storm spell

In the power games of the mafia, love is a dangerous gamble. Liora, the only daughter of the mafia leader, lives in a world woven with luxury and shadows. From a young age, she was taught to stay away from danger, but her heart is captured by the cold and powerful bodyguard, Kaelan, during an unexpected encounter. Their feelings quietly blossom in secrecy, but when Liora's father discovers their secret, a storm of fate ensues. In this suspenseful and emotional story, how will Liora and Kaelan confront each other's pasts? Amidst the shadows of hatred and betrayal, can they reclaim the love they once shared? As the truth gradually unfolds, what direction will their fates take?

Amia, once a trusted member of her pack, finds herself accused of betrayal in a plot orchestrated by someone she once called a friend. Cast out by the people she loved and left broken by the cold indifference of Kael—the man she trusted most—Amia loses everything. Stripped of her dignity, her home, and her place in the world, she stands at the edge of despair. But even as the rain washes over her shattered soul, she makes a vow to return stronger and unbreakable. Driven by pain and a newfound determination, Amia embarks on a journey to rise from the ashes of her past, forging a path of strength and vengeance. As her enemies celebrate her downfall, they remain unaware of the fierce storm she is destined to become.

“You know what you have to do,” Blake said, his eyes bearing hatred into Cassandra, “You don’t like me.” “No,” Cassandra answered, she had been rehearsing how to sound nice while she rejected his proposal but it was impossible. “What?” He asked surprised “I said no, I am sorry, I can’t do that.” She muttered. “You don’t have any idea what you are signing up for, do you?” He asked, both his hands balled into fists on the table, while she watched him silently. “How much did my grandfather pay you?” He asked again and then she looked away from his magnetic gaze, feeling embarrassed. “I’m sorry, I told Mr. McKnight that I would marry you. I don’t think anything would change my mind.” She feigned confidence, holding onto her own hands to stop them from trembling. “We can just try to get along.” “Get along? What was I expecting from a gold-digger?” he asked with deep seething frustration. “You all are the same.” I wanted to ask what he meant by that but I couldn’t. “This wouldn’t be easy I assure you, princess, there would be a price to pay, a fucking expensive one.” He gets up and puts on his cap. “See you later, dear wife.” Unable to say a word she watched him storm away, her heart hammering painfully at his threat. Cassandra’s life took a total turn when her uncle forced her to get married to his partner’s grandson. Even though she was reluctant at first but then she didn’t have a choice but to agree, if there was a way she could escape her cousin, Lance. She would gladly marry even the devil because what has she got to lose?

He took a menacing step closer to me. I wanted to step back but I was already pressed on the wall. He leaned towards me and whispered in my right ear. "Run as far as you can. Hide as long as you want." I closed my eyes when his lips travelled to my cheeks. "But if I find you..." his lips stopped in the corner of my lips, "I'll punish you in more ways than one." >>•<< Dada Cordova's successive misfortunes started after her sister came back. Until her long-time boyfriend cheated on her with her sister. Hurt and betrayed, she went to the bar, drowned herself in alcohol and came across the most sought-after bachelor in town, Elijah Fuentaverde. And due to excessive intoxication, she did something she deeply regretted the next day—she slept with him. So she did the most reasonable thing to do—she ran away with the decision of just forgetting what happened. But Elijah was determined to melt the ice protecting her heart. And she can't deny the fact that he's slowly succeeding in entering her life, the same time the fire between them intensified. Then suddenly a nerve-wrecking storm came that wrecked her life which proves that no secret will lasts forever.. Everyone had their own skeleton hidden in their closet... And Elijah is not an exemption. Will she still let the fire between them rekindle even if it will cost her peace of mind? Or she'll extinguish the flame even if it means being broken hearted again?

"I, Ashley Bentley, rejects you, Alpha Stanley Carter as my mate, let the moon god bear me witness, I choose to be a rogue." In a world of shifting loyalties and hidden secrets, Ashley is adopted by Alpha Carter and his Luna; Luna Katherine after the tragic death of her parents. Ashley Bentley's life takes a treacherous turn when her adoptive mother, Luna Katherine, issues a chilling death threat when Ashley rejects her son, Stanley as her mate. Being the first ever female werewolf to reject a mate, Ashley is forced to flee for her own survival. Ashley finds a new trail and finds her second mate, who happens to be the man she had always imagined. But when shocking revelations unravel the truth behind her parents' tragic demise, Ashley's thirst for revenge brings her back to the pack's den, where the enigmatic Alpha Carter holds the key to her dark past. Will Ashley's quest for justice lead to her redemption or unleash a storm of vengeance that could consume them all? Being torn between two Alphas makes her destiny more complicated. Prepare for a gripping tale of love, betrayal, hate, pain and the relentless pursuit of truth in 'Two Alpha's at War.'

During a competition, my wife's childhood friend switches my climbing chalk out for flour. When I'm about to win the competition, my hands slip, and I fall from a rock climbing wall that's several feet high. I'm covered in blood. My wife doesn't care about my survival, though. She tells the doctor to prioritize her childhood friend, who's feigned a fainting spell from the blood. Later, I discover that my wife condoned her childhood friend in switching out the chalk. Why did she do it? Because she was worried that her childhood friend, who was never good at physical activities, would be sad if I were to win. Yet, when I lose hope in her and ask for a divorce, she cries and tells me I'm the one she loves.

They called her a burden. His fiancè called her a nuisance. Cecelia Morrow was a pawn of her family, sacrificed for their wealth and power. When she caught her fiancé in bed with her sister, the day before their wedding, her desperate plea to escape was met with disapproval. Forced to choose between a loveless marriage and a life of hate and misery, she made a desperate call to her childhood friend, the one person she knew could help her disappear. He was the king of the underworld, a man who hated women. But tonight, everything changed. Lucien Belucci, the infamous Mafia King, had never met a woman who could tempt him, but on his way to a wedding arranged by his brother, he encountered a runaway bride and for some reason, his man that he could never get up was now hard in anger. So when she demanded for his help, he took the chance. "What do you think about getting married today?" A dangerous alliance. A desperate escape. Their worlds collide in a storm of betrayal and passion. Two souls, bound by circumstance and driven by a need for lust and freedom, find themselves in a deadly game where love and revenge become intertwined. Will their escape lead to a new life, or will they be consumed by the darkness they've unleashed?

(Warning 18+) He can’t forgive. She can’t remember. But their past won’t stay buried. Atticus Roan is desperate for a fresh start. After two years of hardship, she’s ready to rebuild her life, even if it means facing rejection for the way her plus-size figure no longer fits society’s ideals. Applying for a secretary position at Royal Cruise Manufacturing Company is her last hope. But she never expected her potential boss to be Phoenix Everette — a man whose icy glare hides a storm of resentment and pain.Phoenix remembers everything Atticus forgot. Two years ago, her betrayal left him broken, both in heart and body. Now he walks with a cane, a daily reminder of the accident that shattered his life — and he blames her for it. Her return stirs old wounds and a fury he thought he’d buried. How dare she stand before him, unaware of the damage she caused?As their worlds collide, a tangled web of lost memories, buried secrets, and raw emotions threatens to destroy them both. Atticus must uncover the truth about their past, while Phoenix must decide if he can let go of his anger.Can they confront their painful history and find forgiveness, or are some wounds too deep to heal? In a battle between resentment and redemption, second chances don’t come easy — but they might be worth the fight.

Ever since he was a kid, Sieghal was convinced that something terrifying was lurking under the sea, waiting for him with its jaws wide open. But he had no clue what kind of creature it could be. His fear only grew worse when his dad fell into the ocean, forcing him to return to his hometown—Shira, to face the terror he'd never been able to overcome for years. Returning to Shira after all these years was no cakewalk for Sieghal, who despised the sea. While most folks would say the ocean is a super romantic place, not for Sieghal, it was just a gateway ready to drag his soul into death. Unlike him, the people of Shira believed that the ocean, which had sustained them for decades, was protected by a guardian—a wonderful entity with shimmering silver scales. And it was this entity that had saved his dad when he fell into the sea during a massive storm that night. "Is seventy million dollars is enough to buy your dignity, Alfreeda Sieghal?" "Sir Dylan, I'm not to try sell my soul just to get money for my dad's medical bills."

I never imagined my life would come down to survival and surrender. The art center I’ve poured my heart into is drowning in debt, and I’m days away from losing everything. Then Nicholas Scott walks into my life—a billionaire with a gaze as sharp as his tailored suits and a proposition I can’t afford to refuse: one year as his wife in exchange for the money to save my dream. The deal is simple. No emotions. No entanglements. It's just a business transaction. But nothing about Nicholas is simple. His touch ignites a fire I can’t ignore, his presence feels like a storm I can’t outrun, and somewhere along the way, the lines between our arrangement and my heart begin to blur. I told myself I could walk away unscathed. I was wrong. Because now I’m carrying a secret he can never know. And when Nicholas Scott finds out, he won’t just want answers—he’ll want everything.