logo
GALATEA
(30.7K)
FREE – on the App Store

The King Without a Queen

Moving back to her hometown after years on the road, Phoebe just wants to live a normal, stable teenage life: school, friends, boys, pizza. But after meeting handsome and mysterious stranger Silvic, it’s clear that life has other plans for her. Phoebe finds herself irresistibly drawn to the werewolf alpha, but he is haunted by memories of another woman. As danger threatens the pack, Phoebe has to come to terms with her past—and her feelings—in this new world.

Age Rating: 16+

 

The King Without a Queen by Hope is now available to read on the Galatea app! Read the first two chapters below, or download Galatea for the full experience.

 


 

The app has received recognition from BBC, Forbes and The Guardian for being the hottest app for explosive new Romance novels.
Ali Albazaz, Founder and CEO of Inkitt, on BBC The Five-Month-Old Storytelling App Galatea Is Already A Multimillion-Dollar Business Paulo Coelho tells readers: buy my book after you've read it – if you liked it

Read the full uncensored books on the Galatea iOS app!

1

I could feel myself smiling when we drove by the field that I was so familiar with. But I couldn’t stop and appreciate the area where I spent most of my time as a kid.

Soon the scenery was replaced by another and then I found myself gazing at the neighborhood where I spent ten years of my life.

I was finally home, and more than happy about it.

One by one, the houses passed by. Some I was familiar with, others not so much. I noticed some were redecorated. Soon, the car slowed down and I came face to face with our house.

Our real house.

Home.

I giggled excitedly and my mother chuckled at my reaction. “You seem ecstatic, Phoebe,” my mother announced, taking off the seatbelt.

I followed her actions and said out loud, “Yes, mom. Look.” I pointed out to our house, “We’re finally home.”

Home.

Growing up, I always wanted to stay somewhere and make memories.

Of course, I had made many memories while traveling with my mom. I’d met many people, but they were all strangers.

I always had this feeling that I didn’t belong with them and, of course, I didn’t. They had their own life before I came into theirs and I only got a brief glimpse of how they lived.

They were what we called meeting halfway through the journey.

I wanted to be with someone who knew me from the beginning.

My mother smiled at me. “Come on, let’s go inside.” She pressed a button and unlocked all the doors.

I nodded eagerly, opened the door, and jumped outside.

The cool air kissed my skin as soon as I was out of the car. I loved it.

I didn’t wait for too long outside as I was too excited to see our house again.

I followed my mom to the house and waited patiently as she unlocked the door. I looked around the lawn and wondered if my mom would plant flowers over there again.

I remembered my mom was keen on gardening once. That changed when she decided photography was her true passion and took me out on the road with her.

Last week, she suddenly decided that she had enough and wanted to return. I was dumbfounded when she told me, but I kept my feelings at bay and didn’t ask her many questions.

I was afraid that she might change her decision.

My mom was impulsive. That was the explanation for most things in her life, including me. I wasn’t exactly planned-

On her twenty-first birthday, she decided she wanted to hook up and as a result, I was born. I never knew who my father was and neither did my mom.

She’d told me she was too drunk to even remember his voice.

She only remembered his name.

Aaron.

That all I knew about my father.

I looked like my mom. Short, barely reaching five-foot-five, with curly hair and a small nose. My eyes were gray, and I guess that was the only thing I got from my father, whoever he was.

The sound of the door squeaking loudly penetrated my thoughts and brought me out of my reverie.

I tended to zone out a lot.

My mom stepped inside the house, and I followed. The smell of dust hit my nostrils and I covered my nose immediately.

There was light sneaking in through the windows and I smiled as I saw the empty living room.

I was finally home.

 

Read the full uncensored books on the Galatea iOS app!

2

The next day, I decided to go and have some ice cream. Even though the October air was anything but hot, I was still craving ice cream.

Badly.

I decided not to trouble my mom and went out without disturbing her. She was still tired from yesterday’s work. She stayed up till 2 a.m. rearranging the rooms.

I had offered to help her, but she declined, stating that I’d only cause more trouble.

I didn’t argue with that.

I slid the hoodie over my body and put on a pair of light blue jeans before heading out. I closed the door lightly behind me and sighed.

I wondered how long this would last before we would be moving again. I loved my mom, but sometimes I just felt like letting her go alone and staying at home by myself.

I never made friends for long. How was it even possible when we were always moving?

It was only a matter of time before long-distance became tedious. Though I did manage to keep in touch with a few.

I couldn’t even focus on my studies. I was already behind, and I wasn’t a great student to start with.

Thinking about the future scared the xxxx out of me. I couldn’t picture myself being around successful people.

I bent down and tied my shoelaces before walking toward the shop I remembered. I hoped it was still around.

***

I opened the door and dangling bells on the other side made a melodious sound to announce my entrance.

I looked around the shop, contented to see that no major change was done inside the shop. It felt familiar. And I loved it.

Not that I was a familiar face around here. I noticed that people in the shop were looking at me strangely. I immediately looked down, feeling like a stranger in my own town.

I’m home. It’s not supposed to be like this.

I took a deep breath and headed toward the counter to order.

When I gave my order, I realized that everyone in the shop was staring at me.

Most of them had expressions of disbelief on their faces. I pursed my lips. I knew that our town was small and close-knit, but they were acting as if they’d seen an alien!

Something in my gut told me that I was missing something. Like there was a puzzle I needed to solve.

There’s more here than meets the eye.

I shook my head, letting go of these paranoid thoughts.

By now, most people were going about their own business. I scanned the crowd for an empty seat, but my eyes caught a familiar face instead.

Beatrice.

I stared at my old friend. Her eyes widened when they caught mine, and I gave her a small smile. I walked toward her.

“Hi.”

She blinked, momentarily dazed. “Hi? Yeah. Sit down.”

I did as I was told.

“God, I really can’t believe it’s you, Phoebe.”

I laughed. “Better believe it.”

She had changed so much. If it would not have been for the gray eyes and brown hair, I would have struggled to recognize her.

She studied my face for a moment. “You look…old,” she finally said, a smirk visible on her face.

Yup, still the same Beatrice.

“How old are you, again? Thirty?” I joked, rolling my eyes at her.

She cleared her throat. “For your information, I’m gonna be eighteen next month.”

I gave her a mocking grin. “I’m already eighteen.”

She rolled her eyes, but then her expression softened. “How are you?”

“I’m okay,” I sighed. I hadn’t thought about it much. “You?”

“I’m great. I heard you’re moving back to your old house. It’s been abandoned for years!” she told me, shaking her head.

“Yeah, I know!”

***

“Yeah, I’ll be starting school from next week.”

Beatrice snorted. “Good luck with school. It is a miracle I’m surviving school.”

“Aren’t we all?”

We both asked each other questions and filled each other in on our lives as we walked toward my house.

We were so absorbed in our conversation that we didn’t notice the man that started to walk beside us.

“Are you new?”

I shivered when I heard that voice. It didn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out to whom he was asking that question.

I met the stranger’s piercing stare and instantly wanted to bow down. He radiated an aura of confidence and danger.

From the corner of my eyes, I saw Beatrice hurriedly bow her head in his direction.

Weird.

When I didn’t answer the question, Beatrice decided to answer on my behalf. “Yes, she is.”

Her answer was blunt, but I could sense the fear and respect in her tone.

I blinked. “Oh, yes.”

He seemed satisfied with our answers. “Great. I’m visiting this town too,” he said, meeting my eyes and holding my gaze.

The urge to bow down in front of him suddenly intensified. I immediately dropped my gaze and blinked.

Okay. Something weird is definitely going on.

The way he said town made me want to go and hide in the hills. It felt almost sinister.

“Great,” I said.

“Alright, see you both.”

And then he was gone.

I let out a sigh of relief and turned to look at Beatrice. “Who the xxxx is he? I don’t wanna say this about a person I have just met but he is so creepy!” I whispered to her.

Beatrice’s eyes widened at my words, and she frantically shook her head. “Uh…he’s just a little intimidating.”

I nodded uneasily. I wanted to ask more questions, but the frightened look on her face stopped me.

 

Read the full uncensored books on the Galatea iOS app!

Share

Alpha’s Guest

Georgie has spent her entire life in a coal-mining town, but it’s not until her parents die right in front of her that she realizes how brutal her world truly is. Just when she thinks things can’t get any worse, the eighteen-year-old stumbles into the territory of the reclusive pack of werewolves rumored to own the mines. And their alpha is none to happy to see her…at first!

Age Rating: 18+

Cross To Bear

Amari carries a curse. She will die when she reaches the age of twenty. After suffering through years of abuse from her father, King Avar, she is sold to the dragon king, Maximus Joric Perica. When Amari’s life is threatened again during the Eden’s Ball, she flees Maximus’s empire in order to find freedom and peace. But is it too late? Is it truly her cross to bear alone?

Age Rating: 18+ (Content Warning: Rape, Violence, Abuse)

Seeking Happiness

Chris Anderson is a well-known businessman and, unknown to his human business associates, an Alpha who’s been kept busy fighting off attacks from rogue packs. Jolena is excited to leave her job as a waitress to become a personal assistant to Mr. Anderson, but his behavior upon meeting her leaves them both equally bewildered and thrilled. When Chris figures out what’s going on, will he be able to convince Jolena to be his mate for life?

Age Rating: 18+

Belle’s Beast

Young, street-smart Annabelle is living a life of petty crime to stay alive when she’s kidnapped by a group of mysterious men. She’s fully human, so she’s shocked when it’s revealed that she is the fated mate of Phoenix, one of the men who took her. Phoenix is her soul mate and ferocious alpha of his werewolf shifter pack, and she is to become Luna (female leader) of his pack, ruling equally beside him. Annabelle struggles to fit into her new circumstances, but she can’t deny the connection she feels to Phoenix…

Content Warning: 18+ (Child Abuse, Kidnapping, Violence Against Women)

Her Fate

Her Fate is a prequel to the #1 paranormal romance title, Her Last Hope.

Lucy Harte has always been willing to sacrifice herself for the good her family and her people. After all, with a tyrannical father and a meek, obedient mother, she doesn’t have much of a choice. But when her whole life unravels before her very eyes, Lucy is faced with a choice: sacrifice herself and her happiness for the good of her people, or choose a life of uncertainty in order to be with her mate. Which path will she take?

Age Rating: 16+

Immortal Dawn

After a chance encounter with a captivating woman and a man with wolfish good looks, Lea finds herself thrown into the center of the secret and clandestine Immortal world—filled with werewolves, vampires, and witches. Will she learn to navigate this new world with the help of her handsome werewolf friend? Or will she fall for the dark, seductive charms of its beautiful Queen…

Age Rating: 18+

Mateo Santiago

Juniper is a werewolf who can’t shift. When her father, the Alpha, expels her from her own pack, she finds herself a rogue in a foreign land. But she’s about to meet another alpha. One who will change her life forever…

Rating: 18+

My Alpha Lover

Melissa has her eyes set on Luke and after one steamy night together, this strong, gorgeous man is laying by her side and almost purring at her touch. Luke has found his mate in sweet, human Melissa and is determind to claim her for his own. If his brute strength and power won’t win her ovver, the undeniable sexual chemistry between them surely will. Melissa has a choice to make – either one includes death and destruction for them both. All signs point to them not being together but for her,m Luke will forsake everything. Even if it means he kills himself in the process.

Age Rating: 18+ (Graphic sex and violence)

Warning: this book contains material that may be considered upsetting or disturbing. Reader discretion is advised.

Note: This story is the author’s original version and does not have sound.