• Book 1 of the Numen Chronicles • Alucard's a reclusive, former god-hunting vampire lord. Zalith's a promiscuous warlord who comes from old money and an ancient demon bloodline. When the pair meet, Alucard's quiet life is turned upside down, and Zalith's 600 years of meaningless conquests appear to be at their end. ********** FIRST 16 CHAPTERS FREE!!! Then 15 coins per chapter. The Numen Chronicles books 1 to 5.7 are available in Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle Ebook through Amazon, other retailers, and Inkitt subscription tiers! ********** Alucard always works alone; from slaying werewolves and keeping the peace between humans and vampires to carrying out jobs for his tyrant boss, Damien. But when he meets a demon in a small tavern, his entire life is turned upside down. Damien orders him to work with Zalith to move endangered vampires from one world to another, and they only have a year. But how is he supposed to keep the werewolves at bay while taking care of Zalith's vampires? In order to keep the peace, Alucard has no choice but to split his time between the mission and his deal with the humans. However, when a powerful werewolf Alpha emerges from the forest, Alucard is forced to ask for Zalith's help. While working alongside one another, their hate slowly dissipates, and Alucard and Zalith perceive an intimidating truth: they were both missing something in their very different lives, and fate might have delivered it to them. But would they have time to grasp it? ✙ MxM Erotic Romance ✙ Enemies to Friends to Lovers ✙ Slow Burn ✙ Fated Mates ✙ Word Count: 260,000 ─────────────────────────────────── ✵ Numenverse year: 957 This story takes place on an alternate Victorian Earth claimed by paranormal beings. 2x homepage featured (Pride Month 2025) {Ambys 2022 Winner} Series also referred to as Zalucard 2020 - 2025 ©Tate Csernis

Ending a war doesn't often mean immediate peace for there are always those who wish for things to return to the way they were. History is written by the victors, we don't often ask what became of those who lost. With the world restored, there are plentiful places to hide. What do you do when everyone is counting on you and you, yourself, need the help? Now a magical mute, Nicolas must navigate the difficult trials of trying to have the family he always wanted and serving his country as he was destined to do. Rebels, enemy troops and lost souls wait in the wings for an opportunity to throw the world back into chaos once more while Verando wants to move their family out of the limelight and into a quieter lifestyle. Tasked by a god to hunt down Fenrir, the devourer, there is little time to breathe and no chance of rest. The question remains, how long can a family wait? What is more important? With the threat of being consumed by the very being hiding inside, for Nicolas, the War of Self Salvation has only just begun.

Everything they've been through, every challenge they've faced, has led them to this moment. But the world hasn't made it easy. It has tried relentlessly to tear them apart, pushing them to the brink of despair. And when they can finally be together, the world seems ready to implode with a whole new set of issues. The future looks bleak, but at least they can be together. Time to prepare for the future they've both longed for, despite the chaos that surrounds them. Only the enemy they face is far more terrifying than a botched marriage or the looming invasion of an empire. The actual threat they're about to confront is darker, more insidious-an enemy beyond armies and politics. A blast from the past, Nicolas and Verando aren't the only ones who've traveled through time. And yet, at the heart of it all, their love remains their most potent weapon. Nicolas and Verando have fought for each other from the beginning, their bond growing stronger with every battle. Despite the forces that conspire to tear them apart, they've remained each other's anchor, their love a constant amidst the storm. It's a fight for everything they hold dear, for the chance to live and love freely and finally unite in a way no one can tear apart.

Nicolas Matesscu has always been the shadow of the Royal family-a son who seemed destined for nothing more than obscurity. As the youngest of the King's male children, he never quite belonged in a court built on raw power and expectation. With magic coursing through his family's bloodline, there was little room for the son who couldn't live up to their legacy, especially when it became apparent that he preferred men. But everything changes when he's chosen to wield the elements of water and weather, a birthright and a curse. In an attempt to carve out a place for him and meet his father's unyielding demands, Nicolas is sent to the notorious School of Solomonari, where only the strongest survive. Against all odds, he returns triumphant, a supposed master of his abilities-finally earning the affection and respect he's spent his life chasing. Just as his life begins to resemble something like happiness, fate deals a cruel blow. A savage lycan horde-composed of the very slaves his father created, led by the ruthless warlord Alpha-descends upon his family, leaving Nicolas as the lone survivor. Nicolas is taken prisoner by the man who tore his world apart and forced to become a servant himself. Now, his once-proud city teeters on the brink of ruin, and the forgotten Prince stands as the last hope for his people. But when the world turns its eyes on him, the truth threatens to destroy him: the dark secret that he cheated through school is on the verge of being exposed. Nicolas must tap into a power buried deep within himself to survive and preserve what little is left of his family's legacy. But the real question remains: is a legacy forged in blood worth saving, or has it all been a lie from the start? Content Warning: Alpha explores a harsh, male-dominated world where being a gay man is forbidden. The story contains mature themes, explicit scenes, crude language, and intense romantic relationships. For 18+ readers only. Please proceed with caution.