The fat Luna
I was born with the gift of motherhood-my body made to bear the heirs-but a fatal claw, I was fat.
My mate despised my curves, calling me crude and disgusting, never once touching me with love.
He turned to my cousin Dariya, a slender beauty, seeking to marry her and discard me as his second mate.
They threw me into the outlawed territories, where rogues and feral wolves roamed, waiting to devour the weak.
They descended on me like vultures, their claws tearing into my flesh, their howls a symphony of my suffering.
But death wasn't the end.
When I opened my eyes again, I was back to the moment my mate had chosen my cousin.
This time, I would not be discarded.
I would bear the Alpha's children and become the Luna.
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Chapter 3
Alpha Jason pondered my words for a long moment before speaking.
"Last night, you saved me, and I owe you my gratitude. I know about your reputation as a dutiful daughter-in-law and your work with Mike's so-called famine relief. What I didn't know was that your money kept him going. I will make sure Beta Mike answers for his actions. For him to reject someone like you, steal from you, and take another mate is unforgivable."
Jason's piercing gaze settled on me, a flicker of curiosity mingling with admiration. "You should break the bond with him. But tell me, what plans do you have after?"
I lowered my head, feigning shyness.
My cheeks burned crimson, and I dared not meet his eyes.
Alpha Jason's expression softened. He stepped forward and, without warning, swept me into his arms, cradling me as though I were the most precious treasure.
"Would you become my mate?" His voice dropped to a tender murmur.
Tears welled in my eyes as I nodded solemnly. "I've already been claimed by you, my Alpha. My life belongs to you now."
Jason's lips descended on mine, a kiss full of unspoken promises and fiery passion. When he finally pulled away, his gaze was steady yet conflicted. "But there is one thing you must know," he said gravely.
"I am cursed, unable to sire heirs. If you choose to stay by my side, when I leave this world, you will be required to follow me into the grave. Are you still willing?"
I met his gaze unwaveringly, a sly smile hidden beneath my facade. "I am willing, my Alpha."
What Jason didn't know was that after the tumultuous night we'd shared, his supposed curse would soon be lifted.Because I have a highly fertile body.
Jason insisted on sending an elite guard to escort me back to Mike's estate, both to protect me from harm and to ensure no one else dared claim me.
As we entered the grand gates, laughter echoed from within the manor. I froze, recognizing the voices coming from Mike's mother's chambers.
"Jade's such a plain, cheap-looking fatty thing," sneered Mike's mother. "She was lucky to marry Mike. Dariya, on the other hand, is a delicate flower, pure and slender. She's exactly the kind of Luna this family deserves."
My fists clenched as I pushed the door open. The room fell silent as every pair of eyes turned to me.
The family was gathered in celebration, their faces alight with glee. At the sight of me, Mike's mother's expression darkened.
"Why are you back already?" she snapped. "Dariya and Mike's wedding is imminent. Shouldn't you be out praying? What are you praying for anyway? That you'll magically become thinner?"
Mike's aunt, Sara, chimed in with a smirk. "Jade, Dariya will soon be the official Beta's Luna. You'll be the second mate. You should show her the respect she deserves."
My gaze shifted to Dariya, who sat sipping tea, a picture of smug elegance. A wave of cold anger surged through me.
I had devoted myself to this family for an entire year, caring for Mike's mother, placating Sara, and managing the household.
Yet all it took was Dariya's waifish appearance for them to discard me like yesterday's scraps.
I didn't reply immediately.
Instead, I picked up a bottle of the exquisite werewolf wine I had once gifted to this ungrateful family.
A single drop of this wine cost a fortune in werewolf coins, yet I had never tasted it myself.
Now, I poured myself a generous glass and took a slow, deliberate sip. It was indeed excellent wine.
The family gawked, stunned by my brazen disregard for their authority. Mike's face twisted with outrage. "Jade! You've been my Luna for a year, and yet you're always sulking with jealousy. Now, you dare to show disrespect to my family?"
Before I could respond, Mike's mother interjected, her tone sharp. "The estate is strapped for funds at the moment. Use Jade's dowry to cover the wedding expenses. After all, what's hers is ours. She's part of this family now."
My lips curled into a sardonic smile. "Part of this family? Funny, because it feels more like I've been your family's personal bank. But no more."
My voice turned cold as I faced Mike. "I want to break our bond."
The room erupted in shocked gasps. Mike's face turned an angry shade of red. "You can't be serious!"
"Oh, I'm very serious," I said, my tone icy.
"From this moment forward, not a single werewolf coin of mine will be spent by this family. And the fortune you've already squandered? Consider it a debt. If you don't repay it, I'll take this to the Council and charge you with misappropriation of a mate's wealth."
Mike's mother began to cough nervously, sending him a frantic look.
Dariya's smirk faltered as she gripped her teacup tightly. For the first time, they realized the tides had turned.
I rose to my feet, the room silent in the wake of my declaration. "Enjoy your wedding," I said with mock sweetness.
"But pay for it yourselves. My wealth is no longer yours to abuse."
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9.5
I was in a Zurich boardroom signing a contract worth fifty million dollars when I saw the photo that ended my marriage.
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The caption read: "My little prince deserves the world."
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I cancelled the deal and flew home immediately.
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My husband, Austyn, didn't run to greet me. He ran past our crying daughter to comfort the housekeeper's son.
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I pulled out my phone and froze every account he had.
"You want a divorce?" I asked, signaling my security team to step forward.
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They said she killed the prince, but what if they were wrong?
Selene was the pack's beloved queen until everything changed. Someone put poison in the prince's drink and he died. Everyone blamed Selene. Her own husband, the king, said she had to die.
But Selene didn't do it.
The night before her death, a magic lady saved her. She gave Selene special powers that let her know when people tell lies. Now Selene looks different and has a new name.
She comes back to her old home as a stranger. No one knows who she really is. She can hear the truth now, and the truth is scary. The real killer is still there, hurting more people. He has big plans to destroy everyone she once loved.
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She wants to catch the real bad guy and save her people. But doing the right thing might mean losing everything again.
Will she tell everyone who she really is, or will she keep her secret forever?
7.2
I went to the Alpha Heir's office to tell him I was pregnant. I thought three years of devotion meant something.
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"She's just a pet," Holden said. "A placeholder until you were ready."
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I dialed the private number I swore I'd never use.
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8.8
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9.2
His sharp intake of breath washed over her. His gaze dragged over her breast to her mound that the thong did a bad job covering. Every part of her body his dark, hungry gaze touched, burned.
His voice was deeper than any she ever heard. "On the couch."
She obeyed without thinking. She made her way to the couch and sank into the plush cushions.
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Anna was supposed to be enjoying her sister's wedding afterparty, not stuck in a locked car with the groom's infuriating older brother.
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One night. That's all it was meant to be.
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Now, he's back with a grudge, a memory that cuts deep, and a plan.
Twenty-one days. One dangerous game.
Anna is about to learn that some grudges don't fade, they smolder and ignite.
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