DARK ROMANCE CONTAINING EXPLICIT SCENES, READ AT YOUR OWN RISK. "Take off your clothes Brie! You can't run from me! I'll always catch you, little mouse." His menacing voice rang out. I was already caged between him and the wall, there was nowhere left to run. He caught my wrists in a strong grip, until I cried out from the pain. "Please I'm not ready! I need some more time" I sobbed, my whole body shaking badly,I was willing to do anything to reach out to whatever little humanity he has left. His eyes were cold. Merciless. He was going to hurt me, I knew it. "But you were ready to run away with that bastard, weren't you? " The smirk on his face as he taunted me betrayed the icy rage that simmered in his eyes. "You belong to me, Brie! I'm your husband! And I won't be denied of my rights, Refuse me again, I dare you to Brie!" He hissed, his grey eyes simmering with hot fury. What happens when Gabriella Thorne gets forced into an arranged marriage with Lucian Castiel. He is Cold. Brutal. He gets anything he wants. What happens when he's determined to TAINT Gabrielle's innocence with his darkness. Is there a flicker of light at the end of the tunnel, or would she be forever tainted by his Psychotic Obsession?
CHAPTER ONE
GABRIELLE
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"Gabby! Are you done with the preparation! The guests are arriving any time from now!" Mother busted inside my room, her voice sounded panicked.
I was frightened too, her mention of the guests only made it more severe.
Her eyes searched around until they found me, where I stood opposite the mirror, it held a hint of approval as she approached where I stood.
My blond hair had been brushed until it shone under the bright lights in my large room, I was dressed in an expensive royal blue evening gown which complimented the color of my eyes.
The bright red lipstick made my lips seem fuller than it was.
"Oh my goodness! You look so beautiful" She complimented softly.
Her eyes which were the same shade as mine watered as she suddenly engulfed me into an embrace.
"You are strong, I know you can go through with this" She squeezed my shoulders.
I wanted to yell that I couldn't.
I was scared shitless about everything, in the end, I couldn't voice out a word. It was because I knew it wouldn't change anything.
My fate was already sealed.
Phoebe entered through the door the next moment. Like me, she was also dressed up in expensive attires and make-up.
There was a lot of difference between the both of us though, while she bore a closer resemblance to our father, I took after our mother.
"Ma'am, They are here " A uniformed maid approached, her head slightly bowed in respect.
I was seared with a renewed surge of panic.
I couldn't do this. My legs were threatening to give way any moment.
I wished I could flee out of this house, I also knew it was impossible, not with my father's men scattered everywhere around the mansion. I would be caught before I even managed to reach the gates.
Mom appeared to understand my situation, the sadness in her eyes told me that there was nothing she could do to help me out, she squeezed my shoulders one last time.
"I'll go welcome them, you both can come downstairs after a little while "
The panic she couldn't hide was dripping in her voice, she exited the room, leaving me and Phoebe alone, shutting the door closed behind her.
I was trapped in my thoughts until I felt a rap on my shoulders, I jerked reflexively.
"What is it! " My voice was high pitched, the terror I've been feeling since father had made that announcement slipping through.
Phoebe shook her head at me in disapproval as though I was no more than a little child, when in fact we were twins, not identical though, and she was senior to me by only the space of a few hours.
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"You are so nervous! Hope when you go downstairs, you won't shame our entire family with your behavior!" She admonished and I glared at her which she equally glowered right back.
"You have to be on your best behavior, don't allow your little romance to ruin anything for us! "
I was shocked by her statement.
I never thought she knew about Derek, he was my little secret, or he had been.
She smirked at my stunned look and walked over to the mirror to retouch her makeup.
Derek, my heart squeezed tightly in my chest, I thought I would get to spend forever with him, but right now, my marriage was probably being decided downstairs, my consent or my feelings, none of it matters.
It was a pure business deal, beneficial to both families.
Lucian Castiel.
I've heard the name a few times from my father's mouth but I've never met or seen him, except the few of his photos that I came across on the internet.
If those dreadful rumors I've heard about him turned out to be true, or if he was even half as cruel-hearted as father, then my life would be over before it would even get started.
Their family was one of the oldest and strongest in the underworld, they own the largest weapon and shipping business in the world.
For the past decades, our family and theirs have always rivaled, that was until now. Both families had agreed to end their years of enmity.
Marriage.
My marriage with Lucian Castiel would ensure peace, it was also a guarantee that none of both families would break the pact. It was a good deal, at least not to me.
I still couldn't see myself marrying him!
Derek and I had made plans, He loves me just as I love him.
He had always been of father's special men, nice and easy-going towards everyone and a perfect smile that just melts the heart.
Our family was very old-fashioned, father had always been strict with us and mom had never questioned any of his decisions. The women in our family had never participated in the business, according to father, we needed to be sheltered while the men did all the rough work which I knew must be involved in the kind of business.
For some safety reasons, I and my sister were homeschooled, I never made friends around father and mother's circle. I was the kind of person that could find joy being by myself. That was until I met Derek, we met by circumstance and he became my first ever friend, our friendship blossomed for the past three years, it wasn't until a month ago that he confessed that he was in love with me. I had never been so joyful as I was that day, I also had fallen for him along our friendship path.
I didn't think father would approve of our relationship, so we met each other in secret.
We still had been searching for a way to break the news to my father when he'd given me the shock of my life. I was going to be married to the man whose very name spreads dread amongst even powerful men.
I suddenly realized Derek might be downstairs as well.
Oh, God!
He would be so heartbroken when he gets to know.
A knock sounded on the door and I instinctively took a step backward.
"Miss, both your presence are required downstairs" a familiar maid's voice sounded from the opposite side of the door.
I met Phoebe's gaze, wiping my sweaty palms on my dress.
"I don't want to go downstairs, I don't want to get married either!" The words squeezed out of my throat, my eyes wide open in fear.
It had always been known that father loved sister more than me, perhaps it was because she favored him in looks, she was also my senior, more beautiful and elegant than I would ever be.
There were so many things to count.
Then, why me?
Why was I the one getting married?
"You need to stop behaving like a baby! You should consider yourself very lucky! Why am I not the one getting married? "
Until she spoke her last statement, I never realized that I had said those words aloud.
"I should tell you that it's because Lucian Castiel particularly wants you and not me!"
For the second time since tonight, she managed to shock the hell out of me.
He wants me?
A cold tremor swept through my whole body.
We've never met each other, how could he particularly have chosen me?
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"A worthless bitch is what you will ever be! " Her husband yelled, his hands swung to hit her across her face! "Why don't you just go and die already, can you stop forcing yourself on him, he will never love you, you're so pathetic! " His mistress spat in disdain and hatred. Aurora James thought she married the love of her life, but he turned out to be her greatest nightmare. When he forced her to bear another man's child, she had no choice but to give up her child. Four years later, broken and shattered, she set out in to find the man who fathered her child. Never in her wildest dream had she except it to be Tremont Stone. The cold-hearted and ruthless Billionaire that owns half of her state! He stared coldly at the tiny ugly woman who had bumped into him. "Who are you, woman! " He thundered. "I want one thing from you, and that is my son!"
DARK ROMANCE CONTAINING EXPLICIT SCENES, READ AT YOUR OWN RISK! you are mine Gracie... your fears, tears.... I'm going to completely shatter you until you know nothing else but my name "I.. I'm not yours "I stuttered His gaze grew noticeably darker at my words "I dare you to say that again"he said taking a threatening step I opened my mouth but no words came out, next thing I was flattened between him and the wall My body shuddered at his domineering look "you belong to me.... Your body... Your soul... I'll enjoy marking you again.... and again" he whispered, his teeth grazing lightly on my neck How did I get to this situation, was there no way out? He'd already broke me... Took my virginity... What else does he want from me? Graciela Evans was just an average nerd struggling through high school ,her only wish was to get a good life what happens when she becomes the target of their school's infamous badboy... Hayden Mcandrew She owes him a debt, and he was going to make her repay it Not even a cent less.
Janice, the long-forgotten legitimate heiress, made her way back to her family, pouring her heart into winning their hearts. Yet, she had to relinquish her very identity, her academic credentials, and her creative works to her foster sister. In return for her sacrifices, she found no warmth, only deeper neglect. Resolute, Janice vowed to cut off all emotional bonds. Transformed, she now stood as a master of martial arts, adept in eight languages, an esteemed medical expert, and a celebrated designer. With newfound resolve, she declared, "From this day forward, no one in this family shall cross me."
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?
Everyone was shocked to the bones when the news of Rupert Benton's engagement broke out. It was surprising because the lucky girl was said to be a plain Jane, who grew up in the countryside and had nothing to her name. One evening, she showed up at a banquet, stunning everyone present. "Wow, she's so beautiful!" All the men drooled, and the women got so jealous. What they didn't know was that this so-called country girl was actually an heiress to a billion-dollar empire. It wasn't long before her secrets came to light one after the other. The elites couldn't stop talking about her. "Holy smokes! So, her father is the richest man in the world?" "She's also that excellent, but mysterious designer who many people adore! Who would have guessed?" Nonetheless, people thought that Rupert didn't love her. But they were in for another surprise. Rupert released a statement, silencing all the naysayers. "I'm very much in love with my beautiful fiancee. We will be getting married soon." Two questions were on everyone's minds: "Why did she hide her identity? And why was Rupert in love with her all of a sudden?"
Elin spent twenty years deeply loving her husband, finally marrying him just as she'd always dreamed. But reality shattered her illusions—he wasn't the man she believed. Instead, he callously destroyed her family, crushing her heart beyond repair. At her lowest point, Ruben, equally betrayed that night, approached her steadily. "Marry me, Elin. I'll help you take revenge." Yet, after their wedding, she quickly discovered he was dangerously unpredictable. "I made a mistake. Let's divorce..." Ruben slid his arm possessively around her waist, whispering a chilling promise, "Only in death."
Rumors said that Lucas married an unattractive woman with no background. In the three years they were together, he remained cold and distant to Belinda, who endured in silence. Her love for him forced her to sacrifice her self-worth and her dreams. When Lucas' true love reappeared, Belinda realized that their marriage was a sham from the start, a ploy to save another woman's life. She signed the divorce papers and left. Three years later, Belinda returned as a surgical prodigy and a maestro of the piano. Lost in regret, Lucas chased her in the rain and held her tightly. "You are mine, Belinda."
Kara Martin was known as Miss Perfect. She was a beauty with good personality and successful career. Unfortunately, her life changed at one night. She was accused of adultery, losing her job, and abandoned by her fiance. The arrogant man who slept with her did not want to take responsibility. He even threatened to kill her if they met again. What's worse, Kara was pregnant with twins and she chose to give birth to them. Four and a half years later, Kara returned to work at a large company. As the secretary, she would frequently face their notorious CEO. Kara thought it wouldn't be a problem, but as it turned out ... the CEO was the father of the twins!