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Arilyn has always dreamed of escaping Green Hill, leaving behind the pain of her father's abuse and the memories that haunt her. When an unexpected transfer to Riverside University gives her the chance to start over, she seizes it-only to come face-to-face with Xander Hale, her former best friend who vanished from her life without explanation. Xander is no longer the boy she remembers. Now a star hockey player with a sharp edge and a colder heart, he keeps everyone at arm's length. But Arilyn's arrival stirs something in him he thought he'd buried long ago. As the two are forced to confront their shared history, tensions rise, and buried emotions thaw, revealing truths neither expected.

“This is Abraham Blackwood, heir to the Blackwood empire, one of the richest families in the country." The moment I stepped ahead, he turned slowly and my breath caught in my throat. The shock of seeing him again struck me like a bolt of lightning. No… It can’t be him. But it was. Sitting there, casually sipping tea, was him—the man from the bar. The same piercing blue eyes locked onto mine, his expression shifting from mild amusement to disbelief. His sharp blue eyes pierced through the room and locked onto mine with an intensity that made my breath freeze in my throat. I couldn’t move, couldn’t speak. The memories of the night in the bar flooded back—his arrogance, his rude comments, his piercing gaze that had felt so unsettling. I stared at Alexander, still in shock. The man sitting across from me wasn't just any stranger. He was a billionaire—an heir to a vast fortune. My brother had been friends with him for years, and their families had arranged this marriage as part of a business partnership.

In a ruthless world where survival is a daily battle, Alyssa’s life takes a dark turn after losing her parents. Left to endure the torment of her abusive uncle, she fights to stay alive—until his actions lead to his untimely death, leaving her homeless and alone. Desperation pulls her into the orbit of Zero Blackwood, a powerful and enigmatic leader of a criminal network. Forced to join his ranks as a “wild cat,” Alyssa learns to play her role in a world of crime. Her quick rise stirs jealousy in Serial, the group’s leader, who sees her as a threat. Things take a sharp turn when Zero starts falling for Alyssa. His feelings put her in more danger as Serial grows hostile. Torn between Zero’s affection and her dream of freedom, Alyssa plans her escape. But when she’s caught, Zero shocks everyone by sparing her and confessing his love. Now, Alyssa must survive in this dangerous world, outsmart her rivals, and decide if love or freedom is worth the risk.

“I, Angelina Rossetti, reject you, Alpha Luca as my mate. You can go ahead to enjoy your new fangled home.” Lucas stepped closer to me, his eyes furious and dangerous. Then, a felt a sharp sensation at my cheek, my head swinging to the side. It took me a second to realise what had happened. He'd slapped me. *** Insults, maltreatments and disrespect have been all Angelina Rosetti has always known. But that's deserving of a poor omega. Getting married to an alpha doesn't change the fact. After learning of her husband's betrayal, Angelina dumps him and searches for a better life. Little does she know, one's shadow doesn't leave them. Thrust into a new world, Angelina deals with a new admirer, the ghost of her past and an enemy with a deadly intention.

Selena returns home unable to contain her heart racing with anticipation. After years of heartbreak and countless treatments, she finally holds the miracle she thought she’d never have—the news of her pregnancy. Little did she know that behind those walls, fate had a different plan for her. Before she could tell him the good news, he went first, announcing to her that his ex-girlfriend was pregnant with his child. The child Selena couldn’t give him. The words were like a sharp knife pierced through her heart. "I, Selena Hayden of the Shadow Vale Pack, reject you, Nelson Brainfield of the Snow Mountain Pack," she said, her voice growing stronger with every word. "I sever our mate bond." Alpha Nelson accepted her rejection and ordered her out of his house. Selena left the pack with hope to start anew; to give her unborn child the life it deserved far away from this cursed land. But was fate done with her? Selena escaped the Snow Mountain Pack and only fell into the arms of the Witch Prince of the Kazuza Kingdom. Would she survive this storm awaiting her on the other side?

Bridget's lips curled slightly into a satisfied smirk. “We’ll see. Start the car and drive me to the city.” “Yes, ma’am,” Hans said as he opened the passenger door for her. As the car pulled out of the mansion’s long driveway, Bridget couldn’t help but notice Hans's composure. His movements were precise, his demeanor calm. “You drive well,” she remarked. “Thank you, ma’am,” Hans replied without breaking his focus on the road. Bridget tilted her head, studying him. “Why become a driver?” she asked suddenly. Hans hesitated for a moment. “Personal reasons, ma’am.” “Hmm. You’re full of secrets, aren’t you?” Bridget teased, though her tone carried genuine curiosity. Somehow, she wanted to know the deepest of the deepest of his driver. That's how it works for her. Maybe. Before Hans could reply, she noticed a black SUV trailing close behind them. Her instincts, sharp as ever, kicked in. “Hans, speed up,” she commanded. “We’re being followed.” “Yes, ma’am,” Hans said, immediately accelerating, maintaining his composed demeanor, and his expertise in driving. The black SUV matched their pace, confirming Bridget's suspicion. “Lose them,” she ordered, gripping her seatbelt. Hans’s hands moved deftly across the wheel, taking sharp turns and expertly navigating the highway. Bridget watched in amazement, realizing he was no ordinary driver. “Who are you, really?” she asked, her voice low and filled with intrigue. “Just your driver, ma’am,” Hans replied with a faint smile.

SOLD TO THE ALPHA FOR A ONE NIGHT STAND When he stepped into view, all my breath left me in one sharp gasp. His presence filled the room, an overwhelming force that took my breath away. He stood tall and confident, his black hair styled back, a few stray strands falling over his forehead, giving him a wild edge. His jaw was strong, a neatly trimmed beard only accentuating his chiseled features. He was devastatingly handsome, but it wasn’t just his looks that affected me, it was the aura around him, the power that radiated from every inch of his body. His eyes locked with mine, and an overwhelming sense of power washed over me. My heart pounded in my chest, racing like I had no control over it. This man wasn’t just anyone. There was something primal in his gaze, something dangerous and alluring. Something...otherworldly.

"Come closer, don’t you trust me?" Of course I trusted him. I loved him. He was my betrothed mate, so I took a step toward him. His hands wrapped around my waist, just a feet away from the vast, unfeeling ocean. The wind whipped through my hair, and for a moment, I felt freedom. Then, suddenly, his grip loosened, and I fell, the cold sting of the ocean floor swallowing me whole. Darkness followed. Elowen, Princess of the Moonshire Pack, is to marry Thorne Blackwood—a bond meant to unite two powerful families. But on her wedding night, she is betrayed, cast into the depths by the man she trusted the most. The Moon Goddess offers her a second chance, but there is a costly price. Elowen must lose all memory of who she once was and begin anew. Taken as a slave to the Bloodhowl Kingdom, Elowen has no recollection of her past… or the immense power she harbors. But her beauty and sharp mind quickly capture the attention of Damien, the ruthless Lycan King of the Bloodhowls. As fragments of her old life resurface, Elowen must choose: Remain as Queen Luna of the Bloodhowls, or reclaim her throne as Queen Luna of the Moonshires, and avenge her family’s death at the hands of the man who betrayed her. But can she face Thorne Blackwood again, even if it means risking everything?

Valencia Amara Nightingale III was trapped—engaged to a powerful, ruthless prime minister with a hidden agenda, forced to endure his cruelty for five long years. A princess in name only, she had no power, no choices, just a future of helpless submission. Until the day she was murdered. But as fate would have it, death wasn’t the end for Valencia. In the same dark forest, at the exact same time, another life was lost—Anastasiya Constantine. A fighter, An agent , a woman forged in the harshest streets, Anastasiya was known for her fiery spirit and sharp mind. The world thought she was out of control, a lost cause, but her death was the catalyst for something unimaginable. God, it seemed, had other plans. Anastasiya is resurrected in Valencia’s body— now a young royal with the face of innocence, but the heart of a warrior. Gone is the meek, kind princess. In her place is a woman driven by vengeance and a hunger for power. With nothing to lose and everything to gain, Anastasiya begins her quest for revenge—against the man who destroyed Valencia’s life, and against the corrupt world that betrayed her. Her ultimate target? Aslanov Moroz Vladislav, the most powerful businessman in the world. Seduction, submission, and a ruthless drive for revenge will lead her to sell her soul to him, use his empire and influence to take control of a life that is no longer hers by choice—but will be by force. One woman. Two lives. And a debt forged in blood. Vengeance? Lol. She was out for Retribution.

Alicia was once a woman who lived in the shadows—overweight, insecure, and hopelessly in love with Ford Collins, the cold and calculating billionaire who viewed her as nothing more than an obligation. Their marriage was a cruel twist of fate: a one-night mistake, a pregnancy, and a contract to protect Ford’s pristine reputation. For Ford, Alicia’s soft heart and imperfect body were a constant source of disdain. He mocked her, belittled her, and made it clear that she would never be enough—not for him, not for anyone. When Ford finally walked away to reunite with his glamorous ex-fiancée, Alicia was left broken and humiliated, carrying the scars of his rejection. But heartbreak has a way of transforming people. Years later, Alicia returns—not the shy, overweight girl Ford once dismissed, but a confident single mom and stunning woman with a sharp tongue and a steely resolve. Now, it’s Ford who’s haunted by regret, unable to ignore the woman he let slip through his fingers. Can Ford prove he’s a changed man and win back the wife he never deserved? Or will Alicia’s newfound strength and desire for revenge keep him at arm’s length? What happens when the man who destroyed her heart becomes the one begging for it?