I hadn't walked far when a figure ahead caught my attention.
Bianca had suddenly gotten out of the car.
Her eyes lit up when she saw me, and she rushed straight toward me.
"Watch out!" I shouted.
A nearby car screeched to a halt, first hitting Bianca, then skidding directly at me.
Caught off guard, I was thrown back by the impact.
A sharp pain tore through my waist, as if a knife had sliced open my flesh again.
Cold sweat soaked my clothes, and I curled up in agony.
My hands pressed tightly against the wound, blood seeping through my fingers.
Before I could catch my breath, Bianca's tearful voice rang out. "Oh... my leg..."
I gritted my teeth and looked up, seeing Bianca slumped in front of the car.
Her face was pale as she clutched her knee, tears streaming down her cheeks.
A second later, Carl's car pulled up beside us.
He flung the door open and rushed out.
But he didn't spare me a glance, crouching beside Bianca, his voice thick with worry. "Bianca, are you okay?"
He supported her carefully, his touch as gentle as if handling fragile porcelain. "Let me check if you hurt any bones."
Bianca shook her head, her tears falling harder.
Her voice carried deliberate grievance. "I just wanted to explain to Elizabeth, but I didn't expect to get hit..."
She glanced at me, a flicker of triumph in her eyes.
But she quickly lowered her head, feigning fear. "Elizabeth, is she really mad at me?"
"She's tough. Worry about yourself first," Carl said, his tone neutral, but his grip on Bianca steadied.
Seeing her knee was only scraped, his tense shoulders relaxed slightly.
He let out a long breath. "I'll take you to the hospital to get it treated."
Only then did he turn to look at me, sprawled on the ground.
He saw my face, pale from pain and blood loss, my lips colorless.
My hand, pressed against the wound, was stained red with blood, my gaze as cold as ice.
I felt no anger, no grievance, only a dead calm.
The air seemed to freeze.
Carl stayed crouched, staring at me, his throat bobbing.
He said nothing.
The breath he'd just exhaled now seemed lodged in his chest, making him uneasy.
Seeing the light in my eyes completely snuffed out, a wave of intense panic surged within him.
It was as if something vital was slipping through his fingers.
No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't hold on to it.
Beyond Rejection
They rejected the bond. They walked away burning. But fate has a wicked sense of humor. Years after their explosive fallout, Anastasia Purrey and Levi Crosswalk find themselves entangled once again-this time by something far more binding than a mate mark. The past won't stay buried, and the tension between them refuses to die. When pain, desire, and duty collide, can two enemies survive what destiny has planned... or will they destroy each other all over again?
Bonded To The Lycan King
Synopsis After transferring her position as the future Alpha of the Ash River Pack to her mate who she loves so much, Melody didn't expect the fact that he will reject her the minute the position became his. Not only that,but he secretly planned for her to be killed, she gave up on her life but just then Lycan King Byron came to her rescue. He promised to help her get the revenge she deserves. In the course of their revenge he fell head over heels in love with her but then how will he confess his feelings when he only has three months to live? All of a sudden Melody found out that she has a second chance mate Alpha Alex. Does Byron still have a chance? As the story proceeds, Melody discovered that she's not just a werewolf but a witch who is yet to unlock her powers. Everything takes a twist when it was reviewed that Melody is the only one who can break Byron's curse. But for her to do that she must sacrifice her life. Will she choose dying for Byron's sake or leaving a happy life with her second chance mate Alex?
The Varkas Brothers And Their Princess
"Say it like you mean it, darling," he purred, leaning in and licking my neck, "and I might stop." * My mother got remarried... and cursed me in the process. I thought moving into this mansion would be the worst part of it. I was wrong. Because living here means living under the same roof with them. The Varkas brothers. Beautiful. Dangerous. Possessive. And absolutely, devastatingly off-limits. They call me "stepsister." But the way they look at me? The way they touch me? It's anything but brotherly. There's something wrong with them. Something not... human. I can feel it in the way their eyes flash when they're angry. In the way their bodies burn hotter than they should. In the way they move, like predators in the dark. I don't know what they are. But I know one thing... whatever's hunting me now, I won't survive it. Not if I keep letting them close. Not if I keep letting them ruin me with their hands, their mouths, their filthy words. I should run. I should fight. But the truth is... part of me doesn't want to escape. Because whatever they are... I crave it. And once they claim me, there's no coming back. One more thing... All three of them touch me, all three of them make me feel things, but there's one in particular... One... * AUTHOR'S NOTE: A fair warning before you open this book; this isn't a sweet romance kind of book. It's dark, filled with sensual fantasies, fleshing longings, erotic musings, and lots, and lots of smut. So if this is your kind of vibe, "Welcome, princess and make sure you wear your seat belt." But if this is not, then...
Sorry, My Mate is The King
The Alpha's rejection actually set her free. True love marked her as the queen of the Lycan world. She was spurned by Alpha, who never truly loved her. But that wound led her into the arms of Charlie, the most powerful Lycan King and her true soulmate. Amidst magic, royal blood, and wars between dark forces, Gwen and Charlie's love was put to the test. But nothing could stop destiny...
Evil Luna's Sacrifice
Carissa Moss became a prisoner of war and stayed in the palace, far from her pack. For the safety of her husband and people, she willingly warmed the king's bed whenever he called. On the day of her husband's death in the dungeon, Carissa vowed to avenge Duncan Bayhill's cruelty and free her people. However, a harsh reality struck her. The day the queen died, Duncan was her second chance.
Bounded by moonlight
In a world divided by species, alliances, and betrayal, Elora, a fearless human wanderer, stumbles into a forbidden territory-a hidden pack of werewolves led by the enigmatic and battle-scarred alpha, Joel. When an ancient prophecy foretells that a human will hold the key to the pack's survival, Elora becomes both their savior and their most dangerous liability. Bound by secrets, hunted by those who fear her power, and torn between loyalty and love, Elora must navigate a treacherous path where every choice could shatter alliances and ignite wars. As tensions rise, she and joel must fight together to protect their pack and uncover the truth behind her destiny, all while grappling with a bond they were never meant to share. Will Elora embrace the magic of the moonlight or let darkness consume her soul?