Author Ifeoma Abah

"Everly Gray grew up, living with her father Johnson Gray, who made her life a living hell because of the hatred he had for Everly’s late mother. She was punished for her mother's sins and overshadowed by her stepsister, Isabella. Isabella becomes envious of Everly when she got to know about Everly's fated bond with Alpha Viktor, whom she was already dating. She schemes to get rid of her by manipulating Alpha Viktor Simpson, the alpha of Silver Cross Pack to reject Everly as his mate. After being publicly rejected by her fiancé, Everly accepts her rejection with quiet dignity and leaves her pack to avoid further humiliation. She ends up living in an alley until a life- altering encounter with Kaelan, the Alpha King, changes her fate. Everly finds herself entangled with the powerful Alpha King, Kaelan Blackwood. This accidental encounter leaves her with a surprise—she discovers that Kaelan isn’t just a stranger; he's her fated mate, and he’ll stop at nothing to keep her. But Everly, scarred from betrayal, is reluctant to trust him. As the Alpha King works to win her heart, he faces challenges from within his realm. Rogues, a prophecy, and a secret enemy threaten to dismantle his reign and destroy what they have. Will Everly be able to rise from her weakness and claim her place beside her mate? Or will she allow the conspirators to destroy everything she and Kaelan has built together?"

"""You're nothing but a traitor's daughter."" Donovan's growl vibrated against her skin as he pinned her beneath him, his weight unrelenting. His breath was hot, ragged—hungry. ""You don't get to judge me,"" he hissed, his lips brushing the curve of her ear. His fingers traced a slow, torturous path down her spine, possessive and deliberate. ""Every inch of you is mine. Every shaky breath. Every broken moan."" She shuddered despite herself, yet her core was still wet for him. Only him. ""I own your pleasure, Amanda. And your pain."" His grip tightened, forcing her closer. ""Never try to run away. There's nowhere in this world you can hide from me."" --- Overnight, Amanda Porter's life became a nightmare. Her father—the pack's most beloved Beta—was branded a traitor. And the boy she trusted most? He was the first to turn on her. Donovan Reed. The Alpha's son. Her best friend. Her fated mate. Now he torments her in public. Refuses to acknowledge the bond snapping between them. But he can't stay away. The forbidden heat between them burns hotter than his hatred. He treats her like a dirty secret. Degrades her like she means nothing. Then pulls her back into the shadows, again and again. Amanda gave him chance after chance, hoping the boy she loved was still somewhere inside the monster. But all she got in return were scars. So she walked away. What Donovan doesn't know? Something inside Amanda is waking up. Something ancient. Something powerful. And when she rises—everyone will regret underestimating her. She won't just break free. She'll teach the Alpha's son a lesson so brutal, so searing— it will burn in his soul forever."