Aeris and Illeine did everything right. They discovered they were mates, fell in love, and lived happily ever after. For a little while. Everything changes when the couple discovers that their sacred bond is actually the artificial product of a horrible sacrifice. To Aeris, the connection that once seemed so pure and beautiful is now tainted by death, horror, and regret. For Illeine, the great tragedy is her not-so-fated mate's reaction to the revelation. The question of, "what if?" sends Aeris fleeing into the comfort of past, leaving a heartbroken Illeine to face the future alone. But she won't stay down. And she's going to make sure he truly understands what it means to live with regret. All she has to do it make sure she doesn't fall into her own trap.

Grant Walker has dedicated himself to providing for his wife and daughter by running his family's construction company in small-town Tennessee. But when his childhood best friend returns to town with her teenage son, everything Grant thought he knew begins to shift. What unfolds is a story of buried secrets, emotional betrayal, legal reckoning, and ultimately, personal redemption. As Grant's life begins to crumble, he must decide what kind of man he wants to be, and what love really means.

Lina and her husband Mark are stunned when she gives birth months early while visiting her parents, and she's forced to stay behind with her fragile newborn while he returns home to work. It appears that they've made the best of a terrible situation, but when she and the baby can finally return home, everything feels wrong. Her job has shifted out from under her, parenting turns her marriage inside out, and her gifted parrot has learned some mimics that she can't make heads of tails of. As Lina struggles to navigate the complexities of being a mother outside the NICU, she begins to suspect that while she was absent someone stepped into the space that was supposed to be hers alone. She tackles the mystery one step at a time while trying to focus on her baby's changing needs with the help of a calm and helpful mentor the hospital assigned to them. One by one, the things people tell her and her parrot's insistent voice fill her life with doubt, until the only voice that still feels real is hundreds of miles away.

McKayla (Kayla) Montgomery thought she had love figured out - until it broke her. First, when her father's affair shattered her picture of a perfect marriage, and again when the man she once believed was her forever walked away without warning. Since then, she's guarded her heart, convinced that love is fleeting and that people always leave. But when she travels to Texas for her best friend's wedding, everything changes. What was supposed to be a fun week in Austin turns into an unexpected connection with Glen Powell, the best man with an easy smile and a charm she can't ignore. What starts as playful flirtation turns into something deeper, something undeniable. But old wounds run deep, and even as Glen chips away at her walls, she struggles to trust what's in front of her. As stolen moments turn into sleepless nights and a slow-burning romance ignites under the Texas sky, she's faced with a choice: keep running from love, or take a chance on the one person who might actually stay.

When Jason reluctantly invites his family to gather at his clifftop mansion to celebrate his and Danielle's first wedding anniversary, the champagne is cold, the sea is restless, and the air hums with unspoken resentment. As the storm rolls in, old wounds resurface and buried truths threaten to spill. By morning, one of them is dead, and it's only a matter of time before old secrets find their way to the surface.

He rejected her once. Now he'll do anything to be hers again. Kate Montgomery has always worn her heart on her sleeve - soft-spoken, emotional, and endlessly overlooked. As the Beta's youngest daughter, she was never expected to fight, never expected to lead, and definitely never expected to be mated to the Alpha of the Silver Woods Pack. But fate doesn't care what others expect. The night of her first shift, Kate's world turns upside down when she discovers her mate is none other than Lucian Blackthorn - her older brother's best friend, the cold, powerful Alpha who's never looked at her as anything more than a burden. To her, it's the most beautiful night of her life. To him, it's a mistake. And in front of the entire pack, he makes his decision. "I, Alpha of the Silver Woods Pack, reject you, Katie Montgomery, as my mate and my Luna." Heartbroken but not broken, Katie doesn't run - she rises. She throws herself into training. Into healing. Into forgetting him. Another wolf begins to catch her eye - kind, steady, safe - someone who doesn't flinch at her tears or question her strength. But fate has a cruel sense of timing. As Lucian watches her slip away, the bond he severed starts to burn again. And now, the Alpha who shattered her is desperate to make things right. But Kate isn't the same girl he rejected. And if Lucian wants a second chance... He'll have to earn her heart one apology at a time. Teaser: The Grovel Scene (Lucian's POV - The moment he finally cracks.) ⸻ She didn't even look at me when I stepped into the training field. Not a glance. Not a twitch. Just kept sparring with Camden - the quiet, steady warrior who'd been hanging around her more and more these days. His hands lingered a little too long on her waist when correcting her stance. She let him. I should've ripped him in half for it. But I didn't have that right anymore. So I watched. Watched her smile - smile - at someone else. That smile was MINE. And I'm getting it back.

❌ Blurb coming soon ❌ This story has been living rent-free in my mind for weeks - until I finally had to stop fighting it and just listen. It wasn't even supposed to be next. It quietly shoved its way ahead of two other projects I planned to post first. That said, there won't be a set posting schedule, and there may be weeks without updates at all. My other WIPs are still my priority, and between writing, work, and life, it's tough to keep a steady pace across multiple projects. I hope you understand - and only start this one if you genuinely feel like it, knowing it will take its time. ⚠️Content Note This is a cheating romance - there are explicit infidelity scenes on page. The main couple will find their way back to each other, and the story ends in an HEA. If this theme or ending isn't for you, please feel free to skip this one. I have other stories on my profile with different tones, tropes, and outcomes that might better suit what you're looking for. 💫 About the Story Lines of Lust & Betrayal is a standalone told in two parts: Part I - betrayal: messy and painful. Part II - the journey back: redemption, forgiveness, and rebuilding something worth keeping - deeply human.

**She died by a wolf's kiss of betrayal, only to be reborn with a burning thirst for vengeance.** Evelyn Reed's world shattered when she was betrayed by Alexander Crowe and poisoned by Chloe Sterling. Miraculously, she returns from death, armed with searing memories and a fierce resolve. No longer a helpless wife to Lucien Blackwood, the cold Alpha, Evelyn reclaims control, using future knowledge to navigate the treacherous supernatural world. Her metamorphosis awakens Lucien's dormant Alpha instincts. His initial indifference transforms into a possessive fascination, as he senses her unique wolfsbane mutation and the growing danger she attracts. A volatile, undeniable attraction sparks between them, even as an ancient war between werewolves and Hunter families escalates. Evelyn soon uncovers the Hunters' plot to destroy the Pack's life source-the sacred "Heart of Lycaon." During the chaos of a full moon invasion, she outwits her tormentors and, in the collapsing depths of the vault, binds her human blood and will with Lucien's Alpha strength. Together, they reshape the shattered Heart. **She returned for revenge, but found new life and fierce love in the darkness.** Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with her Alpha, Evelyn becomes the Pack's Luna, forging a new legacy born of human wit and wolf blood. Their world changed forever, they face the dawn as one.

Zara Foster couldn't be happier. She's graduated from Law school, gotten her first job, bought her first apartment and the love of her life, her boyfriend Alexander has just proposed. Everything seems to be perfect when Alex's best friend Heather moves back into town. With her boundaries repeatedly ignored and her fiance's attention elsewhere Zara has to decide if her relationship is worth fighting for or if walking away with her head high and her dignity intact is the best thing for her future.

𝙒𝙚 𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧'𝙨 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮. He was the boy who would sneak through my windows late at night to hold me in my sleep. We made plans for forever. Dreamed of the life we would build full of adventures and unending happiness. 𝙒𝙚 𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, it's what they always say. Until we weren't... 𝙉𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚'𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙚. 𝙃𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙪𝙩 𝙖 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮. 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙨𝙣'𝙩 𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝.