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“ …if you ever loved me… please…don’t…” “The crown had decreed justice by measure for measure.” His strong fingers secured my chin, then he poured the amber liquid into my eyes. It feels like my eyes are being carved out from the inside. The world goes black. ***A conspiracy, Hope went from Luna to criminal. Hope is the daughter of Clinton, Alpha of the Blue Rock Wolf Pack. At 18, Hope became the fated mate of Keith, the son of the Alpha of the neighboring Lotus Pack. They fell in love and got married. Three years later, Hope and Keith were invited to attend a banquet held by the Alpha King’s daughter, Princess Lilith. During the event, Princess Lilith fell down the stairs and became blind. Hope was accused of being the culprit. Keith gouged out Hope’s eyes, and she died accidentally. Hope is reborn at the age of 18. Can she still accept Keith as her mate?

Lainey is a nursing student who just so happens to be a runaway wolf from another realm. She is trying desperately to create a new life in a small town in Maine, but when a mysterious man climbs into her car one night with unexplainable injuries, Lainey is forcibly thrown back into the life she tried so hard to escape from. Key* Lamia {Lah-Me-Ah}- Vampire (Ophirna {Oh-Fear-Na}); Kingdom located near the Eastern seas Lykos- Werewolf (Ionia {Eye-Own- e-ah}); Kingdom nestled in the mountains with multiple packs scattered throughout, and the main palace is located inside a huge valley surrounded by rocky cliffs. Spellbinders- Mages (Erewhon {E- Rue-Han}); Kingdom is located just South of Ophirna, getting the perfect mixture of forests, mountain ranges, and the sea, filled mostly of Market places and small covens that specialize in different crafts. Eidolon {Ed-Oh-Lan}- Fae (Freljord {Frail-Yord}); The Kingdom is located in the forested area in between Ophirna and Ionia, treated as a neutral area for the 4 kingdoms to meet, with the whole Kingdom living in one centralized location deep in the trees with few outlying nomad communities.

"I'm an ordinary waiter, but I can see people's fate, including Shifters. Like all children, I was tested for magic when I was only a few days old. Since my specific bloodline is unknown and my magic is unidentifiable, I was marked with a delicate swirling pattern around my upper right arm. I do have magic, just as the tests showed, but it has never lined up with any known Magic species. I can't breathe fire like a dragon Shifter, or hex people who piss me off like Witches. I can't make potions like an Alchemist or seduce people like a Succubus. Now I don't mean to be unappreciative of the power I do have, it's interesting and all, but it just really doesn't pack much of a punch and most of the time it is just pretty much useless. My special magical skill is the ability to see threads of fate. Most of life is annoying enough for me, and what never occurred to me is that my mate is a rude, pompous nuisance. He's an Alpha and my friend's twin brother. --------------------------------------- “What are you doing? This is my home, you can't just let yourself in!” I try and keep my voice firm but when he turns and fixes me with his golden eyes I shrink back. The look he gives me is imperious and I automatically drop my eyes to the floor as is my habit. Then I force myself to look back up again. He doesn't notice me looking up because he's already looked away from me. He's being rude, I refuse to show that he's scaring me, even though he most definitely is. He glances around and after realising that the only place to sit is the little table with its two chairs he points to it. “Sit.” he orders. I glare at him. Who is he to order me around like this? How can someone this obnoxious possibly be my soul mate? Maybe I'm still asleep. I pinch my arm and my eyes water a little from the sting of pain."

Indianna Hughs, a perennial wallflower, found solace in the shadows, treasuring her anonymity. However, life had different plans when she was thrust into a new school, shattering her world of quietude. The bustling classroom made her unease palpable, her reluctance to bask in the spotlight evident. Enter Greyson, the enigmatic bad boy, oozing charisma and unpredictability. His curiosity was instantly aroused by Indianna's reticence, and he sought to bridge the gap with his usual charm. Yet, Indianna's guarded demeanor remained unyielding. An unexpected revelation, cloaked in mystery, surfaced as she cautioned him to tread cautiously. Their encounters evolved into a tempestuous dance of attraction and concealed truths. Greyson, unwavering, prodded the uncharted recesses of Indianna's personality, sparking a tantalizing intrigue. But Indianna was more than met the eye, and her enigmatic past guarded the key to her heart. As their tale unfolds in "Unveiling Shadows," it delves into the delicate equilibrium between vulnerability and strength. Layers of Indianna's past and the enigma of Greyson unravel, exposing the hidden desires and truths concealed in their souls. In a world where shadows can no longer veil the truth, their improbable connection sparks a voyage of self-discovery and love. Indianna wrestles with her profound shyness and fervent desire for anonymity. She's accustomed to fading into the background, avoiding attention at all costs. However, her new school and Greyson's relentless pursuit force her out of her comfort zone. She grapples with her insecurities and fear of scrutiny, engendering internal turmoil as she questions her identity and worth. Externally, the narrative revolves around Greyson's relentless quest to breach the walls guarding Indianna's heart. Despite her admonitions and efforts to bury her past, he is resolute in uncovering the truth behind her enigmatic façade. This leads to conflicts and confrontations as Greyson pushes boundaries, inadvertently intensifying Indianna's discomfort. Additionally, external pressures mount from curious peers and classmates who are captivated by the new girl's reserved demeanor, fomenting social tension and awkward situations for Indianna. As the story unfolds, these internal and external struggles become entwined, weaving a dynamic narrative that explores themes of self-acceptance, the potency of vulnerability, and the challenges of opening up to others. This journey profoundly shapes the evolution of both Indianna and Greyson's characters.

Eric was my nemesis. The school bully had a laser focus on me as his target. As if high school wasn't hard enough. Even worse, he was quite possibly the one person that seemed to know me best. All I wanted was to avoid Eric but he had a knack for showing up whenever I wanted to avoid him most. Then we made that bet... I believed that the only girl dirt biker in the contest, Tomboy, would win this year. But Eric thought otherwise...And he was willing to bet me a week of slavery on it. We'll see who is obeying who by week's end...