second time's the charm

“Why can’t I hit you?” Thomas yells, smacking the belt close to her feet. “Why,” he smacks it on the door above her head. “Why, why” to the right and left sides of her body. Melina trembles against the door with her eyes closed and head tucked between her knees. She jumps, sniffing Thomas’ cologne, and tries to hide more. He’s probably bending down. “I want to hurt you, Melina, but I can’t. Tell me why I can’t. Tell me why,” she bites her lips to muffle her sobs as she fears they will exacerbate her situation. “ look at me when I am talking to you,” Thomas says, grabbing her hair and pulling her head up. “I am- so-r-r-r-y,” she says as she turns to face him with her tear-stained face and bloodshot eyes. ******** Melina Davis was born with the face and body of a goddess. Her heart was as beautiful as her, but it never did her any good. Melina was the most unlucky woman in this world when it came to love. Her first love was an abusive con artist who made sure to exploit Melina's kindness. The second one who Melina felt was genuinely worthy of owing her heart was far more dangerous than her first. His name is Thomas Costanzo. He is the second in command of the Costanzo mafia. He was highly feared in the mafia world. Some even feared him more than the don of the Costanzo mafia. Melina didn't know she shouldn't cross him, and she did. She broke the heart of one of the most feared men on this earth, and now, he is out searching for her. Once he finds her, Melina will wish she never crossed paths with him.

Clara baru saja diusir dari kediamannya sendiri. Orang tuanya belum lama meninggal. Namun, bukannya mendapat topangan dari kerabatnya, mereka malah merampas semua harta yang ditinggalkan oleh kedua orang tua Clara. Clara berjalan tak tentu arah. Ia hanya diperbolehkan membawa pakaian-pakaiannya sendiri. Tanpa diberi uang sepeserpun. Ia tidur dimanapun dirasa tempat itu mampu menghalanginya dari turunnya hujan dan panas. Wajahnya yang cantik jelita mulai terlihat kotor akibat tak terawat. Siang itu, Clara beristirahat di bangku taman tempat anak-anak TK bermain. Berjalan cukup jauh membuat tubuhnya cukup lelah. Belum sempat memejamkan mata ia mendengar suara anak kecil yang memanggilnya 'mama'. "Mama? Mama ngapain disini? Kenapa mama gak pernah pulang? Papa bilang, mama pergi jauh sekali. Kenapa mama jahat sama Devan?" Ucap anak itu pada Clara. Clara hanya bisa terdiam cukup lama mendengar perkataan anak itu. Seingatnya ia belum pernah melakukan hubungan dengan siapapun. Tapi, kenapa anak ini memanggilnya mama?

Kiara, an 18 year old girl who everything was taken from fights back. Her parents, brother and mate are all killed in one way or another. Out of anger and pure hatred for the criminals who committed such actions, she swears revenge on them. But first, she must fight for her own life in a Decima. And why does the Alpha keep hiding Cal from the world? Will she be able to figure out all the uncovered secrets and get herself a second chance mate? Find out this and more in this mind blowing story: SECOND CHANCE

"Did you ever, even once, imagine yourself loving me?" Sarah posed a hopeful question to Philip. "Don’t make me laugh, Sarah. Everything between us has been purely about pleasure and business.” Sarah had harbored feelings for Philip ever since she first saw him in a sports magazine. When his fiancée abandoned him at the altar to elope with another man, Sarah selflessly offered herself as a replacement bride to spare his embarrassment. After enduring three years of a loveless and toxic marriage, Sarah finally summoned the courage to divorce Philip, who was still pining for his former fiancée. She vowed to herself that she would find another man who would love, trust, and worship her like a queen. This is what she sought if she were to marry a second time. A year later, their paths crossed again. Philip confronted Sarah in a ladies’ restroom, demanding, “Do not let other men touch you!” Sarah remained indifferent; her demeanor noticeably changed. “And what if I do?” she retorted. Philip’s tone grew menacing, “You won’t like what I’d do.” Unfazed, Sarah shot back, “Mr. Cornell, I’ve never liked what you’ve done, even in the past. There’s nothing new about that, and please stop whining like a baby,” before turning and walking away, disdainfully leaving him behind.

Growing up listening to her parent's love story, Olivia had been dreaming of the matebond ever since she was a child. Therefore, when she met her mate, she abandoned all the glory and wealth without hesitation and ran away to the remote pack with him, vowing to become his best Luna. However, the day before the mating ceremony, she found out her mate had cheated on her with beta's daughter. Mocked and humiliated, Olivia rejected her mate, returning to her family, and reclaiming her title as a princess to take revenge. However, being a princess is not an easy task, and many obstacles await her in the future. Moreover, she found her childhood friend, Alpha King Arthur, is her second chance mate... Where would she go? Can she ever trust the matebond again? Read and find out!

Dark Slayer pack is one of the strongest pack in the werewolf kingdom. Alpha Jayden is ruthless, dominant and takes what belongs to him at all cost. He thinks Lucy is his mate, an accused murderer who gets abused by everyone in the pack. But Jolene, an omega of the pack knows that's not true because she is Alpha Jayden's true mate and has known this for years. Except no one else seems to know this, not even the alpha himself Werewolves are blessed with true mates by the moon goddess. A soul mate that will understand you like no other. A unique scent that lets you know your mate is near and a strong mate bond that makes you feel a ''pull' towards your blessed true mate. So why is Jolene watching her mate take on another she-wolf as his mate? What secret is Jolene hiding at the cost of her fated mate?

"His name is Massimo Francesco Alonso. He is your future husband, and both of you will get married soon." "What?! No way, Dad!" "Nothing is impossible in this world, my dear. Don't you remember our agreement in the past?" When her father insists her daughter gets to know a man she has never met, Abigail Laurentia Verz still feels as though her worst nightmare is coming true. She was required to marry Massimo Francesco Alonso, a foreign man whom she had never met before. Abigail and Massimo tied the knot, even though they never loved each other. What about Abigail and Massimo's fate? Can a marriage that is forced upon two people by their respective parents work out well? How is their love life after arranged married?

Anika harbored a strong dislike for men due to her ex-boyfriend's betrayal and pledged to avoid them. However, everything shifted when a tall, charming man joined her company. Despite their initial unfriendly encounter, sparks of romance ignited as they were unexpectedly thrown together to work. Fate intervened, challenging Anika's own rules, and she found herself unexpectedly drawn to the guy.

"Tell me why you're so insistent on marrying me.""Because I love you, of course." Celeste York's words are sweet as honey, but her eyes are cold as ice and devoid of emotion.Damon Bishop snorts. No one on this earth has ever had the nerve to treat him as their prey. He admires Celeste's pluck.Yet to his surprise, the day after he turns her down, Damon finds Celeste is able to watch him and his fiancée walk past her without batting an eye.This pisses Damon off. Is this how Celeste acts when she loves someone?

Riya and Kayish were madly in love, so deeply that everyone believed that they would end up in a happy married life. That's how he loved her. He was very possessive of his property, especially when it comes to his girl.On the other hand, Riya was blindly in love with him. She left her parents because of him, she found her happiness within him and was ready to start a new life but an unexpected tragedy happened in their life that no one could have predicted.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~She had good news for him. She was so happy. After all those things that she has been through, finally, their family will be complete. She already waited a whole day and she now she just couldn't wait to share her happiness with him. But just as she was about to tell him, he broke her fragile heart into a million pieces and left her saying it was all just a drama he played with her all along; The marriage which she preached was just another key to win her trust and to fulfill his vengeance. He dumped her that day without knowing that he left a piece of him growing inside her.Does he get the chance to know about his child? What will happen when these two cross their paths in the future? Will they let go of their revenge and ego and hatred to get back their love? Or will it be too late for him to realize his mistake?Read to find out what happens. : )