resist crossword clue

"You belong to me Joan.You have always been mine since years back after what I did for you and as far as I'm concerned I can have a say in your life anytime I want, so get that into your head. So far I'm still alive and you're still my wife, you belong to me and no one else. Got it?" Damien said as he inched closer to Joan lessening the gap between them resulting in their faces being extremely close to each other. "You know what? I'm done with this shit. I can't take this anymore, I need a break from this marriage and from you" Joan stated as she tried to move away but he gently slammed her back into the wall and sealed his lips with hers, closing the distance between them. ***** Just like any other girl, Joan has always dreamt of what her marriage would be like, she always fantasised about marrying her Prince Charming then riding back to their mansion in a limousine or the latest car that year. But if only she knew that it wouldn't all go as she had planned, if only she knew that fate had another plan in store for her. She had once thought about marrying a man who was drop dead gorgeous that no girl could ever resist, a man who would have all heads turning to him when he walks, but she got the opposite; instead she got a man who is nowhere near her ideal type of Prince Charming. How would Joan cope with being married to a masked man?

Lila is a struggling artist living in New York City who's just been commissioned to create a piece of art for a billionaire's private collection. When she meets the mysterious and charming billionaire, Alexander, she's immediately drawn to him, despite his reputation for being aloof and unapproachable. As Lila works on the project, she discovers that Alexander has a darker side, one that he tries to keep hidden from the public eye. He's been involved in some shady dealings, and Lila soon finds herself caught up in a dangerous game of power and lust. Despite her reservations, Lila can't resist Alexander's magnetic pull. They engage in a torrid affair, but the more she gets to know him, the more she realizes that there's something sinister about him. As their relationship deepens, Lila discovers that Alexander is involved in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse with a rival billionaire. The stakes are high, and the tension is palpable as they navigate their way through the dangerous world of high finance and cutthroat business deals.

On her wedding day, Isla faced a series of disasters no bride could ever imagine. Her fiancé, Jeremy, dropped a bombshell in front of the entire congregation, revealing an explicit video of her and another man—a video she had no knowledge of or clue how it came to be. To make matters worse, Jeremy took things further by proposing to her sister right then and there. Devastated beyond belief, Isla ran out of the chapel—and his life—without looking back. She swore never to let herself be humiliated like that again and decided that love was no longer worth the risk. With her heart in pieces, she headed to the nearest bar to drown her sorrows in alcohol, where, in a haze of pain and anger, she met a handsome stranger. What was meant to be a fleeting escape turned into a one-night stand. She disappeared without a trace, determined to sever all ties with Jeremy. That included quitting her job at his father’s company—she didn’t want anything to do with him or his family anymore. As she searched for a new beginning, fate led her into the path of Jaxon Waverly. Jaxon Waverly—a billionaire CEO by day and a fearless Mafia leader by night. Isla becomes his secretary, unknown to her and Jaxon himself that she is Jaxon’s long-lost love and unforgettable one-night-stand. Determined to win her over, Jaxon will stop at nothing to make her his wife.

On a certain day, a meteorite fell from the sky and formed a terrifying radiation, causing drastic changes to Earth. Countless regions experienced mysterious phenomena and soon, all the creatures on Earth, plants and animals alike, mutated into dreadful "monsters". Humans were not an exception; those who were lucky enough awakened to supernatural powers and gained extraordinary strength. 　　In order to resist the threat of mutant creatures and extraterrestrial life on the earth, the supernaturalists formed the Superhuman Academy and Ryan Smith was one of the lucky ones. Unfortunately, he died in a war of alien invasion. 　　Surprisingly, Ryan was reborn, reborn ten years ago, just at the moment when he entered the Superhuman Academy. The difference was that he had a mysterious investment system, as long as he invested in people and things crazily, he would get back more powerful power! 　　And his first investment object was his Boyhood Sweethearts, Vina Anderson, the sexy woman who wanted to take away his mysterious treasures. How will Ryan choose?

"Oh my God! Who's there?" I was shocked as I noticed a movement in the thick bushes behind me. It was dark at night and I found myself in the middle of a thick forest without the slightest clue of where I was.This can't be happening. I only had a torchlight with me to see my way in such darkness. I was on full alert as I tried to be brave, pointing the torchlight around without much panic.  Suddenly, out of the bushes came two black wild animals that I couldn't make out their identity on time. They were glaring at me with gritted teeth, turns out they were wolves. I became terrified and almost fainted on the spot, realizing I had no where to run or hide. Just then, I got the shock of my life when they started acting strange and sounds of bones cracking could be heard. Both of them were trying to straighten themselves in an awkward, humanly manner. What was going on?

“What I said before still stands. I am not allowed to touch you. Stop inviting me to.” His voice was dangerously low and rough. He could see in her eyes that she knew just how aroused he was for her and, with his body pressed against hers, she felt it. Her hand was eagerly massaging between her legs. “I don’t want you to touch me. I can do that all on my own.” She breathed, letting out a soft moan. “Watch me, Dalton. Fucking watch what you do to me.” She was the sexiest thing he’d ever seen, and as she pleasured herself, he couldn’t find it in him to regret what he was watching her do. He knew it was wrong, but with each blissful groan from her lips, his control slipped that much further from his grip. **** She was half his age and the daughter of his old college friend. Their relationship was doomed long before it even began... But everything changed when she set her eyes on him again. Dalton, was devastatingly handsome and she couldn’t keep her eyes off him. A workplace romance was the last thing they both wanted but the more they tried to stay away from each other, the closer they got. He was impossible to resist and She was a seductress and his ruination. With obstacles standing in the way of their love story; his fiancé, her Dad and with his empire on the line, will he be able to damn all consequences and take a chance on them?

POWERS SERIES (BOOK TWO) ”I’m only here until my father’s debt is paid. I’m not your property,” I said, though my voice faltered under his piercing gaze. Owen smirked, stepping closer, his voice a low, dangerous growl. “Funny, because the moment you stepped into my territory, you became my property, mia cara, and I do not let go of what’s mine until I’ve taken everything I’m owed—and more.” Mae has spent her entire life trying to clean up her father’s messes. But when his largest debt lands her in the hands of Owen, the most feared Mafia Don in the country, her life takes a maddening turn. Owen built his empire on blood, power, and his unwavering belief that family is nothing but a weakness. Mae’s fierce loyalty and willingness to risk everything to protect her deadbeat father—and track down the mother who abandoned her—makes her more interesting than she already is. Trapped in a web of danger, desire, and impossible choices, Mae has to decide: How far will she go to save the people who’ve already let her down? And how long can she resist the pull of the man who claims to own her?

Scarlett was accused of murder and was outcast from her pack, she met with Prince Andre who has been with a wrong mate for seven years which is why the prince never had a child for seven years. Prince Andre met with Scarlett ended up marking her, he tried to resist her but he couldn’t. Scarlett got pregnant and walk away. Khelaine the wrong mate of prince Andre found Scarlett who needed help, she offer to help her in exchange of her pups . Scarlett agreed but later on refused the offer. Khelaine had announced her fake pregnancy to the entire kingdom. Khelaine will do anything to get the babies from Scarlett while Scarlett will do anything to keep her Pups away from Khelaine. Will Andre ever find out the truth about his babies?

After getting his heart mercilessly broken by a maid when he was younger, Cameron swears never to love another. But, there is something about Avery that has him crossing the lines he set. He draws a final line promising himself a marriage contract will be the only thing that binds them together. Will he be able to resist her charms? The billionaire swears to protect his fragile heart at all cost.

When Lyra Andreadis first encounters her fated mate, Leandros Vasiliou in a nightclub, she's drawn to his arctic-blue eyes and charming demeanor. Soon she realizes his true identity. He's none other than the CEO of their rival company and the gamma of the Luceres Pack, their worst enemies! Her uncle, Felixe Andreadis, would never allow him anywhere near her since the notorious billionaire, Leandros Vasiliou, sought them out for a motive! It was nothing but revenge! Will she push him away knowing what he is after? Or will she devise a way to get away from her domineering uncle? Despite the age gap, Leandros is attracted to Lyra at first sight! Can he resist her and stay aloof when she presents a perfect abduction plan before him? Or will he give in, and fall for her, hook, line, and sinker? When Lyra’s mysteries come to light, so does a danger that threatens not only her life but the safety of all! Will Leandros rise to the occasion and rescue her? Will they acknowledge their mate bond or reject one another as forbidden mates?