At first it was just a simple plan to live together in an apartment to save expenses. However, who would have thought, a simple plan would grow so complicated because not only feelings of love are involved, but also past secrets, loyalties, and betrayals. "I don't want to lose you, Baby. You are my life." "How dare you said that! You don't love me
"Hey Rain, what are you doing here? Why are you alone in this park?"
Rain was stunned and his hand movements suddenly stopped. He turned around slowly and saw Forth approaching him. The man who was bigger than him sat next to him.
Rain can smell the masculine scent of cinnamon and musk from Forth.
"I thought you were in the club with your gank. Why alone here?"
Rain looked at Forth with furrowed brows. "You yourself, why are you here? Your friends are probably getting drunk at the club," Rain said bluntly.
"Well! I'm bored," replied Forth flatly. "The club's been getting crowded lately, and I just want to walking around and I saw you here. What are you doing?"
"Looking through the flyers," Rain replied, pointing to some of the pieces of paper in his hand. "I wasn't in the club mood either, and Pharm and Kit weren't there anyway. They were busy entertaining their boyfriends."
Forth caught the bitter tone in Rain's sentence and became curious about it. Since entering the beginning of their third year at Metronomia University, Forth had met Rain alone several times. At the club, at the mall, and occasionally around the medical college, as he passed it on his way home or in his spare time. Pharm and Kit are rarely seen with Rain anymore, after they had a boyfriend.
"Why don't you find yourself a girlfriend?" asked Forth half muttering.
"Hm? What did you say?" Asked Rain.
"No. What flyers is this?" Forth leaned towards Rain and took a look at the flyers in Rain's hand. His sharp nose almost touched Rain's cheek.
"Apartment? You want to move?"
Rain nodded. He didn't dare turn his head because he was aware of Forth's position which was very close to him. Forth moved away from him and he was surprised when he realized, there was a slight feeling of disappointment in his heart because of Forth's movement.
"Why, Rain? You don't feel at home in your apartment right now? Haven't you been living there since the beginning of college?"
"I just wanted to try something new. Do you have any recommendations for a suitable apartment?"
Forth laughed and tilted his head. "It's like fate. I'm also looking for a new apartment, actually."
Rain's eyes widened. "Are you serious?"
Forth nodded. "Want to look it up together? We can rate each other the apartments we see," Forth said.
"Sure. Tell me, what kind of apartment do you want?"
"Not too close to campus but not too far, two rooms, with living room, kitchen and dining area and balcony if possible."
"That sounds like you're looking for a house, Forth."
"Hm, maybe, if there's a suitable house, I'll take it too. What kind of apartment do you want?"
"I don't think it's much different from what you described earlier."
"What time do you finish school tomorrow?"
"3 pm."
"I'll pick you up, then. I'll bring an extra helmet for you. Are you oke if got my bike? Its more practical."
Rain nodded and cleared the flyers on the garden table. "Uhm, Forth, you think we need this for the hunt?"
"Just keep it for a while, Beam, maybe we need some recommendation, too."
Rain nodded and he kept that flyers in his bag. Forth chuckled, find that Rain so cute, act as obidient kid to him. Well, Rain is always cute from his eyes.
"Did you have your dinner?" asked Forth. He look at his watch. "It almost 9. I am hungry."
"Not yet. I was to drowned at my work and that flyers. Want to grab something?"
"You choose."
"Pizza?"
"With meat and pineapple as topping?"
"Yummy. Let's go."
Forth and Rain walked side by side on trotoar from the park to the pizza restaurant. They decided to walked because the restaurant just near from their dorm and the park. Beside, the night is still young and the air of the night feel so fresh.
"So, how's your study lately?" askef Forth while chewwing his pizza. "You look thinner."
"Well, no more tiring than the engineering kids' schedules I guess. Sometimes I feel like professors are meant to torture students, by putting assignments on hold and deadlines getting tighter."
"Yeah, same with me. All the lab work schedule is crazy and I am so tired from the assignments."
"You are the head hazer this year, aren't you?"
"Hu uh. I hope I can say no, but ... yeah, I am."
Rain chuckles. He patted on Forth hand on the table. "Be strong, Forthie. I believe you can handle everything better than anyone."
"You do?"
"Of course. You are the Jamorhnoom by the way. Hell, who didn't know that name? The biggest and strongest taipan in Asia, and lately I heard that your bothers start their expansion in medical machine to America and Europe? Wow!"
"You mocking me, Rainy" Forth frowned hard. "You are a Vongviphan, too, king of fashion industry all over the world."
Rain laughed. "No! Its all the truth, regardless of your family background. You are the best choice, even if Metronomia had a Sotus system in all campus, not just in engineering. You were man, born with power, strenght, and ability to lead another to glory."
Forth looking at Rain and smiling wide. "Thank you, Raun. You praised me too much, actually, but, thank."
"Just stay safe and keep healthy, Forth." Rain patted Forth's hand softly.
Forth and Rain chatted about many things over dinner that evening. Forth ordered an extra pizza when he saw how quickly they finished the pizza on the baking sheet.
Its almost 12 when Forth escorted Rain to the lobby of his apartment and confirmed their promise to find a new apartment together tomorrow, before walking towards his own apartment which was located not far from Rain.
Forth walked while humming. It's a very bright night, Forth thought. Like Rain's bright eyes.
Meanwhile, Rain had the same thought as he lay down on the bed staring at the ceiling of his room. It's very bright night. Like Forth's wide smile.
*****
"If I get pregnant, are you still going to divorce me? "Of course not! But, Laurie, you're weak and sterile. Elle isn't. So, just sign it and go." On the very day she received the results of her four-year-long pregnancy test, Tommy handed her divorce papers and arrogantly said he would give her a large alimony generously. Laurie signed the divorce papers and left without taking the divorce alimony offered by her ex-husband. Laurie hid the test pack and the results of the lab tests and signed the divorce papers, then left without taking any alimony given by Tommy. Six years later, Tommy came and begged Laurie. "Laurie, I've made a big mistake. Forgive me and please come back to me."
"Then let's get a divorce!" With courage, Leora left her husband's house, after being accused of poisoning his mistress. Her in-laws and sister-in-law had planned various ways to kick her out of Peter's house and in the end Leora gave in. However, no one expected that things would turn 180 degrees after the divorce. When everyone who had hurt her was happy with each other's lies, Leora returned. This time, she was no longer the poor orphan girl from the orphanage. She has changed and not only that, she also carries a big secret that will make everyone turn to worship her feet.
Loving someone so deeply turned out to only make Sadie's life miserable until the end. She regretted her wasted life because of her blind love and when she miraculously got a second chance at life, Sadie was determined to fix everything. However, it turned out that it was not easy either, because many things could not be changed just like that. "I will not let you go again, Sadie. This is not only a second chance for you, but this is also for me!" "Even if my heart is not for you?" "Your heart is for me, you just don't want to admit it yet. Don't worry, I am a persistent person and you will give in to me, even if it takes my whole life. You, will be mine."'
Injustice, betrayal, and a one night stand with a strange man, made Valerie Quinn Rayner's life miserable and turned upside down. She decided to leave and disappeared, leaving someone with a broken heart. Eight years later, Valerie is back to reclaim what was arbitrarily taken from her and she is ready to fight for her neglected rights. However, someone who was once abandoned by Valerie knows she is back and is determined to ask her to pay for his loneliness. Destiny brings them together again in a tangle of secrets, ambition, and power, which it is not known where it will lead them, until reality determines their destiny. "Be my Luna and I will take revenge for you."
Saddened that his medical test results were unclear, Jonas declared himself a Beta. But, it turns out it was a fatal mistake that changed his life, when Xander, his best friend, a dominant Alpha, broke his heart on prom night. What happened that night made Jonas decide to leave Xander's life, focus on his dreams and leave all the stories of their friendship behind. Eight years later, they meet again at a party and this time Xander won't let Jonas escape again. They were destined to be together, as they had promised before. Not as Alpha and Beta, but as... Mate. Then, there is someone between them, Jordan, who make Xander so jealous. What will Xander do to make Jonas his?
Tristan is just an ordinary employee with a small salary in big company, but he needs a lot of money to pay for his father's treatment. In a desperate situation Tristan joked about finding a sugar mommy to help with his financial problems. He had no idea that the joke would lead him into a complicated situation. What should Tristan do, when someone very powerful offers him to be a sugar baby and traps Tristan in a complicated family conflict? "I only want your money and I pay for what you gave me with my body. Don't expect more, because between us there can't be any heart involved!"
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
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.
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?
"You're mine, little puppy," Kylan growled against my neck. A soft gasp escaped my lips as his lips brushed my skin. My mind screamed at me to push him away-the Lycan Prince who had humiliated me again and again, but my body betrayed me, leaning into him before I could stop myself. He pressed his lips against mine, and his kiss grew more aggressive, more possessive as I felt my legs weaken. What was I doing? In a split-second, I pulled away and slapped him hard across the face. Kylan's eyes darkened, but the smirk on his lips exposed his amusement. "You and I both know we can't fight this, Violet," he said, gripping my wrist. "You're my mate." "And yet you don't want me," I replied. "You told me you were ashamed of me, that l'd never be your queen, that you'd never love me. So please, accept my rejection and let me go." "Never," he whispered, his grip tightening as he pulled me closer. "Soon enough, you'll be begging for me. and when you do-I'll use you as I see fit and then I'll reject you."
Corinne devoted three years of her life to her boyfriend, only for it to all go to waste. He saw her as nothing more than a country bumpkin and left her at the altar to be with his true love. After getting jilted, Corinne reclaimed her identity as the granddaughter of the town’s richest man, inherited a billion-dollar fortune, and ultimately rose to the top. But her success attracted the envy of others, and people constantly tried to bring her down. As she dealt with these troublemakers one by one, Mr. Hopkins, notorious for his ruthlessness, stood by and cheered her on. “Way to go, honey!”
Lucien Gray, the young and powerful head of an international consortium, has always had everything within his reach-wealth, influence, and any woman he desires. But when the unassuming Nina Morrison crosses his path, something unexpected happens. She doesn't fall at his feet, nor does she seem impressed by his status. Her indifference sparks an irresistible challenge in Lucien-a desire to conquer her at all costs. Determined to make Nina his, Lucien's pursuit becomes relentless. But Nina's fiery spirit and refusal to be controlled push Lucien to his limits. With every struggle and defiance, the tension between them grows, threatening to shatter the boundaries Lucien has always maintained. Now Lucien vows to claim her as his own. Will Lucien's obsession break Nina's spirit, or will she force him to confront his deepest vulnerabilities? In a game of power and desire, who will win-and at what cost?