Grace, a bartender at a nightclub, reluctantly agrees to wear a uniform top she's uncomfortable with to appease her manager, Callum. Grace has a photo of her and her mom in her locker, reflecting on their similarities. Grace hides her tattoo, marking her as a werewolf, as best as she can. A customer hits on her and asks about her tattoo, offering money for the story behind it. Grace lies, saying it's a reminder of her mother's murder. Another werewolf enters the bar, and the owner, also a werewolf, questions Grace about her pack. Henry offers to take her to meet the Alpha, and Grace considers running but decides to act normal. She attempts to escape but is caught by Henry. A mysterious man named Zayden appears, revealing himself as the Alpha, and takes Grace to his pack's headquarters.
In the labyrinth of the Academy, where shifting shadows and whispered secrets reign supreme, Mave's world shattered on their very first day. Imagine, being thrust into a realm of towering expectations and clandestine politics, only to find one's destined mate—the revered Alpha's son—callously rejecting them in front of the entire shifter community. But amidst the heartache and the unrelenting pull of the rejected bond, Mave harbored an audacious determination—to defy fate itself. Their journey unfolds not only in the tumultuous world of wolf pack politics but also in the enigmatic presence of a captivating human companion, tangled in their own web of undisclosed truths.
"Your past isn't my concern. Leave before I have to make you." Maverick strides away without a second glance, slamming his door shut behind him. Rejected by my mate, I have to seek solace in a new pack, desperate to escape the agony inflicted by the one who caused it. Yet, fleeing the pain is never simple, especially when my son stands as a constant reminder of a past I yearn to erase. In the course of rebuilding my life, an unexpected encounter thrusts me back into the presence of Maverick, the striking and commanding alpha who shattered my innocent heart. Trust doesn't come easy, if at all, especially with him. But as danger looms, he emerges as the sole protector capable of ensuring our safety. Can the bond we share as mates bridge the chasm between us? Or will pride erect insurmountable barriers, jeopardizing our very lives?
In an unforeseen turn of events, I inadvertently became the mail-order bride of an Alpha. However, upon my arrival, his rejection cut deeper than I could have imagined. A struggling writer delving into shifter romances, I was oblivious to the existence of shifters—let alone marrying one. Unbeknownst to me, my unexpected union led to imprisonment within his abode. He claims ignorance of our supposed connection, attributing it to a falsified dating profile. Yet, upon witnessing the clandestine Alpha Island, he insists on my confinement for protection against lurking demons. Trapped within the confines of a house with a tantalizing Alpha wolf, I find myself in an unconventional predicament. Though he embodies rudeness, incessant dreams plague my mind. Dreams of his intimate touch, his tongue claiming mine without consent, his hands teasing my form until I ache for more. Curiosity and desire intertwine, blurring lines between fantasy and reality. Will this brusque Alpha cater to my unspoken desires? Or will he force me to plead for what I yearn for? Meanwhile, on Kurivon Island, a band of unyielding alpha wolves arrives, resolute in staking claims, conquering territories, and capturing their mate's affections. Their resolve knows no compromise—whatever they desire, they obtain.
From the very depths of my being, I've contemplated the countless ways to spurn the one who so callously tossed me aside. As the future Alpha, he was a figure of immense influence and power, and when he chose another woman over me, the sting of rejection burned deep. But I wasn't alone in my indignation; my two unwavering allies stood firmly by my side. Together, we concocted a master plan, a scheme so cunning it would serve the haughty future Alpha a dose of his own bitter medicine. They say there's nothing more formidable than a woman's wrath, and in our quest for retribution, we embodied that fury. Operation Payback was the name we gave our plan, a fitting title for a scheme born from the ashes of scorn and betrayal. But just when I thought my world had settled into a new rhythm of sweet revenge, an unexpected element entered the fray – a lycan. His arrival added layers of intrigue and complexity to my already tumultuous life.
Landon, a wealthy and successful man, develops a crush on Delphine, his best friend's sister. Intrigued by her unique style and strong-willed personality, Landon decides to approach Delphine at a frat party. He intentionally loses a bet in order to have an excuse to reconnect with her. Delphine, a smart and shy woman with a dating program for smart and shy girls, is surprised to see Landon but eventually agrees to let him go through her program. Landon plans to slowly win over Delphine's heart and make her his own.
Persephone, a former shifter pack member, finds herself in an underground fight club to meet a blackmailer. A rude bouncer grants her entry, and she encounters familiar faces from her past. However, when the blackmailer suddenly dies on top of her, shifters accuse Persephone of poisoning him. Overpowered, she is taken to the Alpha, Leo Harris, who accuses her of murder. Persephone denies the accusation and offers to help solve the case, but Leo places a tracking collar on her, claiming she belongs to him until proven innocent.