Chapter: SelfishI should have run. I should have turned and walked away and pretended I heard nothing.Instead, like a fool, I stood there, the tray barely dangling on my fingers, my eyes holding his. It felt like the opulence of this mansion, the presence of Don Luciano, hell, even the bloody tray I was holding, all of it melted into oblivion. Like it was just he and I across a sandvial through to a time where I meant everything to him.I watched the ice take over his eyes again, his jaw tightening.Don Luciano said something, but I could hardly hear it above the rapid beating of my own heart.Slowly, he let his eyes drop from mine. A second was all it took, and I could feel the intensity of his gaze running down my body before he met my eyes again.I sucked in a sharp breath as I turned away, something twisting in my stomach. It felt like an endless push and pull. Like I knew he would make good his threat of revenge, but only... only if his gaze doesn't ruin me first. I walked upstairs absent mi
Last Updated: 2026-06-02
Chapter: Sober TragediesI held my breath as I dropped the dress I was wearing, then stepped into the bath. Everything in the bathroom was black, and it held a deep, lingering scent of lavender. The same lavender that I had smelled earlier against Leone's chest.I closed my eyes as I leaned back into the bath, willing myself to forget about everything that had happened today. Not just today. Ever since my life was tipped over ten years ago.It wasn't easy when the person who had been the most affected by my cowardice all those years ago was the person who had shielded me today. Not when his scent was engraved in the walls around me, and now, my skin.I sighed, then got out of the bath and dried off my hair. I wore the shirt, then looked around. There wasn't a single mirror in the entire room, and I wondered if that was a choice or...With Leone, everything was a choice.I sat on the edge of the bed, my chest heaving hard. Now that I was here, what was I supposed to do? This was by no means my home, and even a
Last Updated: 2026-05-31
Chapter: Gold plated Guns and Burning RosesMy gaze flew up to Leone, who was watching my dad now. He was unarmed, but between the three of us, we knew he was just as dangerous either way. "Leone," I said, barely able to get out of the trance.'My wife.' His wife. Fuck."This is my father. I don't know how you know what...""Don Matteo!" Leone said, turning into the still open car fast.Before I could say a word more, my father stilled, his eyes wide, as the round barrel of Leone's gold plated gun rested right at the back of his neck."Now."I froze in place, my eyes leaving Leone to settle on Dad. He never apologizes. Not to me, not to anyone. Not even to mum. Would he really do it now?Despite the strange circumstances, I felt a bit of curiosity. The rain pelted down on all three of us, and Leone took a step further, burying the gun in my father's thinning hair."I am sorry, Ginevra," my dad suddenly said, the words tumbling out of him like he was coughing them out, his eyes focused on the floor. "I am sorry. Please come hom
Last Updated: 2026-05-29
Chapter: Apologise to My Wife"Where were you?"I stopped by the stairs and slowly turned to my father. He had somehow gotten home before me, but to be fair, I wasn't sure how long I had been outside for."Out." "With Leone?"I swallowed hard, my eyes closing. "What do you think, Dad?"He took a step closer, his brows furrowing. "You were with him?"I could feel my anger heightening, my body slightly shaky."Why don't you answer that question for yourself, Dad? Were you hanging out, dancing under the rain, and stealing loving glances with the boy whom your father tried to kill years ago?"He rolled his eyes, then stepped away. "For goodness' sake, Ginevra. One meeting with him riled you up this much? Did you forget that we already talked about this?""Did we?" I asked, tears filling my eyes again. "Did we really talk about this, Dad?"He said nothing and grabbed a cigarette. "Whatever it is, Don Luciano gave me his word. It's only four days to the wedding. You need to...""You are a fool, Dad."He stopped, then t
Last Updated: 2026-05-27
Chapter: Did He Not Know?Tears immediately stung the back of my eyes, and I broke eye contact, my chest slightly heaving. My fingers grabbed a handful of my dress, and for a long while, the silence stretched.What does anyone say to that? It is just as he had said ten years ago. I am pretty good at sweeping everything under a carpet in my mind.And it seemed it was exactly what I did. I buried the thoughts of the man who used to look at me like I held galaxies in my eyes being the same man who looked at me like I was the second worst thing after death."What do you want me to say to that?" I managed to say, lifting my eyes to meet his. He was leaning back, a glass of wine dangling elegantly on his fingers, his eyes cold. His eyes held mine, and he let out a small sigh before turning away."It was ten years ago," I said, pushing my hair back. "Forgetting might be the act of the brave by now."He laughed. Not a chuckle. Not a smirk. A deep, dark laugh that spoke more of danger than humor, one that made fear ru
Last Updated: 2026-05-26
Chapter: Easier to RememberIt took me a few minutes, but I slowly accepted my fate. I was locked in this place with this man, and he looked like he didn't mind at all. I had two options. Stand here and hope that the door would open some time soon, or sit down and hope it opens.I slowly walked to the seat where I was before, my eyes briefly looking up to Leone. He was eating casually, his eyes fixed on his plate. Not even his phone was in sight."Is this your doing?"He looked up at me, then gently poured himself a glass of wine. "You think I would force myself to be in proximity with you?"I bit down on my lips. "You made sure to marry me."He set down his fork. "Because your father begged. There was no other way Brave Hearts would help out a competitor if we weren't secure that hurting us would hurt them too.""So I am leverage? Some sort of hostage to ensure that my father does not stab you in the back?""Yes," he said simply, then grabbed one of the cigarettes laid out on a small tray. He grabbed a lighter
Last Updated: 2026-05-25
The Alpha's Bodyguard
Selena Stone is the only deviation in her family. The Stone family was born to protect alphas and lunas, never to find a mate. For years, she has served as bodyguard to Alpha Cole Knight, silently loving the one man she can never have.
Until the mating night, when the moon goddess reveals they are fated mates, and Selena is destined to be Luna.
One night of passion gives Selena everything she has ever wanted. But by morning, everything shaters. Alpha Cole has made a deal with Isaac, the most powerful man in the pack. The deal was for Alpha Cole to reject his true mate and take Isaac's daughter, Sylvia, as luna in exchange for the troops needed to keep the pack safe from its enemies.
Selena overhears. Heartbroken but unwilling to let herself be cast aside, she publicly rejects Cole before he can reject her and flees the pack.
Isaac wants her dead. Alpha Cole secretly sends his best friend, Beta Ian, to protect her. But in the chaos of her escape, Ian is killed, and all evidence points to Selena. Alpha Cole is forced to accept that his woman murdered his best friend, and his love for her turns to hatred.
She soon discovers she is pregnant with Cole's daughter. She raises the child in hiding for five years, building a new life as a rogue.
When Alpha Cole orders the destruction of her settlement, Selena is forced back into his world. Neither has stopped loving the other. Neither can forgive what they believe the other has done.
As a political war with Isaac reaches its bloody climax, Selena and Alpha Cole must decide if love can survive five years of hatred, all while navigating through the plots of who are determined to tear them apart.
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Chapter: The First DanceSELENA'S P.O.V I woke up feeling refreshed, my body a little less sore. My eyes scanned the room, and I let out a small sigh as the full implications of what we did last night hit me.For the first time in a long while, I wasn't thinking about being his bodyguard or the woman he hates or the woman who has a child he knows nothing about.For the first time, I was just Selena, the woman he was in love with. The woman he took last night, again and again.I pulled the sheets over my head and broke into a laugh, my legs kicking gently. It felt like back then again, when he would wink at me, and I would spend days reliving that wink like I intended to worship it.The feeling was glorious. Perfection.I sighed and leaned back, letting the covers ease away from my face. The sun was already setting, and the half open drapes let in some of the golden rays.I sighed again, my chest feeling light. Who knew? Who knew this would be an actual honeymoon?"Selena?"I jumped a little, then turned. Alp
Last Updated: 2026-07-19
Chapter: Glad You Are HappyALPHA COLE'S P.O.V I watched Selena slowly drift back to sleep, her lips slightly parted. She still looked like she had been mauled by a wild animal, and the thought made me smile. It looked good on her. My marks. My body. Me.A knock came on the door, and I turned, my brows furrowed. I wasn't expecting anyone, and the only person who could come here was probably Evan.I slowly walked to the door to make sure the knock wouldn't wake Selena.Evan was standing outside, and his eyes lowered to his feet the minute the door opened."Good morning, Alpha," he said, his voice low. "I... we received a formal invitation for the ball later, and Alpha Rhys also offered a stylist and clothes since they have a strict dress code. I was wondering if you were awake so I could... so I could...""You are stuttering," I said, stepping into the hallways, the door closing behind me.He sucked in a sharp breath. "I caught a cold.""Did you?"He nodded. "If you tell me what time you would be free, I will co
Last Updated: 2026-07-18
Chapter: Lavender and RosesSELENA'S P.O.V Alpha Cole walked back to me, then sat on the edge of the bed, one hand on the other side of me.I held my breath, my eyes darting slowly across both of his."I ran a bath," he whispered, one hand gently running down my arm, his eyes still fixed on mine. "It's warm. Lavender. You should be able to find your voice after."I gave a small nod and stretched my arms, and he leaned closer, letting me hook my fingers around the nape of his neck.Without a word, he wrapped one hand under my back and the other under my knee, then lifted me off the bed. The bath scented like lavender and roses just like he had promised, and the water was steamy warm. Slowly, he leaned down and gently put me down in the water, just like last night, only with very different intentions. He sat on the edge and leaned forward, pushing his fingers into my hair."You did well," he whispered, kissing my cheeks. "So well."I nodded slowly, clearing my throat. I tried, but my voice came out faint and sl
Last Updated: 2026-07-17
Chapter: The Outlines of MeSELENA'S P.O.V Water splashed across the entire bathroom. My fingers curled around the edge of the bath as I looked up to Alpha Cole.I wasn't sure how we managed to make it here. All I remember was his hands and his lips and his tongue, and his hands peeling away the last of clothes on me, and now I was in the large bathtub, my body bare beneath the warm water, the rose petals sticking to my skin.My eyes met his. He was watching me with such hunger that my breath caught. Slowly, I moved my hand and crooked my finger, asking him to come to me.He gave a small smile, then leaned forward, one leg effortlessly parting my legs beneath the water, one hand cupping my hip, the other gently wrapping around my neck."Tell me what you want," He whispered, leaning down to trail slow hard kisses all over my neck. "You," I managed to say. "Fuck, you, Cole."He pushed further, the water shifting against my skin, heightening every sensation. I gripped his back, my nails digging into his skin, as
Last Updated: 2026-07-16
Chapter: Show Me You Haven't LearnedSELENA'S P.O.V Alpha Cole was standing by the window when I walked into the room. I closed the door gently behind me, then walked forward, my eyes settling on him. The pack below us was illuminated, and the sky had gone dark.I could see the play of lights in his eyes, and from the way his hands were clasped behind him, I could imagine the emotions in his eyes.He was wearing a robe on his shoulders, his hair tied up in a bun. "Are you okay?" I asked him, my voice low.He didn't reply for a long minute before he slowly turned to me. "How is Evan?"My eyes dropped below his face. His robe was open, and he was wearing a simple pair of slacks low on his waist, enough to see the scandalous hip tattoo I used to fantasise about years ago."He is fine. He cried."He took a sip from the glass of wine in front of him. "I heard. It isn't something I can help, is it?""I don't know if I should feel great or sorry," I said sincerely, my mind flashing back to the emotions that Evan had felt vuln
Last Updated: 2026-07-15
Chapter: TruceSELENA'S P.O.V I watched Alpha Cole from where I was standing, my heart tightening. On one hand, I wanted to go there, hold him and tell him that he belonged only to me. On the other hand, I pitied Evan. The raw emotion in his eyes as he passed me by, the way he looked at Alpha Cole, and continuing to serve him while Alpha Cole never even looked at him.Alpha Cole let out a sigh and turned away, his hands crossing in front of him.I took in a deep breath, then turned away and followed in the path that Evan had taken. The elevator went back up and opened.I stepped out into the hallways and made my way to the other room that Alpha Rhys had reserved for Evan.I knocked on the door, sucking in a sharp breath. There was no answer. I knocked again, then stepped back, biting down on my lip.I wasn't even sure what I was doing. What would I say to him? That I saw everything? That I saw him stare at Alpha Cole's lips with hunger? That I knew the strength it took to cover that distance?The
Last Updated: 2026-07-14
Chapter: Fake ItMy heart gave such a hard, sickening lurch that I had to grab onto the edge of the table to keep myself from falling to the floor.The papers left my numb fingers, and my knees turned to numb, cold stone beneath me."I...""Let me help you understand the gravity of this offence and the evidence we currently have in our hands, Miss Hailey. You were admitted to this school as a scholarship student, and that scholarship has been fully based on consistent grades, that would offer you a full ride scholarship to the Coral Heights private university of sciences. With this evidence in hand, we could consider your entire academic qualifications as a complete fraud, and it would not only mean that we may withdraw the scholarship, we could also press charges for fraud, and have you repay the bulk...""I didn't do it," I blurted out. "I swear, these texts are...." My voice trailed off. "It was Micheal. He and I were..."The officials looked between each other, and the principal leaned forward. "T
Last Updated: 2026-05-20
Chapter: The AccusationI stood in front of the broken mirror in the bedroom that doubled as... well, everything except for a kitchen, and gently combed my hair. The nail mark was still on my cheek, my hair was pulled out in places, and my eyes were swollen from crying myself to sleep. But I am still Hailey Blake Wright, the same girl who went to school the next day after my mother died. I can do this. I will not falter for a man.I pushed my hair into a simple ponytail and stepped back. Clean jeans, a white top, my bag, perfect.I will not act heartbroken. I will not look at Johannah or Micheal. I will study and come back home. That's it.I turned away and walked out of the house, locking the door behind me.The minute I stepped into school, I knew something was wrong. It seemed like the students who normally paid zero attention to me were all watching me. Like the school was stopping in time around me.I looked around. It wasn't weird for the arts students to have a celebrity around for their showcases, a
Last Updated: 2026-05-20
Chapter: Naive, but In LoveI could tell you the exact minute that my life started to fall apart. Most people would assume that I, Hailey Blake Wright, would meet my doom in the way of maybe getting my first fail or skipping a class. I, after all, was the very first student in the country to get a straight A result for the prestigious Coral exam, the same exam that earned me a full ride scholarship to Coral Heights; the school for old money students who only needed their surnames to open the same doors that I studied years for. The same exam that ensured that as long as I maintained my grades, I would be on a full ride scholarship to Coral Heights private university of sciences. My life, in a very anticlimatic way, started to fall apart when I let myself foolishly believe that my boyfriend, Micheal Dean, part of the school's hockey team, and youngest son of one of the biggest names in the fashion industry, would look at me and actually, really, love me. A little naive for the girl who is only I own for being a
Last Updated: 2026-05-20
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