Lance Corporal Jason Smith thought he would live all of his life in the marine but little did he know that his heart would yearn for love, a woman's love. He thought he had it all ther ein the marines but little did he know that one day, he would be out of there, seeking to love and be loved. Makayla Barclay on the other hand needed someone she could call her own too. All the boys she dated only wanted her for her body and that was something she could never allow. Her parents never taught her to be loose. All the same, she yearned for a love beyond all understanding. Jason and Samantha's part crossed and when love came in, they knew that they couldn't bare to be away from each other. But what then happens when the past came haunting them? Now, both of them must live through it as a test of the love they have for each other.
Lance Corporal Jason Smith woke up bright and early that morning, ready to begin a new day. He had slept late the previous day due to his constant thoughts about his father who was a professor of law in Harvard law school.
Jason Smith's mother passed away four years ago when he was only sixteen and in the tenth grade and ever since then, he hasn't been able to come to terms with the fact that his precious mother was no more. They were very close when she was alive and even till now, he still saw flashes of her beautiful face in his dreams.
"Jason, up up. Time for the morning parade.'' a voice said.
The voice belonged to a fellow Marine, his roomate and his best friend, David Rowe. Jason sighed, saying a quick prayer before he climbed out of the bed. He pulled out a clean white shirt, shrugging it on before he made his way to the bathroom to brush his teeth.
Jason Smith was huge with a broad shoulder and Chestnut hair. He had a gap tooth and when he smiled, a dimple was prominent. He usually stuck up for his fellow marines but all he was after was protecting his integrity.
"Alright, we're good to go. I'll go roundup everyone else while you prepare the parade ground.'' Jason said.
"Aye aye boss", David laughed.
He was a bit shorter than Jason but his heavy build made up for it. Jason smiled as he made his way to the big bunker where most of the other Marines stayed. He took out his whistle, blowing it with all the energy he could muster and soon, the junior Marines began climbing out of their bunker.
"It's still early", one groaned.
"I know Brian but we have to do this, orders from above.'' Jason smiled.
He really didn't blame them because most of them were just starting out and weren't quite used to the rigorous lives they lived.
"Are we going to get food when we're done?" he asked.
"Yes Brian, we will as soon as we're done with the parade.'' Jason chuckled.
Soon, all the junior Marines were outside and ready to begin the parade which was headed by Jason. Despite the cold, they were able to have a successful parade and soon, Jason dismissed them to go have breakfast.
He made his way back to his bunker, in need of a cool bath before going over to the kitchen to grab some breakfast. Jason had a huge appetite and hoped that some of the food was still available. He knew what the junior marines could do especially when they were left with a lot of food.
Just then, his best friend David walked in grinning like a Cheshire cat. His jet black hair was tousled and Jason knew that he just had a play-fight with one of the junior marines.
"What's funny?" Jason asked.
"Heard from a reliable source that we'll be going out of the barracks to town for a few days.'' David said.
"Really?" Jason asked.
He couldn't believe what he had just heard. None of them had been to town for almost two weeks now as a result of the constant meeting they had with their platoon sergeant.
"Yep but Sgt O'Neal is expected to tell us more about this when he comes later today or tomorrow morning but since you're his representative here, I thought you should know about it so it wouldn't take you as a surprise when he informs us.'' David said.
"Good thinking, thank you Dave.'' Jason grinned.
He was grateful for this news because it made him look forward to something. He always liked to go out to town because it reminded him that there was a completely different world outside the barracks.
"You ate?" David asked.
"Nahh but I'm heading there now. Boy, I'm starved.'' Jason chuckled.
"Same here. Let's go.'' David said.
Jason shrugged on another white shirt before the duo made their way towards the kitchen. When they got there, Jason was glad to see that there was still a surplus of food just waiting to be eaten. He grabbed whatever he could as he and David made their way towards a far corner at the cafeteria.
"Have you heard?" David said quietly.
Jason looked up, munching slowly on his food as he tried to make out what David was talking about.
From the look in his eyes, he knew that whatever David was about to say was serious and he wasn't one to carry rumors.
"There's some people working for the enemy amongst us. I don't know who they are but it's best we be careful of the people we talk to around here.'' he said quietly.
Jason stared around as if trying to see who was the enemy but no one paid them any attention as they were all focused on their meals.
"Let this just be between the two of us.'' Jason said.
"Of course. I understand, we really can't trust anyone at the moment.'' David said.
"Has word about this gotten to the squad leader?" Jason asked.
"That I'm not sure of. He's not even around, he went to town late last night.'' David said.
"It's possible that he actually went to town in respect of this and if so, it's more serious than I thought.'' Jason said.
"Yes. Something like this isn't one to play with.'' David said.
Jason cut into his chicken wings, throwing it into his mouth. He munched slowly as his mind filtered through all the marines he talked to, trying to figure out who was likely to betray them.
"If you're thinking about who could betray us, it's better you stop. You'd be surprised when you find out that it's the least person you expected.'' David said.
"Is it certain that Sgt O'Neal would come in today?" Jason asked.
He needed to talk to him and try to find out if he had any knowledge about what was going on. When things like this happened, Jason wasn't one to just brush it away. He would try all his best to find out what happened and get to the root of it.
"To be honest, I don't know. I haven't seen him for a week now, what's wrong?" David said.
He sipped slowly from his cup of tea as his mind was focused on what he had heard.
"Just wanted to see him and talk to him about something.'' Jason said, finally.
Five years ago, he upped and left his wife without informing her. He had always felt unworthy. As a result, he decided to go and become a better man. It took him five whole years of daily hard work. When he was satisfied, he returned as a powerful and honorable man. He intended to start a family with his wife. But he got back to meet the greatest shocker of his life. He actually had a daughter!
The day Raina gave birth should have been the happiest of her life. Instead, it became her worst nightmare. Moments after delivering their twins, Alexander shattered her heart-divorcing her and forcing her to sign away custody of their son, Liam. With nothing but betrayal and heartbreak to her name, Raina disappeared, raising their daughter, Ava, on her own.Years later, fate comes knocking when Liam falls gravely ill. Desperate to save his son, Alexander is forced to seek out the one person he once cast aside. Alexander finds himself face to face with the woman he underestimated, pleading for a second chance-not just for himself, but for their son. But Raina is no longer the same broken woman who once loved him.No longer the woman he left behind. She has carved out a new life-one built on strength, wealth, and a long-buried legacy she expected to uncover.Raina has spent years learning to live without him.The question is... Will she risk reopening old wounds to save the son she never got to love? or has Alexander lost her forever?
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."
"There will be no falling in love, we will only act as a loving couple when we are in public, we will share a room to make it believable, but no intimacy, touching is off-limits. We'll only have sex once a month, and that's solely to produce an heir. You won't interfere in my business, and I won't interfere in yours. You will be my wife in every sense and you will not be involved with any other man," he said, arrogance seeping from every word. I watch his mouth move, I'm not ready to fall in love with any man, especially not one as arrogant and egoistic as him. I can handle acting as a loving couple, and as for intimacy once a month. I can agree to that just to satisfy my sexual cravings with no strings attached. "Where can I sign?" I asked since I had nothing to lose. *** Nadine's wedding dreams turned to nightmares when she caught her sister and fiancé cheating! With a secret recording, she's ready for revenge. But then mysterious billionaire Logan West offers a deal: A Contract Marriage to take down her ex's empire. But what Nadine doesn't know is her life is getting complicated as she takes her chance to get revenge or risks everything for a chance at love?"
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!"
After being kicked out of her home, Harlee learned she wasn't the biological daughter of her family. Rumors had it that her impoverished biological family favored sons and planned to profit from her return. Unexpectedly, her real father was a zillionaire, catapulting her into immense wealth and making her the most cherished member of the family. While they anticipated her disgrace, Harlee secretly held design patents worth billions. Celebrated for her brilliance, she was invited to mentor in a national astronomy group, drew interest from wealthy suitors, and caught the eye of a mysterious figure, ascending to legendary status.