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Three rejections. Three shattered dreams. That was Layla’s reality, all because she was different—a half-shifter in a world obsessed with purity. Ostracized, shunned, and finally sold off like a pawn to the most feared ruler alive—the Lycan King. He was ruthless, a king with a graveyard of brides, each one a ghostly reminder of a fate worse than death.

Layla loathed him. Hated the way his gaze cold and fathomless, held no warmth for her. Hated how his touch, both thrilling and terrifying, sent an uninvited chill down her spine.

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“I hate you!” I screamed, hands clenched so tight my knuckles ached.

He sighed, a smirk curling at the edge of his lips, his tone mocking as he closed his book with a deliberate snap. “Stressed, are we?” he asked, strolling toward me, each step reminding me exactly who held the power here.

“Lucky for you,” he drawled, rolling up his sleeves as he stopped just inches away, “I know exactly 70 ways to ease those nerves.” His fingers brushed my cheek, a touch that seemed to burn into my skin. “The first… a hug.” His voice dropped to a rough whisper as he leaned in, breath hot against my ear. “And the rest... well, that's 69? what do you say about that?"

I swallowed hard, my heart thudding wildly as he tilted his head, waiting for me to react, that insufferable smirk still in place. 

“What’s the matter, darling?” he murmured, a taunt lingering in his gaze.

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A Dangerous Obsession

Can she resist the pull, or will she dance into the flames of her own destruction?

A dark dive into obsession, raw need, and the razor’s edge between desire and devastation.

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LYCAN KING CASSIAN

I will tear her apart piece by piece, feeding the wildfire that grips her with each shuddered breath. Like air to flame, I’ll claim every inch, drawing heat from her skin until it sinks into her bones.

Her pulse will race under my hands, her breaths shallow, pleading. Her eyes may scream, but her lips will still murmur my name. That first taste of fear will only feed something deeper—a need that burns through her veins, molten and fierce.

And just when she’s too far gone to turn back, I’ll twist the knife, giving her the pain she’s learned to crave. 

She’ll be the moth to my flame, helpless against the very thing that will consume her.

A Dangerous Obsession

"Hey, bring that back!" I yelled, watching in exasperation as Xylara darted off, something shiny clutched in her mouth. I had been reading under one of the large trees in the garden, enjoying the warmth of the afternoon sun when my mischievous cat decided to steal whatever she could get her paws on.

I sighed, setting my book aside. "Of course," I muttered to myself, rising to chase after her. Xylara always had a knack for causing trouble just when I'd managed to settle into some peace.

Before I could take more than a few steps, I saw someone ahead of me crouch down, blocking Xylara's escape route. He reached out calmly, coaxing her to drop the trinket she had stolen. She hesitated for a moment, eyeing him warily, before finally relenting and letting the object fall from her mouth.

CHAPTER 25