Bold and beautiful Vivienne Payton is willing to do anything to be successful in life and make it to the top. However, when she's struck with financial problems which make her drop out of school. She's compelled to sign up as a surrogate to one of the most famous billionaire CEO He's cold, aloof, and arrogant, 33 years old Victor Ellison just lost his wife due to cancer and is willing to do anything to keep her memories alive, including hiring a surrogate. When 19 years old Vivienne enters his life, everything changes when she's hell-bent on finding her way to his heart, a man who owns his heart, a bedrock of stability questions himself when he yearns for something forbidden which would either leave him broken or giving in to the consuming passion more irresistible and enticing than anything he has ever felt. With external dangers surrounding them and constantly looking out for each other. Hearts melt, and love blooms. However, a life-changing secret harbors in her heart which could break and ruin a relationship, will running away be the solution?
Vivienne POV
"How dare you steal huh...you are pathetic. I raised you, but you stole from us!" A loud yell erupted throughout the place, causing an uproar as countless people rushed out of their room to see what was happening. It frequently happens that people steal. The matrons got upset, then trouble came. The sight was sickening even to the adults who stood in corners watching with their faces half-covered.
"flog her until she bleeds!" another female voice roared, causing even those standing away to flinch from fear. They were scared to even get close to their opinions.
"No...please...stop it...sobs...hiccups...I...didn't do it" A small cry echoed out throughout the open space and into the darkest of night, it would have been better if she was heard, unfortunately, the beatings got even severe.
"She dares to steal, she dares to waste my money...flog her!"
"No!"
"Come on Vivid...sleeping during working hours...this is impossible" I was jerked back to reality by the slamming of a tray on the counter I was leaning on and like a confused person I slowly lifted my head to look around, lost and confused and yes, I was at work.
Damn it!
"Here... tables three and six are waiting"Cassy shoved a few orders in my hands and walked away, heading back outside. I sighed as I scanned the small white papers in my hand and knew I had to work. I must have been so tired that I fell asleep during work, but who would blame me when I spent the entire day training like a maniac back at school?
"Thanks...what else can I get for you?"I said as I served our customers who ordered plates full of ribs, some children's food, and other delicacies our restaurant and bar had to offer. The bald man shook his head and waved me off as if I were nothing.
"Who served this? Who served this, tell me!" While trying to walk away, I heard a woman yelling, I quickly grew alert and glanced at table seven and a woman was on her feet shouting. Two of us rushed to her, hoping nothing went wrong.
"Madam...any problem?"I was the first to reach there and asked her, hoping she would lower her voice and not attract the attention of others having their meal.
"This isn't what I ordered...at least I ordered eight pieces of chicken, but I can only see five!" The lady yelled again, shoving the place full of grilled chicken in my face so that I had to back away from her. She seemed angry, but we were used to such people.
"This drink is hot...I asked for a cold drink...but you are pathetic!" she shouted at me, fisted the front of my shirt and started shaking me violently. People around started watching and Casey, my co-worker, rushed to my aid.
"M-madam, please let go of her.whatever it is I'll fix it" Casey tried to pry the lady out of me. The fat looking lady was yelling, and I had to admit she was too powerful that with just the simple way she was shaking me, I felt dizzy as I finally moved away from her grip.
"Stop it...whatever it was... I'll compensate you...please take a seat, and I'll bring your original order, and you don't have to pay'' I said while I tried to wipe the cola off my face which had gone down my chest and I felt sticky as I frowned. The lady was overreacting.
"Good...fire this little witch, she's incompetent" As expected, the fat woman with messy brown hair and wearing an oversized dress with trousers inside and a large brown cotton sweater on top. I wanted to protest, at least tell Casey the lady was trying to steal from us, but Cassy just nodded at me to leave, and I did.
"Ugh" I groaned in frustration, feeling irritated with my job. I was having a bad day as well as a bad night. Normally having customers tip you would make everyone happy even if we are insulted, but people were too greedy to give a decent tip.
It felt like never before, I was too exhausted by the time we finally stopped taking orders and all the people were served when I sat at the cashier's counter watching people have their meals. My mind wandered off, thinking about that basketball final tournament I had the next day. That was the reason I had to do a lot of heavy training all day, but now I had to work
"Hey...I'm leaving now...make sure you close and turn on the fire alarm" The window appeared in front of me, and I was startled but soon frowned, she was ready but how
"Cassy...I thought"
"You thought I'm the one closing...Nah...do it since I covered for you yesterday...and trouble at table ten, the customer needs more beers and be nice he seems extra loaded with cash," she said nonchalantly, but I was utterly confused, not forgetting to wink at me, money or no money I had to go home early.
"It is nearly 11 PM...I have school tomorrow, I can't do this," I had to refuse. I only had five minutes until my shift ended, hence why was Casey doing this to me when she knew I was a student who needed to get enough rest?
"I have a date Vivie please just handle him...I asked him if I could pack his beers to go, but he didn't want...Nate is already waiting for me outside" She grabbed my hands and said in the most sincere way possible with puppy eyes, I knew she just wanted to go out with her tattooed boyfriend who rode a crazy bad boy bike and since she did me a favor.
"Okay fine" I finally gave in, and she squealed in happiness and gave me a hug and a peck on the cheek before she elegantly walked away.
I was doomed as I looked up counting the people still eating, and they were more like five for six; hence I took my notepad and made my way to table ten. It was on the other side of the restaurant, and the customers who normally took the table were quite unusual. Some never talked or answered when asked a question, and they always ordered more liquor, not food, hence with a sigh, I made my way there adjusting my small skirt which was a uniform and a sleeveless tuck in a white shirt. The skirt was too short that I had to wear black tights inside for the sake of decency. Immediately I arrived at table ten, well, I was shocked to see so many empty beer bottles, a man was sitting with his head bowed and holding a bottle of alcohol, his black hair was messy and his white sleeved shirt was all wrinkled up and sleeves folded to his elbows showing his strong-looking arms. I was confused as I dodged some bottles which were scattered on the floor as well as broken pieces. He seemed drunk.
"S-sir...sir...please we are about to close"I walked close to him and hesitantly before I could tap him on the shoulder since he looked to be asleep "Sir...sir please it's getting late...sir" I tried tapping him on the shoulder which was all muscular and hard unfortunately he didn't move an inch, my eyes narrowed, and I walked closer to him but kept distant. A small frown appeared on my face as I prepared to lift his head. He grabbed my hand in his rough cold hand and pulled me to him so fast that I gasped and fell on the training and my hand moved to his back to secure my balance.
"T-they're all liars" the so-called man muttered in a deep small voice which could barely be heard, and my eyes widened not sure what to do because I was sitting in his lap with his arms wrapped around my waist. His head rested on my shoulder and I could feel his hot breath brushing on my skin.
"I, alpha Alejandro, reject this girl as my mate," his voice was stern and of disgust. His eyes fell on the girl before him. How was an alpha going to claim a crippled girl as his mate. Ridiculous! The story follows the journey of a young girl whose life is turned upside down in a matter of moments. Married off to a powerful alpha, she quickly learns that the world she thought she knew is full of danger and betrayal. Just as she's overjoyed to discover she's pregnant, a war breaks out, leaving her pack decimated and her memory wiped clean. Now, three years later, she finds herself in the middle of a dangerous plot to assassinate the alpha, mistaken for a decoy bride sent to do the deed. Will she be able to uncover the truth about her past and clear her name before it's too late? Find out in this gripping tale of love, loss, and mistaken identity. Warning ⚠️ contains mature content. Read at your own risk.
“It's only sex, nothing else,” David whispered huskily as he walked around the desk and came to stand in front of her. “I don't want love, this marriage is only beneficial to both of us…nothing else,” she was clear with her intentions, and falling in love was out of the question. “I want to pleasure you, to make love to you every night…no strings attached,” he whispered as he cupped her face, this was dangerous. A man like David wasn't one to take lightly. . After a failed marriage and a successful divorce from a man she thought loved her. Samantha Morgan decided to live for herself while guarding her heart against falling in love again. However, her plans didn't go as expected when she lost her job and her twin brother Charlie intervened in finding her a good job at the company he worked at. Samantha's life turned upside down when she was tricked into an unknown marriage. A man who only knew how to chase skirts, a heartthrob with looks which pulled her in the first time she saw him and made her yearn for something forbidden. David Williams had no intentions of marrying or getting tied to a woman until the day he needed a wife to keep his Brother's fortune. It was only a deal of contract marriage, no strings attached. Only a deal to have sex with no emotions. But when hearts melt, passion ignites and feelings flow. The only way is to give in to the scalding pleasure, more irresistible than anything Sammy and Dave had ever felt. But when an ex-husband with determination shows up, true love is questioned.
Alana Mendoza is a 22 years old cheerful girl from a middle-class family, she's loved by those around her Her parents spoiled her from birth and gave her whatever she wanted. After completing her university, Alana has plans to find a good job to provide for her family and become an independent woman However, her world comes crashing down when her parents informs her about an arranged marriage they fixed for her to an unknown man from a powerful family in all of Italy Things gets complicated when she finds out the man she married has a 5-year-old son, he is a single father, rude and arrogant at best and wants nothing to do with women He's ruthless, cold and everything a woman would hate and love in a man, Ricardo Romero only lives for his son. Nothing matters to him other than the safety and happiness of his son, but when a woman enters his life. Everything changes. What will happen when two people are trapped in a loveless marriage? secrets are lurking in the shadows, will Alana be able to adjust and open up to a new world full of danger, greed for wealth, irresistible desires and new burning passion she never knew existed?
"Touch yourself and call out my name, baby doll," he ordered huskily, his hands gripped her hips as he stared at her beautiful body, "No-Chris, please...I can't... ahh," she cried out in ecstasy as her fingers slid down her abdomen and brushed against her p***y, the jolting pain and pleasure made her eyes roll back and her hips jerk upwards "Yes baby, that's it," he coaxed as he leaned down and licked away the juices dripping from her c**t. The pleasure he got from looking at her play with herself, watching her squirm on her own before he fucked her hard made his c**k throb _______________ Christian Kingston popularly known as Ace, is known for his love of pleasure, he doesn't believe in falling in love or marriage, all he needs is a good f**k and a beautiful woman beside him. Until he has a ONE-NIGHT STAND with a popular, sensational stripper known as the BUTTERFLY QUEEN which changes everything. He can't stay away and want more than just a night, however with dark secrets lurking in the shadows mixed with dark lies that can threaten his newly found love interest. What will happen when for the first time, a woman doesn't want him the way he does? Warning ⚠️ contains erotic content, strictly 18+ read at your own risk!
Nathan Dawson is a 25 years old handsome young man, struggling to find a decent job to fend for his family. Every attempt led to nothing. In an attempt to save his house from being demolished by someone powerful Nathan encountered 40 years old Laura Larson, a beautiful, multi-billionaire CEO widow. A woman who ruled with an iron fist., proposed marriage to him in exchange for getting him out of prison Left with no choice, Nathan agreed to the proposal, however, the new entry to the Larson family was disliked when secrets lurking in the shadows threatened to resurface. What will happen when Nathan's presence in the Larson family leads not to just the cause of his father's death but the dark secrets buried for years?
"Little doll, do you know what happens now?" muttered huskily as he snapped the waistband of my panties, causing me to shiver. His gaze trailed up my lower body giving me that seductive look which had me burning inside. Such desires "N-no…please d-don't, "I begged as I tried to cover up, his gaze was piercing that I swore he would destroy me "Spread your legs for me, little one…" his voice was of authority that my wolf shivered from fright, he didn't even finish when he slipped two fingers inside me thrusting deeper, the pain and pleasure exploded throughout my body I couldn't hold back than grasp the sheets tightly I was on the run from a group of werewolves who wanted my life. I didn't know I would end up entering the devil's territory, Alpha Rudolph only asked for one thing in exchange for protecting me "You are mine to use, mine to fuck and mine to pleasure… don't you forget that! Your little wolf belongs to me!" He growled as he snapped my panties in one go leaving me naked. The price I had to pay to hide from the CIRCLE, but for how long? Warning ⚠️ contains explicit contents
Warning: This book has high sexual assault displays, but does not support any form of rape. I, Alpha Edward Parker, swear that I will keep you tied to me until I make you pay for what you did to my mate," he swore, gripping my chin in a bruising hold. "Not only will you wish for death, but you will beg for it, and it will be too far from you." I could feel the eyes of the whole pack on us. They probably came to experience a normal wedding, but that couldn't be further from the truth. I was being married off to a groom because he wanted revenge. Tears welled, and I wanted to scream, "I am your mate; I'm the one who saved you, not her." But I knew no one would believe me. I was his mate, how could he not recognize me? Four years ago, Amanda happened to save a total stranger, but due to a string of misunderstandings, her sister took her place. The stranger then promised a vow of betrothal to his savior. Not seeing any use in correcting the error, Amanda allowed it. That was her biggest mistake because the stranger ended up being her own mate. Caught in a web of lies and confusion, she decides to set herself free by speaking the truth. But her plans are thwarted when her sister turns up dead, and she is pinned as the main suspect. A mate out to seek revenge for another, a forced marriage, an underlying plot, a web of lies, and many dark secrets. How can Amanda navigate all these without losing sight of herself? How will she speak the truth when she has already lost her voice and has been destroyed by her own mate?
For two years, Ashton had poured his heart into his marriage, yet Emalee's heart remained cold. Despite his dedication, Emalee presented him with divorce papers. She bluntly stated she could not remain married to a man whose net worth was less than a million dollars. Ashton signed the papers, closing one chapter of his life and stepping into a new beginning. Then, Ashton revealed his secret identities: a music mogul, a medical expert, and a martial arts master—each persona impressive enough to stun the world. As Ashton’s true capabilities came to light, Emalee was overwhelmed with deep regret.
Life was perfect until she met her boyfriend's big brother. There was a forbidden law in the Night Shade Pack that if the head Alpha rejected his mate, he would be stripped of his position. Sophia's life would get connected with the law. She was an Omega who was dating the head Alpha's younger brother. Bryan Morrison, the head Alpha, was not only a cold-blooded man but also a charming business tycoon. His name was enough to cause other packs to tremble. He was known as a ruthless man. What if, by some twist of destiny, Sophia's path were to intertwine with his?
Kallie, a mute who had been ignored by her husband for five years since their wedding, also suffered the loss of her pregnancy due to her cruel mother-in-law. After the divorce, she learned that her ex-husband had quickly gotten engaged to the woman he truly loved. Holding her slightly rounded belly, she realized that he had never really cared for her. Determined, she left him behind, treating him as a stranger. Yet, after she left, he scoured the globe in search of her. When their paths crossed once more, Kallie had already found new happiness. For the first time, he pleaded humbly, "Please don't leave me..."Â But Kallie's response was firm and dismissive, cutting through any lingering ties. "Get lost!"
Lucille was one of the most skilled female assassins, and on the previous night, she embarked on a top-secret mission. However, the mission's details were leaked, leading to her untimely demise at the hands of a traitorous companion. She never discovered the identity of the person who betrayed her before her death. But by some miracle, she was granted a new life, and was reborn as a girl with the same name. Determined to uncover the truth and seek revenge for her family, Lucille seized her second chance at life. She planned to avenge her loved ones. However, her plans were complicated by Joseph, an apparently frail man who was actually skilled in martial arts. And he seemed to fall for her deeply, now this newfound knowledge only added to the complications of Lucille's revenge plan...
On the day of their wedding anniversary, Joshua's mistress drugged Alicia, and she ended up in a stranger's bed. In one night, Alicia lost her innocence, while Joshua's mistress carried his child in her womb. Heartbroken and humiliated, Alicia demanded a divorce, but Joshua saw it as yet another tantrum. When they finally parted ways, she went on to become a renowned artist, sought out and admired by everyone. Consumed by regret, Joshua darkened her doorstep in hopes of reconciliation, only to find her in the arms of a powerful tycoon. "Say hello to your sister-in-law."