Traces Of Love

Isang masayahin si Luna, lahat ginagawa niya para sa kanyang pamilya at kapatid. Pero hindi niya akalain na sa isang iglap ay kayang magbago ang lahat. Ang pamilya na akala niya masasandalan niya at kaya siyang ipagtanggol ay ito pa ang nagdala sa kanya sa kapahamakan. Kaya kaya siyang ipagtanggol ng lalaking pinakamamahal niya o katulad din ito sa pamilya niya?

　見合い結婚をした、九条　美月（くじょう　みつき）は夫からの愛情を受けることなく仮面夫婦を続けていた。 　夫である孝介（こうすけ）の豪遊、浮気、監視されている環境が耐えきれなくなり、孝介が出張中にふらり気分転換へ出かけた美月。 　そこで加賀宮（かがみや）という謎の男性に出逢い、美月の運命は変わっていく――。 ※このお話はフィクションです。 ※過激な描写があります。苦手な方はご遠慮ください。 ※イラストは武田ロビ様に描いていただきました。作中に挿絵があります。 イラストの無断転載・転用、二次利用禁止です。

Blurb: Lily Rose, a creative and independent artist who has faced numerous challenges in life, finds herself in a predicament where she is named the sole beneficiary of the vast empire of Richard Thompson, the great billionaire, who happens to be the only uncle to Alexander Thompson. Alexander Thompson had longed for the CEO position in his uncle's empire and was both livid and dumbfounded when he found out his uncle had chosen an unfamiliar stranger over his own nephew. Driven by the desire to understand this unexpected decision, he embarks on a mission to find Lily. As they confront each other, intense emotions surface and they must face their true feelings. Will this task prove easy for them or will they find it impossible to overcome the barriers created by wealth and privilege?.

"I'll make you fall for me," Alexander whispered, his breath hot against Isabella's ear. "By the time our contract ends, you won't want to let go." Isabella's life was already complicated enough - a struggling hotel worker by day, anonymous artist by night, all while caring for her sick sister. The last thing she needed was to get tangled up with the notorious playboy heir to a luxury resort empire. But when Alexander offers her a deal she can't refuse - a contract marriage to secure his inheritance - Isabella reluctantly agrees. It's just business, after all. As they navigate the world of five-star hotels and high society, unexpected sparks fly. But Alexander's ambitious half-brother Nathan is determined to claim both the company and Isabella for himself. Caught between two powerful men and buried secrets from her past, Isabella must choose: The devil she knows? The tempting stranger? Or the freedom she craves? In this world of wealth and betrayal, love might be the most dangerous game of all. Will her heart survive the game of love and power? Will Isabella follow her head, her heart, or her art?

Dakota Stelter and I tumbled down that steep ravine together. I lay there bleeding and broken, only to watch my boyfriend scoop her into his arms and walk away without a backward glance. He left me. In that moment, in every way that mattered. While everyone fussed over Dakota's scratches, no one even checked if I was still breathing. When I was finally rescued and recovering at the hospital, my boyfriend didn't even visit. I was hurt. So I moved on. Piece by piece, I rebuilt myself without him. But then he became distraught. Suddenly, he was sobbing, telling me he had always loved me.

Starla Xander was orphaned at a young age. With both her parents gone, it was her uncle, Xavier Lloyd, who rescued her from that hopeless home. For over a decade, he had cherished her, shielding her from the world, treating her like the most precious gem in his life. And so, inevitably, she fell in love with him. She truly believed he loved her too. She thought that one day, they would get married and build a future together. But when Starla finally confessed her feelings, Xavier reacted as if she had crossed an unforgivable line. “Starla, I’m your uncle. Get rid of those disgusting thoughts!” And that wasn’t even the cruelest part. He chose the most brutal way to reject her. On the twelfth anniversary of the day they met, he stood before her with a beautiful woman by his side. He met Starla’s eyes and said, “Meet her. She’s your future aunt-in-law.” As she watched them standing together—so effortlessly close—something inside her shattered. She let out a soft, bitter laugh. “I understand now.” Without another word, she turned away, pulled out her phone, and called her research mentor. “Professor Zimmer, I’ve made my decision. I agree to the cryogenic preservation procedure.”

Joshua Thompson, Rain Zimmer’s husband, had a deceased ex he could never get over—Lily Smithson. Rain always hoped that there would come one day where she could replace Lily’s presence in Joshua’s heart. In the eighth year of their marriage, Rain accidentally destroyed a bowl Lily had bought on a whim for Joshua, and Joshua yelled at her, “Get out! I don’t want to see you!” At that moment, Rain finally came to realize that she could never win against Rain’s ex. This time, she quietly drafted the divorce agreement and left, but Joshua panicked.

Edgar is an alpha trapped by the demands of his father, Kingston, a powerful businessman who seeks more control over his power and business. When Edgar meets James, a young omega and talented doctor, their fates intertwine through an unexpected encounter. However, their love faces numerous obstacles, especially after Kingston plans to arrange Edgar's marriage to Dima, the son of a prominent businessman in Moscow, to expand his influence. After James leaves Edgar, now going by the name Harley, his life becomes increasingly complicated when he know that he is pregnant with Edgar's child. Along with Jonathan, his friend who secretly loves him, they try to protect this secret and stay away from Edgar's search. However, when James gives birth in a remote village, his identity is revealed, triggering a conflict between Edgar and Jonathan. The failed marriage between Edgar and Dima creates even greater tension. Dima's obsession with Edgar grows, and his desire to destroy Harley becomes the backdrop for the impending tragedy. In an effort to protect Harley, Jonathan loses his life, leaving Harley in even greater danger. Meanwhile, Kingston feels the effects of betrayal and death. His downfall leads Edgar to seek freedom from his father's grasp. With Kingston's power waning, Edgar fights to find Harley. Ultimately, while attending his father's funeral, Edgar and Harley meet again at a place full of memories. In this emotional moment, they realize that their love will never fade. With newfound determination, they choose to be together, overcoming the past and striving for a future filled with hope and love, despite the shadows of tragedy that have forever changed their lives.

Sandra makes a bet with her friends to make Jack fall in love with him in order to break his heart. Jack makes a bet with his friend to get into Sandra's pants. Will they succeed or love will conquer it all?

He watched her in the distance, his mind clouded over in confusion. How could he, one of the coldest Alphas in the country, have a mate?The thought of having to take care of someone for the rest of his life haunted him. He always thought he was meant to run the most powerful pack that had no weaknesses; once his wolf becomes attached to hers, nothing can tear them apart. It is known to be the cause of the deaths of many great Alphas, and yet here he stood, unable to tear his eyes away from her.Her soft, shimmering lips stood out to him from across the clearing, occasionally being grazed by her soft, silky golden hair. Her delicate fingers brushed a strand from over her crystal blue eyes as they continued to gaze over the leather-covered book resting in the center of her lap.A soft breeze flowed over her bare shoulders, sending her scent right in his direction. A shiver traveled up his spine as his eyes rolled back into his head. A low growl erupted from his chest, wondering why she was all alone in an empty clearing. She seemed like a prize he had yet to win. (Complete