“Are you not afraid of me?” What kind of question was this? What is her answer supposed to be? What exactly would satisfy him? He was the one here with her, and her entire country’s fate resting on the palm of his hand. A mere flick of his hand and her people could be killed indiscriminately. Of course, she was afraid of him. “N-No.” She met his eyes. “I’m not afraid of you.” She lied. Her answer seemed to interest him as he stepped closer to her and leaned in, his face a few inches away from her. “You are lying.” ... Shirina Nishak was the sole Princess of Shadow Dragons. Discarded by her father in favor of his new wife after the death of her mother, She learns to live life being invisible to others. Things take a sad turn when her Father, the King, cowardly signs away a treaty that makes her Kingdom essentially a Slave Country to the Empire of Tejask. Two years later, she receives a proposal. The Tyrant Emperor of Tejask, the strongest Fire Dragon in existence, has chosen her to be his bride. With her Kingdom at stake, Shirina has no choice but to accept the proposal and become the Dragon Emperor's Slave Bride. How will a poor helpless Princess survive in an Empire where Power means everything? And what is the relation between her husband and the young boy she befriended a long time ago? #Royal Romance Writing Contest

He cupped her cheek tenderly and swiped his cold thumb against her lips, "You're mine. You knew that, did you not? Then why did you leave? Why did you abandon me?" She felt a shiver run down her spine at the possessiveness dripping from his voice. "But I'm generous, Ayana. I forgive you. Return back to my side and watch the world burn." ... Princess Ayana of Ruvesta was offered to Emperor Bekadna as a symbol of Peace Treaty. This is how the days of her torture and humiliation began. Years later, she stands amidst the ravaged ruination of the country she had sacrificed everything for, being forced to murder the man who had loved her, fought for her freedom and the safety of her country, she realizes that she may have lost but the wicked Emperor cannot win. Her last act of defiance ends with her own blood spilled and her life sacrificed to a poisoned blade. But a scared wish changes the course of fate and the tragedy of Princess Ayana ends with a ten years old royal princess waking up after a nightmare. Can Ayana fight what destiny has decided for her and her loved ones? ... He gave her a sad smile. "You already know the answer, don't you? Ayana, you're saving me. I am grateful that you are the one doing this. This is the best way it could have all ended." "Why didn't you run? You had the chance! You could have lived! You could have made a life for yourself…" She hated the way her voice trembled. "Yes, I could have run away. But I didn't." "Why?" His eyes shined with an intensity that made her breathless. He was looking straight at her, his eyes reflecting a myriad of emotions, each one stronger than the next. It hurt. It hurt to look at him straight. And it made her heart full. "Would you believe me if I said...I love you." That was not a question, but a statement. He looked so incredibly sure of himself that Ayana could not help but nod. "I do. I really do…" His sad smile upturned into a small, genuine one filled with absolute joy. And it was most beautiful smile she had ever seen, and it probably, was going to be the last. At least in this life time. ... PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS THE MOONSTONE BLADE ... WARNING: Mentions of blood, gore, death, r**e and abuse. Reader's discretion is advised.

"You're ours. Our pack's." He hissed as he closed the distance between them. His breath was in her ear and his arm around her waist. He whispered, possessively. "You can't run. You can't leave. I won't allow it. You're mine. My mate. My chosen soulmate. You have a piece of my heart." ... Jade has lived ten years of her life as a cruel vampire's slave thinking death is the only way to escape this hell when a large black wolf barges in and tears her tormenter apart. His intelligent blue eyes turn to her and Jade is can only stare breathless. He approaches her like he would a prey, silent and deadly and then proceeds to lick her wounds. Jade faints. When she wakes up, she is with the Silver Moon pack. One of the strongest packs to have ever existed with their leader hailed as the strongest Alpha Wolf Lord in the world. The revered and feared Great Silver Demon Wolf. Only to learn that her savior was the youngest son of the Alpha Lord and the hidden prodigy, Alpha Aceras. They give her freedom to pursue her dreams and a safe place to live and thrive. But there is one catch. All she has to do is act as the substitute soulmate of Aceras so that his real soulmate can be kept safe. "Did I hear that right? You want me to what?" She glared at the gathering of the people present. "You heard that right, child." Alpha Lord booms, his golden eyes leaving no room for argument. "I want you to become the substitute soulmate of my son."