I began this collection at nineteen years old after an emotionally abusive relationship. Writing poetry became my way of coping with relationships that impacted me negatively and distorted my view of myself. As I write this, I am now thirty years old. I am turning the page and entering a new chapter.

*BOOK TWO* (Can he read as standalone) **THIS BOOK IS FULLY PUBLISHED NOW ON AMAZON. FIFTEEN CHAPTERS FROM THE END OF THIS BOOK HAVE BEEN REMOVED!! ** ••• Mara always assumed her mate would be a man from her own Pack. A good man. Not a sadistic, sinful Alpha named Kaden. Alpha Kaden. He's a man of riddles and cryptic puzzles. His identity is one of them. His touch, another. And what he loves most in this world, is a game. And one night, he steals Mara from her bed, and makes her a player. When escaping his riddles means punishment, Mara finds herself questioning what is real, and what is not. But that all changes, when Mara discovers the truth behind his touch... ••• *Book Two in the Alpha series* (Not necessary to read the first book Alpha Landon -Available on my profile.) *mature themes and language* (I am part of Wattpad Futures, so you will see ads)

A year in the life of Oliver Jones, as he is opened to a whole now world of opportunities and is faced with challenges he's never imagined. How far will life push Oliver, and how much can he take before he crashes?