Emily, a passionate librarian, stumbles upon a hidden tome chronicling her city's mysterious past and its entwined history with werewolves. Intrigued by the mythical allure surrounding these creatures, she finds herself captivated by their tales.
As the city grapples with a series of unsettling disappearances, Emily's path crosses with Gabriel, a wounded and strikingly handsome man she encounters deep within a moonlit forest. Drawn to his enigmatic presence, she realizes there may be more to him than meets the eye.
The hidden book now becomes Emily's invaluable source of information, revealing a connection between the past and the present. A century ago, a cursed werewolf was responsible for the abduction of numerous women. Astonishingly, Emily discovers that Gabriel is none other than the same cursed werewolf from that time, but he vehemently maintains his innocence both then and now.
Gabriel's affliction originated when a vengeful witch, harboring deep resentment, transformed him into a werewolf under the cover of darkness. Bound by their shared secret, Emily and Gabriel find themselves entangled in a forbidden love. As Gabriel opens up about his tragic past and the challenges he faces as a werewolf, their bond deepens. They navigate the complexities of societal taboos and Gabriel's constant fear of causing harm to Emily, finding solace and strength within each other.
Motivated by her unwavering determination, Emily assumes the role of a valiant hero, embarking on a quest to uncover a cure for Gabriel's curse while simultaneously seeking the truth behind the century-old kidnappings. Accompanied by an eccentric witch, they traverse treacherous paths and gather rare ingredients for a potent potion, encountering trials and formidable supernatural beings along the way. Together, they face the perils of their shared journey, fighting against time to break the curse and unveil the identity of the true kidnapper.
"From today onwards, you'll be our captive. Our acquisition. Your life will be resigned to this chamber, to serving us. You'll answer to our every beck and call, and should you try to be defiant, we wouldn't hesitate to strip you bare and whip the devil out of you before locking you up in the dungeons without food and water. Are. We. Clear?" He ground out, punctuating the words with feral anger.
Tears burned Elaine's eyes, her body shaking like a leaf in the wind, filled with trepidation. She choked on her own sob, but she had to answer.
"Yes... Masters." She forced out, pitifully breaking into a sob. Their lips twitched then.
"Welcome to your new life, Elaine. We hope you enjoy it."
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Princess Elaine Renee Valys has always lived a sheltered life, hidden away in a tower on the outskirts of her father's kingdom. But she's had enough of it, secretly wishing for the day her father would call her home and she would be allowed to explore the world.
It finally happens, but not in the way she expects. She falls right into the claws of the Brother Kings, who have completely different plans for her.
King Ryker and King Marlon are the Brother Kings who are out for revenge and carnage. Once slaves to the despicable King Thraine, they have returned to destroy the very thing he holds dear - his kingdom.
They stumble upon Elaine, hidden and the lone survivor of the massacre that has befallen King Thraine's family, and take her as a trophy, a reminder of their victory.
Elaine is to be their captive, the subject of their cruel jokes and sinister actions until they have had enough. Except, things don't go the way any of them planned, and fate is about to throw a wicked curveball at them.
Will Elaine be able to escape their darkness, or will she become a pawn in their deadly game?
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