Cassidy Winters knew the meaning of pain when she lost her parents in an accident, leaving her the only survivor and a scar on her leg as a constant reminder of the horrible night. Only now for her to experience the pain of loss again. Three months after the death of the only family she had left, Cassidy receives the deed to the family cabin. Not wanting to open old wounds, Cassidy is conflicted about whether or not she should keep the old cabin. After Natalie, her long-time friend, convinces her to visit the place before writing it out of her life completely, Cassidy hesitantly agrees. Sixteen years ago, Jacob Sullivan left his pack for the city. But after his best friend asks for his help, Jacob finds himself back home. While on a hike through the pack property Jacob comes across the new neighbor across the creek. Cassidy feels a strong connection to Jacob but feels that he is hiding something. Jacob wants to be able to open up and tell Cassidy about him and his world but is worried she will get hurt when she finds out the truth. Will Jacob be able to tell Cassidy the truth and take a chance on love, or will Jacob push Cassidy away in order to save her from the world he lives in?
Jacob closed his eyes as he listened to his coworkers read him the financial statistics of a company he was interested in purchasing. It was his fourth meeting that day, and he was relieved that it was also the last. He pinched the bridge of his nose as they described what they'd discovered about the place. Jacob tried to focus, but his mind seemed to have an ulterior motive as his thoughts whipped back to a night he had tried to forget for the last sixteen years.
The ground was drenched with water as his wolf pushed through the mud in the forest. He was chasing something, but Jacob couldn't see what. Jacob heard the sound of a car coming up the road, and his brows furrowed when he saw his wolf stumble into the middle of the wet path. He ran to push his wolf out of the way, but all he saw were headlights flashing right at him. He heard the crunch of metal as he rushed over to check for survivors.
He could smell blood and heard a weak cry from the back of the car.
"Mr. Sullivan?"
Jacob's eyes opened wide when he heard his name called out by one of his associates. He sat up in his chair and didn't miss a beat about the details. "The numbers sound good. Collaborate with Felix to get the contracts ready," he ordered.
"Yes, Mr. Sullivan."
His colleagues quickly collected their belongings and exited the room as his assistant stood at the door and waited.
Jacob got up from his chair and walked to the window as he looked out into the city. He enjoyed this time of year when the days were shorter and the nights were longer; there was something about the day ending and night slowly creeping in. As much as he enjoyed living in the city, he felt something was still missing."What is it, Kaitlyn?" he inquired; even though he hadn't looked at her, he could sense she was there.
"There's a Mr. Reed here to see you," she answered.
Jacob's head perked up when he heard his long-time friend was here to see him. "Send him in," he instructed as he still looked out at the city.
Gavin Reed walked with suave confidence into the office of his friend Jacob. His chocolate hair was slick back, and his hands were tucked into the pockets of the monkey outfit he wore to blend in. His body tensed as the material of the suit rubbed against his skin. He couldn't wait to get out of these clothes and all the grease out of his hair, but there were more important things to attend to at the moment.
Jacob turned and coughed into his hand, trying to suppress his chuckle as he looked at his friend's attire.
Gavin had a curve to his lip as he tried to contain the snarl he had sitting on his chest.
"That will be all, Kaitlyn. You can go home," Jacob said.
Kaitlyn nodded as she eyed the other man who came to see her boss one last time before closing the door behind her.
Jacob walked toward him. "It's been a long time, old friend."
"I wish it were under better circumstances," Gavin admitted as he shook his friend's hand.
Jacob looked at him with a curious brow as his blue eyes filled with concern. "What's wrong?"
Gavin rubbed his hand over his jaw, feeling the stubble against his fingers. "I need you to come back. It's time you take your place as Alpha and protect the pack."
Jacob sucked in a breath and stared at the man before him. It had been sixteen years since he left his home and hadn't been back since. He remained to show his cool, calm demeanor, although his thoughts were running wild on the inside. "It's not that simple," he whispered.
"Santos is starting to sniff around. He's been seen hanging around the border points, testing our weaknesses."
Jacob growled when he heard the name that haunted him, just like those memories did.
"I need to think about this," Jacob said as he ran his hand through his tightly cut black hair. "Everything that I have worked so hard to build with this company has been to help the pack. All the money and resources we've used to strengthen our boundaries are because of what I do here. It won't be easy to step away from all of this."
Gavin placed his hand on his friend's shoulder, giving him support. "I know I'm asking a lot. But I wouldn't be here if I didn't think this was serious."
Jacob nodded as he moved away from his friend and returned to the window.
Gavin turned and headed for the door; with his hand on the handle, he turned back, "I forgot to mention, old man Winters is in the hospital. It doesn't look good."
Jacob gave a menacing growl as he quickly turned and stocked toward the door. "Why didn't you start by telling me that?" he hissed as he pushed his friend through the door and slammed it shut.
***
Cassidy had never liked hospitals. The smell always took her back to the night her parents died in a car accident, and somehow, she walked away from that wreck with nothing more than a scar on her leg.
She sat watching the man who raised her breathing through an oxygen tube as she waited on the test results to diagnose what was ailing him. She was scared; she didn't want this to be the end. She had suffered enough loss and didn't need to lose another loved one.
Cassidy's eyes shifted to the door when she heard a knock and watched it open. Her best friend and roommate Natalie popped her head around the door. "Hey, how's he doing?" she whispered.
"Still sleeping," Cassidy answered as she stretched her arms and messed with her wavy chestnut hair before dropping it back down.
"Come on, let's go grab something to eat. You've been here for a while; you must be hungry," Natalie suggested.
Cassidy shook her head. "I should stay here in case he wakes up."
Natalie wasn't going to take no for an answer. She pulled her auburn hair into a loose bun and narrowed her green eyes at Cassidy. "Cass, you need to take care of yourself so that when your Pop Pop wakes up, he's not worried about you. He doesn't need that."
Cassidy sighed as she said, "OK, but we can't be gone for too long."
Natalie smiled as she opened the door for them.
On the way to the elevator, Cassidy felt a burn course along her scar - like she'd pressed it against a hot oven - as she moved closer to the elevator.
As she was about to step in, she passed by a tall man in a business suit, whom she initially paid no attention to. But as they passed, an electric current flowed through them, and the burning sensation in her leg became nothing more than a tingle that raced through her body. Once inside, Cassidy looked up to find the gentleman looking straight back at her with piercing blue eyes. A shiver shimmied through her as she stared back at the man until the elevator closed, and he was gone.
Amanda Stevens thought her problems were over when she got to college. No longer the shy, awkward teen she was in high school, Amanda felt this was her chance at making new friends and experiencing life. That was until she found out her high school Bully was attending the same college she was. Hudson Harlow. The moment that Hudson Harlow looked into the hazel eyes of Amanda Stevens, his wolf started to howl MATE! Why in the world would the Moon Goddess mate him to a human? But Hudson started to notice that this was no longer the girl that he tormented in High School. She'd changed. Hudson, knowing how awfully he treated Amanda in high school, had to now convince her to forgive him and accept him as her mate. Not only did Amanda have to deal with Hudson, but she also had to juggle her classes, a new job, and strange animal attacks on campus. All Amanda wanted was a normal college life.
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The Billionaire Betrayed Wife follows Rachael Morgan, an orphan whose search for love leads her into the ruthless world of the Blackwood family. Betrayed by her husband and tormented by her adoptive sister, Rachael's life spirals into chaos when she's cast out and left to survive on the streets, pregnant and alone. Just when all hope seems lost, a mysterious savior from her past rescues her, giving her the chance to heal and rebuild. Years later, she returns stronger, armed with a fierce desire for revenge. With her son by her side, Rachael will stop at nothing to destroy those who shattered her trust-even if it means risking everything to reclaim her life and her power.
For two years, Ashton had poured his heart into his marriage, yet Emalee's heart remained cold. Despite his dedication, Emalee presented him with divorce papers. She bluntly stated she could not remain married to a man whose net worth was less than a million dollars. Ashton signed the papers, closing one chapter of his life and stepping into a new beginning. Then, Ashton revealed his secret identities: a music mogul, a medical expert, and a martial arts master—each persona impressive enough to stun the world. As Ashton’s true capabilities came to light, Emalee was overwhelmed with deep regret.
It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience, but Carrie made the mistake of falling in love with Kristopher. When the time came that she needed him the most, her husband was in the company of another woman. Enough was enough. Carrie chose to divorce Kristopher and move on with her life. Only when she left did Kristopher realize how important she was to him. In the face of his ex-wife’s countless admirers, Kristopher offered her 20 million dollars and proposed a new deal. “Let’s get married again.”
She was hurt. She was bullied and made fun of. And the only hope that kept her going was finding her mate. She has always been weak. Weak to the world. Why? Because she was a lantern. She didn't have a wolf. That's what everyone thought about her. When she found her mate, he wanted her to be his slut and not a wife. She might be an omega, but it doesn't mean she will take disloyalty and betrayal lightly. So she did something that no one in history ever did. She rejected an Alpha. "I, Alexis Clark, reject Brandon Sterling, the alpha of Black mist pack, and consider myself a free soul until I decide so."; Were her last words before she left that torturous place and became a rogue. A rogue that everyone was fearing and finding. Why? Because she was the rogue that has become one of the biggest problems of almost all the packs in the country. She was Alexis Clark. A rogue that rejected an Alpha, stealth food, kill other rogues, and more than that was living with humans and studying with them. What will happen when her case is given to the world's most dangerous alpha, Sebastian Sinclair, who has taken it upon himself to punish this rogue. The one who hated rogues and omega to a level that was beyond understanding. Why? Because his mate was an omega, who betrayed him with a rogue before dying. How will Alexis tackle this alpha, in whose College she was studying and living under hiding for almost a year? What will Sebastian do when he finds out the new girl he had been talking to is none other than the rogue omega that he had decided to kill? "To love you with all my might was my only wish, but you were the only one who gave me endless suffering. So today, I promise myself to not fall for anyone."; A simple saying that both Alexis and Sebastian had vowed upon. Will they be able to find their love amidst all these problems?
Three years ago, Cecilia was left battered and alone by the man she loved most, Alston, yet she bravely completed the wedding ceremony while pregnant. Three years later, although they were married, they grew apart over time. Cecilia focused on her career, no longer foolishly believing in love. But her transformation instantly threw Alston into a panic... And what is the secret from 11 years ago that Cecilia has always been reluctant to reveal? *** "She went to a law firm, met with a lawyer..." A lawyer? Is Cecilia suing someone? Who? Is there any recent litigation against the company? Alston suddenly chuckled coldly, "Who could she sue? I'm the CEO of this company. How come such a matter doesn't come to me first?" The assistant swallowed nervously, speaking softly, "Sir, there's no litigation against the company. She met with... a divorce lawyer."