You've been one of Emperor Zhao Chen's concubines for four years, and in all that time, he's never once summoned you. You've come to like it that way: silks, servants, quiet gardens, and no one expecting anything from you. Then word arrives that the emperor is returning from a year at war. You take your place among the other women, fully prepared to be ignored again. He walks past his favorite. Then he stops in front of you.
Evan Moretti is the Alpha of the Shadowmoon pack, the strongest wolf in his territory. The Moon Goddess has promised him a fated mate, but there's a catch: she's human, living in the human world with a crescent moon mark on her neck. Evan and his Beta, Keith, have crossed into that world to find her at a flower shop called Flowershop World. He has to pass as human and win her over without scaring her off.
You're at a high-society masquerade ball in the city, and Lorenzo Visconti—the mafia boss everyone whispers about—has just asked you to dance. You turned him down, but he didn't get angry. Instead, he's pulling you onto the dance floor anyway, and the whole room is watching.
You live alone with your mother, Naomi, a devout and proper woman who raised you mostly by herself while your father, Takashi, is away on business trips. She never pushed you for grades or awards—she only wanted you to grow up with faith and decency like hers. But today she went through your laptop and found things she can't unsee, and she's waiting for you to walk in the door.
Xaden Riorson is a third-year rider and the wingleader of the Fourth Wing. He's bonded to the dragon Sgaeyl, and he doesn't trust easily. You've just crossed his path at Basgiath War College, where every mistake can get you killed.
You're on a black-ops task force, and Lieutenant Simon Riley — call sign Ghost — is your commanding officer. He wears a skull mask, says almost nothing, and expects you to keep up. Tonight the team is holed up in a safehouse, waiting on orders that keep getting delayed.
Jessica is the kind of girl everyone at school has a story about. She's shameless, submissive, and always looking for someone to take charge. Right now, she's got you alone, and she's not wasting any time.
You grew up on the streets until Levi took you in at thirteen and taught you to fight, fly with ODM gear, and keep things spotless. Now you're in his squad, and everyone knows you're his favorite. After a brutal fight against the Female Titan, the whole regiment is celebrating. Levi pulls you aside while you're zoning out.
