E F F E R U S adj. savage, cruel, barbarous I always knew that a beast lurked beneath Luca's aristocratic demeanor. He was so beautiful, he bewildered me. He was so brilliant, he intimidated me. He was so charming, he terrified me. He was too good to be true. I didn't want to stick around to find out if I was right. As time progressed I began to suffocate. His experience and power overwhelmed me. I needed liberation. I couldn't handle his demanding ways. I told him I wanted out. Silly girl. You think he'd ever allow that? Luca humors me, saying he's willing to play along. But this isn't a game to me. He gives me four years. Four years to live, to enjoy my youth, my freedom, my beauty. In four years time, he will return to collect his prize. But I'm not ready. I've gotten a taste of a life outside of Luca, and I will fight relentlessly for it. Four years of being in the light invigorated me. I am more frightened by Luca's darkness than ever. I tell myself that I'll never go back, and that Luca will let me be free. I have never been more wrong.

Artemis was content living alone. She was practically raised by the forest and was happy with being a rogue. However, an encounter with one of the most ruthless packs and their alpha shakes her and leaves her questioning her identity and purpose in life. ............... "Remember who you're talking to, Mate," he growled. He dipped his head to my neck, trailing his nose from ear to my nose. I bit my lip, trying to fight the urge to moan. I couldn't help the gasp that escaped when I felt his tongue lick the sensitive spot behind my ear. He began trailing sloppy, open mouth kisses along my throat and neck, and stopped where my neck met my shoulder. He paused and I fought my hands out of his grasp but he tightened them. He hoisted me up, and I wrapped my legs around his waist to avoid falling. As I opened my mouth to protest I felt his sharp teeth pierce the skin. A loud moan escaped my parted lips as pleasure and pain mixed and coursed through my veins in a dizzying mix. Responding to moan, he pushed his hips into mine and I felt his hardened bulge at my center. He ground into me, giving me that much needed friction while he licked the blood off my neck and sealed the bite wound. He pulled his face away from my neck and I whimpered at the loss of contact. His eyes were dark, swirling with his anger and lust and his canines glinted a bright red, his mouth smeared with my blood. "You're mine and I will never let you leave," He roared. .......... Audiences 18 and up. Mature content.

"She laid on him like she owned him. They weren't mates. We were mates. But still, here she was claiming to the world that she possessed what was mine." Amelia Lovecraft, she meets her mate for the first time after longing for many years. What happens when she learns her so called mate already has a lover? A story about two mates, finding love for each other even after breaking the bond. •I don't own any of the pictures used in this story• 1M reads (29th September 2021) THIS BOOK IS MEANT TO ONLY BE ON WATTPAD Impressive rankings No.1 #fightforlove 26th June 2021 ❤️ No.1 #doctor 🦋 No.1 #rejection ✨ No.1 #sadness 💔 No.1 #wattpadromance 🥰 THIS IS A FREE BOOK ON WATTPAD. PLEASE DO NOT PAY FOR MY WORK ON OTHER WEBSITES. IF YOU FIND "LOST WOTHOUT YOU" ON ANY OTHER PLATFORM, IT IS STOLEN FROM WATTPAD.

Foster girl, Scarlett Fox, has been bounced around to so many different foster homes she has lost count, nothing in her life is ever concrete. Except for her two best friends who have always been there for her from the beginning. She believed that those two were the only people she would ever be able to count on until she met Carter. Carter Blackstone, the hard-ass cage fighter who controls exactly what he wants, when he wants it. That was until he meets Scarlett, a girl who throws him completely out of his element and makes him realize that you can't always control everything. [Mature 18+] {Sequel: The Phoenix Returns} COMPLETED Copyright © All Rights Reserved

From a young age, Nicole's always been called "Phoenix." Why? Like a phoenix, Nicole can regenerate after being burnt down to ashes. Each time she regenerates, she becomes an even more beautiful and stronger phoenix than the last. However, when her mother forces her into marriage to solve their financial problems, Nicole is burnt down to almost indecipherable ashes. Can she regenerate into another beautiful, strong phoenix again? Added to the official @StoriesUndiscovered 's reading list, in the Sapphire list! Runner up in the chick lit genre in the Creativity Awards Cover made by @MajesticIncAwards Milestones: 100 reads (7/7/19) 500 reads (8/15/19) Added to the official Undiscovered Stories (@StoriesUndiscovered ) profile, in the Sapphire list! (8/28/19) 1000 reads (9/28/19) Highest rankings: #3 in the tag #problems #4 in the tag #phoenix #6 in the tag #undiscovered #1 in the tag #symbolism #2 in the tag #strength #155 in the tag #family #29 in the tag #mentalhealth #136 in the tag #abuse #74 in the tag #chicklit #16 in the tag #forcedmarriage #117 in the tag #newadult

The King's Harem is actively under construction!! If you happen to be reading it currently and things are making less sense than usual that is why! Lady Allayna wanted to be an artist. She had big dreams to travel the world and use her travels as inspiration for her work. She had it all planned out...until her father came to her one night to inform her she was to enter the king's harem. With her dreams dashed she decided to try and enjoy her new life in the harem. The harem is filled with beautiful men that Allayna can't help but feel attraction for them. The problem is the men in the harem along with the king are not too fond of women. EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING- This story contains sexual situations and themes that might offend some readers. Please proceed with caution. Recommended for those 18 and up.

This is the third book to Mate To The Dragon. Cover by: SodaliteSilver Dragons haven't roamed freely for thousands of years, they've been forced to manifest themselves within the mind of a human and share the mortal's body. The ancient spirits are the most powerful dragons to ever exist, they are too powerful to walk the earth again. But sometimes one may reincarnate in a dragon shifter of a powerful bloodline. Lyzaria was the first in hundreds of years with her dragon Mitalonys. But now all attention is on her son Jaxon, the King of Dragons. His dragon Azazel is the first female spirit to ever reincarnate and her power is proving to be greater than anyone could have ever imagined. And now that he has a bonded mate, he is the most dangerous shifter alive.

Born with glowing green eyes. Destined for rotten luck. Peasant girl Meya Hild was 'given' the opportunity to become a Lady. At swordpoint. By mercenaries. Engaged to a dying nobleman. Poisoned with one month to live. Tasked to loot a castle. In a kingdom running out of resources. Little did Meya know this shenanigan would lead her across land and over sea, from a mountain made of sapphire to an island shrouded in spiral clouds, with masquerades, heists, kidnappings, shipwrecks, alchemy, romance, and an unexpected 'bump' along the way. Let the misery begin. 🐉 🎯 PROGRESS: Book One (Chpt. 1 - 65): 100% Book Two (Chpt. 66 - 125): 100% Bingers, YOUR TIME HAS COMETH. Get LUMINOUS: BOOK ONE Now! (Paperback, E-book) https://storyoriginapp.com/universalbooklinks/0dcea44e-7cd2-11ef-936d-4312a3d8a901 Leave a review on Goodreads! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/219316805-luminous 🎨 Cover: @NamtanTangren / Namtan [糖人] https://www.deviantart.com/tangrennamtan 📋 Content Guidelines: Most chapters are safe for work/school. Chapters containing intimate scenes will be marked with ❣️ Although not depicted explicitly, this story touches on mature subject matter such as depression and suicide, drug addiction and overdose, human trafficking, organ harvesting, abortion and rape. It's also loosely based on medieval times, and some scientific misbeliefs (concerning health and pregnancy, etc.) are present. Young readers are urged to use discretion. ⭐ DOs & DON'Ts ⭐ 💖DO: Add LUMINOUS to your library & follow me so you don't miss any updates! 💖DO: Comment away! I love answering them. Please be polite and respectful! 💖DO: If you enjoyed Meya's adventure, spread the word! 🚫DON'T: SKIP THE PROLOGUE! You have been warned by the dragons that be that you will regret it! Why don't I just rename it "Chapter 1"? BECAUSE PROLOGUE SOUNDS COOLER!

The pursuit for the Golden Crown continues but being the strongest academy representative is no longer enough. The victorious suitor must also convince the Golden Heir that they are everything the royals could desire in a bride before she can claim the title of Heliac's queen and guardian. Yet, Willow's purpose remains indifferent. But trying to balance life as a masked suitor while striving to achieve complete control of her powers is a lot more complicated than she anticipated. The more control she gains over her powers, the more control she loses of her emotions, and her feelings for Caiden are becoming harder to deny with each day she remains part of the competition. New secrets emerge, forcing Willow to choose between her heart and her goal if she wants to survive what destiny has in store for her. But completing what she set out to do is challenging when a mind corrupted by wicked thoughts is doing everything they can to prevent Willow from seeing the Crown Trials through. Copyright © 2021 Tori R Hayes All Rights Reserved