Noel knows nothing but abuse at the hands of his alpha. Having suffered for years, he expects it will be this way until he dies. The only thing keeping him going is his young pup, who Noel would do anything for. However, when Noel meets his mates, things begin to change for him and not always in the better. Finding himself more vulnerable and free than he has been in his entire life, Noel is reluctant to accept his mates. Terrified of more abuse and what could happen to his son, Noel is quick to judge them as just more cruel alphas. But they are hell-bent on proving him wrong and showing him what it is like to love without fear. CW: The first scene in this book is literally rape. Don't go reading if easily triggered.

"There is a darkness within you, a stain that no amount of performance or pleasure can erase. Tell me, how did it feel to kill? To have the blood of another stained on your hands?" In 19th-century London, Theodore Bennett escapes execution only to be sold into the notorious Velvet Parlour Brothel, where he is drawn into the enigmatic and sinister world of Lord Hadrian Mercer. As he navigates a web of dark desires and hidden dangers, Theodore must confront a shadowy passion within himself while struggling for survival and freedom. ━━━ This story is a dark, erotic romance thriller novel. It will contain possibly disturbing and triggering themes. Please read at your own discretion. A full content warning can be found in the Forward. Chapter content warnings will be included where necessary. Cover by @plutointhestars This book is only available on Wattpad. If you are reading it anywhere else, you are reading a stolen copy. ━━━ © 2024 Vincent Thorne. All rights reserved.

The life of a mortician changes forever after he tries to have his way with a beautiful woman's dead body. And soon he discovers that the only person who can save him from his horror is the dead woman's little brother. *Warning contains scenes of horror, sexual abuse and necrophilia*