Ellise Sumner's life takes a drastic turn when she's saved by a mafia boss. What happens when he falls in love with her and refuses to let her go? As their love story begins, a tempest threatens to swallow them. With Dre being a mafia boss, he will have to fight to protect what is his. Despite how rosy things are, the poisonous vines lie in waiting, for the right time to strike. What are the odds that their relationship will be able to survive?
Ellise was miserable. She'd broken up with her cheating boyfriend two and a half weeks ago and it still hurt. She wouldn't get out of her room and her queen sized bed seemed to have become her favorite place on earth. Naturally, her best friend was worried about her and was desperately trying to bring her out of her shell.
"For the third time, no! That's not happening"
"Please, Ellie. I need you to come with me to Sandy's birthday party!" Anne, Ellise's best friend pouted, big blue eyes reflecting just how desperate she was.
Ellise groaned, burying her face in her pillow.
"My parents won't let me leave this house. Not after what happened to Maddie" she mumbled, hoping that Anne wouldn't try to persuade her any further.
"I talked to your parents. They agreed"
Ellise raised her head instantly, her eyes wide with both shock and disbelief.
"What?! You're lying!"
"Nope, I'm telling the truth"
"You've got to be kidding me, how the hell did you do that?!"
"Well, it took some effort but it was well worth it. You need to have a life, sweetheart"
Ellise groaned, frustrated. She didn't want to go to a birthday party especially because she didn't feel that she was a socialite. Attending parties and social events were not her thing. The last time she'd attended a party, she'd made a total fool of herself. She was a total light weight and attending parties meant getting drunk. So, parties were a big 'no' for her. But if her parents had agreed to let Anne take her out to a party, there was no way she would be able to escape this one.
"I'll come back to pick you up by six pm" Anne said with a smug look on her face
"Fine" her friend groaned, hitting her head on the pillow, frustrated.
"Yay!"
Ellise let out a sigh and turned to face the wall.
"Bye, bestie" Anne chirped and exited the room after Ellise mumbled a half-hearted response.
"Bye"
"Well, this is amazing. I am officially screwed!" Ellise exclaimed and threw a small fit on her bed, using her limbs to kick the air until she was exhausted.
....
"Wake up! Get up! It's time to get ready for the party, Ellie!"
Ellise jolted up from her bed, groaning when she saw that it was just Anne standing there. If looks could kill, she would be six feet under.
"I told you we would be leaving by six and it's 6:15! You're still in bed!"
"Oops?"
Ellise was forced to take her bath before getting dressed in a black knee-length dress. Anne helped her curl her hair a little and also helped her with her makeup.
"Now that's better! You no longer look so miserable"
Ellise rolled her eyes and picked up her purse.
Anne could be a bitch sometimes, regardless of the fact that she was Ellise's best friend. There were times when she would wonder how she put up with her bitchiness.
At the party, the whole place was buzzing with life. Loud music blasted from the large speakers, bodies swaying in accordance to the music.
Anne went ahead to wish Sandy a happy birthday, then they both headed to the drink section.
"Oh my God, is that Dave? He looks hot, check out his hair!" Anne gushed.
Ellise rolled her eyes as she watched her display her lovesickness.
Dave was one of the popular guys in senior year. He had the wealth, the looks and the charms. He basically slept with anything wearing skirt. Anne had been crushing on him since sophomore year.
"Go and talk to him if you want" Ellise said to her friend as she leaned on the counter.
"No! Don't you think I might stop breathing? He's the sexiest guy alive" Anne cried and Ellise chuckled.
"You sure are a love sick pup"
"You can't blame me, he's gorgeous"
"Well, it looks like you will be getting lucky tonight" Ellise said, smirking.
"What? What? What are you talking about?"
"He's heading this way" she said, clearly amused.
"No! No! What if I blush too much and forget to breathe when I get lost in his enchanting eyes and- and lose consciousness?!" She rambled.
"Calm down, just breathe. You read way too many romance novels" Ellise said, her lips curled in a mischievous smirk.
"Hello, princess" Dave said to her when he finally got to them.
"Hi, Dave" Ellise responded, smiling.
"Hi, beauty" he said to Anne.
"H-Hi Dave"
"You look stunning tonight" Anne blushed.
"Thanks"
"What's your name, princess?" He asked.
"Anne" she replied, her cheeks heating up.
"Beautiful name for a beautiful lady. Nice to meet you, Anne. Can I have this dance?"
Anne nodded timidly and
Dave grinned, taking hold of her hand before leading her to the dance floor.
'Great, now I'm left alone,'Ellise thought.
Sighing to herself, she went to the balcony. Then, she closed her eyes, feeling the cool breeze ruffle a few strands of hair on her face.
"El?"
She froze when she recognized the deep voice that had just resounded from the darkness behind her.
"Zack?" she said, turning to face her ex-boyfriend.
"Hey, El. You look beautiful"
"Thanks" she replied, turning away from him.
"I miss you" he whispered and she shook her head slowly.
"No, you don't"
"Trust me, I do. I'm sorry things ended up the way they did"
"Yeah I know"
"I'm really sorry for hurting you. I was wondering if you could give us a second chance"
Ellise closed her eyes, her fingers gripping the railings.
"No, I can't. You cheated on me multiple times" she choked out.
Tears filled his eyes, hurt clouding his golden brown eyes.
"I was drunk, El. It was a mistake."
"You weren't drunk when I caught you with Carmella" she replied bluntly, her eyes filling up with tears.
"I know, I am so sorry" he whispered.
His eyes were filled with tears, dark bags were under his eyes. She cleared her throat and blinked back her tears, finally regaining her composure.
"You don't have to apologise, Zack. I am over you" she said and walked away, leaving him to stare at her retreating figure with longing in his eyes.
An hour later, Ellise was starting to feel bored, especially since she felt out of place. She just wanted to go home and curl up on her bed. So, she went in search of Anne. But when she couldn't find her best friend, she decided to go home alone, despite the fact that it was nightfall already.
As she walked down the street with her black shawl around her shoulders, she was suddenly pinned to the wall roughly. Alarmed, she let out a scream, panic coating her veins.
She could perceive the stale odour of alcohol and weed coming from the drunk man who had just pinned her against the wall. He clamped a hand over her mouth as soon as she opened her mouth to scream for the second time.
"Let me go!" she cried with a muffled voice.
"Let me go!"
"Shut the hell up bitch!" He growled, taking off her shawl with his free hand. At this point, Ellise's panic had soared to a different level entirely, and she was almost hyperventilating.
She could only hope and pray for someone to save her. The man buried his face in the crook of her neck and she whimpered, her blood pounding against her ears.
No! No! This can't be happening.
Please save me!
Somebody! Anybody!
Help me please!
She squeezed her eyes shut, hot tears rolling down her pale face when she realized that no one was coming for her. "P-please" she whimpered, her eyes still tightly shut.
Suddenly, the man who was just about to assault her let out a loud groan and collapsed to the ground. Ellise sank to the ground, her heart still racing in her chest. Someone was squatting in front of her with a hood over his head. With teary eyes, she stared into the greenest eyes she'd ever seen and before she could thank her saviour, everything went black.
Mikael Kane has lived for decades and has died every night of his twenty- fourth birthday as a result of a curse that had been placed upon him because of his decision to cherish his heart's desire. When they are both reincarnated in the 21st century with Mikael being a CEO and Blair becoming his secretary. Will Blair be courageous enough to free him from this curse?
One school transfer leads to the encounter of the school's top personalities. Madison Finn is the new girl at Davenport high school and when she crosses part with the two greatest bad boys of the school, Lincoln and Grey, her life's takes a drastic turn. With these two rivals deeply interested in the new girl, Maddie soon realizes that she's developing feelings for the both of them. Things become even more complicated when she realizes that she might be forced to choose between the devil and the blue sea.
As a simple assistant, messaging the CEO in the dead of night to request shares of adult films was a bold move. Bethany, unsurprisingly, didn't receive any films. However, the CEO responded that, while he had no films to share, he could offer a live demonstration. After a night filled with passion, Bethany was certain she'd lose her job. But instead, her boss proposed, "Marry me. Please consider it." "Mr. Bates, you're kidding me, right?"
Three years ago, Cecilia was left battered and alone by the man she loved most, Alston, yet she bravely completed the wedding ceremony while pregnant. Three years later, although they were married, they grew apart over time. Cecilia focused on her career, no longer foolishly believing in love. But her transformation instantly threw Alston into a panic... And what is the secret from 11 years ago that Cecilia has always been reluctant to reveal? *** "She went to a law firm, met with a lawyer..." A lawyer? Is Cecilia suing someone? Who? Is there any recent litigation against the company? Alston suddenly chuckled coldly, "Who could she sue? I'm the CEO of this company. How come such a matter doesn't come to me first?" The assistant swallowed nervously, speaking softly, "Sir, there's no litigation against the company. She met with... a divorce lawyer."
She was a diamond covered by ashes.... King Dakota was known as the most Powerful Alpha King of all times - more powerful than any other King that had ruled from his lineage. He was cold hearted, introverted and dangerous in anger. Cursed by the Moon goddess, King Dakota had to get married to three wives all in search of a male child that would become his heir, but it was impossible as the curse would only let his wives bear she -wolves. But on a different day, the King meets a lady who offends him and as a punishment, he took her home as his fourth wife. Her name was Shilah. Shilah was a powerless wolf and as a result, was disregarded and intimidated by all. But, when she begins to do things that the King had never felt for years, he began to wonder who she really was. Slowly, she crawled her way into his icy heart and turned out to be something nobody ever expected - a storm.
For ten years, Daniela showered her ex-husband with unwavering devotion, only to discover she was just his biggest joke. Feeling humiliated yet determined, she finally divorced him. Three months later, Daniela returned in grand style. She was now the hidden CEO of a leading brand, a sought-after designer, and a wealthy mining mogul—her success unveiled at her triumphant comeback. Her ex-husband’s entire family rushed over, desperate to beg for forgiveness and plead for another chance. Yet Daniela, now cherished by the famed Mr. Phillips, regarded them with icy disdain. "I’m out of your league."
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."
My name is Katia, and I am just trying to survive until my fated mate arrives. Which may be easier said than done. Rejectection is the last straw. Whispering my acceptance of his rejection. I run through the pack house, out across the manicured lawn into the forest. "I'm sorry, my sweet girl," I say to my wolf. I'm sorry you have been stuck with me and have had to suffer everything I have. She whispers," it's not your fault, Katia. We came to a cliff with a waterfall. The hurt keeps pounding at me. I need it to stop. My sweet girl, and I just want peace, I keep running and leap off the cliff. Spreading my arms wide, with tears streaming down my face, I fall, not making a sound, waiting for sweet oblivion where we feel nothing ever again. "I love you, my sweet girl! Until we meet again, "My wolf replied just before we hit the water, "I love you too, Katia. I have never regretted a moment with you." The Snow Moon pack is having their last barbecue of the summer next to the waterfall on their land. The adults are laughing and joking while watching the pups play. The alpha, beta, and gamma are swimming with some of the older children and playing a game of Marco Polo. Someone yells, "Oh my goddess, someone just jumped over the waterfall!" Everyone is frozen as they watch what looks to be a child falling arms spread wide, no one makes a sound. The small body hits the water like a plane crashing into the side of a mountain. The alpha, beta, and gamma, spring into action, swimming towards the area the person went under. The alpha is screaming his wolf is going crazy repeating, "Find her. Find her...find her!" They dive and the beta surfaces with a small person in his arms. Alpha takes the girl from his beta, laying her on the ground. The men are shocked by what they see. She is covered in scars and injuries. Her body is twisted and broken. The Beta asks, "Who could have done this to someone so defenseless?" Alpha drops to his knees, repeating, "MATE...MATE...MATE!"