He's her stoic gargoyle guardian - and she's the curvy heiress who tempts his granite heart. Ariella Wainwright, heiress to a fortune, is caged by golden bars of high society and her father's overbearing protection. With a mind as sharp as her curves are lush, she craves the adventure that's always been just beyond her reach. But when danger breaches the walls of her sheltered world, it's not just her spirit that's freed-it's the shadows that hunger for Wainwright blood. Enter Callum, the alpha leader of a hidden clan of gargoyles, whose very existence is intertwined with the Wainwright legacy. His wings are her shield, his gaze an unspoken vow of eternal protection-and yet, a smoldering desire threatens to breach the boundaries of duty. As Ariella's naivety to the supernatural world fades, so does her resistance to the magnetic pull between them. But with an ancient enemy lurking in the darkness, ready to extinguish the Wainwright line, the stakes soar higher than Callum's silent, moonlit vigils. Will the passion that flares between them fan the flames of their survival, or will it spell doom for both? WARNING: This story contains strong language, explicit sexual content, violence, attempted murder, and lopsided power dynamics, that may be upsetting to 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.

Crescent Swiftwater, an innocent shift-less human raised in the turbulent society of werewolves, discovers a world beyond her family and searches for true love. Born to the son of the Chief and raised within a powerful family pack, Cress has spent her entire life running alongside wolves-despite never being able to become one herself. With eyes as blue as the sky and hair as golden as the sun, Cress doesn't look anything like her dark-haired, brown-eyed parents. Why is she different? And more importantly... What's wrong with her? Every school year, the students participate in the Wolf Games-a series of competitions designed to determine the hierarchy of the school. For Cress, surviving the games means more than earning a place among her classmates. It means proving that being wolf-less doesn't make her weak. Can she make it through the school year without becoming the target of every wolf who sees her as an easy victim? Or will she forever be the runt of the pack? Then Cress unexpectedly finds herself becoming friends with one of the most unlikely people in school-the handsome, brooding, and most feared Alpha among the students. But there is someone else who has always been there. Garrett. Her childhood best friend. The boy who has known her long before the rumors, the teasing, and the expectations of their pack ever mattered. As guy friendships slowly begin to change, Cress finds herself caught between confusing feelings, an unexpected connection, and a future she never imagined for herself. As Cress begins uncovering the truth about who she really is, she must learn that finding her place isn't always about becoming who everyone expects her to be. Sometimes true love doesn't just change your heart. It awakens the wolf within. Story is completed. Edited version is here! Highest Rankings: #1 Wolves , #1 Suspenseful, #1 Runt, #1 Abnormal, #64 fictional, #10 Werewolf, #5 Powerful, #9 Shape-shifter, #23 wolf, #49 teenwolf, #32 soulmate,