
Not for a night.
Not for a debt.
For as long as he wants.

And Dante Marchetti never stops wanting.
The Mafia King's Captive

The Mafia King's Captive

1.1k Views · Ongoing · skye55571
When Kaitlyn Hart stumbles upon her parent brutal murder, the last person she expects to see over their bodies is Callum Drake... the ruthless King of the Drake Syndicate.

Terrified and convinced he is their killer, Kaitlyn fights his grip as he drags her into a world of danger, but the truth is far darker than she imagined. Callum didn't come to end her life; he came to save it.

Her father's deadly secrets have made her a target of the most feared cartel in the underworld, and only Callum can keep her alive.

Trapped in the Mafia King's shadow, Kaitlyn vows to resist his dangerous charm. Yet as threats close in and lies unravel, she finds herself entangled in a web of forbidden desire, ruthless power plays, and secrets that could destroy everything she thought she knew.

Can Kaitlyn survive the world she has been thrown into? Or will Callum's darkness consume her too?
THE LYCAN KING'S TEMPTATION

THE LYCAN KING'S TEMPTATION

873 Views · Ongoing · Joshua Howard
He wanted a servant. Fate gave him a mate.

Banished. Scarred. Broken.
Valeria was marked a traitor and thrown to the wolves—literally. Her only crime? Refusing to bow to the mate who rejected her and tried to kill her.

Now, she’s forced to serve the most feared Alpha in the realm—King Aldric, a monstrous Lycan whose rage is legend and whose mercy is a myth.

But something shifts in the shadows of his desire. A stolen glance. A trembling touch. A beast who sees something in her no one else ever did.

When a dangerous aphrodisiac pushes Aldric past the brink, Valeria becomes the object of his obsession—and perhaps the key to breaking his curse.

But in a world where love is weakness and power rules all, can a scarred servant tame a cursed King?

Or will her second chance at love become her final downfall?
The Arrogant King's  Betrothed

The Arrogant King's Betrothed

11k Views · Ongoing · Shandy Kent
23 year old Shandy begins the small trip to her parents for the holidays like she has for the past 4 years since she left home. Along the same scenic route she's always taken a detour has been set up sending her down a snowy Isolated back road. Sudden blinding snow begins to fall as she tries to make her way. All at once her car slides of the road and flips without warning leaving her hanging upside down inside her car. Her world fades away into darkness. Two days later she awakens in the home of her "savior." Bumps and bruises are scattered here and there, yet she is grateful to be alive and in one piece. Above all she is thankful to the one that had saved her from certain death. She finally comes face to face with her hero, or quite possibly her worse nightmare in the form of a cold, arrogant, and extremely attractive young man. Shandy's trip had been cut short, yet the journey of her life has just begun and she will travel further than she ever imagined possible, learning some interesting truths about herself along the way.
The Mafia King's Tigress

The Mafia King's Tigress

50 Views · Ongoing · Lola Rae
In a city where loyalty is rare and power is everything, Vivienne Moretti leads her family's mafia after her father’s death. She is determined to restore her family's lost honor, even if it means getting involved in crime and revenge. Vivienne is known for being clever and strong, never backing down from a fight.

Lucian "The Devil" DeMarco, the ruthless leader of a rival mafia family, dominates the underworld through fear and chaos. After an unexpected encounter with Vivienne, he sees her as both a threat and a challenge and he is drawn to her strong determination.

Lucian approaches Vivienne with a proposal—an alliance. A third mafia faction is threatening both their families, and Lucian believes that together, they have a chance to take it down. Though suspicious of his motives, Vivienne agrees, knowing this might be her only way to protect her family.

As they work together, their relationship becomes complicated by power, desire, and betrayal. Lucian’s dark past begins to surface, forcing Vivienne to question how much she can trust him. Both must decide how far they’re willing to go to secure their families’ survival.

After all, she's the Tigress, and he's the only one daring enough to be her King. Together, they might conquer the city—or destroy it.
Mafia King's Reluctant Bride

Mafia King's Reluctant Bride

209 Views · Ongoing · lilydean.01
After a reckless exposé destroys her career, journalist Georgia Carter finds herself bound by marriage to Rhys Mikhailov — a cold billionaire with ties to the criminal underworld. What begins as revenge transforms into obsession, then dangerous love, as Georgia becomes trapped between her ruthless husband and the dark empire hunting her. Together, they uncover the secrets of the Black Market — an ancient criminal network tied to Rhys’s bloodline and ruled by his sadistic cousin, Dimitri Volkovich.
The Dragon King's Favorite

The Dragon King's Favorite

916 Views · Ongoing · rosieana66
Vanessa Hudgens, an abused Omega from a wolf pack, faces the ultimate betrayal when her own mate sells her to the Dragon King Cedric as payment for his debts. Stripped of her identity as Luna and forced into slavery, she discovers an inexplicable connection to the dragon warriors that defies centuries of hatred between their species.

As Vanessa navigates the treacherous dragon court, she catches the attention of the powerful and conflicted King Cedric, whose inner dragon responds to her in ways that challenge everything he believes about wolves. When jealous rivals attempt to destroy her and her former mate resurfaces, Vanessa must survive deadly palace intrigue while uncovering the truth about her mysterious abilities.

Torn between her growing feelings for the dragon king and the dangerous secrets surrounding her true identity, Vanessa faces an impossible choice: embrace her connection to the dragons and risk everything, or flee back to a world that never wanted her. But some destinies cannot be escaped, and some bonds run deeper than blood.
The Lycan King's Mate

The Lycan King's Mate

24.7k Views · Ongoing · TOMBRÁ EMMANUEL
I belong to the Silvermoon Pack, one of the oldest packs in the region. We've lived in this territory for centuries, and our pack has grown stronger with each passing generation. Our pack is surrounded by the Redwood Pack, known for their strength and endurance, and the Nightshade Pack, renowned for their speed and agility.

Yet a pack of rogues attacked my pack, my family were brutally killed before my naked eyes.

I decided to take revenge on the lycan king who caused all this to happen.

But I later becomes pregnant with a stranger's child and flees to protect my unborn babies. Years later,I returns as a transformed person seeking revenge and finds unexpected love, ending the cycle of pain and tragedy in the kingdom.

But wait...my baby's father is actually the Lycan king?
The Cartel King's Babies

The Cartel King's Babies

639 Views · Ongoing · Jamiles Cristina
JAVIER HERRERA is the heir to one of the most powerful cartels in Mexico, shaped by a legacy of ambition and rivalry. From a young age, he learned to play the game of power, maintaining a cold and impenetrable facade. However, his arranged marriage to a woman who despises everything the cartel stands for begins to awaken unexpected feelings. When she reveals she’s pregnant, he finds himself facing a dilemma: his loyalty to the cartel or the love that’s starting to grow in his heart.

CAMILLE MENDONZA has always opposed the cartel world, living a life of independence and freedom. But her life changes drastically when she’s forced to marry Javier Herrera, the heir to a rival cartel, to seal the peace between their families. As they try to coexist in a relationship marked by resentment, unexpected feelings begin to blossom between them. When she discovers she’s pregnant, she faces a dilemma: use this new life as a bargaining chip to reclaim her freedom—or surrender to her feelings.

“Between love and revenge, my heart became the most dangerous weapon.”
The Vampire King's Weapon

The Vampire King's Weapon

3.6k Views · Ongoing · Sashalouise Prior
“You are certainly handsome, for a bloodthirsty vampire.” I blurted, unable to stop the words as they slipped from my lips.
“Funny, no one has ever complimented my looks in the thousands of years I have walked these halls.” He smiled, his elongated fangs almost piercing his lips.
I took a sharp breath, forcing myself not to stare at his mouth. “Then you are clearly surrounding yourself with the wrong people.”

*******When Ariel finds her sister just and she is murdered and thrust into the same world her parents died in, how would she even begin to survive? She becomes the king's most valued and most hated asset, a weapon for the vampires.

Ariel is the last Ariss witch, her bloodline is well sought after. Once the news of her marriage to Calen spreads, it isn't only The Chosen who come after them. Its other clans also, demand that Ariel submits to them and help them get what they want.

They come to a deal that Ariel would meet with the princes of the other two main clans as well as some of the lesser clans to see if she would find any of them a worthy partner.

She picks two suitors, Tristan and Samuel. One from a lesser clan and the other from one of the two bigger clans.
Alpha King's Unwanted Mate

Alpha King's Unwanted Mate

1.1k Views · Ongoing · Laila Wyatt
Annabel’s world crumbles when her mate, Alpha Maxwell Stormrider, falls in battle, leaving her widowed and cast aside by a cruel, power-hungry pack. Stripped of her title as Luna, she endures humiliation and servitude at the hands of Maxwell’s stepfamily. With nowhere to go and no one to protect her, Annabel faces an agonizing future as she is forced to the edge of survival.

But fate isn’t done with her yet.

When the infamous King Darius Blackwood—a ruthless warlord rising to unite the packs under his iron rule—raids her pack, Annabel is among the captives taken to his brutal stronghold, Blackgate. Bound in chains and branded as a slave, she prepares for a life of servitude—or worse.

What she doesn’t expect is to discover that Darius is her second-chance mate.

Caught between the lingering grief for Maxwell and the terrifying pull of the bond with Darius, Annabel must navigate a deadly web of court politics, power plays, and dark desires. As she fights to reclaim her dignity and survive in this savage new world, Annabel realizes that her connection to Darius may be her greatest weapon—or her ultimate doom.

In a tale of love, loss, and vengeance, this story explores the strength of a broken heart, the resilience of the spirit, and the dangerous allure of a bond forged in fire. Will Annabel rise above her shattered past to seize her destiny, or will the shadows of her pain and the cruelty of her enemies consume her?
Alpha King's Purchased Bride

Alpha King's Purchased Bride

1.4k Views · Ongoing · Midnight Shines
Finding a mate is a blessing that one gets when the Moon Goddess blesses them with a soulmate. It is said that finding a mate has become a myth now because only a handful of wolves have found their mate. Hence, a new custom was made where Alpha males purchased a bride for themselves and that includes the King, however, a King could only purchase an Alpha female as his bride.

Violet is the daughter of the Alpha of the Dark Moon Pack, being a part of one of the strongest pack's she has always trained to be a warrior. She lost her mother at the age of 5 and her fierce attitude does nothing to ease the worry of her father and brother. She lives her life like a free bird who doesn't want to get trapped by anyone, she wanted to live her life peacefully and find her true mate.

Vincent is a strong Alpha King who rules his people in peace, he had taken over the responsibilities of a King at the age of 13 when his father died. He was tall, strong, and handsome, his aura carries an air of dominance and strength that would make anyone bow to him. He is a fantasy every girl wants but can never get their hands on. He needs to find himself a bride. No, as per the custom he has to purchase his bride, an Alpha female to be precise because he is already 21 and hasn't found his mate.

What would happen when these two opposite souls are brought together?

Will Violet be able to find her true mate?

Will she be able to fight against the unwanted custom and find her happily ever after?

Follow their journey to find out.