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Back then, he was my everything. He was my childhood friend, my neighbor, and my teenage dream. I used my chance to confess my love to him on prom night, in front of everyone! It turned out he rejected me just because of the ridiculous reason that his type of girl was a supermodel. Seven years passed, and I still had not become what he wanted. My life had become even harder. I was getting too old to remain a model, and my boyfriend had cheated on me. Until one night, I met him again, my ex-crush. It was time to take revenge and make him beg for my love. A golden opportunity came when my new boss at the agency promised me the title of supermodel as long as I obeyed him. Unfortunately, there was no such thing as a free lunch. There was something I could not control in this dazzling fashion world. Did I really have to give up everything to achieve success, both in my career and in my love life? Could I have a brilliant career without sacrificing my romance? *** "Last night was a mistake," she sighed. "I thought you were commenting that last night was amazing," I teased with a smile. "Yes, last night was amazing, and yes, I admit it was the best sex I've ever had in my adulthood," she grunted, looking frustrated. Upon hearing that confession, my blood boiled. I rose from my chair and stood right next to her. She looked puzzled as I trapped her in the chair. I leaned down low. "Then don't say it was a mistake. Last night was the best thing I've ever had in my adulthood," I whispered in her ear.

A cosmic sentient species that called themselves "Deities" made the first contact with humans out of necessity. 100 Years later, humans have discovered fractures deep within space-time. Inside these fractures, undefined concepts redefine themselves, the rationale is irrational, life is an enigma, and time is tangled. Is it a realm of God or a sanctuary of Cthulhu? Humans call them "Akashic Glitch". A 16-year-old Cadet, Creed Gryffon at the bottom of the hierarchy, finds a forbidden artifact that might have the potential to disrupt the entire power balance.

"Maybe you should spank me. I've been very, very, very naughty, sir." He chuckled, watching me go on all fours, in the middle of his office as he sat at his desk, typing away on an electronic keyboard. "You have, Miss Lenora," he smirked. "And I'm beginning to think my punishment has been too light Biting my lips like a puppy begging for a treat, I loved the sound of his voice dripping like honey. He leaned back into his chair and returned to his work, "Now get out. I've got test scripts to mark." Lenora's world crumbles when the man she has a sizzling passion for rejects her for her sister. Heartbroken, she escapes the painful situation by enrolling at Eldridge College, a distant university where she wouldn't have to face her backstabbing sister and the sexy-as-hell Professor CJ who tore her heart into shreds. What will happen when she's in her lecture hall and sees the new professor walk in, the same man who shattered her heart? Ignore her uncontrollable lust for him by pretending that he doesn't exist, or risk everything, defying the grave consequences and surrendering to the irresistible charm that CJ possesses.

"Elena, why are you hiding from me? (Elena, kenapa kau menghindar dariku?)" "You know why ... I'm married, i have kids. And you're such a bad influence on me. (Kau tau kenapa ... Aku sudah menikah dan mempunyai anak-anak. Lagipula kau membawa pengaruh buruk buatku" "You have married too seven years ago but you still want to meet me. We're even ... (Kau pun sudah menikah tujuh tahun lalu tapi kau masih bersedia menemuiku. Bahkan kita ..." "Stop it. It's a big mistake!!! (Hentikan. Dulu itu kesalahan besar!!!)" "Calm down, Elena ... i'm here not to argue. I miss you ... (Tenanglah, Elena ... Aku di sini bukan untuk berdebat. Aku rindu padamu ..." Elena hampir terisak, mukanya memerah matanya berair napasnya tersengal. Ia ingin segera berlalu dari momen ini. "I am not the same person. I have changed. And I am fully happy for I am now. Don't ruin my happiness. I want you to stay away from my life ... please ... (Aku bukanlah orang yang sama. Aku sudah berubah. Dan aku sangat bahagia dengan keadaanku sekarang. Jangan mengusik kebahagiaanku. Menjauhlah dari kehidupanku ... Aku mohon ....)" "I'll wait ... (Aku akan menunggu ...)" "Don't wait. You have to move on. Get married, have a bunch of kids like you want it. Be happy ... (Jangan menunggu. Kau harus melanjutkan hidupmu. Menikahkah. Miliki banyak anak seperti yang kau mau. Berbahagialah ...)" "I can't find someone like you. (Aku tidak bisa menemukan penggantimu.)"

"I don't do relationships Miss Williams. I don't love. I just fu**. Is that what you want fom me so that you stop following me?" His straightforward question made her turn hundred shades red,the word he used enough to lower her gaze and burn her insides in a new swirl of emotion. "No" She manages to whisper.To only have him dip his face closer to her. "Then stay the fuc* away from me Miss Williams. Because I am only going to break your heart." Stepping back from her,he was going to leave when he stops in his tracks listening to her reply. His fists clenching. "This is what I like the most about you Your Highness." "Your honesty."

Ini adalah kisahku, mengenai bagaimana seorang Mandy Clay Simmons selalu bisa menjadi wanita yang sabar, patuh dan begitu baik terhadap sang suami, Bryce Simmons. Pernikahan yang mengikatku disaat aku masih berusia begitu muda, pernikahan yang awalnya menurutku adalah kebahagiaan yang aku cari, namun justru menjadikan bumerang untuk diriku sendiri. Rasa bosan dan tidak bisa menerima lagi atas segala sikap Bryce yang selalu mementingkan dirinya sendiri. Hingga sampai pada tahap aku ingin mengakhiri pernikahan ini, aku justru dipertemukan dengan Becks Dallas. Sosok pria yang penuh dengan segala kesempurnaan, seakan langsung mengalihkan duniaku kepadanya. Sang pemain hati para wanita lajang itu justru memikatku, hingga jatuh ke dalam urusan terlarang yang membuat diriku dan Becks menjadi saling mencintai satu sama lain. Dan di dalam permasalahan yang nanti akan datang secara silih berganti, akankah aku tetap menginginkan dan menjalani hubungan bahaya nan terlarang ini? Atau mempertahankan pernikahanku demi anak yang aku miliki? Di dalam Urusan Terlarang ini, aku akan menjawab semuanya.

I fell in love with my brother's combat training instructor, the Alpha of the Stormfang Pack. He was very kind to me. I pursued him for eight years, thinking that he wanted me to be his mate. But he betrayed my sincerity, ignored my efforts, and even used my love to pursue his childhood sweetheart. Realizing the truth, I chose to leave. But he regretted it and did everything possible to win me back, but everything was too late by then.

Dijadikan sebuah alat memang menyebalkan. Dalam keluarga, Zafanya Bia Sindari dibesarkan hanya untuk dijual lewat nama pernikahan. Saat Bia bisa sedikit melepaskan diri dari keluarga dengan melakukan hal gila, Bia justru dijadikan alat untuk balas dendam. Cinta yang Bia kira akan seindah warna pelangi, akan senyaman angin musim gugur ternyata justru membuat hatinya tercabik hancur. Akankah Bia membuang harga diri dan kembali menggapai uluran tangan sang ibu yang memiliki kuasa untuk membalaskan rasa sakit hatinya? Atau mengikhlaskan rasa sakit hati dengan menggunakan alasan kompensasi cinta? "Hidupku, bukanlah ajang untuk permainan kalian!" kesal Zafanya Bia Sindari.

After my secret crush was discovered, my adoptive uncle Kieran, who always loved me, completely became a different person. He no longer smiled at me, and he began to stay far away from me. I tried everything, even stripped naked and stood before him begging him to mark me. All I got in return was his words of rejection: disgusting. Three months later, he even brought my best friend Scarlett home and claimed her as his fiancée. Looking at the deep wariness in his eyes toward me, I suddenly smiled with relief. I agreed to my Alpha grandfather's tentative proposal for an arranged mating. But when I finally gave up him and mated to another Alpha, why did he beg me to come back?

Tepat pada saat malam pertamanya, Joseph Hunter harus menyaksikan sang istri--Camila Reyes--terjatuh ke laut, dalam upaya pelarian mereka dari ayah Camila yang tidak merestui pernikahan mereka. Dengan kondisi nyaris tewas, Joseph diselamatkan oleh pria misterius yang membuatnya terikat dalam kontrak hitam. Joseph harus mengejar pemimpin kartel The Demon, mafia senjata ilegal dan obat-obatan terlarang paling dicari di Amerika. Hingga suatu ketika, Joseph bertemu dengan seorang wanita bernama Vanessa, yang memiliki wajah sangat mirip dengan Camila. Sialnya, Vanessa adalah kekasih dari musuh bebuyutannya dari masa lalu. Sebuah fakta yang terungkap, membuat Joseph terperosok semakin jauh ke dalam dendam dan kebencian. Hingga dia harus berjuang untuk sebuah kepercayaan.