Blurb Gotham, a kingdom fill with all kinds of super natural beings. Vampires, lycans, witches, dragons and lots more. Confinement, this is a ritual that has been practiced for centuries. In this ritual two people are been bounded to each other but in other to do this they have to die and be reborn and be together forever in their next life. This has been going on for ages But what happens when a girl named Lara is been forced to do this with a man she doesn't love. She is the only one who has to die and be reborn. Will they be together or will the ritual fail, and what reason those this guy have for doing this on her wedding day.
" You have been to going for several training for a very long time Ava and I still don't know you a girl like you needs this much training, especially those sword fights you involve yourself in all in the name of training" hearing mother complain over the same thing all over again I roll my eyes " you know very well you need to find a job to help this house hold, that's what you should be doing and not wasting your time on those stupid training of yours.
Any job will do as long as it's legal and doesn't require selling your body but if you continue this stupid practice, it will only drain us Ava"
" but mother I already told you a thousand times " pulling out a chair in the kitchen I sit and stare at her " I have this weird feeling in me, something keeps telling me that I need to train myself to be strong. This feeling that I need to grow strong, get stronger not only for me but also for my future too"
" you don't need that, what you need is to get a man who is strong enough to protect you "
" but mother, I can protect myself, why should I trust a man with my life? I mean why do mother's think that their female children should always depend on the men to do their job and protect them like they are some kind of weak creature" Grabbing an apple I take a bite from it " and you need to stop worrying about me mother, am going to find a job tomorrow if that will make you happy and stop nagging me "
"That's more like it my dear oh and speaking of jobs, i was just passing by this afternoon and I saw this posted on the Anderson's gate" she said stretching a piece of paper forward. Collecting the paper from mother I opened it gently then frowned " yes dear, I know you never expected to be a maid Ava but this has to be done, your brother school fees are coming up soon and I need your help in paying for this please just do this for me. I had a little argument with my boss and one thing led to another and I quit. I didn't mean to leave it's just that I couldn't bring myself to do what he asks of me. Please try to understand my child, I love you and your brother and will never wish for you both to go hungry."
"It's okay mother you don't need to explain yourself to me I trust you and I know that you did the right thing but I will only work in there for three months mother and after that I'll find myself a better job"
" yes my child I accept your decision, that money should be enough, I heard they pay quiet a huge amount you know " mother voice fill with enthusiasm and I have no desire in ruining that at all, after father died she has taken everything on her, handling five jobs just to meet the family needs and now that am done with highschool I think I should save up for college and also help her in the process. I mean she can't keep on doing those straineous work she may look young but she's quite old in age.
" well I better check out the work place, don't want someone else stealing that job from us " I quickly informed mother.
" thank you Ava " smiling i grab my bag before leaving " keep dinner for me mother!! " running to the bus station i sit down gently, waiting for the next bus stop but then something got my attention, this place look really quite, so quite that it look like something is wrong.
Dropping my bag I stand to my feet then look closer, they is nothing to see but it looks like they is someone there, it feels like someone fighting and.....
Before I could finish my thought the bus came and that feeling disappeared, I must have been over thinking, how can people be fighting when you are not seeing anyone " the Anderson's residents " mumbling my destination I sit close to the window and what I saw next made me speechless.
A man just appeared out of nowhere, body fill with blood " Alex are you okay " someone else appeared and when he mumble fine, fangs could be seen in his mouth, maybe he fixed them. What is wrong with me why am I seeing things but this is real.
The bus begin to move, giving me little time to stare at that face, his brown hair wavy and I bet it will be easy to run my hands through them, those red eyes glitter with achievement when he nod, normal humans don't have red eyes.
What is he?
Before I lost him completely, he swiftly turn his head to my direction, he stare at me and at that my little fragile heart skip a beat " oh my god" averting my gaze I look ahead of myself and close my eyes, what just happened? For a few seconds he look at me like he knew me before he finally got out of sight.
" Anderson's residents! "
" am getting out " grabbing my bag I jump out of the bus, the sun is going to rest already, I have to hurry to meet up with this job or else mother will be so disappointed and furious" hello" standing outside the gate I keep knocking but no one seem to respond.
" you are here for the work?" Someone mumble behind me, freaking the hell out of me " did I scare you?"
" yes!" Turning around I yell but the old lady only smile " come on in, glad you arrive before six...your mother have already fill in the needed details, I just need to show you around "
" that means am hired?"
" oh no my dear, I don't do the hiring, the master does "
" master?"
" yes, he prefer to be called that but his real name is Damon Anderson the fifth" Damon huh, what a nice name if you ask me...following her inside the mansion I just couldn't help but to feel amazed.
" this is the library, no one is permitted here except you are on duty to clean " nodding my head at that, we walk down stairs to an empty room, this place doesn't have a living room?
Moving to the left she open a huge door " this is the living room" only one couch then a place for fire and a huge television but I bet they hardly turn it on " follow me " we step out of the mansion and move behind to find another house, huge but not like where he stays " every maid arrive here as early as six to change to the working uniform, the master is a general at the army, he likes punctuality, neatness and accuracy so keep that in mind" she quoted
Looking at the room I notice that no servants is here but before I could ask she beat me to it " the servants are taking their evening meal in the servants dining room and after that they change to their normal clothes, those that wish to return home do so while others who wish to sleep here can also do that "
" the master doesn't complain?" I asked rather to quickly
" he hardly notice " the woman smile " now come, the master must see you to know if he likes you to work here "
" you mean now?"
" yes now, hurry up and i will show you the kitchen on the way there " nodding I walk slowly trying my best to memorise the place, we enter an elevator, he Even have a elector in his house? How rich is this guy " the fifth floor is his room, first floor his study room, second his punishment room "
" punishment room? "
" yes, he punish maids that disobey his orders, I told you earlier, he is a general and you know generals love respect" the old lady exhale " we will go to the third floor, hiring room "
" what's the fourth floor for?"
" no body goes there, its off limit...don't forget that okay?"
" okay " the elevator open and the only room in this floor look really big, hiring room huh, the old woman knock thrice then nod " go in now "
" what? You mean I should go in there"
"Go in "
Blinking rapidly I push the door open, step in and close it gently, a table and two chairs are placed in this huge room, moving my gaze to the man, he wore black shirt and black trouser, his hair also dark in colour " take your seat " he mumble still not turning around, his voice so deep that shiver run down my spines, shiver of fear to be precise.
" thank you master " sitting down I heard a soft chuckle.
" master huh? I see that old lady does her job correctly " after that he turn around, all the air literally left my body, unlike the guy I saw earlier, this man is evilly handsome, his eyes black, so black that I fear I might get lost in it " let's move to the matter at hand " he step closer, pull a chair out and sit, his gaze not leaving mine, doing the greatest mistake of my life my gaze lower to his lips and the next words I hear shocked the hell outta " you want to kiss me?"
" what!!" I had no idea I scream but that only made him smile, though the smile didn't reach those eyes, I watch him stand to his feet and move towards my direction, placing his hand under my chin he lift my face to look at him properly and then he smile.
" to think you came to me yourself " not understanding what he is saying he purred " you're hired, you resume tomorrow, meet lady Martha to give you the rule book before you leave " I watch him move back to the window " hurry up and leave my presence "
" yes master " and with that I hurry out of the room, what have I gotten myself into? Was the only question in my head right now. I have a feeling this is going to be a deadly part for me to walk on. But for now I have to got tell mother I got the job and prepare for tomorrow's work. I finally have a job I know I'm not supposed to be all excited about it but I am I have something to do apart from the archery and sword fighting practice I take. I'll just make out time to still continue my training. I taught happily as I skipped away to go take the rule book from lady Martha and then head home.
Trigger warning!!! Intended for mature readers who enjoy morally complex, slow-burn, poseesive, forbidden, dark romance that pushes boundaries. ***EXCERPT*** Blood everywhere. Trembling hands. "No!" My eyes blurred. His lifeless eyes stared back at me, his blood pooling at my feet. The man I loved-dead. Killed by the one person I could never escape - my stepbrother. *** Kasmine's life was never hers to begin with. Kester, her stepbrother, controlled and monitored her every move. At first, it was all sweet and brotherly until it began to turn into an obsession. Kester was the Alpha, and his word was law. No close friends. No boyfriends. No freedom. The only consolation Kasmine had was her twenty-first birthday, which was supposed to change everything. She dreamt of finding her mate, escaping the sickening control of Kester, and finally claiming her own life. But fate had other plans for her. On the night of her birthday, not only was she disappointed that she wasn't mated to the love of her life, but she found out that her mate was none other than him - Her tormentor. Her stepbrother. She'd rather die than be mated to a man whom she had known as her big brother all her life. A man who would do just anything to make sure she was his. But when love turns to obsession, and obsession turns to blood, how far can one girl run before she realizes there is nowhere else to run to?
Melanie married Ashton out of gratitude, but she quickly found herself entangled in a web of relentless challenges. Despite these struggles, she stayed true to her commitment to the marriage. In the hospital room, Ashton indifferently attempted to draw her blood, disregarding her discomfort. This callous act was a harsh revelation for Melanie, awakening her to the grim reality of their relationship. Resolved to prioritize her own welfare, she decided to sever ties. With newfound resolve, Melanie filed for divorce. In the process, she unveiled her concealed identities, leaving everyone in shock. Throughout these turbulent times, Melanie realized that Derek, Ashton’s uncle, had been discreetly protecting her all along.
She thought he was the villain. He was only trying to save his soul. Rena lives in a world of sunshine, sweets, and simple dreams. Until one reckless decision drops her into a dark realm of secrets, curses and werewolves. Kidnapped, heartbroken. She doesn't know who to trust anymore especially not Logan, the arrogant, cruel Alpha who's keeping her as a hostage. Until she discovers his dark secret. He's been hearing her thoughts all along. Now the walls between them are crumbling. And when feelings grow where hatred once lived, a curse demands that blood becomes a love that demands sacrifice. But how can she give her heart to the one who might need it to die?
"I, Erika Blackwood, stand before you, Alexander Robertson, with a heavy heart. I hereby reject you as my mate. The bond we once shared has grown fragile, and my soul yearns for a different path. May you find solace in the love of another, and may we both find the happiness we seek." Alexander didn't say a word and looked at me. But he refused to accept. *********** Erika Blackwood is the next Alpha in line of the Ironclaw Pack. She hides her identity and gets mated to the Alpha of the Moonforest Pack, Alexander Robertson. Three years passed, but Alexander is still unwilling to let go of his childhood sweetheart. Erika is mistreated and eventually framed by the same childhood sweetheart. Now she leaves with that humiliation, and goes back to her pack, swearing vengeance on those who hurt her. They all waited for her to return and beg, but what happens when they realize that the famous Ironclaw Pack that was going to help in the rogue war, was ruled by a woman named, Erika Blackwood. Now her Ex mates want her back. Other Alphas want this woman.. But will she accept any of them? Or will she stay independent forever?...
For as long as Emily can remember, she has wanted to overcome her shyness and explore her sexuality. Still, everything changes when she receives an invitation to visit one of the town's most prestigious BDSM clubs, DESIRE'S DEN. On the day she chose to peruse the club, she noticed three men, all dressed in suits, standing on the upper level, near the railing. Despite her limited vision, she persisted in fixating on them. Their towering statues belied the toned bodies concealed by their sharply tailored suits-or so she could tell. The hair of two of them was short and dark, and the third had light brown-possibly blond-hair that reached the shoulders. The dark, crimson background incised their figures, exuding an air of mystery and strength. They stood in stark contrast to the unfiltered, primal energy that pulsed through the club. Shocked by the desires these men aroused in her, she was disappointed to learn that they were masters seeking a slave to divide and conquer. She couldn't afford the fee, and she also realized that they were outside her league. Emily hurriedly left the club, feeling disappointed and depressed, unaware that she had also caught the group's attention. A world of wicked pleasure, three handsome men. Over the years, they have lived a life of decadence, their lavish lair serving as a stage for their most sinister desires. But despite the unending parade of willing subjects, one woman sticks out. A mysterious stranger with white porcelain skin and a killer body, a slave, a name with no address, the first lady to attract their eye and they will go to any length to obtain her no matter the consequences.
P-please, I beg you. Come let's go tell Christian I had no hand in whatever happened, p-please." I clutched the lapel of his jacket desperately. "Let's go. You need to tell my husband you were paid." "Young lady, you're harassing me." His tone was cold and his stare granite. But I could care less. "You harassed me first! You had sex with me without my consent, my husband knows and now I'm pregnant with this child he doesn't want. You ruined my marriage! I-I hate you!" ************************************ Caught by her husband with another man on their matrimonial bed the morning after her birthday, Hailey Codza could not defend herself. As though it's not enough, she gets pregnant. Her enraged husband decides to pay her back for her infidelity by having an affair with his ex-girlfriend - Denise Kellers, the family Hailey never knew she had. Losing her family's wealth and company to her husband and his ex (now girlfriend), she is devastated, homeless and penniless as all her credit cards are blocked by her husband. She sees the man who is responsible for her pregnancy. The man she has no idea how he'd found his way to her matrimonial bed - Jared Johnson. Jared is annoyed when this strange woman disrupts his meeting and accuses him of ruining her life, marriage and impregnating her. It affects his business deals and having no choice, he marries her to calm the public whilst engaged to someone else. But he loathes her and allows his family treats her badly. Hailey who has fallen in love with Jared is broken when she can no longer take the humiliation. She signs the divorce papers and leaves, only to arrive six years later to the country as a self-made, secret billionaire and a mother of twins. Now her two ex-husbands are begging to have her back...