Rogue in the Night

Rogue in the Night

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My past will always be there, lingering and waiting to be revealed. Haunting my mind while whispering that I am a monster for keeping secrets. Our future is unknown, and I fear that I will not be able to create a stable home. We are vampires without a coven. My vain attempts to keep those I love safe seem pointless. The danger will always follow me, no matter how far I run. How far can we run before everything catches up to us? It's only a matter of time before the past and the present create chaos in my once-perfect life. Jasper, Roman, and Dani flee to the coven owned by Roman's maternal grandfather in Italy. Giovanni assures them of safety within his province, despite knowing how unstable the enemy is. An accusation has been levelled against Dani, the source proving to be more problematic now that things have changed. The trio knows it's not the end of their issues. They think that Lewis is the least of their problems until they start digging into the past. Things aren't adding up, and Jasper is adamant that Lewis has created a false view of the inner workings of the coven to fool them. As they prepare for the impending future, the trio slips up. One fateful day will alter their world, creating uncertainty and risks exposing Dani to the past she was trying to hide from. It will put Jasper on a path that will lead him back to his past and force him to admit the secret he's kept for a long time. Jasper thinks that admitting the truth about an explosive secret was the worst thing that could happen to him. He will quickly learn that he was wrong. Danger is always waiting, lurking around the corner, ready to destroy Jasper's world and take everything he cares about.Book 3 in the Beautiful Monsters series© Cover and Story TM Watkins (xMishx) 2025No part of this story or cover may be used without written permission from the author. This story is exclusive to Wattpad. All rights reserved.…

The House of Rochester - Malakai - Book 3

The House of Rochester - Malakai - Book 3

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An opportunistic meeting between Malakai Rochester and an unknown woman in a club puts them on a path that will alter their lives forever. Addison is determined to annoy her father into picking a suitable husband, using anything she can. He's desperate to maintain their aristocratic view and turns to Elwin, the patriarch of the Rochester family, to help straighten his wayward daughter.Malakai never thought his life would be turned upside down by a wild party girl, and he never thought he could fall so easily. When the cracks appear, Elwin desperately tries to stop the fiery situation between Malakai and Addison from destroying their world.Can the Rochester family save Addison from the demons in her life? Will she be able to convince Malakai that he's wrong about her intentions?Book 3 in the House of Rochester series. It is strongly recommended that you read books 1 & 2 first.…

Anarameha

Anarameha

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Ana's got a secret. A past that she wants to leave behind. Her survival in the neon city of Geniprea depends on avoiding the authorities. The past, however, has been cruel and leaves Ana in a situation where she will always have to put herself into the sights of the authorities just to live. Her only hope is to blend into the crowd of thousands of people in a futuristic city that towers high into the sky.One moment will change her course. On the run from the police, Ana falls into a tunnel. In the layers deemed to be too dangerous for many, Ana discovers a hidden part of the city she thought she knew, with residents that should be living in the upper levels. The residents are vampires, a race that Ana believed were living among the humans, not in the drains.In the tunnels, Ana will find a man who reminds her of the past. She knows it is not possible that a dead man could be alive but can't help but look at Jiro and wonder. As their friendship begins to form, Jiro's life begins to weigh heavily on Ana's. Will he be the friend that she needs or will he expose Ana's secret to those who are determined to destroy her?© These stories and works are copyrighted. No part may be reproduced by any process, nor may any other exclusive right be exercised, without the permission of T.M. Watkins (xMishx) 2022…

Moonlight

Moonlight

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As the waves caused by the actions of the council begin to settle, Merissa and Adley come to terms with the changes in their lives. They know that it is not over but for now, they believe that they have time to regroup.The inevitability of taking a werewolf as a lover hits Merissa with a force that she does not expect. With the alterations comes a need to broaden their horizon. While Adley is eager to stretch his legs, Merissa hesitates and it causes friction between the couple.Merissa's mood sinks lower as she searches for answers about her past. Her adoptive father Gamichee knows something but is reluctant to tell her due to safety concerns. The council's harsh view on their community sees the risk to Merissa and Adley's lives grow infinitely. Knowing that he cannot hide the truth forever, Gamichee relents and opens the door to Merissa's past.What he tells her, what he shows her, is more than Merissa expected. Her past is filled with a danger that will surface in the present. To live without fear of losing his daughter, Gamichee knows that he must give her hope for a better tomorrow. Waging war against the council will sink their world into despair and if she is to survive emotionally, he has to give her something. One little ray of sunshine in a gloomy world.The fight to be free is over but the war for their survival has only just begun.** This is Book 2 in the Club V Series. It is strongly recommended that you read Book 1, Blue Moon **…

Blue Moon

Blue Moon

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What lengths would a desperate mother go to in order to find her missing daughter? When her teenage daughter goes missing after walking to her father's place, Lyla searches in the last place that she was seen, the vampire mile. It's a dangerous stretch of road that has a reputation and Lyla soon learns that her daughter walked down the road at the worst possible time, witching hour.With time running out, she agrees to engage the services of a man who claims that he can find her daughter better than anyone else. Knowing that she has little choice, Lyla takes the risk and follows the one creature she'd hoped to avoid.All Lyla needs is to get close to the vampire responsible and her new found friends can get her there. Their path is filled with secrets and lies and Lyla hides the biggest secret of all. Lyla believed that the outcast they'd named Joe was responsible for everything that has happened. When she learns the truth, her eyes will be opened to the harsh reality of dealing with vampires. As she delves deeper into their world, Lyla realizes that her life is in danger.The price that Lyla will pay will be more than she bargained for and leave her in a place that she never expected. With every turn she takes, Lyla gets closer to her target but he's no fool. Knowing that she'd figure it out eventually, he ensures that those around him are exactly where he wants them. The path that Lyla takes is not easy. She doesn't know it but everything that she does is by his design. This spider is waiting for the pretty little fly to willingly walk into his web and nothing that Lyla does will stop the inevitable.© This story is copyrighted. No part may be reproduced by any process, nor may any other exclusive right be exercised, without the permission of T.M. Watkins (xMishx) 2019/2020…

Beta

Beta

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The fallout from the mate meetup at Midland Peak continues to plague Megan and her temporary Betas. With Konrad's offer on her mind, Megan returns home to tell her Betas the news that she might just have the mate they demanded she find. Oh and of course, that other little thing that happened. The Alpha of Blood Moon attacking her.Megan is given the opportunity to legally consume another pack without a coup. The only problem is that there are two packs that stand between her land and this new pack. Can she achieve the unthinkable? Can this newly placed Alpha consume three packs?She has a plan. An idea that might just work provided that she has the help of Konrad and his brother, Ezra. If consuming three packs wasn't enough for Megan, one little alteration will cause chaos for her plans for the complete domination of the west bank of the river.The West River pack, together with the Black Ridge pack will set their sights on a grand prize, oblivious to the threat that lingers, waiting to strike.Book 3 in the West River Trilogy. It is strongly recommended that you read books 1 & 2 first.© Cover and Story TM Watkins (xMishx) 2023No part of this story or cover may be used without written permission from the author. This story is exclusive to Wattpad. All rights reserved.…

Alpha

Alpha

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With the attempted coup over, Megan is left to pick up the pieces of her life. West River is now seen as a strong pack, but to maintain that view, Megan must comply with the demands of her elders, who are acting as temporary Betas. Megan must find a mate and create the next Alpha with him. Megan's problem is that she knows that in the misogynistic world of shifter wolves, no male wolf is prepared to accept a subservient role to a female Alpha. Megan believes that she will never find a mate that will be happy in a Beta position. Taking the advice of her temporary Betas, Megan travels to the mate meetup at Midland Peak. Everything is going well until Konrad turns up. Konrad highlights the truth that Megan has tried to deny, causing her to question what she really wants. One action will alter their course and create a future that neither Megan nor Konrad expected. The fallout from the weekend away will ripple through their pack and the others around them. Megan never expected that her mini vacation at Midland Peak would start a war, just like she never thought she would find her Beta.Book 2 in the West River Trilogy. It is strongly recommended that you read book 1 first.© Cover and Story TM Watkins (xMishx) 2023No part of this story or cover may be used without written permission from the author. This story is exclusive to Wattpad. All rights reserved.…

Omega

Omega

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Can an Omega become an Alpha?Omega is the term an Alpha uses when referring to one of his children who is not worthy of leadership. For an Alpha wolf, it means that this is the last person he would pick to replace him. Megan has accepted the Omega status, knowing that she can do nothing to change her father's mind. She could never be as good as her brother, Stephen who had been picked as the Beta. When her father and her brother are killed in a suspicious car accident, Megan and the West River pack are left reeling. Without a sturdy figure at the front, they will be seen as weak and easily consumed. Megan knows she has to take up the leadership role. It's her birthright as the Alpha's only surviving child. Another Alpha has made it clear that he intends to consume the territory. There's just one problem. Megan has met this guy before. The Black Ridge Alpha is not what he seems, and he knows something that could put Megan in danger. One little indiscretion could destroy any chance that Megan has at successfully leading the pack and keeping their enemies from crossing into their territory. It could also be the only thing that saves her life. Book 1 in the West River Trilogy.© These stories and works are copyrighted. No part may be reproduced by any process, nor may any other exclusive right be exercised, without the permission of T.M. Watkins (xMishx) 2022…

The King's Love ~ Book 7 ~ The Royal Blood Collection

The King's Love ~ Book 7 ~ The Royal Blood Collection

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After seeing his father murdered by the king's army, Lenrith vows to make the vampire king pay for the crime. With the army invading his homeland, Lenrith's people are scattered, running for their lives. He takes his mother and siblings to the land of the vampires for safety and to kill the king of the vampires.In vampire city, Lenrith and his family blend into the crowd, pretending to be Kronthelm. He meets Elizabeth, forming a friendship with her that makes Lenrith realize that not all vampires are bad. She helps him learn the new language by reading things that Lenrith cannot decipher.Elizabeth is about to visit the south for a holiday and offers to take Lenrith to see the vampire king when he opens the new bypass into the badlands, unaware of his true intention. Lenrith soon learns that the human king has driven the bandits out of the badlands and might be just as responsible for his father's death. With the list of kings to kill growing, Lenrith sets his eyes on the south. All he has to do is get to there and for Elizabeth to remain unaware of his deadly plan.He's not the only one keeping a secret. Elizabeth opens herself to Lenrith, creating a crack in his plan for the vampire king's demise. When he learns the truth, Lenrith will question what he really wants. She will be his voice of reason, guiding him to a path that will give him peace in his mind and his heart.**Book 7 in the series. It is strongly recommended that you read the books ~ Crimson Flame, Command My Heart, Into The Wild, Protect My Love, Burning Hearts and Hunting For Love first.**© This story is copyrighted. No part may be reproduced by any process, nor may any other exclusive right be exercised, without the permission of T.M. Watkins (xMishx) 2019…

Hunting For Love  ~ Book 6 ~ The Royal Blood Collection

Hunting For Love ~ Book 6 ~ The Royal Blood Collection

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Claudia is just like her mother. Rather than sitting on a throne, this princess would rather be out in the world, living her life. And like her mother, she constantly puts herself in danger. Her life is hers to decide and Claudia's taken up the role of hunting the vampire slayers.Her cousin Alaric has a mission, one that seems easy enough but Claudia knows to be wary of the slayers. She has to find Henley Davenport, a slayer that the king wants dead. He's supposedly still in the vampire city but after receiving information from an informant, Claudia learns that he's in the halfways, a city that encircles the human settlement. Venturing into the halfways was once easy, now it's dangerous. The humans that live there are protesting and causing problems, something that doesn't surprise Claudia given that a slayer is in their town.It doesn't take Claudia long to find Henley, something that she finds suspicious. The further she delves, the more Claudia realizes that something is wrong. When she learns the truth about Henley, Claudia has to do the one thing that she never dreamed of doing - going against her mission directive.**Book 6 in the series. It is strongly recommended that you read the books ~ Crimson Flame, Command My Heart, Into The Wild, Protect My Love and Burning Hearts first.**© This story is copyrighted. No part may be reproduced by any process, nor may any other exclusive right be exercised, without the permission of T.M. Watkins (xMishx) 2019…

Burning Hearts ~ Book 5 ~ The Royal Blood Collection

Burning Hearts ~ Book 5 ~ The Royal Blood Collection

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Book 5 - The Royal Blood CollectionNava is one unimpressed princess.In an effort to keep the Kronthelm leader happy and ensure that the plans for the future are the way that he wants them, her father Alaric agrees that Nava will marry the son of the leader.They travel to the army base in province three to formalize the terms of the agreement and for Nava to meet the man that will be her husband, Imren.Nava believes that she'll be faced with a throwback to the caveman that can't speak her language. What she's faced with is a creature that is the opposite of everything she'd feared about her future.When everything is set for her future, Alaric throws Nava another challenge. With Imren by her side, Nava will push beyond the expectations and become something more than just a pampered princess.**Book 5 in the series. It is strongly recommended that you read the books ~ Crimson Flame, Command My Heart, Into The Wild and Protect My Love first.**© This story is copyrighted. No part may be reproduced by any process, nor may any other exclusive right be exercised, without the permission of T.M. Watkins (xMishx) 2019…

Protect My Love ~ Book 4 ~ The Royal Blood Collection

Protect My Love ~ Book 4 ~ The Royal Blood Collection

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Book 4 - The Royal Blood CollectionA day is all that it takes for Otanawa's world to be turned upside down.Her uncle sends her to province three with the mission to cross the bridge into the wilderness beyond Rivarno Diablis and make contact with the betas. Knowing the issues that she will face, Alaric sends a guardian to watch over Otanawa and ensure that she is kept safe.Captain Harper is a soldier that lives his life by the rule book and believes that he's faced with a pampered princess who thinks it's going to be a holiday with her lady in waiting at her beck and call. He's not prepared to put up with it and certainly will not accept anything that would put her life at risk. His requirements and her demands stoke the fire, creating a lot of tension between the two.Otanawa seeks the answers to the questions about her past and in exposing the truth, she puts herself in danger. Her guardian vowed his life to protect Otanawa and does his duty to the king, keeping her safe. Little does he realize that the real problem has been hiding right in front of them, watching and waiting for the opportune time to strike.**Book 4 in the series. It is strongly recommended that you read the books ~ Crimson Flame, Command My Heart and Into The Wild first.**© This story is copyrighted. No part may be reproduced by any process, nor may any other exclusive right be exercised, without the permission of T.M. Watkins (xMishx) 2019…

Into The Wild ~ Book 3 ~ The Royal Blood Collection

Into The Wild ~ Book 3 ~ The Royal Blood Collection

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Book 3 - The Royal Blood CollectionDahlia has been given a mission, one simple request from the benevolent king of province five. Find his uncle. Silas hasn't sent word to his family in over a month. The king believes that his uncle is fine, but Dahlia knows that he's worried.Her mission is to travel to the unrelenting wasteland of province three. In the hot desert, Dahlia searches for a man that she believes doesn't want to be found. She knows that she was specifically chosen for her ability to track and locate people. She's made a name for herself, doing the jobs where others have failed. Her reputation stands firm with a one hundred percent strike rate. She does not accept failure.Finding Silas and convincing him to return will create a whole new world of pain for Dahlia. Faced with a stubborn man, she wrestles with the thoughts that this might be the one mission where she fails. Believing that failure is not an option, Dahlia does the unthinkable. She breaks her cardinal rule, not realizing how much it will change her future.Dahlia's rules are not meant to be broken, but sometimes it's worth the chaos it causes. She will learn that life is not meant to be bound into a rigid space of conformity and in doing so, open herself to an entirely different life.**Book 3 in the series. It is strongly recommended that you read the books ~ Crimson Flame and Command My Heart first.**© This story is copyrighted. No part may be reproduced by any process, nor may any other exclusive right be exercised, without the permission of T.M. Watkins (xMishx) 2019…

Command My Heart ~ Book 2 - The Royal Blood Collection

Command My Heart ~ Book 2 - The Royal Blood Collection

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Book 2 - The Royal Blood CollectionCaptain Oliver Beaumont thinks that the woman before him is nothing more than a pretty distraction. A moment of warmth in the cold north of province four. He soon learns that Nisha Eldon is not what he expected her to be. Faced with a headstrong woman that has a large wall around herself, Oliver struggles to break through. Nisha is not interested in fraternizing with the womanizing, smart mouthed man. She's seen his type before and she knows that he is just a one way path to either a one night stand or a broken heart. She doesn't want either of them, she was raised to serve her country, not bed every man in sight.When everything falls down around him, Oliver does the only thing that seems logical, he tries to make things right again. In doing so, he learns of a hidden threat against Nisha and her family. She might be well guarded but that means nothing when the threat is determined to bring them down.She didn't want to depend on any man but Nisha may not get a choice. Can Oliver live up to what is expected of him after years of training or will he fail because of his past?**Book 2 in the series. It is strongly recommended that you read the book ~ Crimson Flame first.**© This story is copyrighted. No part may be reproduced by any process, nor may any other exclusive right be exercised, without the permission of T.M. Watkins (xMishx) 2018…

Crimson Flame ~ Book 1 - The Royal Blood Collection

Crimson Flame ~ Book 1 - The Royal Blood Collection

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Book 1 - The Royal Blood CollectionThe world is filled with infighting and desperation; uncertainty is rife. Humanity hides of a night, fearing the menace that stalks the streets. Numbers are dwindling, causing the government to force its citizens into forced breeding with assigned partners. They wage war against the vampires, one that they are not winning. The vampires struggle to maintain law and order within their species. They rule the night and hide from the sun during the day. Years of chaos has created a lawless city that is overrun by criminals and lowlifes that prey on the weak. In a desperate attempt to return the power of rule to his family and gain control of the province, one vampire makes a deal with a human woman. All that Alaric wanted was a woman to sit by his side on the throne. A business transaction that would give him exactly what he wanted and nothing more. She would be everything that he needed to keep the enemy at a distance. Emmeline wants to be free of the cage that she sees as her future. A chance to choose her own destiny rather than what the government has dictated. She can have that, all she has to do is trust the vampire. Together they will create an illusion that meets the requirements for his claim to the throne. Cracks appear with lies and deception that will make the perfect plan crumble. © This story is copyrighted. No part may be reproduced by any process, nor may any other exclusive right be exercised, without the permission of T.M. Watkins (xMishx) 2018…

Fallen Angel

Fallen Angel

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As the son of the devil, Brannon Dremain has lived a life that was filled with happiness; he's never wanted for anything and given more than he could ever need. The only thing that his parents expect of him is to complete his schooling and try not to get into trouble. Emily Feldman is hiding something; it is constricting and consuming, taking her to a dark place that she fears to tread. She doesn't want to, but she has little choice. Either she does as she is told or she knows that her life will not be pleasant. Their future is one that is fraught with danger, Brannon and Emily know that the path ahead of them is lined with people that would rather see them suffer and with their pain, returning the balance of power to heaven. The trinity of hell is on the verge of being in trouble, one wrong move and it could fall down around them. **Strongly recommended that you read The Devil's Love first**© These stories and works are copyrighted. No part may be reproduced by any process, nor may any other exclusive right be exercised, without the permission of T.M. Watkins (xMishx) 2016…

Creature in the Shadows

Creature in the Shadows

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I thought I could trust the vampires around me.But the lies seem endless. I thought I could believe my family had my back.But the secrets seem constant. The demons from my past and the ones in my future will always shadow my life. Always there to remind me that I am not worthy of anything more than I am given. But maybe there might be hope for me yet. It seems impossible, but all I have to do is protect those I love. If I don't, I'll have only my demons for company.Forced to flee London, Roman struggles with what lies ahead of him. Permanently returning to his ancestral home was never on his agenda, not when the past lurks around every corner. His father has goals, even though Roman wants no part of the plan. Determined to get his way, Lewis lays down a serious threat, leaving Roman to question his father's motives. Backed into a corner, Roman can see everything collapsing around him. The demons are taking hold of him, whispering that it is only inevitable that he will be forced into a situation that is far from what he wants. All Roman has to do is figure out what his father is up to, get those he loves to somewhere far away from his ancestral home, and defeat the demons in his mind. The plan for the future is set but there is just one problem that pops up, determined to make Roman suffer all over again. Book 2 in the Beautiful Monsters series© Cover and Story TM Watkins (xMishx) 2025No part of this story or cover may be used without written permission from the author. This story is exclusive to Wattpad. All rights reserved.…

Monster in the Dark

Monster in the Dark

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The past that was shown in the photographs.All were a deception.The plans that were made for the future. All were a lie.My awakening? It was the day of my murder.The person who opened my eyes? My killer.Welcome to the story of my death, enjoy the tale of my rebirth and remember, revenge is best served dead.~*~When Dani is pulled from the Thames River, barely alive, she quickly learns that her life has been nothing but a lie. The world she once inhabited changes quickly, her startling revelation coming from a work colleague and his partner. Her once-perfect world is obliterated, and now she faces a world of vampires, hunters, and shadowy figures. Dani is left with a life of hiding in the shadows, but the anger for the attempt on her life leaves her craving revenge. Learning the truth about her supposed death leads Dani down a dark path, one that she's all too happy to take part in. With the lovers at her side, Dani searches for the truth and a new life, but not all is what it seems. Her quest for vengeance will leave Dani running for her life.Book 1 in the Beautiful Monsters series© Cover and Story TM Watkins (xMishx) 2024No part of this story or cover may be used without written permission from the author. This story is exclusive to Wattpad. All rights reserved.…

The House of Rochester - Kelleck - Book 2

The House of Rochester - Kelleck - Book 2

1,780 231 27

In the fae world of Merah, status is everything to the elite. The Rochester family is rich, powerful and desired by many. They are also watched closely by those who would do anything to see them fall from grace.With the passing of his father, Elwin is left to carry on his father's legacy of ensuring that their family remains at the top. His own choices could leave the family in disgrace but it is not the only problem that Elwin faces. His father, Barwin had a secret that could make their status crumble if it got out. As Elwin learns the truth, he struggles to maintain the image that is necessary to fulfil the needs of his large family while keeping their enemy at a distance.His father's past is not the only challenge that Elwin faces. In the years before his passing, Barwin created a decree, one that all of his sons are bound to. Elwin must complete the decree in order to be free but his stubborn brothers are determined to get the most out of their freedom before they are doomed to their father's demands.~Book 2~Kelleck's life has always been easy. Even when his brother asked him to manage the newspaper business, Kelleck still coped. But one fateful trip to his brother's office leaves Kelleck reeling.Faced with Elwin's assistant, Ruby, Kelleck sees all that he wants in his future. He knows that Elwin is going to be angry and to make matters worse, Kelleck's future is bound to the decree.Elwin's got bigger problems than his brother's wandering eyes. Caetano du Crépuscule is determined to goad Elwin into a faux pas, something that could kill the family's social standing. Elwin distracts himself with his plan to consume the last of the companies associated with the newspaper industry and then, there's Ashlee. Elwin cannot take his mind off her but has to accept that she refuses to return to Merah. Issues begin to appear, creating problems for the Rochester's and will change the future forever. Will their social standing survive the fallout from their actions?…

The House of Rochester - Calion - Book 1

The House of Rochester - Calion - Book 1

3,485 372 26

In the fae world of Merah, status is everything to the elite. The Rochester family is rich, powerful and desired by many. They are also watched closely by those who would do anything to see them fall from grace.With the passing of his father, Elwin is left to carry on his father's legacy of ensuring that their family remains at the top. His own choices could leave the family in disgrace but it is not the only problem that Elwin faces. His father, Barwin had a secret that could make their status crumble if it got out. As Elwin learns the truth, he struggles to maintain the image that is necessary to fulfil the needs of his large family while keeping their enemy at a distance.His father's past is not the only challenge that Elwin faces. In the years before his passing, Barwin created a decree, one that all of his sons are bound to. Elwin must complete the decree in order to be free but his stubborn brothers are determined to get the most out of their freedom before they are doomed to their father's demands.~Book 1~Calion Rochester has lived his adult life on Earth, refusing to return home unless necessary. Even with the death of his father, he refused to return to Merah permanently. That is until a Raven appears at his house. Calion is forced to return to his home world to begin the process of finding a wife. He argues that he should be allowed to live as he pleases. The relationship between Elwin and Calion is frosty, made worse by the issues surrounding their past.Elwin has his own issues. He's hiding a dark secret from his family. It could cause serious issues for their social standing if the truth is revealed. To make matters worse, he begins to develop feelings for a woman who should be off limits.Will the warring brothers put aside their differences to complete the decree for Calion? Could the growing feelings that Elwin has for the woman cause a tear in their family that will never be repaired?© This story is copyrighted. T.M. Watkins (xMishx)2022…