He chuckled darkly looking down at the ground, his laughter sending shivers down my spine. I warily took a step back, trying to put some distance between the two of us. First mistake. His head snapped back up to meet my eyes and he gave off a warning growl.
I froze, glued to the spot. Oh dear.
"You don't get it do you?" He questioned, taking a step towards me, "You're mine, little one. The moment you were born, your soul was tied to mine. You're heart was intended for me." He took another step forward, quickly closing the distance between us. He put one arm around my waist and another on the small of my back. His breath was fanning my face and I was silently enjoying the feel of his arms around me. "And I intend on capturing it."
With that said, he crashed his lips upon mine.
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Some say one look into her golden eyes, and you're a goner.
Others say one glance at her beautiful face, and you would worship the ground she walks on.
No one knows, though, if the legends are true or not, because no one has ever encountered the goddess herself for she is locked away from everyone. Never intended to be seen.
But you know what they say about rules.
They are meant to be broken.
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Genesis has only ever known pack life since she was born. Never being allowed to step foot out of the cramped mansion because of the dangers that lurk around, Genesis had been forced to occupy herself with the years of isolation. So, she chose to occupy her time by learning how to fight. Being one of the greatest warriors that no one even knew about, she decides it's time to leave.
Genesis never wanted to have responsibility responsibility .. never wanted a mate. So she does the most logical thing she can think of.
She runs.
Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option.
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Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her...
Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault.
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