Once a feared and respected werewolf king, he had everything he could ever want, except for one thing: a mate. After years of searching, he finally meets his match in the form of an assassin. She has a traumatizing past and hates love but because of Dylan, she finds herself drawn to him, and he to her. As they navigate the dangerous world of werewolves and assassins, they must also learn to trust each other and overcome their pasts to embrace their future together.
As human beings, we are inherently bound to experience a myriad of emotions that shape and color our lives. Try as we might, we cannot simply discard or ignore them. Memories of past triumphs and hardships alike are etched indelibly into our consciousness, defining who we are and how we approach the world around us. Life has a way of sweeping us up in its currents, carrying us from one phase to another, and leaving its indelible mark on us.
And yet, despite the inevitability of this cycle, we continue to persevere, to grow and evolve, to experience the highs and the lows that come with being human.
"I don't want you to go. Please don't go. I'm scared." I looked into her eyes and held her closer to my chest, gently kissing her on her forehead. I promised I would be back soon.
"Don't cry, Sissie is going for important work stuff." She stopped crying and held my face with her little hands as she sobbed. For a moment, I was reluctant to leave for my work and stay with her, but I knew I had responsibilities. "I shall patiently await your return," she made dramatic use of a high tone out of a sudden and that made me giggle. "Where did you learn that?" I asked bewildered by her change in tone.
"Books teach me new things," she shrugged.
"Good girl." I kissed her cheeks and went out of the ward.
***
Looking out of the window of my red Audi A3 Cabriolet, I took a deep breath and watched the world pass by. My life has been a roller coaster ride, and I, too, have changed along with it. I've been through so much that I wish to erase from my memory, but the lessons learned must remain. As I gazed at my tired, brown eyes in the rearview mirror, I noticed dark circles beneath them. "What have you done to yourself, Aderyn Brookes?" I whispered to myself. The past is gone, and I'm no longer the same naive twenty-year-old girl. Two years have passed, and I have transformed beyond recognition. Even the people who knew me before would struggle to recognize me now. My head began to itch, and I realized that my waist-length brown hair was trapped under me. Annoyed, I used my free hand to move my hair to the side and make myself comfortable as I drove past the houses. It's time for a haircut, I thought, as I continued my journey.
My Audi, Jeena, and I are on the road again, headed toward my next destination. Traveling has become my passion over the past year, and I relish the experience of exploring new places and cultures. Breathing in the fresh air and immersing myself in the unfamiliar has become a way of life for me. As I hit the gas pedal and feel the engine roar to life, I can't help but feel a sense of excitement for the journey ahead.
After driving for almost three hours, I finally spotted a diner. I parked Jeena in a parking space and put on my black aviators. Taking my backpack along with me as I look over the place and walked right in, feeling hungry. As soon as I open the door of the diner, I mentally drool having the aroma of food.
As a food lover, I can attest that there is nothing more satisfying than indulging in delicious cuisine. For me, the mere mention of food is like music to my ears, and my mouth starts watering instantly. I have a voracious appetite, and the thought of abstaining from food even for a few minutes makes me restless.
But today was different. I had been eagerly waiting for three long hours and twenty minutes to finally savor the dish I had been craving for days. The anticipation had been agonizing, and my stomach had been growling loudly, reminding me of its emptiness. Finally, the moment had arrived, and I could hardly contain my excitement. The aroma of the food wafting toward me made me salivate, and my taste buds danced in anticipation.
Indeed, food is not just a basic necessity for me, but a heavenly pleasure that I can never resist.
The diner seems full of people, and the waitress runs here and there to take orders and serve. I choose a corner and sit down, and after some minutes, a boy comes and asks for my order. After giving him my order, he stops writing on his notepad and gives me a weird look but doesn't speak and leaves.
After fifteen minutes, my order is placed before me. The most interesting part is everyone, I mean every single homo sapien present in the diner, is looking at me as if I have grown two to three horns on my head.
As the focus turns to me, I feel uncomfortable. I never liked being the center of attention, and the stares were making me squirm in my seat. I can't take it anymore and finally snap, "What, never seen a girl eating?" It was not my proudest moment, but I couldn't think of anything else to say. I can feel everyone looking away as they realize their mistake, and I breathe a sigh of relief.
I wasn't lying when I said I was going to order everything. Without wasting any more minutes, I dig into my food.
I couldn't help but notice the stares that followed me as I finished my meal. It seemed like everyone around me was either amused or in disbelief. But I didn't care. I had finished everything on my plate, just like I always did. These people seriously thought that I was going to waste my food. I shook my head in annoyance as I picked up my plate and walked away from the table. I could feel the weight of their gazes on my back as I left, but I didn't look back. I didn't like being the center of attention, and I couldn't help the snappy retort that had slipped out of my mouth earlier. "Annoying bunch of...?" I muttered under my breath, still annoyed at the unnecessary attention.
After I paid the bill, I walked towards the door, lost in my own thoughts. Suddenly, the door was yanked wide open, and there he stood, the man who could easily pass as the world's most handsome man.
I stood there frozen as if I was held captive by his gaze. His deep forest-green eyes seemed to be trying to peer into the depths of my soul, but unable to do so. I couldn't help but feel drawn to him, and I found myself getting lost in his eyes.
Wait! What the hell is wrong with me?
The two guys next to him were bulky and they looked confused as they stared between us. The guys beside him were still staring, but I couldn't take my eyes off him. As his gaze met mine, his deep forest-green eyes seemed to search my soul. But then something strange happened, the color of his eyes began to shift as if an invisible storm was brewing within him. The forest green began to darken, a hint of black creeping in around the edges. It was almost as if the intensity of his gaze was causing his eyes to change. And then, as quickly as it had come, the shift was gone, and his eyes returned to their previous color. But something had changed in him. I could sense it. A flicker of hatred or anger had passed through him, and I didn't know what had caused it.
I took a deep breath and tried to shake off the intense gaze of the man with the forest-green eyes. As I walked past him and the two other guys, I could feel their eyes following me. It made me feel uneasy and I couldn't help but wonder what their deal was.
Once I got to my car, I fished around in my purse for my keys, trying to ignore the fact that they were still staring at me. Just as I found my keys and turned to unlock my car door.
As I drove down the road, I couldn't shake off the feeling of his intense gaze on me. My mind was preoccupied with thoughts of him, and I couldn't figure out why. Was it his striking good looks or the sudden change in his eyes that had me so captivated? I couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off about him.
I tried to focus on the road ahead, but my mind kept wandering back to the man with the forest-green eyes. How did his eyes change color like that? Was it even possible? Maybe it was just a trick of the light, or my mind playing tricks on me.
I tried to shake off these thoughts and focus on the task at hand. But my heart wouldn't stop racing, and my mind was consumed with thoughts of him. As I drove down the road, I couldn't help but wonder if I would ever see him again.
It had been fifteen minutes since I left that diner and I'm still thinking about that dude with the forest-green eyes.
"Why, why, why?" a frustrated growl escaped my mouth. It wasn't like me.
This never happened to me ever, so why now?
Why am I thinking about a random guy whom I don't even know?
My eyes averted to the rearview mirror and I saw a black SUV behind me. The same SUV was parked next to my car in that diner. I had no idea when all of a sudden I felt as if the SUV was following me, because I gave it some space to overtake me but it wouldn't budge. It kept on trailing behind me.
My heart rate quickened as I tried to make sense of the situation. Why would someone be following me? I took a deep breath and tried to remain calm. Maybe it's just a coincidence, I thought. But deep down, I knew that it was unlikely.
I decided to take a few more turns, just to confirm my suspicion. And as I turned onto a deserted road, the car behind me turned as well. That was enough confirmation for me. I knew I had to act fast.
I stepped on the accelerator and sped up, hoping to lose the car behind me. But they were quick to match my speed. I took a few more turns, but they were still behind me.
As I approached a driveway about a mile away from where I was driving, I couldn't help but feel relieved to finally be away from the car that had been following me. However, my relief was short-lived as I noticed a car coming out of the woods, sideways in the driveway ahead of me. It was the same car that had been following me.
"Damn it, should have known!" I muttered to myself, realizing that they had taken a shortcut to catch up with me.
I grip the steering wheel tightly, trying to keep my nerves in check. Who were these people and what did they want from me? My mind races with questions as the car behind me continue to follow.
I glance at my GPS, trying to find an alternate route, but there's no other option. I have to keep driving on this driveway.
As I approach the car that's blocking the way, I can see the driver's window slowly rolling down, revealing a man with a smug expression on his face.
"Going somewhere, miss?" he asks, his voice laced with amusement.
"What the hell man, You want to die, fine. But I don't plan on dying soon," I shouted at the guy and all of a sudden he gave me a toothy grin.
I recognized the guy as one of the three dudes back in the diner.
All of a sudden something touched my back and before I knew it, my mind was spinning as I tried to process what was happening. Who were these guys? Why were they following me? My thoughts were cut short as I realized someone tranquilized me and the tranquilizer took hold of me and everything went black. The back door of my car was open and someone sneaked up on me.
"Forgive me, Luna," were the last words I could make out before losing consciousness completely.
She had a life that everyone wanted but it all got destroyed because of one sense of misunderstanding caused in her family. Deep wounds, lost, she travels along the path of thorns to search for that long lost home and ends up in the clutch of a rich but arrogant Dylan Bishop. But there is something more to this hate and love story and that is beyond her knowledge and dream.
They came into society penniless. They suffered all their parents financial crises. Had to sacrifice many things in their life. But that flame of being a powerful and ruling was always present in their eyes. One mastermind, Two followers was what needed to rule the world. Now they are all grown ups. But they are no longer the same caring, sweet and kind but ruthless, cruel and mean. They are here to change the statement that 'Men rules the world'. It's their time now. It's their time to rule. They are the three sisters. Now they possess the power to ruin who dare to disobey them. They are the head of their self built empire SUS company. Read to know how they reached the level and how they will eventually learn to love which they despised their whole life thinking it as a curse.
The journey of Ace Knights, son of rich billionaire businessman, Mr. Xavier Knights as he swims through life's difficulties to his destination of being an astronaut while being bewitched by a certain nowhere in sight, a woman named Veronica Sullivan. Ace Knights grew up submerged in his books and in search of knowledge and all his life he had thought that he was going to remain like that, pillared to his reach his only dream and that was to become an astronaut. But never in his life, had he thought that once, transferred to the London School of Science, he would meet a girl who would captivate his attention to the point where he finds himself deviated from his life goal. But even though he wanted to put her away from him he couldn't. And finally when he thought he could no longer pursue his dreams he was proven wrong, by the same girl as her feelings were not mutual and she unlike him went further to pursue her ambitions leaving him behind. Join the story of Ace and Veronica as they go through life's challenges and ultimately find the one they love and are destined to be with.
The rain drenched me, making my clothes cling to me like a second skin. My dark hair lay motionless,resting against me, tempting Eden even more. You could very clearly see my red bra through my now transparent shirt. I watched as desire shone in Eden's eyes. He looked me up and down, his heated gaze lingering on my chest. He took predatory steps towards me, his eyes never leaving my lips. I stood there, frozen. I knew what he wanted to do but still I stood there. It was just a kiss right? Wasn't going to hurt anyone. Plus I wanted this. I waited in anticipation, wetting my lips as he cocked his head and wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me towards him. He leaned in and I closed my eyes. But before his lips could touch mine an angry shout made us jump apart. "SANGAVI!!!" bellowed an angry voice. On recognizing that voice, my head whipped towards him in shock as I stared at his deadly figure which shook violently. Oh god! He was mad. No scratch that he was ferocious. His eyes were bloodshot and his arms were balled into a fist. To say I was scared would be an understatement. I was petrified....... But my only question is "What the hell is his problem?" ******** Carter and Theller. Theller is the boss Carter is his half Indian half American Secretary. Read the story to know more. Also this is a collab work.
Vienna Alvis finds herself in an ambiguous situation when all of a sudden her father wants her to marry his best friend's son. Though single her whole life she thought she should at least give it a shot and then she decides to meet her high class would be on the terrace of a stranded building only to find him trying to end his life. Keith Devlin stood on the edge of the building wanting to end his life. Tears streamed down his eyes and he wiped it away angrily pushing his glasses up when a feminine voice shrieked from behind him. He turned around and saw a woman running towards him to where he was standing but he had already made up his mind. And the next moment he chose to let the gravity work on him as he jumped off the building.
"You have two choices," he said as he came closer to me. His breath fanning on my face, as I pushed myself backward but remained stuck between him and the wall. "Either come with me or..." he moves his hand up and trailed a finger on the side of my jaw causing me to yelp in fear. "I'll drag you back to where you actually belong to," he leaned down towards my ear and as his hot breath fanned my ear, I pushed him hard on his chest and then ran away from him as fast as I could. "And you only belong to me," he yelled as I ran terrified and horrified. Tears streaming down my face in anger and also because of confusion.
It was a big day for Camilla. She looked forward to marrying her handsome groom. Unfortunately, he abandoned her at the altar. He never showed up throughout the wedding. She was made a laughingstock in front of all the guests. In a fit of rage, she went and slept with a strange man on her wedding night. It was supposed to be a one-night stand. To her dismay, the man refused to let her be. He pestered her like she had stolen his heart on that night. Camilla didn't know what to do. Should she give him a chance? Or just stay away from men?
18+, strong mature, and sexual content. Sneak peek: "W-what are you doing?" I asked, my breathing getting heavier as his warm fingers inched towards my bikini bottom. "You called me a coward earlier, remember?" He asked, his other hand wrapped around my throat and lips torturingly brushing over mine "So let's see how much you can handle if I break the boundaries." "I haven't said anything wrong," I breathed out, the collision of the heat of our bodies made the wetness between my thighs build more "Oh really?" He hooked my legs around his waist leaving me surprised I opened my mouth to say something but before any sentence could leave my mouth, sliding past my bikini bottom his fingers were there on my bare clit and the next second they thrust inside the very tight hole of mine leaving me to scream. But everything went silent as he pressed his hot lips upon mine just as I had been wanting since the first day I had ever seen him. **** I always knew the things I felt for Jacob Adriano were wrong in so many ways. He was my dad's best friend, totally out of bounds but I couldn't stop wanting him. And once in the event of my dad's destination wedding, I came across him after years...I lost every one of the boundaries I had and surely I planned to make him lose his ones too. After all Jacob Adriano, the sinfully attractive Italian was not unaware of my obsession with him. But little did know that forbidden relationships always bring havoc and demolition.....
The dream of everyone with regards to marriage is to be able to find that special someone and settle down with them. Even arranged marriages grant you an opportunity to meet your partner briefly before the wedding. How will you feel about waking up in the morning with someone sleeping next to you who is not just anyone but your legally married partner yet with no memory of how that had happened in just a few hours of going out the previous day? This is the story of Jason Haward and Julia Harrison, two strangers trapped in a marriage they never planned. The quest to find out why led to the unfolding of a mystery which made them realize they are both living a lie. To find out more, read this amazing story of love, betrayal, revenge and murder.
Eight years ago, she thought he was a Money Boy at the club, and accidentally had a one-night stand with him because she was framed by her stepsister. Is $100 enough to buy a Money Boy for one night? The next morning, she casually dropped $100 and ran away. Eight years later, she returned with her genius son. Little did she expect to be "deceived" into the Noblefull Group by her beloved son. Her immediate boss turned out to be Mr. $100 from eight years ago! ... "Bad girl, how dare you humiliate me eight years ago, this time you will pay the price!" "Bad girl, one billion dollars, I buy your whole life!" "I just want to be a secretary. You already have several lovers. You are not my type." "But, I only have feelings for you, only love you." However, their relationship was not smooth. Due to a property dispute, his brother deliberately caused a car accident in an attempt to kill her and their son. Due to past grievances of the previous generation, his father held deep hatred towards him and sent assassins to kill them. There were also plots and attempts on their lives orchestrated by his girlfriend. On top of that, they faced oppression from rival factions of the mafia... This is a romantic novel about a billionaire and his secretary, involving several generations of love, hatred, and complicated relationships, and also involving the mafia, revenge...
"I am flawed in every way possible," she said. "Good, I never asked for perfection," he replied immediately. When Sapphire Conrad, the wayward daughter of the Conrad Family, was called back to New York after running away from home to Gisborne, she only had a plan. Appear at the mansion, listen to whatever nonsense she had to say and say no to it, put up a strong font, then go back to her kids in Gisborne. Using her energy while trying to get revenge on all of them is a total waste of time even though they deserved to be trampled upon for what they did to her. It sounds like an easy enough plan until she got there and was asked to get into a marriage of convenience. Staying at New York was risky, she would be forced to face her ex-fiance who she had a nine years relationship with, the ex-best friend who snatched her fiance, her sister and mother who hate her with passion, and the list was longer than just that. But she couldn't leave her twin brother who is in danger there and there is this tiny little fact that Mr. Alexander Antonio Aldine, the CEO of Triple A Group definitely won't let her go.
For seven years, Jillian pursued Bryan with unyielding passion, but he remained distant, his emotions tightly sealed. Disheartened, she left for overseas after graduating from college. Three years later, Jillian, now a successful attorney, sat provocatively on the lap of Bryan's competitor. She flashed Bryan a playful smile and taunted, "What's wrong, Bryan? Are you impotent?" Bryan's restraint shattered in an instant. In a swift motion, he scooped her up and tossed her onto the bed. The next morning, as Bryan woke up, Jillian flashed a mischievous smile. "Let's keep things casual, okay?"