WARNING: R-18 | Mature Content Lexin Santos is a hot, filthy rich, and dominant gorgeous single mommy. She is the acting vice president of her family-owned company, Santos Corporation. When she chose to live in a small neighborhood, she was forced to show the goodness of her heart to her single and coffee-shop owner neighbor, Amaia Cruiz who got stunned by her morning fresh face. With their untold past, would they set aside everything and let love overpower the doubts and regrets they have been keeping for years?
Growing up in a religious family has never been easy. I felt like a bird that was unable to fly, wingless trapped in a cage. Controlled like a robot, no freedom at all. With a mother who served in church and a Pastor father, I don't know why I turned out opposite of them.
People around me expect me to be religious more than I was. Some even wished for me to follow my parent's steps. And maybe because of their beliefs, and their tightness in securing my holiness, I felt choked, resulting in me to rebel.
Are we just born to follow our parents' steps? If I could just give them signs before they made me, I would tell them not to have a child- me.
"During my time, I crossed several rivers and high mountains just to make it to university. I didn't want to miss class but now..." the old woman tsked as she shook her head, disappointment was visible on her brown wrinkled skin.
I almost rolled my eyes. Seriously, reminiscing about how hard her life was before at this kind of place?
"I'm not a student anymore, Mrs..." I said for the nth time.
"Don't lie," she insisted. "You look minor to me, prolly you're still a student yet you're here, wasting your potential."
I smirked. Should I take that as a compliment?
"I have lived here in the world for twenty-seven years, Mrs..."
Her mouth hangs open, then she squinted her eyes, obviously thinking that I'm lying, again.
"Really?" Her gray-ish eyebrows shot up.
I nodded. "Yup."
"Amaia Cruiz!" I immediately got up from my seat when I heard my name.
"What?!" I fired back. I walked towards the barrier that hinders me from going out.
The officer raised his hand in the air, showing me the keys.
"You are now free to go home," he announced.
I almost jumped in delight because of it. Finally!
"Thanks, officer!" I salute after.
When he opened the prison, I glanced behind me and saw the old woman smiling at me. She was teary-eyed as if we've been together for so long when I was just detained last night due to illegal car racing.
Shaking my head, I smiled and went out.
I immediately grabbed the sling bag that I surrendered last night in the tray. Then, I walked towards the other officer who's leaning at the edge of the table, crossed-arms while staring at me.
"I'm free? No joke?" I double-checked, combing my hair using my fingers.
He raised his brows which made me stop. I looked down and pursed my lips.
"The prison is quite spacious. If you want to stay longer, feel free," his voice was full of sarcasm.
I pursed my lips more. "Uncle... I didn't know it was illegal..." I reasoned out.
I looked at him through my lashes. He was staring at me with a knotted forehead, eyes filled with frustrations. I tried my best not to laugh even though deep inside, I feel sorry for making him feel anguish.
"Go home now, Aya. I won't tell this to your father."
Raising my head, I nodded wearily. "Okay..."
"The next time you involve yourself in any illegal activities, you'll not be able to get out of the cell, Aya. I'd tell, remember that."
I chuckled then, leered on the table and my eyes glued on the chocolate bar laying there. I peered at my Uncle and smiled shyly.
"May I?" I pointed to the chocolate by pouting my lips.
He just rolled his eyes and scoffed. "Take it and go home."
I smirked and quickly grabbed the chocolate and walked away. My heels ticked on the marble floor with every step I made, the red spaghetti romper I'm wearing shouts dominance. Some officers turned their heads in my direction as I walked past them.
When I got out of the police station, I wore my glasses just hanging around my neckline, protecting my eyes against the blazing sun.
I bit the inside of my cheek. I got jailed, again. Shaking my head, I took my phone out of my bag and swiftly dialed a friend's number.
"Hello..." I greeted the moment he answered. "Can you pick me up? I'm just nearby, waiting outside the police station under the sun."
I heard him snort in the other line. I'm sure he knows what happened.
"Today's first day of November. Instead of lighting a candle for those souls we have lost, you chose to sleepover in that stinky place..." I could imagine him rolling his eyes.
"For experience, Sid. Also, I found a new friend." I shrugged, remembering the old woman inside the prison.
"As usual, Aya. As usual..."
I let out a giggle. "Of course, make the best out of it. Who knows? I might plan to sell illegal drugs inside. Connection, Sid." I jokingly said.
I closed my mouth tightly when the officer who walked by glared at me. I just showed him a peace sign and laughed at my silliness.
"Come on, Sid... Pick me up, my tummy's been growling and complaining since last night. I haven't eaten a portion of decent food
"Send me your location," he uttered, which I did right after he hung up.
He arrived in less than ten minutes, driving a Toyota Vios. He blew the horn in front of me which made me step back in shock. I rolled my tongue over my lips and opened the passenger seat and sat there. Before closing the door, I took a picture of the police station.
"That's your fifth collection for this year."
I shrugged before closing the door beside me. I moved the image to the album named Haven.
"To my house, please..." I leaned on the backrest, letting my eyes rest for a moment.
He fastened my seat belt and started driving. I blew a deep breath. All of a sudden, I feel tired from everything that happened yesterday. My whole body is shouting for rest.
"Why don't you try to go out? I will set a date for you," I heard him say.
"No," my voice was firm. "I don't have time for headaches."
"But you have a lot of time ruining your name. You've been going in and out of jail, Aya. Once your family finds out about your activities, you'd be dead meat."
Slowly, I opened my eyes and tilted my head on his side, eyeing him sharply.
"They won't find out if we both keep our mouth shut, right?"
He zipped his mouth and never bothered to say something again. I closed my eyes and waited.
The city isn't the right place for me to live. Toxicities, then cancer family. I don't want to live with people whose roles are to dictate me for what I should and shouldn't do.
That was why I left home.
I decided to live away from the city, hundreds of miles away from my religious family. They just covered up my whereabouts, so people won't question why I left home.
I don't mind though. It's alright that way.
"You always get caught. I wonder how your father reacts once he finds out..."
I let out a playful laugh. "He'd surely freak out."
"Beyond that," he added.
I gazed at him. "They would disown me for sure. But before that, mother would make me kneel on the salt and utter some verses as if I'm being possessed by a demon."
"Why don't you try being..." he formed a halo above his head using his forefinger.
I scoffed. "I wasn't born to follow my parents' step. I would be even more sinful if I served Him against my will."
Since it was already lunch, we stopped over at the restaurant we passed by.
"Enjoy your meal..." it was the server.
I began to eat.
"I saw a truck earlier beside your house. I guess you will have a new neighbor."
I chewed the food. "Really? So, I'm not lonely anymore."
"Hmm..." he nodded. "Just make sure to not cause any trouble in the neighborhood, especially to your neighbor if ever. Be friendly, Aya."
My forehead ceased at his remarks.
"I would hold a welcome party for them if you want."
"I'm reminding you to be nice," he was serious.
"Nye, nye..." I playfully uttered.
True to Sid's words, I saw a big truck parked beside my house when I arrived at the subdivision. A woman was carrying a box, while there was a man, too, who's helping her carry those heavy boxes.
Maybe they're a couple. I frowned.
I was about to enter the gate when I heard a small voice. I ignored it at first but when she pointed out my dress, I stopped on my spot and turned around just to see an adorable kid.
She was waving her cute little hands in my direction while smiling. My lips parted. I'm not fond of children but this girl...
"Hi! I'm Alexin, seven and your new neighbor! I hope we can be friends!" her cute voice filled my ears.
Without warning, a smile made its way to my lips.
"Welcome to the neighborhood, Alexin!" I greeted.
She shyly hid her hands behind her. Her pink dress adds up to her cuteness, and her curly pigtail hair was a little bit messy. She was swaying then after seconds of staring at me, she ran.
I can't help but laugh this time. So adorable. I wonder what her mother looks like. I scratched the thought at the back of my head.
Seriously, Aya?
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COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?
Lindsey's fiancé was the devil's first son. Not only did he lie to her but he also slept with her stepmother, conspired to take away her family fortune, and then set her up to have sex with a total stranger. To get her lick back, Lindsey decided to find a man to disrupt her engagement party and humiliate the cheating bastard. Never did she imagine that she would bump into a strikingly handsome stranger who was all that she was currently looking for. At the engagement party, he boldly declared that she was his woman. Lindsey thought he was just a broke man who wanted to leech off her. But once they began their fake relationship, she realized that good luck kept coming her way. She thought they would part ways after the engagement party, but this man kept to her side. "We gotta stick together, Lindsey. Remember, I'm now your fiancé. " "Domenic, you're with me because of my money, aren't you?" Lindsey asked, narrowing her eyes at him. Domenic was taken aback by that accusation. How could he, the heir of the Walsh family and CEO of Vitality Group, be with her for money? He controlled more than half of the city's economy. Money wasn't a problem for him! The two got closer and closer. One day, Lindsey finally realized that Domenic was actually the stranger she had slept with months ago. Would this realization change things between them? For the better or worse?
"Who is she?" I asked, feeling tears well up in my eyes. "He met her at the Alpha training camp," he said. "She is a perfect suitor for him. It snowed last night, indicating that his wolf is happy with his choice." My heart sank, and tears made their way down my cheeks. Alexander took my innocence last night, and now he is taking that thing in his office as his Luna. **** Emily never shifted on her 18th birthday and became the laughingstock of the pack. When her old crush, Alexander Black, returns from Alpha Training, she never expected him to be her mate. After a night of passionate love, Emily finds out that young Alpha Alexander has taken a chosen mate. Heartbroken and humiliated, Emily runs off and disappears from the pack. Now, five years later, Emily is a high-ranking warrior in King Alpha's army, specializing in sensitive matters. When her best friend invites her to a night of music and laughter, she never expects to run into her mate, Alexander. Will Alexander figure out it is Emily? Will he chase after her, and most of all, will Emily be able to keep her secrets safe?