Mia's POV: I thought Hawthorne Academy would be my escape-my freedom from the cold, heartless home of my stepmother. But I wasn't prepared to face the real truth. I'm drawn to the cold, icy blue-eyed boy like a moth to a flame-the one who haunts my thoughts but hates me the most. Lucas Alaric. My mate... my soulmate. The fear of rejection drives me to take drastic measures-ones that could destroy me. His heart is a fortress built on pain, and I can't seem to stay away, no matter how hard I try. Lucas' POV: They say finding your mate is the greatest happiness one can know. But I know better. It's a curse. I know what it can do-how it can destroy you. My sister's death is a scar that will never heal. I don't want a mate to drag me down the same path. But Mia... she's different. Every time I look at her, I feel a strange pull. I can't seem to stay away. I can feel her heart, her pain, and it cuts deeper than any magic ever could. And I hate it... I hate her. Love only leads to destruction. But when secrets unravel and fate begins to burn, will love be their ruin-or their redemption?

❝Book 1 in the 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒 series He spreads my folds wide, his hungry mouth latching onto my clit, sucking hard and licking expertly. My hips move on their own, riding his face as soft whimpers escape me. Just when I think I can't take any more, he shoves three fingers inside my dripping pussy, stretching me in ways that make my head spin. My walls squeeze tightly around his digits and I grind against his hand, causing Luciano to slap my thigh. "Stay still." He commands. "Luciano, please," I plead, my voice shaky. "I can't take it anymore." "So fucking needy," he mutters, his breath hot against my folds. "Richard's a heavy sleeper, so I want to hear you scream for me while I'm eating this delicious pussy, 𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢.❞ *** 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐬, a 18-year-old with a gentle nature, has always been the apple of her dad's eye. Growing up under his love and the protective shadow of his best friend, 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐨, Paris felt safe and adored. Luciano was like a second father to her, or at least that's what she told herself for years. At 14, Paris' feelings shifted. What began as innocent affection deepened into a forbidden crush. She tried to bury it, telling herself it was wrong, but the emotions only grew stronger, turning into an all-consuming obsession. Now, four years later, with her father away on a business trip, Paris finds it harder than ever to hide her feelings, especially when alone with Luciano. But little does she know, Luciano, the man she idolized for so long, also has a secret obsession with her. 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓: August 16-24 𝐄𝐍𝐃: December 16-24 #1 Older - September 22-24 #1 Italian - October 20-24 #1 Oldermen - October 22-24 #1 Adult - November 15-24 #1 Daddyissues - January 04-25 #1 Forbiddenromance - January 04-25 ©𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐞𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬

In a land where magic thrives and technology is scarce, Ren Tenkai lives a quiet life with his mother, Hana Tenkai, in the Havana Kingdom. Everything changes when Ren wakes up to find his village transformed, his age mysteriously increased, and the kingdom's history rewritten. The world he once knew is now gone, The kingdom is replaced by a different ruler. As Ren struggles to understand what happened, he uncovers the terrifying truth that someone has altered reality itself. Along with his companion Ryota, Ren embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind the lost pasts. As they train and unlock their powers, they must confront challenges and navigate a path formed by memories, all while dealing with the consequences of an altered history that ties Ren to a fate that he don't fully understand.