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Demon Kings Queen (book two)

Demon Kings Queen (book two)

34.5k Views · Ongoing · SAN_2045
"State your business so I can leave soon."

"Really? Is that how you greet the person you haven't seen in a while?"

The moon princess crossed her arms against her chest. "I don't bother to greet that person at all. Consider yourself lucky."

"Didn't know the moon princess could contain that much spite."

"What can I say?" She lowered herself onto the ground. Now their height difference was much more apparent. "You... inspire me."

"Inspire you?"

"Yes," She smiled sweetly.


There's two things that strikes Talia as she starts reading the book of her past—Lukas was a reckless son of Helios, Ajaxson was the son of Ajax who's head over heels in love with her while she was a moon princess desired by both of them. To add a Greek Goddess Hera made it impossible for her to stay happy with Lukas. It was just not written in the stars.
The demon hunters

The demon hunters

422 Views · Ongoing · OgheneFejiro
In a world where humanity is fueled by the very monsters that hunt them, Kaito Ishida is a glitch in the system.

After grafting a forbidden Apex-Wire to his spine to save his dying sister, he becomes a Reaper—an elite executioner for a city built on a lie.

But the Static in his head is louder than the law, and Kaito soon realizes that to save his family, he might have to become the monster the world fears most.
His Demon Queen Destroyed Everything I Built

His Demon Queen Destroyed Everything I Built

825 Views · Ongoing · Piper Hayes
I gave Arthur a thousand years. A thousand years to secure his throne as God-King.

And on the day of our engagement ceremony, he announced he was marrying someone else.

In my past life, I bled myself dry for him.

He told me Lilith needed Seraphim blood to live. I believed him. He bound me to the Divine Punishment Pillar and carved open my chest, one cut at a time.

He massacred my entire clan, calling it "treason."

I only learned the truth as I was dying. That pitiful "saint" was a demon from the Abyss all along.

Now that I'm reborn, watching him sit on that throne makes my skin crawl.

I destroy our engagement in front of everyone and take the entire Seraphim clan with me.

This time, I'm only here to watch him destroy himself.
THE WOLF'S DESTINY

THE WOLF'S DESTINY

5 Views · Ongoing · Gee wheez
Lelandi Wildhaven is terrified when she sees her cousin Ural slink into the woods in his wolf form. She decides to enter the Silver Town Tavern, which is remote, surrounded by forest, a haven from the harsh reality of the forced marriage, and secure from Bruin’s retribution. She is surprised to find five bearded men at the table, who have seen her disguise and are admiring her. She suspects that the worn-out antique mirrors on the rear wall behind the bar have been silent witnesses to the events there for a long time. Lelandi arrives at a pub frequented by gray lupus garous and is greeted warmly by the bartender.

Despite her differences in appearance, she still feels like Lelandi, Larissa’s triplet. She is given a large green glass and a chilled bottle of water by the bartender and pays for the water. She chooses a table that is partially concealed by shadows in the farthest corner, hoping to come across as unremarkable, unworthy of anyone’s inspection, and human. Darien Silver should arrive shortly. Lelandi is confronted with the idea that Larissa had the gall to mate with a gray, especially considering that she already had a mate. She believes it was her own fault and is determined to track down her brother and uncle and curse them for abandoning the family after learning what had happened to Larissa and burying the killer.
Slave by the demon

Slave by the demon

841 Views · Ongoing · Miraeeee
"Leave or stay? Choose! If you really want to leave, then go on. I'll make sure your life will be hell when you choose to leave and avoid me."
The Demon Alpha’s Kryptonite

The Demon Alpha’s Kryptonite

2.7k Views · Ongoing · lavenderpen0
“She was supposed to be a substitute.
Now, she’s the one person he can’t live without.”

Solana shifted at age five. A cursed, ancient wolf stirred in her body and for that, she was punished. Fed wolfsbane. Beaten down. Now, she’s a dying girl in a borrowed dress, replacing her sister as the bride of the Demon Alpha.

Alpha Roman Stone feels nothing. His five senses have been muted for forever.
His curse makes sure of that. Every Alpha in his bloodline dies before thirty unless they produce an heir. But Roman can’t even get aroused.

Until her.

The weak omega with the haunted eyes.
The one he was never supposed to want.

The moment he touches her... he comes alive.
But she’s dying.
And his bloodline is running out of time.
And if he falls for her, he might lose everything.
The Princess And The Demon

The Princess And The Demon

1m Views · Ongoing · Chiaro De Luna
"What you loved, my fair lady. wasn't me, but an illusion, a lie you were so eager to believe". his smile didn't reach his ears as he looked at her, noticing the amount of pain and betrayal her face carried.

"Can you say that you still love me? The real me, with all my ugliness? can you still look over everything I've done to you and say that you love me?". He searched her eyes, hoping to find even a shred of love left in them. But just as he expected, there was none for he had destroyed it all with his own hands.

"And now what?"

"Now, It is Goodbye...", He said as he placed her on the ground, "Go back to your life, the one you had before me. Forget the the beautiful lies, forget the monstrous truths, forget me and live."

Taking few steps away, she watched him carefully, afraid it might be but another trap, seeing he didn't make any moves towards her, she turned around, ready to leave but she felt his iron grip back on her arm before she was pulled into a desperate, bittersweet kiss.

Born as an illegitimate daughter of the King, sent away to live among the priests, Sara had a dull and meaningless life, believing she was a hidden disgrace, a black page in her father's honorable history, but her life was turned upside down when she decides to look for some answers about her true identity, and she finds herself in a journey of love, survival, secrets and heartbreaks, especially when she falls into the clutches of a demon lord who tells her she is the quill that would write the rest of their world's history...

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The Demon Alpha's Bride

The Demon Alpha's Bride

872 Views · Ongoing · Ize
Rejected by her husband. Betrayed by her own family. Given away to a monster.
Ella Davis devoted her life to her pack and the man she loved, only to be falsely accused, humiliated, and cast aside like she meant nothing. As punishment, she is forced into a marriage with the feared Demon Prince of the BloodMoon Pack — Prince Vernon, a man whispered to be cursed, a ruthless prince surrounded by death and terrifying rumors. They say every bride he takes dies before sunrise. They say he is not fully wolf. They say he is a demon. Ella is certain she has been sent to her death. But after entering BloodMoon Palace, she discovers a shocking truth beneath Vernon’s cold and merciless mask. The terrifying prince who makes even Alphas tremble protects her in ways she never expected. And the more time she spends with him, the more dangerous her feelings become. Because Vernon is hiding dark secrets. Deadly powers. And a darkness inside him that even he cannot fully control. Now Ella is trapped between fear and desire, surrounded by enemies who want her dead. But the greatest danger of all may be falling in love with the very monster destined to destroy her.
Dancing with the Demon

Dancing with the Demon

334 Views · Ongoing · Magnólia
Sofia is a dedicated young lawyer, struggling to maintain her career while dealing with her mother’s mounting medical expenses. Desperate for a financial solution, she finds herself facing an unexpected proposal: a marriage contract with Aiden Thorne, a powerful and enigmatic businessman.

Aiden needs a marriage of convenience to fulfill a clause in his grandfather’s will and secure control of his company. In return, he offers Sofia the financial security she desperately needs. The terms are clear: one year of living together with no emotional involvement.

As they begin their life together, Sofia discovers a side of Aiden she never imagined. Behind the rigid facade of a businessman lies a compassionate and caring man. While they maintain appearances in public and develop a shared routine, the line between the contract and reality starts to blur.

Amidst laughter, challenges, and unexpected moments of camaraderie, Sofia and Aiden face the difficult task of adhering to their agreement without succumbing to the feelings that begin to emerge. Will the contract that brought them together be able to keep their hearts apart?
Demon Blood

Demon Blood

180 Views · Ongoing · Sk Tasnim
"Mother,"
I opened my eyes. Everything around me is a haze. I gazed at the candlelight. It was wobbling from side to side. I noticed a woman seated near me, but everything was fuzzy.
I heard a voice unexpectedly. It was a woman's voice, echoing in my ear.
She was singing a low-toned lullaby.
"Mother, is it you?"
I heard my name, "Maxilin, I am here."
"Mother," I said with a tremble in my voice. I have no idea what's wrong with me.
I reached out cautiously to touch her, but she was out of my reach.
"Where are you, mother?"
"Oh, my beloved, try to hold me, come here, "
"Mother," Maxilin tried to stand up, but he was too weak. Maxi narrowed his eyes in an effort to see her face clearly, but he couldn't because everything was fuzzy. A woman in a white outfit moved in front of his sight.
Maxi took a few steps forward while still gripping the chair. "Mother, don't leave," he murmured, dizzily.
As he said, he saw in his fuzzy vision that someone had opened the door. "Mother, please don't leave me," Maxilin pleaded.
He let go of the chair's hold and dashed behind her. "Mother, don't leave me. Wait." In his frail state, he shouted and followed her.
"Huf".
In the middle of his path, he stopped. "Mother, you've left me here alone,"
"Maxi," he heard the voice unexpectedly. Maxi glanced up and looked around. It's all clear now, but he's stuck in the midst of the woods. He gazed up at the sky. A giant moon was staring at him, and a horde of deadly, voracious creatures were roaring around him.
"Son," someone touched his shoulder, he looked back, saw a terrifying creature standing in front of him.
"Hello, dear."
Destiny

Destiny

742 Views · Ongoing · Layo
Meet Destiny, an 18-year-old girl who has been trapped in her castle for years. The tragic loss of her mother, taken by demons sent by Lucifer, has fueled her unyielding desire for revenge. Now, Destiny is determined to bring justice to her kingdom by seeking out Lucifer himself and putting an end to all demonic existence.

But before Destiny can complete her mission, she must first attend the academy and enter the dangerous underworld where evil thrives. Joined by her trusted friends, Lex, June, Nixton, Kelvin, and Gold, Destiny sets off on a thrilling adventure into a world of destruction.

Prepare to be captivated as Destiny and her companions face incredible challenges, confront powerful enemies, and discover their own hidden strengths. Can they overcome the darkness that surrounds them? Will Destiny's quest for vengeance prevail?

Join them on this incredible journey, where destiny takes center stage and bravery knows no bounds. Get ready for an unforgettable tale of revenge, courage, and the power to change one's fate.
Destiny

Destiny

2 Views · Ongoing · Grace Goodwin
Destiny Jones is a princess with a bad attitude. She doesn't play nice with others, she doesn't dress up in pretty clothes, and she has absolutely zero interest in behaving like a lady. Especially when she's so close to catching the people who tried to have her killed. Oh, and kidnapped her mother, queen of the planet Alera. Destiny's sex-starved body, and it's annoying Aleran Ardor, might kill her if her enemies don't find her first. Vennix was trained to hunt and to kill from the shadows. After years of serving in the Hive wars as an elite member of the Coalition's Shadow Unit, he returned home to fight for the one thing he believes in, honor. Dedicating his life to the queen's guard was an easy decision—but watching the most beautiful woman he's ever met repeatedly risk her life is about to drive him mad. Because Destiny is his. His body awakened for her. And if his new mate thinks Nix will stand idly by as she suffers without his skillful lover's touch, she is very, very mistaken… Ardor or not, she's hunting a killer. Nix is going all protective, alpha male, claiming she's his mate just because she had a few mind-blowing moments in his bed. And she's trapped deep undercover in the most dangerous place on the planet. If anyone discovers the truth, she'll be dead. But if she gives up now, her mother will be lost forever. Every time they get close, their enemy slips through their fingers like a thousand grains of sand. The hunt is on. The end is near. And if Nix dies protecting her, she'll never forgive herself.
The Demon's Mate

The Demon's Mate

2.8k Views · Ongoing · Quiencyn 👑👑
Suddenly I feel a heavy presence behind me.

"Hey beautiful," he moans against my neck.

A chill goes through me.

"D'ziko," I moan, involuntarily leaning into him.

Long, lean fingers trace the side of my waist, it's a warm hand and I know I’ve felt this touch before. I feel his whole body meet mine from the back, I arche my arse towards him, it lands on his crotch.

His fingers move upper still to trace my lips. A family of butterflies flutters in my stomach.

He groans as I turn around to face him. This is the first time I’ve seen his bare chest although I’ve rested my head on it so many times.

He takes a couple of steps back and stands to look at me for a second before I’m in his arms again.
I’m pressed up against the wall, not sure what to do exactly as his lips go through every inch of me.

I dig my nails into his shoulders and he groans and his tongue finds my nipples. My breasts, it’s like they have a life of their own right now. He goes down…the belly button, the stomach, my inner thigh and that’s it! I can’t! I grab his shoulders and try to pull him up. He doesn’t fight me.

His heavy breathing in my ear is the death of me, I dig my fingers in his back, I have never ever felt anything like this before. He pushes one of his legs in between mines, forcefully so opening them wide.
The Demon's Love

The Demon's Love

166 Views · Ongoing · Lili Step
After having unfairly killed in my original world, I surprisingly got into another world - the parallel world. I took over someone else's body and got powerful. And what's even unexpected was the fact that I married the strongest paladin, Duke Zaren Valkyrine, in exchange of my life, including my revenge. But I also am to kill him for my self gains.

However, against my wishes, the Duke keep swaying my heart and his touches proved his affection for me.

I told him, "If you look at me that way, Your Grace, I'd mistakenly think that you love me."
"Don't worry, I won't ever love you." He said before kissing me gently.

Can I really keep pretending I don't love him, or can I muster the courage to kill him and unveil the secrets this world has?
The Demon-Wolf King

The Demon-Wolf King

74.2k Views · Ongoing · HunnieBahm
(From the series of Witchy World, created by HunnieBahm.)

The Kingdom fears my wrath, but I’m currently hiding in a bush watching a clumsy, honey-colored wolf chase moths.

She is nothing like the powerful beasts of my realm; she trips over her own paws and smells like coconuts and mangoes. I should kill her. She reeks of magic, a witch in wolf's clothing. But when I sneak up behind her, she doesn't attack. She pees herself in fear.

"A WITCH!" I sneeze. Instead of ripping her throat out, my wolf, Aldrerix, wants to lick her face. She’s a dark witch, my sworn enemy, yet she’s the only thing my soul craves. I tricked her into thinking all wolves mate casually. She has no idea she just agreed to be the Demon King's maid... and his fated mate.
The Demon Of SilverFang

The Demon Of SilverFang

6.1k Views · Ongoing · Vixie
Benjamin Shields is the third-born son of the Alpha to the Black Hill pack. For the last three years, he has been waiting for his mate, but he has been unable to find her. When he least expects it destiny strikes, he learns he is not only fated to be the most feared Alpha in the region but he will be expected to help lead. That is the one thing he was never trained to do.
Samantha Silver is the only heir to the Silver pack, and when her father dies unexpectedly, she takes on the name Demon, a nickname she embraces with pride, but when her destiny walks through her office door, she begins to her second guess.
The Demon Lord's Fiona

The Demon Lord's Fiona

627 Views · Ongoing · Robin D Ace
In the aristocratic wolf realm, Fiona, the daughter of the Marquis, endures a life of torment hidden behind the facade of nobility. Subjected to severe abuse by her stepmother, Fiona contemplates suicide but clings to her mother's dying words about a mysterious prophecy and her duty to survive.

When Fiona reaches the age of sixteen, she realizes that Arvis Windard, the son of the duke's family and the future alpha, is her destined partner. The Marquis and the Duke's families agree to arrange their marriage once Arvis completes his training in the Elf kingdom. Unfortunately, Fiona's once stunning appearance deteriorates due to ongoing mistreatment. By the time Arvis comes back, Fiona has changed so much that she is hardly recognizable.

Arvis rejects Fiona, revealing that he has found someone more compatible. According to the pack rules, Fiona gets expelled from the pack following the rejection and starts her new life as a rogue.

After leaving the wolf kingdom, Fiona finds herself in the demon realm, encountering the most powerful and ancient demon lord, Aphellios, who initially dismisses her as inconsequential and agrees to her suggested demise. But fate intertwines their paths as Fiona becomes a maid in his palace.

Arvis harbors ambitions for the Elf princess, the guardian of the Moonstone. The Demon Lord's ultimate goal aligns with Fiona's mate, creating a complex web of alliances and betrayals.

However, Fiona's resilience and charm soon pique Aphellios's interest as he grapples with conflicting emotions and a shift in his life purpose.
Amidst familial abuse and a twisted past, Fiona navigates a perilous journey, hiding her true identity and facing the Demon Lord's scrutiny.

As the prophecy is unveiled and people's hearts irreversibly become fixated on Fiona, where will it lead her?
The Demon Between Us

The Demon Between Us

557 Views · Ongoing · Esther
Arya was a witch in hiding. Her whole coven got murdered by vampires six months ago, and she was the only survivor. She moved into a university hostel to live a normal life, pretending to be a regular student. No magic. No danger. Just classes and maybe a cute guy.

Then her roommate Zoe started acting strange.

Zoe talked in her sleep with a deep voice. She wrote symbols on the walls in marker. She stared at Arya with eyes that flickered red. Arya tried to ignore it, but she couldn't. One night, Zoe stood over her bed and said, "I know you're a witch." The demon inside her was named Raze, and he wanted Arya's help to open a portal to hell.

Arya didn't have time to process this before Dorian showed up. Dorian was a vampire prince, tall and cold and annoyingly handsome. He said he wanted to stop the demon. But Arya quickly realized he had his own agenda. His vampire council wanted to capture Raze and use the demon's power to control all witches. Dorian was supposed to use Arya and then discard her. But he didn't count on catching feelings.

The story followed Arya as she tried to save Zoe, resist Dorian, avoid Mira (her traitor ex-best friend who was now hunting her), and find a spell that could trap Raze without costing her magic. There were fights in dorm hallways, almost-kisses in laundry rooms, betrayals that made her question everyone, and a final choice that broke her heart.

In the end, Arya performed the sacrifice spell. She trapped Raze. She lost her magic. Dorian promised to protect her forever
The next morning black veins were crawling up her arm. Raze wasn't gone. He was inside her now. And he was smiling.
The Demon God's Choice

The Demon God's Choice

454 Views · Ongoing · Becca Brown
In the Shadow Realm, beings of the Light and the Darkness alike walk the marble-paved streets of Echelon, a city hidden from human eyes and ears where Mystics of every class are free to unmask and live as they please.

The city's heart beats like a heavy metal drum line and debauchery flows through its veins like blood. Music, sex, and drugs overflow from the numerous clubs and into the streets at most hours.

Malfizan, the powerful son of a desire demon and a minor goddess, serves both the court and Echelon's shady underbelly as the not-so-secret head of the city's most famous crime syndicate. Malfizan commands a hoard of demons and demi-gods who assist him in terrorizing human kind in the name of punishing them for evil done unto the Mystics.

He finds his thrilling life halted, suddenly, when Alchimia Nethi moves into the Palace and begins training to take over the city when her mother's reign ends in a few short decades. As fledgling Mystics centuries before, the pair had been class rivals.

Now, faced with the burden of befriending his least favorite enchantress in order to gain her trust and earn permission to resume normal activities, Mal struggles to hide the call he feels deep within his soul to reveal to Chimi that the Gods have declared her to be his soul bond and are pressing him to push for a marriage.
The Demon Werewolf‘s Slave

The Demon Werewolf‘s Slave

153 Views · Ongoing · Aiden Ackerman
"I'm your slave, right?"

"Yes, you are my slave!"

"You don't need to ask, you just need to give orders, Master!" She said as she stood up and accepted Lucas' request to dance on the dance floor.

"Instead of dancing like this, I would rather see you dancing erotically in front of me."

"Erotic dancing?"

Lucas brought his face closer to Lyra's ear and whispered. "I've prepared a special room, so you can do it in front of me. How about it? Are you willing, my slave?"


Lyra became Lucas's sex slave for three months after her husband, Jonathan Smith sold her at an auction attended by 20 wealthy men and Lucas Schneider was the man who managed to win her at the highest price.

Handsome, cool and charismatic, Lyra doesn't deny that she is fascinated by the mysterious side of Lucas who reminds her of her childhood friend who was killed by a wolf in the forest.

Lucas, who looks cruel, but treats her like a queen who is pampered with luxury and gifts makes Lyra fall in love with him. Until an obsession emerged to make Lucas her own.

However, her obsession was destroyed after finding out who Lucas really was, he is a demon werewolf and after the contract with Lyra was over, Lucas would marry his mate, Vivienne.

Can Lyra make her master fall in love with her? Or will she give up after finding out that Lucas is a figure from the past she deliberately forgot?
Collide With The Handsome Demon

Collide With The Handsome Demon

24.5k Views · Ongoing · Fatma Ria Nuryati
"You know, don't you?"
I took a deep breath. His gaze was still on me. "What do you mean—"
"Don't play dumb," he cut me off, and I swallowed.
"I..." I paused and stared at the ground. "I don't know much... I don't know yet."
"Do you know who I am?"
I shook my head. "I know you're not normal." I looked up. "But I don't know why."
His eyes flashed silver as I tried to read his expression, but came up empty.
"I know your eyes change color because of your emotions. But I don't know what it means."
As the room fell silent, he averted his gaze.


On her first day on campus, Rayline Hale, an average girl just starting college, never thought her world would change. That's when she meets Cole Spencer, a handsome young man who seems to be every girl's walking nightmare. With his cold stare and mysterious aura, Cole is a young man unlike any other.
But behind his frightening appearance, Cole hides a secret that Rayline cannot understand. He is no ordinary man. This is the beginning of an adventure that will change Rayline's entire life. He opens the door to a world far beyond her imagination, where supernatural creatures roam and ancient secrets shroud human reality.
The deeper Rayline digs for clues, the clearer the hidden truth becomes. But the closer she gets to Cole, the stronger her feelings for him become. The love that grows between them seems magical, though Rayline is terrified. How can she love someone who is not human?
The Demon Alpha Forbidden Mate

The Demon Alpha Forbidden Mate

4.1k Views · Ongoing · sableink3
I was forced to fight my best friend to the death in a bloody arena, only to look up and realize the ruthless Demon Alpha watching us was my fated mate—and the immediate, dripping wetness between my thighs betrayed my hatred for him.

My breathing was constricted, my body bruised and battered. The heavy silver chains wrapped tightly around my ankles burned my flesh, but the physical pain was instantly eclipsed by the heavy, intoxicating scent of sandalwood and pure, aggressive male dominance.

I slowly raised my head, defying the rules, and locked eyes with the Demon Alpha. His striking eyes blazed with an unnatural fire, dropping down to stare at my torn rags that barely covered my heaving breasts. The moment our eyes met, a violent surge of energy coursed through my core, making my nipples harden instantly against the cold air.

"Mate," my wolf purred, practically whining for him to take us right there on the blood-stained dirt.

My blood ran cold, yet my body burned with a shameful, throbbing heat. The monster who bound my people in silver was the other half of my soul. He stared down at me, his gaze dropping to my parted, panting lips, his own chest heaving as his Alpha instincts battled for control. I could see the heavy bulge straining against his trousers as he took a step forward.

He didn't order my death. Instead, his voice thundered through the arena, dark and thick with lust.

"Bring her to my bed. Strip her. Now."
Bonding with the Dark Demon

Bonding with the Dark Demon

5.5k Views · Ongoing · Morningale
I have spent years living in the Underworld, a place of unending darkness where evil flourishes and evil is born. Returning to the Human Realm was supposed to be boring. My intention was to go unnoticed through this fragile world. And yet, all it took was him to shatter my plans.
A single human. That darn little prince. He always made it sound like I was a burden. With his small face and brownish puppy eyes, he did resemble a doll.
I felt a sudden surge of heat as his manhood, thick pressed against my thigh intensified. It was as if his body had responded to our closeness, and I could feel him growing harder. As we kissed, I felt myself getting lost at the moment, lost in the sensation of his lips on mine, his body pressed against me.

“When darkness sweeps in, an unlikely bond ignites.”

Avaris, a young nobleman betrayed and orphaned by those he trusted, faces death at every turn. His dark thoughts, driven by a desperate need for revenge, call forth Dyvian, a very powerful demon that has been dormant for years.

Dyvian grants Avaris's wishes, but at a steep price. However, their encounter causes an unexpected connection, binding their fates and weakening Dyvian's demonic powers.

Dyvian has to face his inner demons as his strength weakens. Now linked to Dyvian, Avaris must contend with a threat to both his and Dyvian's lives as Dyvian is forced to bring Avaris into his world of darkness.

Amidst the darkness, a forbidden attraction blossoms.
MARKED BY THE DEMON KING

MARKED BY THE DEMON KING

1.4k Views · Ongoing · michaelcassie999
"You summoned me, little librarian. Now you'll learn what it means to belong to a demon."
Mireya Ashcroft's life is already in ruins. Betrayed by her fiancé who stole her research to advance his own career, abandoned by her family who chose her perfect sister over her, and framed for a crime that destroyed her reputation---she has nothing left but her job shelving books in Ashenvale's oldest occult library.
On the blood moon, desperate to prove her stolen research was real, she performs what she believes is a harmless historical ritual. Instead, she tears open the veil and summons him.
Azraeth, the Demon King. The destroyer of armies. The nightmare whispered about in celestial temples and witch covens alike. Imprisoned for five hundred years by angels who feared his power, he emerges from his prison with vengeance burning in his eyes and an ancient hunger that nothing can satisfy.
Except the mark is now burned into Mireya's skin, binding her soul to his. And the binding wasn't random---it was prophecy.
As angels descend to execute her for the forbidden summoning and witches hunt her to steal the demon's power, Mireya discovers three shattering truths: her "ordinary" life was a carefully constructed lie, the mark awakening something dangerous inside her that tastes like chaos and shadow, and Azraeth doesn't just need her to survive his weakened state---her blood is the key to breaking the curse that's slowly killing him.
But accepting her dark power means embracing the monster inside her. And falling for the Demon King means becoming the villain in everyone else's story.
The angels called her a mistake. Her family called her worthless. Her ex called her forgettable.
The Demon King calls her his salvation---and his damnation.
Rejected by the Demon Alpha

Rejected by the Demon Alpha

19.6k Views · Ongoing · Hiqmat Omonike
"I wanted to see you."
The deep groan escapes from his lips and I find myself getting lost in his voice.
"Ever since I saw you last night, I haven't been able to sleep."

I feel giddy with excitement. Asher has finally given in to the fact that he is my mate. He came to my bedroom because of me and he just admitted to the fact that he hasn't been able to sleep because of me. The all powerful Demon king Asher Ray hasn't been able to sleep because of a common Omega just like me. The thought of it is already warming up my insides.

He reached for my towel and loosened it, letting it fall to the ground. I moaned when his fingers trailed down my cheeks and landed on my already hard nipples. I arched my back towards him with closed eyes...

Alexia Lincoln is a 23 years old young lady. She is a weak Omega of the Moon Crest pack. There is one thing she has been asking the moon goddess for.

A mate.

Her parents and siblings have been humiliating her for being mate-less for so many years. She would always sit in the garden at night, looking at the moon begging for a mate.
One fateful night, the Moon Crest pack was attacked by the knight Moon pack. One of the most powerful and deadly packs.

That was when she discovered her mate to be Asher Ray.
But it seems her mate is a really cold one, and even doesn't care about her at all...

Asher Ray is the Demon Alpha of the Knight Moon pack.
He is fierce and dangerous, his name caused panic to every pack in the Northern part. He attacks and erases any pack out of existence that is against him.
He is an extremely handsome man but due to his demonic appearance, his handsomeness could be hardly noticed.

He carried Alexia to his pack when he discovered she was his mate.
Ever since he takes her to his pack, he never seems to care about her, he only comes to her chamber to have sex with her.
Hatred and anger grew in him when he noticed the way she was with his brother Fred.

He rejected her as his mate when something happened...
The Luna’s Desire & Destiny

The Luna’s Desire & Destiny

416.7k Views · Ongoing · suzanne Harris
"put your legs around my waist, little wolf".
I obeyed him and wrapped my legs around him.
Now, not only my breast touched him. But my very core was pushed against him.
"Say my name little wolf",
He growled in my ear as his mouth slowly moved down my neck onto my collarbone and down to my chest.
When I felt his hand cup my round breast, I groaned his name out loud,
He carried on kissing my breast through my t-shirt. My nipples were so hard, they were painful.
"Please",


As the daughter of the pack Alpha and Luna, Genni did not shift successfully at the age of 18 and never thought her mother would desert her for that.

However, when she started to face the reality, her mate, the powerful Alpha Jonas Quint, suddenly showed up. And she also shifted into a wolf with pure silver-coloured fur.

Everything seems to go smoothly. But there is a hidden secret about Genni’s identity to be discovered. Fortunately, Jonas will always be here and accompany her.

What is the truth of Genni's identity?
Will Genni release her true power?

Read the lovely story to find out!
The Luna’s secret destiny

The Luna’s secret destiny

370.1k Views · Ongoing · suzanne Harris
‘you only need to put up with this for another 12 months’
‘You will leave this place and never come back’
‘You will find your mate and know what love is really like’
Sami knows that her time is running out at her pack. Her step brother is about to take on his alpha title, her step mother despises her and when her father died at the age of 10 Sami became a member of staff and not a member of the family.
As Sammy knows that if she should stay in the country of her birth her brother would kill her and as she is only 19 and is not yet a full wolf.
The powerful Lunas that accompanied her are attacked and left for dead. Weak, scared and vulnerable Sami tries desperately to find a place to hide. That was when a powerful alpha called Knox Mathias found her .
He knew from the start she was his mate but he had secrets. Can Sami trust him fully even though they are fated mates. When Sami learns the truth about Knox could she be about to find out her true destiny?
The Alpha's Destiny (The Prophecy)

The Alpha's Destiny (The Prophecy)

1.8k Views · Ongoing · Fiona Cakes
"My name is Hazel Valentine and I am 18 years old. I was raised by my rich aunt and uncle because my parents died.
I woke up in a completely strange room. With no time to think or explore, I hear a series of footsteps and the voices of two men talking. Had I been kidnapped and sold to the old man?
I ducked into the closet and peered through a crack to see the two men entering.
They were so handsome and after I listened to their unbelievable conversation and even forgot the dangerous situation I was in.

"Do you like it when I touch you here?" I cupped her pussy.
"Yes," she sighed,"I love it when you touch me there." I added another finger and pumped faster.
"Oh God, don't stop - ohhhh!" She screamed out.

My name is Zander Knight and I am 25 years old. I am the alpha of the largest pack in the world and my wolf is called Demon Wolf.
Lately I've been burnt out from all the trouble witches and rogues have been causing.
But I'm good at dealing with them so that's not what bothers me the most. I can't cum with other women since I had a dream about a beautiful woman eight months ago.
To add insult to injury, with only a few months to go until I turn 26, I won't be able to lead my pack anymore if I don't find a MATE. I'm going crazy.
The Alpha's Destiny The Prophecy

The Alpha's Destiny The Prophecy

22.9k Views · Ongoing · Fiona Cakes
My name is Hazel Valentine and I am 18 years old. I was raised by my rich aunt and uncle because my parents died.
I woke up in a completely strange room.
With no time to think or explore, I hear a series of footsteps and the voices of two men talking.
Had I been kidnapped and sold to the old man?
I ducked into the closet and peered through a crack to see the two men entering.
They were so handsome and after I listened to their unbelievable conversation and even forgot the dangerous situation I was in.

"Do you like it when I touch you here?" I cupped her pussy.
"Yes," she sighed, "I love it when you touch me there."
I added another finger and pumped faster.
"Oh God, don't stop - ohhhh!" She screamed out.

My name is Zander Knight and I am 25 years old. I am the alpha of the largest pack in the world and my wolf is called Demon Wolf.
Lately I've been burnt out from all the trouble witches and rogues have been causing. But I'm good at dealing with them so that's not what bothers me the most.
I can't cum with other women since I had a dream about a beautiful woman eight months ago.
To add insult to injury, with only a few months to go until I turn 26, I won't be able to lead my pack anymore if I don't find a MATE.
I'm going crazy.
Chasing the famous Demon Prince

Chasing the famous Demon Prince

281 Views · Ongoing · LadyWet
‘Did you hear?’
‘Is that in the news?’
‘Yes, the demon and angel race will be together in one school.’

I stopped walking when I heard that, demon race? I looked at the large wall that was blocked on the side of the building.

it was a large concrete wall that separated the building of the demon and angel race within the campus. I just shrugged.

This world contains angels and demons. Originally angels and demons were really enemies because of their origins.

but everything changed when the God who kept the ‘world balance’ abandoned this world, which leads to both races in chaos.

After that both sides formed a truce and they both live happily ever after- just a charot joke. The truce was only formed because unknown species suddenly appeared.

It appeared when God abandoned us. That unknown species killed a lot of demons and angels, as long as they’re all black with red eyes. (Just like enderman in minecraft but red eye axle)

They are called the corrupted species. .no one knows where it came from, so both sides formed a truce to fight this species.
Taming The Black Demon Wolf

Taming The Black Demon Wolf

999 Views · Ongoing · phareedah2
Trigger Warning: This book is a dark Werewolf/Human sensual romance with high explicit sexual content.

As a nursing student, Aria, a half hybrid werewolf, had always played by the rules until the people she trusted most tore her apart.

First, her cousin sister who she was entangled with. Then her own boyfriend who she caught fucking the same cousin.

Heart shattered and pride bruised, she swore she’d never be anyone’s fool again.

But when Dr. Damien, the devastatingly handsome billionaire gynecologist who also happens to be her lecturer gazes at, in an attempt to explore every inch of her body.

Aria realizes there are far more dangerous things than heartbreak…

Like wanting a man she shouldn’t.

And letting him touch her in ways that leave her breathless in class and sleepless at night.

Dr. Damien Sinclair, a brilliant, yet cold gynecologist on the other hand, has spent 500 years on earth, haunted by the night his black demon wolf slipped loose and slaughtered a family in his brother’s pack.

Since then, he has lived in exile, believing only his fated mate could tame the monster within.

But when he found his human mate Ginny and married her, he realised she could only soothe his beast but not tame it.

Until Arie, one of his posted students and nurse.

Now his demon wolf wants her and he would do anything to make her his.

What began as reckless self-redemption is becoming an obsession.

And neither of them is certain they want it to end
Treachery of the Demon King

Treachery of the Demon King

2 Views · Ongoing · Stephen Goldin
This is Book 4 of the Parsina Saga. Storyteller-cum-wizard Jafar al-Sharif continues his reluctant odyssey through an exotic world of djinni and flying carpets to save his daughter's life as he copes with an island that is not as it appears, the City of Faces, and Mt. Denavan, home of the daevas themselves--as well as betrayal by a trusted member of his own party!
Fated To The Demon Prince

Fated To The Demon Prince

992 Views · Ongoing · Pemella
You... you plan to send me to those beasts?" The lady stuttered in fright, squirming on the floor.

"It is your honor as the princess of Ashford," the king asserted.

"But I am not the princess," she yelled in desperation.

"You said I was chosen to keep the real princess away from the public because she's sick. Your Highness, I didn't sign up for this. You cannot hand me over to those beasts. They want the princess, and I am not her," Abigail pleaded.

You will go to Nightfall Kingdom as the princess of Ashford, as demanded," the king declared firmly, sealing her fate.
"Take her away," he instructed the guards.
The Alpha’s Fated Destiny

The Alpha’s Fated Destiny

894 Views · Ongoing · crystalmonroe65
I never asked for this.
Being mated to Alex should’ve made me stronger, but it’s driving me crazy.
Every time we touch, the bond pulls us closer—while I’m breaking inside.
I need him to claim me, mark me, before it’s too late.
But he's gone, and I’m growing weaker every day.
When I finally find him, he marks me like I’m his forever…until he vanishes again.
This time, the only thing he left is his blood.

I never wanted to hurt her, but I’m destroying her by staying away.
Sophia’s power is out of control, and without my mark, she won’t survive..
But claiming her might unleash something more dangerous.
Still, I need her too much to wait any longer.
Enemies are closing in, and time is running out.
If I don’t make my move, I’ll lose her forever—to fate, or worse.
The Scars Of Destiny

The Scars Of Destiny

933 Views · Ongoing · INNOCENT MUTISO
From the moment she was born, she was an anomaly: a wolfless daughter of an Alpha, heir to a pack she could never truly lead. She was destined to rule with her best friend and fated mate at her side, but he shattered her world by rejecting her and siding with tradition. Her heartbreak and humiliation were absolute, leaving her a leader without a pack, an outcast in her own home.
Miles away, a rogue lycan named Reese struggles to survive. Banished by his tyrannical uncle, Kaelen, and betrayed by his lover who was a spy, Reese is a ghost of his former self, a wolf on the run consumed by rage and vengeance. He has lost his pack, his birthright, and his faith in a world that betrayed him.
Their paths cross on the edge of her territory, a chance meeting that awakens a mate bond they both believed was impossible. For her, the bond is a lifeline, a glimmer of hope that she can find a place where she belongs. For Reese, it is a source of confusion and terror, a painful echo of a past he desperately wants to forget about.
As their relationship tentatively grows, they realize they are bound by a common enemy: Kaelen. His thirst for power threatens to swallow not only her pack but all the territories around them. To fight him, she must embrace her unique strength and prove that a leader's power isn't about shifting, but about courage and resilience. As for Reese, he must learn to trust again and let his new mate heal the scars of his past. Their fight for justice becomes a fight for their second chance at love, and they must face down the forces that shattered their worlds to create a new destiny for themselves.
The Lycan King's Destiny

The Lycan King's Destiny

1.2k Views · Ongoing · Bella Ade
"I must say, you are such a beautiful woman and the first kind one in my life," he said to her sincerely.
Those were the words that led Kayla, who was rejected by her mate, into the Lycan's king bed. He had said the words she so desperately wanted to hear, and she soon found herself with a baby bump, and her world took a turn.
From a servant to carrying the king's child. How does she cope in a world she is not familiar with?
Well, pretending could go a long way, but what happens after that?
Demon Seer

Demon Seer

1.1k Views · Ongoing · Bella Moondragon
All Ember wants is to kill Lilith—the demon who’s evaded her for four thousand years.
Well, that… and maybe spend a little quality time with the three men who keep her satisfied in and out of the bedroom.

Ryan, Jake, and Carson aren’t just her lovers—they’re her team. Together, they hunt demons, protect humanity, and keep Ember from going off the rails.

But when they save a stranger from a demon attack, everything changes.

Zach is annoying. Immature. Human.
At least, that’s what Ember thinks… until she learns he’s a Seer.
A rare, powerful one.

And he might be the key to killing Lilith—once and for all.

Now Ember has to decide:
Can she trust the one man who doesn’t belong in her world?
Or will he destroy everything she's built—including her bond with the men she already loves?

Demon Seer is Book 1 in the Ember’s Flames trilogy—a steamy reverse harem paranormal romance featuring one demon-hunting heroine, four alpha lovers, and one very dangerous new obsession.
Anna’s Demon

Anna’s Demon

65 Views · Ongoing · Micheal Achonye
King Cole, a newly crowned demon king, suspects his younger brother, Prince Greg, of plotting to usurp him. Seeking advice, Cole consults Elder Raxor, who suggests enlisting the stealthy Snow Fox Tribe. Cole hires Anna, a member of the tribe, to spy on Greg.

Greg, suspicious of Anna, employs his own spies and soon discovers her true purpose. Playing along, he manipulates the situation to his advantage. Anna, torn between her loyalty to King Cole and her growing respect for Greg, navigates the treacherous dynamics of the royal court.

As tensions rise, secrets unfold, and trust erodes, Cole and Greg engage in a dangerous game of power, strategy, and betrayal. The stakes are high, and Anna finds herself caught in a web of intrigue, forced to make a choice that could determine the fate of the demon realm.
The Alpha’s Destiny (The Prophecy)

The Alpha’s Destiny (The Prophecy)

1.8k Views · Ongoing · Fiona Cakes
Hazel Valentine is an eighteen-year-old who was raised by her wealthy aunt and uncle because both of her parents are deceased. At nine, she begins drawing portraits of a young man, whom she thinks is just a figment of her imagination, but as soon as she turns eighteen she is not only drawing his portraits, but she begins having realistic dreams about him. Nobody knows about this dream guy but her best friend, Gabrielle.

When Gabrielle's older brother, Gerard, comes for a visit with his girlfriend, Chastity, Gabrielle's curiosity gets the best of her when she fixates on a man who was in a photo of her brother and his new girlfriend. Realization hits and Gabrielle shows Hazel the photo. She immediately recognizes the man as the one she had been drawing for years. 

Together the two girls set off to Canada in search of the mystery man and stumble on the adventure of their lives.

What will happen when Hazel finds him, her dream guy, and learns he's an actual Alpha werewolf?

What will happen when he tells her he too, had been dreaming of her?

Follow Hazel on a quest to unfold the secrets of her family's past and watch her become the Alpha's destiny.
The Luna Queen

The Luna Queen

1.3m Views · Ongoing · THE ROYAL LOUNGE👑
"Why? Why are you choosing me?", I asked him,
"Because every king must have a queen", he replied simply,
"But...", I began still confused as hell,
"Do not question my authority", he growled at me, "You shall be my Luna Queen and that is final", he demanded before stomping away...


Daphne Rosen is an outspoken and crazy twenty two year old. She is in fact a lycan under the Delta family. Alpha King Dwayne Edwards takes a liking towards her and makes her his queen which leaves her wondering... Why her?

●Humans are extinct.
●Children can shift freely once they can walk.
●Women are openly called bitches

Mature content
The Cartel's New Queen

The Cartel's New Queen

55.9k Views · Ongoing · QueenQ
Carlos ran his hands up his torso to his neck and face, Jesus ran his hands across his face and through his hair, and Maximo just sat there, staring at me with desire. His gaze made me nervous, and on Wink I felt myself get wet. Oh God! Why was I getting horny?!
*
It happened so quickly I didn’t know what was happening until I was pulled out of the room. I was pressed against the wall outside of the office and noticed it was Maximo that had pinned me against the wall.

“What is your relationship with your bodyguard?” He asked angrily.

I looked deeply into his eyes, noticing his rage. “We fuck.” I said bluntly.

He grabbed my throat cutting off my air. I grabbed his arms scratching him. “Stop!” I pleaded. “Please, stop!”

He finally let go, I fell to the floor coughing. He pulled me back up and pinned me back against the wall. “What the fuck is your problem!” I screamed in his face.

“You do not talk to me that way, mi amore.” He responded. I looked into his eyes questioningly. “You are mine, Fallon. I have decided you will not be with that bodyguard of yours anymore.” What the hell! He cannot tell me what to do.

“No!” I yelled into his face and spit.

He slammed me against the wall, pulled a handkerchief out of his breast pocket and wiped his face. “You will not fight me, mi amore, you will be mine and only mine.”

“You should be with someone comparable to your status, Ms. Martin.” Maximo said through gritted teeth. He leaned over and smelt my neck, taking my smell in. I shivered. My stomach tightened and I almost felt my pussy tighten until I pulled myself back to reality.
*
I never would have thought that at 21 I would be married to the most ruthless and powerful Hernandez drug cartel leader to walk this earth. But to understand that story, we must start from the beginning.

My name is Fallon, Fallon Martin. I was born in Dallas, Texas to Mary and Teddy Martin. My parents own a successful import, export, and transportation company called Martin Enterprise. They own over 40,000 tractor trailers, 6 ports on the water, and 100 depots throughout the United States. But they didn’t start off so well, so they joined forces with the Hernandez family, who fronted my parents millions of dollars to get their company off the ground.

The Hernandez family ran the biggest drug and sex-trafficking cartel in all of Mexico. They ran the country with their money, drugs, guns, and women. But they wanted to expand and needed ties to the United States. That’s where my parents came in. They could send the drugs and women up with the tractor trailers and could be traded at the depot stations throughout the United States, and it worked, they expanded their business by 5 times and grew more powerful than anyone would ever have imagined.

But the heat on the cartel and my parents got to be too much so my parents relocated to St. Louis, Missouri, when I was 8, uprooting everything I had ever known. We moved into a mansion on the outskirts of the city, and then my next life began.
 Eclipsed Destiny

Eclipsed Destiny

1.8k Views · Ongoing · Naila Rais
Eclipsed Destiny follows the journey of Celia, a young, unaware werewolf who discovers her extraordinary bloodline after being rejected by her pack. As an orphan, she was raised by humans with no knowledge of her heritage. However, after an attack by a rival pack, Celia is forced to flee, eventually finding refuge in the mysterious, dangerous world of Aziel, the Alpha of the strongest pack in the territory.

Aziel, powerful yet tormented by his past, discovers Celia is not only his fated mate but also possesses a rare bloodline that could shift the balance of power among the packs. However, her presence awakens more than just their bond—it sparks a deadly game of power, revenge, and betrayal.

As Celia grapples with the revelation of her true nature and Aziel’s dark past, they are drawn into a fight for survival against the rogues, traitors, and political enemies bent on controlling the pack. The tension between them builds, complicated by Aziel’s manipulative tactics and the emotional turmoil caused by their forbidden attraction. What began as a search for safety becomes a dangerous dance of manipulation, raw desire, and revenge.

Through battles, deceit, and their evolving relationship, Celia must come to terms with her identity and the devastating truth of her lineage while learning to wield the power she’s been born to claim. Her destiny, intertwined with Aziel’s, might either save their world or destroy it entirely.
Alpha's Destiny

Alpha's Destiny

356 Views · Ongoing · eternityxx
As one of the most powerful Alphas in Vinizia City, Alec has built a legacy of power and wealth. For a long time, he has ruled his territory, the Dark Moon Pack, and served his people. Now, it's time for the Alpha to find his other half and build a family to ensure his pack's future. He needs to find a Luna, a bride to stand by his side.

But something stops him. A pack member finds an unconscious male omega at the eastern border. Alec wonders if the Moon Goddess is testing him, but when the omega regains consciousness, he is startled to find himself surrounded by strangers.

As their eyes meet, Alec feels an instant, powerful need to protect the omega. He decides to investigate the young man's background and uncovers a shocking secret. Now, Alec must decide: will he continue to shelter the omega, or is it too dangerous to keep him in the pack?
Angel to Demon

Angel to Demon

50 Views · Ongoing · Olivia
When your mother is brutally abused, raped, and murdered by a group of scum, what would you do?
When these demonic scum remain at large, what would you do then?
Angels cannot deal with demons. The only way to confront demons is to become one yourself, using demonic methods to fight against them...
Loving a demon

Loving a demon

1.1k Views · Ongoing · ATTAH LUCY
All he needed was a bride to break his undying cures as a rejected alpha. He stumbles upon a woman who got claimed by death but woke her up with a kiss.
Shockingly, when she wakes up, she found a marriage contract beside her! How can she love a man who she only sees at night?
My guardian demon

My guardian demon

59 Views · Ongoing · memories
"Letting go is never easy. I want to be by your side, but our clan will relentlessly pursue us. I must safeguard you, Sierra. I vow to find you. We will reunite one day, I promise."

Raige grants his best friend a tender yet powerful kiss before she departs lifeless. He imparts a trace of his essence, ensuring he can sense Sierra's presence when their paths converge once more. He is certain she will return to life. According to myth, when a vampire consumes the elixir, she perishes but is reborn as a human. This was Sierra's wish, and Raige fulfilled it in honor of his best friend's desire.

He is a transfer student, but he is remarkably rebellious for someone new to the school. Many students idolize him, as if he were a deity. He is the eldest son of the Victorious family, the wealthiest family in the country. As mentioned before, he possesses breathtaking beauty. However, he also has a rebellious streak. He always manages to be the center of attention, but he also instigates conflicts at school.

Ever since he first laid eyes on me, I have become his target. He bullies me and takes pleasure in embarrassing me in front of everyone. But what confuses me is that whenever were alone, he treats me with utmost sweetness, like I am the most precious thing in the world. He even hired me to work for his family's company.

Despite my hatred for him, I have no choice but to endure his presence. I must tolerate his games and whims because he is the only lead I have in my sister's death case. However, when I discovered his true nature, I felt an urgent need to escape. He is not just a bully or criminal; his a vampire!
My Demon Friends

My Demon Friends

894 Views · Ongoing · Dean Cassidy
The novel starts with Derrick moving into a house with seven demons with corresponding sins: Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Anger, Envy and Pride. He's never been happier and learns to live his life day by day.

Derrick is a your average teenager, no friends, awkward in social settings with no style whatsoever. All that changed when he moved in to a house haunted by seven demons, each corresponding to the seven deadly sins, together they help.

Derrick's life begins to spiral into a crazy filled adventure as he tries to balance being the cool kid all while maintaining his principles.

One boy, seven demons. What possibly could go wrong?
The Return of the Demon King

The Return of the Demon King

461 Views · Ongoing · Silver Pen
A woman's voice filled the ward...a woman grunting and screaming until she gives birth to a baby...a baby boy who came to life with a slow heartbeat. Not even a sound was heard from the baby when he came to life, he was assumed dead. Some minutes after, a loud and heart-filling voice was heard which got everyone relieved.
Everyone? Maybe not everyone...Damien was birthed a half demon, half human with a slow heartbeat, he was sent away because they were afraid of he hurting his own sister, who hated him. He was sent away by his parents who had no other choice but to do it. He was sent to Britain, only to come back as a handsome, hot, and seductive man.
Until he met his mate. Corinne Michaels has never imagined herself getting involved with a demon. She is just a maid in his house who had a crush on her boss just like every other ladies in the house. She had never imagined herself to be the mate of a king who was reborn as the heir of the powerful Henderson. Damien turned excessively possessive of her, and that attracted the vicious villains whose hearts are made of stones.