Gifted wolf Scarlett is on the run from a clan that wants to steal her powers, but hiding her identity proves difficult when she discovers her mate is a powerful alpha who doesn't want to let her go. Standalone in the Marked Mate Series *** Gifted wolves are a hunted breed. Scarlett is one of them. Her gift? She can manipulate the emotions of others. But bearing the mark of a gifted wolf comes at a price. The Enclave Clan have made it their mission to hunt down every last remaining gifted wolf and use them for power - something Scarlett vowed to never let happen. So she's been on the run her entire life. But when Scarlett finds herself on claimed pack land, she realizes that their Alpha Roman is her mate - a protective and powerful man who knows what he wants. Her. Afraid her own mate will turn her in, Scarlett keeps her true identity hidden, but she knows it's only a matter of time before the pack discovers what she really is. Her only option? To leave and never return. But soon, her bond to Roman becomes harder and harder to ignore. Especially because he's all she's ever dreamed he would be...

Love and hate get tangled in sheets when Vaughn and Claire enter into a marriage of convenience that defies a fragile and bloodthirsty family rivalry. *** Rich and spoilt, Claire's perfect life takes a turn when her father tries to force her into a marriage to pay for his debts. Claire's only escape lies in her father's worst enemy and business rival: Vaughn Jackson. To make matters more complicated still, Vaughn is the man responsible for her brother's death four years ago. However, their marriage will protect her and - sweeter still - show her father once and for all that he does not own her. It seems like the perfect plan. But Vaughn is burdened by dark secrets and vengeful desires. Can six months be enough to fire their passion? Or is the man she turned to for protection, the man she is starting to love, the greatest danger of all? With a killer on loose and love in line, bed sheets aren't the only thing tangled in this game of hearts. *** WATTPAD HQ EDITOR'S PICK - January 2023 Contains descriptive sexual content, strong language and violence. (18+)

She agreed to be his girlfriend-for a price. Having his baby was never part of the contract. When sexy but closed-off billionaire Ethan Albright meets beautiful medical student Heather at a bar and mistakes her as his escort for the night, the two have an unexpected night of passion that leaves both of them wanting more. So when they meet again by chance, Ethan comes up with an unusual proposal: he asks Heather to be his contract girlfriend for a few weeks and joining him at a flurry of important events. But Ethan doesn't realize that Heather is pregnant...with his baby. And she's going to use this time to decide if she wants him to be involved. Can he let down some of his walls before he loses his future child forever? WARNING: This story contains explicit sexual content and depictions of pregnancy that may not be suitable for some readers. Reader discretion is advised. Cover design by Mayhem Cover Creations *** This story is part of a special collection of YONDER Originals now available on Wattpad! Unlock part-by-part or the full story with Wattpad Coins.

To prevent the enemy from moving next door, Dante - king of vampires and the annoying eldest brother of the Ventura clan - enlists the help of his ex-boyfriend in exchange for some matchmaking help. But when Dante refuses to embrace change, he puts the future of everyone he loves at risk of destruction. Season 4 of Picky Eater *** Dante Ventura discovers his ex-boyfriend, Reid, has been left at the altar by the man Dante set him up with. Despite attending the wedding to support Reid, they're quickly right back to where they ended, arguing about the past. Reintroducing Reid to the vampire elite exposes Dante to as much peril as the other members of the Ventura family, as their parents' murderer and arch-nemesis move next door to tarnish Dante's reputation. But as Reid gains popularity, Dante gets a brilliant idea. In exchange for pretending to be Dante's partner, Dante offers his match-making help...But Dante quickly learns bringing Reid in was his worst mistake. Preoccupied with battling siblings and enemies, Dante has no time for rekindling old flames or dealing with newfound rejection, no matter how much Reid still melts Dante's icy exterior. How can Dante support his family, who despise all his choices? Once their bargain ends, will he be able to let Reid go again? And if Reid vanishes, will he take away Dante's only chance at true love?

Forced into an engagement with a man she doesn't love, Reyna must ignore her bond with her father's general in order to avoid a war and save her throne. ***** As the first female heir to one of the great Northern Kingdoms, Reyna panics when her claim to the throne is threatened by the discovery that her father's general is her soulbound partner. She forces herself to ignore their connection, determined to be more than a general's wife, only for her father to manipulate her into a political engagement with a man she could never love. So to forge her own path forward, keep her throne, and confront her feelings for the general who owns her heart, Reyna must find a way to refuse this arranged marriage without destroying her kingdom in the process. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] ---------- Cover designed by Ren Tachibana

When members of the enemy pack crash their wedding, Almec and Valentina will have to strengthen their mate bond to save each other. Season 2 of Wild Fangs *** After having found Almec, her mate, and the home she so desired for herself and her sister, Valentina thought she could finally live in peace but everything changes when the members of Moon Guardians Pack show up bringing the dead body of Almec's friend. The need to find the culprit drags the alpha into the darkness, the only one capable of saving him is Valentina who at the same time tries to get used to her new life as the luna. When their relationship begins to fall apart, will they be able to reignite their love or will they watch their lives be destroyed? ***

After being forced to replace her sister as the bride of a mafia don, twenty-two-year-old Sofia must deal with the ruthlessness of the mafia world while battling her feelings for her new fiancé. Season 1 of Possession *** The daughter of a crime lord, Sofia just wants to be left alone to mourn the death of her first love. But when her older sister begs Sofia to take her place as the bride of the city's most powerful mafia don, Sofia must sacrifice herself to save her family. Gabriel De Luca was prepared for a businesslike marriage with a refined woman trained to be the perfect mafia queen, not the rebellious Sofia. Sinfully handsome and infuriatingly stubborn, Gabriel is far more alluring to Sofia than she's willing to admit and she's determined not to be seduced by him. Gabriel and Sofia clash over the details of their arrangement and the simmering tension between them. But as violence and betrayal erupt amongst the dons, a true partnership might be the only thing that can save them both... Content warning: This story contains depictions of violence and sexual assault that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

She defied an empire. * * * * Five months after Krista and her band of gladiators delivered a swift and humiliating defeat to the Roman army, Krista has become the leader of a slave rebellion that travels across Rome, freeing slaves from their chains and killing their masters. Their numbers are growing vast as people flock to their cause. But in order to destroy her enemy Krista must become like them, placing a strain on her relationship with those she loves the most. Meanwhile, back in Rome, the Empress is devising her own plans for a swift victory as she conscripts vast legions from across the empire and calls on 'The Destroyer'. With a terrifying record of more than fifty bouts; no losses or draws, he is arguably the greatest Gladiator ever to have lived. But as war starts to loom a new enemy shall present itself to Krista. One that is more deadly than Rome itself and threatens to take the very thing that matters most to the Gladiatrix. **** Treachery, murder and lies are only a few of the things Krista will have to navigate as she searches for who she is, and all she can become if she is to succeed. . . . . as all roads lead to Rome, and a war that will shape the world. ________________________________________________________ Deos Fortioribus adese - The gods are on the side of the stronger ________________________________________________________ Book 2 of the Gladiator series and sequel to 'Gladiator of Rome'. All Rights Reserved.

From the sands of the arena, the ultimate female warrior will rise. ~ ~ ~ Rome's hunger for gladiatorial combat has never been greater. The passion for novelty in the arena has given rise to a range of warriors, but none quite like Krista; sole survivor of her family's brutal murder, Krista is now enslaved to Commander Niclaus and is sent to train and fight in the arena for his pleasure and greed. Guided by her friend and mentor Lazarus, Krista's deadly combat skills earn her the adoration of the public and the fear of fellow gladiators, except for one who is determined to rattle her. Fighting to stay alive, Krista will do anything to break her chains and enact revenge upon those that put her in chains. But Krista's pride and skill earn her powerful enemies, which sets her upon a path she never expected; one that will change the fate of Rome forever. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Book 1 of the 'Gladiator Series' Highest Ranking in 'Historical Fiction' #1 Wattpad Featured Story Currently editing. *** ALL RIGHTS RESERVED *** Content Warning: The story you are about to read is intended for mature readers due to its content. It may not be appropriate for all audiences. Please read at your own discretion. All characters are fictional. Copyright.