Novels by Kathy D

Kai smashed his lips on hers again, the kiss deep and demanding. Selene pushed against his chest, her hands pressing hard, trying to create space between them. She turned her face away, breathing fast. “Kai… stop,” she whispered, her voice shaky.But Kai didn’t stop. He followed her movement, capturing her lips once more. His hand slid to the back of her neck, holding her gently but firmly as he kissed her slower this time, deeper, his tongue tracing her lower lip. Selene’s body tensed, her legs kicking lightly against him. She tried to turn her head again, but his mouth stayed on hers, warm and persistent.The mate bond hummed between them, strong and insistent. Heat spread through Selene’s body despite her resistance. Kai’s free hand moved down her side, tracing the curve of her waist, then slipping under the hem of her nightgown. His fingers brushed against her bare skin, sending shivers up her spine.Selene gasped into the kiss. Her hands, which had been pushing him away, slowly

Kai stood frozen in the middle of the royal chamber, his back still against the wall where Selene’s power had thrown him. His eyes were wide, fixed on her with pure shock. The air around them still felt charged, like the room itself was holding its breath.“How did you do that?” he asked, his voice low and rough.Selene stood near the bed, her chest rising and falling fast. She crossed her arms over her body, her eyes narrowing. “What now? Are you going to tell everyone about it?”Kai pushed himself off the wall slowly. He took a small step forward, his hands raised slightly like he was approaching a wild animal. “I am not telling anyone. I just want to know.”Selene looked away, her fingers tightening on her arms. “I don’t know too. Everything is weird. I don’t know when I started having all those powers.”Kai watched her closely. He could see the confusion in her eyes, the way her shoulders tensed. He took another careful step closer. “We will figure it out. I promise not to tell an

Kai stormed down the corridor, his boots echoing loudly against the stone floor. His jaw was clenched tight, and his hands were still balled into fists from the moment he heard what happened in the library. The image of Elara trying to slap Selene kept flashing in his mind. He pushed open the door to Elara’s private room without knocking.Elara was sitting in front of her mirror, touching the red mark on her cheek with a cold cloth. She turned when she heard the door, her eyes lighting up with hope the moment she saw him.“Kai,” she said softly, standing up quickly. She rushed toward him, tears already forming in her eyes. “Thank the Goddess you came. I was so scared. Selene attacked me for no reason. She is becoming dangerous. You saw how she humiliated me—”Kai grabbed her arm firmly and pushed her back a step. His eyes were cold, darker than she had ever seen them.“Enough,” he said, his voice low and dangerous. “I know what you did. You went to the library to attack her. You tried

The next morning, Luna Astra walked down the quiet corridor toward the royal chamber, her steps light but filled with worry. She carried a small basket of fresh fruits and a new soft blanket she had finished embroidering late last night. She wanted to see how Selene was doing after the terrible fall. The poor girl had been through too much already.She knocked softly on the door. No answer. She knocked again, then gently pushed the door open.The room was empty.The bed was neatly made, but Selene was nowhere to be seen. Astra’s heart skipped a beat. She stepped inside, looking around frantically. The balcony door was closed. The bathing chamber was empty. Panic rose in her chest.“Selene?” she called, her voice trembling. She rushed back into the hallway and grabbed the nearest guard. “Go find Alpha Kai immediately! Tell him Selene is missing!”The guard ran off. Astra stood in the corridor, her hands shaking as she clutched the basket tightly. She couldn’t lose another person she c

Selene woke up later in the night, her eyes blinking slowly in the darkness of the royal chamber. The room was quiet, only the faint light from the moon slipping through the curtains. She had slept for a long time. Her body felt heavy, but her stomach was the one complaining now. It grumbled loudly, a sharp, empty sound that made her groan softly and press a hand against it.She sat up slowly, rubbing her eyes. All she wanted was food. Something simple. Anything to fill the hollow feeling inside her. She swung her legs off the bed, her bare feet touching the cold floor. The palace felt too still. Too empty.She walked to the door and opened it gently. The corridor outside was dark and silent. Most of the maids had already retired to their quarters. Only a few lanterns burned low on the walls, casting long shadows. Selene moved carefully, one hand resting on the wall for support as she headed toward the stairs. She planned to go down to the private living room where snacks were someti

Kai sat beside the bed for a long time, watching Selene sleep. The rise and fall of her chest was steady now, her face peaceful in a way he rarely saw when she was awake. He finally stood up slowly, careful not to wake her, and walked out of the royal chamber. The door clicked shut behind him with a quiet sound.A guard was already waiting in the hallway, standing straight and respectful.“Your Highness,” the guard said, bowing low. “Luna Astra requests your presence in her chamber.”Kai gave a small nod and headed down the corridor without a word. His footsteps echoed softly against the stone floor as he made his way to his mother’s private rooms. When he pushed open the door, he found her sitting near the window, the afternoon light falling gently across her shoulders. She was embroidering tiny clothes for the baby small stitches forming delicate patterns on soft fabric. Her fingers moved fast and sure, like she had done this a thousand times before.Kai walked over and sat in the