Blurb: After helping a dying wolf shifter, Gleam, a prodigious ocean witch, finds herself in a situation she never imagined. Cursed to be human, she'll remain that way until she fulfils the blood pact she made with the nameless woman she saved on the beach. More than 20 years later, she finds herself bound to the Blackwood Pack and posing as Alpha Callum's mate until he finds his fated mate. It should be a simple task. But with one big secret between them, she knows it's just a matter of time before their pretend relationship crumbles into pieces. When a relationship is built in lies, can it withstand all the ordeals as the secrets of their past unveil right before their eyes? ***
Teaser: "For someone on the brink of death, you sure have a lot to say," I remark dryly, before materialising a sharp blade made of water out of thin air, the liquid shimmering as it solidifies in my hand. With that, I tear the flesh in my palm, letting the dark crimson liquid fall to the ground. "I can't extend your life, but there's something I can do to bring peace to your soul."
The woman falls silent, her tears drying as she watches me with pure curiosity.
"The ritual of the blood pact," I explain, then stare deep into her eyes, peering into the depths of her soul. A poor unfortunate soul who has fallen prey to the cruelty and greed of the mortal world. "Tell me what it is that your heart truly desires, and with the blood pact, our souls will be bound as one until that desire is fulfilled."
'Justice, revenge.' Her soul whispers.
Her strength surges through my veins, rushing straight to my heart. It pounds forcefully within my chest, as if desperate to break free from its bony cage. My eyes snap open, glowing with a bluish-white radiance that quickly fades back to their usual grey.
A smile tugs at my lips as our souls meld into one. Our blood, deep and crimson mixes into one before falling into the earth, its potency making the surface smoke as if it is being licked by flame.
Her grip loosens, and her hand falls lifeless to the ground. The nameless woman, with her eyes now peacefully closed, appears not dead but merely asleep-a slumber from which she shall never awaken.
"I suppose a peaceful death is still better than one consumed by hatred and regrets," I murmur to myself as I rise from the ground. I glance at my palm, where the wound now begins to heal itself, the edges knitting together seamlessly.
The blood pact is complete, a binding ritual that will only be undone once the promise is fulfilled or through my own death. A part of me remains uncertain whether I made the right choice. However, in my world, the line between right and wrong is perilously thin. One can never truly know if a decision was right until time reveals its consequences. After all, life can only be understood backwards, and only the future can tell whether what I did tonight is something I'll look back on as noble or madness.
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Note: Dive into a spellbinding Romantasy novel where the worlds of a fierce wolf shifter and a captivating mermaid collide. Inspired by the enigmatic allure of Ursula, this story features a formidable, morally grey FMC who will challenge your every expectation. If you crave a tale of power, passion, and complex characters, this book is your perfect escape.