A Debt of Vows
“Landon is here?” Mabel asked, turning to look behind her, a frown forming on her face.
“Are you stalking me? Huh?” She asked drunkenly and made to climb down from the stool,
but she missed her footing and fell toward Landon who instinctively caught her in his arms.
Upon realizing what he had done, Landon suddenly pushed her away from his body like he had touched a bag of filth, making her fall to the ground on her butt.
“Ouch!” She winced as her butt came in contact with the hard floor.
Landon felt a pang of pity for her but quickly masked it. Such a shameless woman isn't worth his sympathy.
She was married, yet she was drunk at a bar, flirting with a random guy.
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What happens if your wedding was never about love but about settling an old score?
Mabel never wanted an arranged marriage, but honoring her father’s dying wish left her no choice. On her wedding day, her groom, Landon Ferguson, didn’t bother to show up only sending someone in his place. Humiliated and furious, she swore never to forgive him.
As the truth behind their arranged marriage comes to light, Mabel realizes too late some debts demand more than just a name on a marriage certificate.
Some demand a sacrifice.
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Chapter: Chapter 26: Olivia's HelpMabel's POV I walked for a short time before reaching the mansion, as the estate itself could pass for a community. Because they already knew me, I was granted easy access to the building. A maid directed me to Olivia's chambers, and I started moving again.As I walked, I roamed the building with my eyes, it looked like it had just been completed recently, or maybe it was renovated.The interior was nothing I'd seen before; it wasn't just an estate; it was a kingdom. This place reeked of money, you can hear everything screaming ‘money!’ As I made my way through the grand hallway, I couldn't help but admire the ceilings that soared impossibly high, decorated with elegant moldings, while expensive artwork lined the walls. Each piece was probably worth more than my entire life’s earnings.“I told you to leave it to me, I know what I'm doing.” I heard a voice say. It was Olivia's, my pace slowed as I approached the door to her chamber.“You were taking a lot of time. I don't have that m
Last Updated: 2025-04-20
Chapter: Chapter 25:
Lisa's return Landon's POV I let out an exhausted sigh, wondering who let her in. Resuming my steps, I walked toward her, my expression returning serious.Her eyes glistened in delight as she saw me. “Landon!” She exclaimed excitedly, scurrying to my side, clinging onto my arm like a toddler.“What are you doing here, Lisa?” My voice came out a little icy despite my effort to mask my displeasure.“Why didn't you tell me you were returning to the US? I read it on a blog, why did you do that to me?” She asked, blinking her long artificial eyelashes as she stared up at me.Looking down at her, I saw every reason why I shouldn't tell her about my moves. She's too clingy. I hate clingy women.“You didn't answer my question.” I reminded her, my patience running thin.Her eyes roamed my face trying to study my mood, sensing that I wasn't joking around, she responded slowly,“I heard you're recruiting employees for your new company and I thought it was the perfect place to start my career.”“You're a lit
Last Updated: 2025-04-18
Chapter: Chapter 24: You owe me
Mabel's POV With my phone gone, there was nothing to do and because I wasn't used to staying idle, the boredom was killing me!I rearranged what I had turned upside down earlier while looking for my phone, it was a little too much because the entire closet was emptied. Nora had offered to do it, but I refused; I needed to do something, anything to kill the boredom.When I heard that the driver had returned, I couldn't contain my excitement, I literally slid down the railing like a kid rushing to get candy only to meet an empty feedback.Dejected, I returned to my room and lay on the bed, facing the ceiling with my mind going wild.My mind suddenly drifted to Olivia. The card!I sprang to my feet and rushed out of the room, hurriedly climbing down the stairs.“Where is Belinda?” I requested.Nora watched me for a while as if wondering what I was up to this time “She's in the backyard,” “Thank you.” I ran out of the door and dashed to the yard. I spotted her watering what looked like
Last Updated: 2025-04-17
Chapter: Chapter 23:
Speechless Landon's POV I stood by the floor-to-ceiling window inside my office with my hands sealed away in my pockets not staring at anything in particular, just waiting patiently for AJ to get the information I wanted. Mabel crossed the line this time. Our marriage may not be intimate but she had no right to sleep around. She had no right to spend the night outside her matrimonial home! This was a disrespect to my pride. If anyone heard about this, my reputation would be made a joke. My jaw hardened at the thought of Mabel being with another man. My wife! The amount of disrespect! Just wait a little longer until I get all the information I need.She still had the guts to call and request for her phone, not even the tiniest feeling of remorse. What a shameless woman!I rounded to my desk and picked up her phone, thinking of what to do with it. I thought about flinging it outside the window but later decided against it. That would be too easy. I might need it later, you never know.Dropping
Last Updated: 2025-04-16
Chapter: Chapter 22: The gift Mabel's POV The next morning, I woke up feeling so much better, if not for the unbearable smell of antiseptic agents. Nora slept soundly on the couch in the room as she was already exhausted from crying herself to sleep.After about 30 minutes, the doctor came in with a different nurse. They checked my vitals and everything else before concluding that I was good to go.He handed me a prescription and evenly discharged me.Nora led me to the car outside the hospital, where the driver was waiting; opening the door, she urged, “Please get in.”But I didn't move an inch. I didn't need to.She thought I wasn't paying attention; so she repeated, “Could you please get in the car?”“No,” I replied bluntly, slamming the door shut, and walking away. What do they take me for?She hurried after me, quite taken aback by my defiance “Where are you going?”“To take a taxi,” I responded uninterestedly, stopping by the side of the road and peering into the distance.“Please, Ma'am I have orders to ta
Last Updated: 2025-04-14
Chapter: Chapter 21:
The aftermath
Mabel's POV I closed my eyes and opened them again, I didn't see anyone! I wrapped my arms over my shoulders as I felt a cold shiver run through my spine.As creepy as it seemed, I was glad it was just my mind playing tricks on me. How much fear did I have for Landon to start hallucinating?I shook my head vigorously, brushing the thought off. The plates were still on the bed so I moved them and placed them on the stool.Realizing that I was still in my towel, I hurriedly replaced it with the gown I had worn before.Just then, I felt an intense stomach ache and a sudden urge to use the toilet. Without hesitation, I dashed to the toilet, heaving a deep sigh of relief.“Phew! That was close.”After I finished with my business, I cleaned myself up and went back to my room.I lay on my bed, thinking of what to do with my life now that I was back at the Villa. I had spent years building my career only for one cold-blooded being to crash it in the twinkle of an eye.Should I use my savi
Last Updated: 2025-04-13
Bound by the Moon, Rejected by the Alpha
Lila lived a life steeped in ordinary struggles and past traumas until she was thrust into the deadly world of werewolves and ancient prophecies. When Alpha Dominic coldly rejects her as his mate, declaring a human unworthy of his power, Lila is left broken, bonded to him in a way she cannot escape.
But there’s no time to grieve. The ruthless Shadowfang pack has marked her as their target, her fate tied to cryptic prophecies that could reshape the supernatural world. As secrets unravel and betrayal lurks at every corner, Lila must navigate a war she doesn’t understand, all while resisting the growing pull toward the man who rejected her.
Dominic’s icy exterior begins to fracture as he’s drawn to the fiery, determined human he once dismissed. But as danger closes in, one question remains: will Dominic claim her as his own, or will Lila be left to face her destiny—alone and unclaimed?
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Chapter: One hundred and thirteen:
Protecting herJudith's POV “Where is Lauren?” I went straight to the point, definitely not in the mood to put up with her behavior. She can wait for Lila to get better then they continue their feud.“And how am I supposed to know that?” She folded her arms over her breasts with her gaze matching mine.“Don’t mess with me, I don't have the patience for that,” I warned, my voice instantly turning cold.She scoffed, stepping closer. “I don't know where Lauren is, if I were you I'd be worried about much bigger things than trying to get an innocent lady upset.” The way the words rolled out of her mouth felt so wrong. Like she knew something we all didn't. Something is wrong. Her confidence, everything.I arched an eyebrow, “What the hell is that supposed to mean?”She shrugged nonchalantly, “I don't know, we'll see.”Her eyes sparkled with something deadly, something darker. Something beyond my understanding. I watched as she walked away, swaying her hips, my self-control slipping by the second. The s
Last Updated: 2025-04-22
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Chapter one hundred and twelve: Find Lauren Judith's POV I watched her struggling to hold them off, her arms vibrating as they stretched forth holding the already breached barrier in place. A stray tear rolled down the corner of my eye at the sight of her fighting to keep her eyes open.“Lila,” I called softly, a little whimper involuntarily escaping my mouth.I didn't think she could hear me, but she did; her eyes searched everywhere until they found me, her formerly lively face now paler by the second.“Lila,” I called again, feeling a little helpless at her current state. She's all alone out there, scared, drained. Fighting for the people who once treated her as an outcast because she was birthed by a witch. For the people who had wanted nothing more than to throw her out of the Packhouse.“Judith,” She whispered weakly, “You shouldn't be here.”I shook my head, tears spilling from my eyes. Tears I didn't want to shed for the fear of making her weaker. Tears I fought to hold back just so I could give her some kind of motiva
Last Updated: 2025-04-21
Chapter: Chapter one hundred and eleven: A fight to the deathBrian's POV Saying I expected those words from Judith would be a blatant lie. I was taken aback myself. Didn't she break down a while ago when they got separated? Now she's throwing it all under the bus for some heroic move? Is this how quickly it is with women? The mood swing thing?“Excuse us,” I pulled her to the side, maybe I could talk some sense into her, just maybe. “What are you doing?” “Staying here to help. Isn't it obvious?” She asked back, feigning confidence even though I could see through her eyes that she wanted to be with him more than anything else.I sighed, shaking my head slightly.“There's nothing left for you to do here. Go to your mate.” “No.” She replied bluntly, making no attempt to comply, her eyes holding mine as if this was a staring competition.My hands moved until they settled on my waist, maintaining that posture for a while, just peering intently into her face. “You know, you and Lila, I'm starting to wonder who is more stubborn.”She shrugged casua
Last Updated: 2025-04-20
Chapter: Chapter one hundred and ten:
A difficult decision
Judith's POV I staggered backward until I crashed to the ground, my legs suddenly finding it difficult to carry my body.Fear gripped me, my eyes taking in the gruesome scene before me.My ears suddenly became alert, realizing that the killer might still be lurking around waiting for the next victim.My heart throbbed vigorously against my rib cage, fear clouding my senses at the thought that there was a murderer in our midst and on the loose. And we had no idea who it was.I sprang up to my feet with determination, sprinting out of the room as fast as I could. I had to warn the others. Whoever it was that had managed to penetrate the Packhouse and eliminate Morinda was dangerous. They had to be alert.My legs descended the stairs rapidly, my steps were as light as a feather. It felt as if I was flying over them. “There's a killer in the building!” I announced breathlessly. My intention wasn't to scare anyone, just to keep them alert, but my approach was wrong. They stared at me wit
Last Updated: 2025-04-18
Chapter: Chapter one hundred and nine:
MurderedJudith's POV The ache in my body threatened to rip me apart. It was too much, too intense. This is probably the end of it for us. How did we not know it was the full moon tonight? Now we're all a wrecking mess, praying for some kind of miracle to happen.“Urgh!” My throat cracked along with the bones of my body. Why did this have to happen now? Has the moon goddess forsaken us? Is this how we perish?I would never have thought that the witch could harness the full moon’s energy to resurrect the dead. I've heard that it was possible. Only heard, not really believed it. And this was said to have happened over two hundred years ago. When witches were still allowed to coexist with werewolves. It all seemed like a nightmare I wanted to make up so badly from.“We have to leave now.” Jonathan’s voice interrupted my train of thought as he wrapped his arm around me, nudging me to move. His eyes burned with contained pain. He was trying his best to be strong for me. For us.Shaking my head in
Last Updated: 2025-04-14
Chapter: Chapter one hundred and eight:
The full moonLila's POV I found it difficult to sleep after my encounter with the witch in that memory lane. For some reason, it scared me; I feared that she would reappear in my dream and trap me there. I've been trapped before, it's not a funny experience. Not something I wish to experience again.Her presence felt oddly familiar and I feared what that could mean. In the library, I searched for a book on ancient spells; I was bent on finding out how she was about to touch me in a trance. Despite looking for a while, I couldn't find anything tangible, but I kept looking, keeping my mind open for possibilities.Then the lights went out and I found myself stuck at the library. It was just me there, nobody else. A feeling of fear washed over me as my heart thumped rapidly against my chest as if it could explode at any minute.Luckily I was with my phone, so I was able to keep my corner illuminated until the saved energy was restored. I was going to return to my room when I met Judith and the rest.
Last Updated: 2025-04-12
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