"I will love you until I have everything you've got, every laugh, every tear, every moment of pure bliss" she affirmed. Lucy, a young woman whose father, a powerful businessman, hands over control of his empire to her. But as she navigates the cutthroat world of organized crime, she finds herself at odds with her stepmother, Mrs. Jazel, who will stop at nothing to maintain her hold on the family's power. Will she choose to follow in her father's footsteps or break away and forge her own path? "Pride of a Father and a Lover" is a gripping tale of family dynamics, forbidden love, and the struggle for power.The novel explores themes of family, love, and the sacrifices we make for the ones we care about
On the eve of Christmas, the road was covered in snow.
erasing all traces of the black coal from the road in the street . Drums beat was sounding heavy and echo's of devise sound was flowing all over the area.
The noises from the carnival could not be blocked by Mr. Jazel's thick glass, but the fireplace and thick glass did keep the house warm. To check on his little angel, Mr. Jazel ascended the staircase. Her sixteenth birthday was only two weeks ago. Jazel has remained true to his word.
Allowing her to have a room on the first floor of the duplex. He gently opens the door as he walks into his little angel room . She was fast asleep . He adjusted her long curly hair that covered her nose and kissed his daughter while whispering "sleep well my dear ".
"Boom,baaa,kaboom", as the sound of the fireworks sounded all over the street. The time ran like an antelope trying to escape from a predator, "kaboom" a rocket type fireworks landed on the balcony of mr jazel House, sparkling bright shining white that brightened Lucy's room.Now that she was awake, her heart beat more rapidly.
She stepped closer to her room's window to see what was happening and used her hand to cinch her loose hair into place as she descended from her regal bed.
She observes various games and activities while grinning.
People in the funfair performed good deeds, and everything was in a frenzied state. Clowns were showcasing their talents, magicians performed their wonders, not forgetting animal circuits were being displayed. Unknown to Lucy, a person on stilts saw her from a distance and moved nearer the balcony.
She was still fixated on the spectacular fireworks that lit up thesky. Approximately seven meters from the balcony.
An object on the ground level struck the young man who was standing on stilts.He tried to maintain balance as he staggered on the stilts like a drunk. The stilt was crumbling.
"Help him, Lucy cried out, knowing what might follow.
Without realizing the danger was approaching, attendees of the carnival were laughing and having a good time.
Using all of his remaining strength, the stilt walker jumps forcibly onto Mr. Jazel House's balcony.
Saving himself while the wooden stilt collapses over a yellow Hugh canopy in the carnival causing pandemonium among the celebrants. He landed on the balcony and rolled himself like a Squirrel and smashed his back against the glass on Lucy's window.
"While tending to the wound on his back, he replied, "Huh.
Are you okay? questioned Lucy.
He responded, attempting to cover off his agony, "Am fine."
She said, "Let me help you," as she assisted the young boy in making a stand.
People remarked, "Wow, Hmm, Awnnnn," as they gazed in awe at Lucy.
A celebrant said, "How come I'm not familiar with this face," as others turned to look at the balcony, taking in the beauty and the action
Where are you, Lucy? "
Mr. Jazel made a call as he ascended the stairs.
He said, "Where is she?"
He searched her chamber and her magnificent bed but could not find his daughter.
He noticed that the balcony's tiny door was open.
He moved towards direction of the French door Lucy said, "Daddy!" as she ran to give her father a bear hug.
"Look what I found dad" she waves her hand,signaling the young lad to come into the room.
" And who are you?" Mr. Jazel asked as he raised his face in surprise.
"Ok I can explain" Lucy said,narrating to her dad the event that happened.
"What is your name?" Mr. Jazel asked.
" I am Luke, '' he answered as his voice stammered and tried to find some confidence.
"Do you know what the time is?" Mr. Jazel answered .
"Uhhh I think.." Luke could not answer the question as he was quickly interrupted.
" I want you to go home now," Mr. Jazel said.
" bye Lucy" he replied waving his hand and walking down the stairs.After seeing Luke leave his home, Mr. Jazel turned to his daughter and stated, "So you even told him your name."
He questioned, "Haven't I taught you not to reveal strangers your name?
But dad," she defended, adding. lifting her elongated face. He proceeded by telling his daughter a brief narrative, "People are callous and nasty."
Mr. Jazel urged his daughter as he led her back upstairs while holding her hand, "Now my angel get some rest."
"You know tomorrow is school, you need to relax," he says, wrapping his daughter's body in the comfortable blanket.
and extinguishes the light.
Not long, Lucy's father had gone from her room. She gets out of bed and makes her way back to the balcony, where she places a slender hand on the verandah.
She observes how carnival revelers were packing up their belongings as the celebration was coming to a close.
From the balcony, she looked around to see if she could spot Luke, but she couldn't find him.
Lucy remained in the balcony for an additional thirty minutes, watching as everyone departed in unison.
She sighed and turned to shut the balcony door when she noticed a piece of paper lodged in a tiny gap in her vanrander.
She extended a hand to it. And she opened it tenderly.
She thought to herself as he opened the paper, "What might be inside?"
She thought to herself, "Today is just so fantastic.
Luke wrote the letter she just finished reading.his addressed the letter to his mother and included the addresses of his residence in bold italics on the final line.
Lucy tucks the letter under her bed and plans to introduce her friends to Luke when she visits Luke and his family in the future. While she was still fantasizing, she had several thoughts,
Lucy was now fast asleep.
Luke was receiving care in the neighborhood bay in the interimm He pondered who she might be as the doctor attended to his wounds. After tending to Luke's wounds, the nurse advised him to "get some sleep." Luke laid his head on the medical facility. He was sound sleeping and heaving.
The long hand of the wall clock made a ticking sound as the wind blew from east to west. At this point, Ashcanrouup was as silent as Graveyard.
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She thought she was the love of his life, and he became the love of her life that fateful day she had seen him at the pack's party. Selene Grace was only a replica of Alpha Leo's real mate, and when he spotted her, Leo immediately claimed her as his Luna in order to suppress the rumors of him being mateless. Being unable to conceive turns Selene's marriage into a nightmare, and as if that wasn't enough, Alpha Leo finally reunites with his long time lover and mate, rejecting a pregnant Selene as a result. 5 years later, Selene, a now successful doctor, receives an invitation to the moon shadow pack in order to rid the pack of a deadly disease which has struck it. Will Selene return back to the pack which had caused her so much pain, and what would she do when she realizes that she is mated to the Alpha who had betrayed her in the past?
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.
"Is it considered betrayal to develop feelings for your best friend's boyfriend? What about when fate intervenes, and he turns out to be your destined mate? You might think it's luck and thank the moon goddess for such a twist of fate. That's what I believed until the love of my life uttered those dreaded words: 'I want a divorce!' As I stared at the pregnancy test in my hands, I realized it was better to keep my secret to myself. My name is Violet, and this is my story."
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"Ahh!" She was in a moaning mess. She did not want to feel anything for this man. She hated him. His hands began to move all over her body. She gasped when he pulled down the back chain of her dress. The chain stopped at her lower waist, so when he zipped it off, her upper back and waist were exposed. "D-Don't touch m-ummm!" His fingers rolled around her bare back, and she pressed her head against the pillow. His touches were giving her goosebumps all over her body. With a deep angry voice, he whispered in her ear, "I am going to make you forget his touches, kisses, and everything. Every time you touch another man, you will only think of me." - - - Ava Adler was a nerdy omega. People bullied her because they thought she was ugly and unattractive. But Ava secretly loved the bad boy, Ian Dawson. He was the future Alpha of the Mystic Shadow Pack. However, he doesn't give a damn about rules and laws, as he only likes to play around with girls. Ava was unaware of Ian's arrogance until her fate intertwined with his. He neglected her and hurt her deeply. What would happen when Ava turned out to be a beautiful girl who could win over any boy, and Ian looked back and regretted his decisions? What if she had a secret identity that she had yet to discover? What if the tables turned and Ian begged her not to leave him?