Growing up, Lucy had always got what she wanted. As the daughter of one of the richest families in the city, her life was the envy of others. However, Lucy felt that she wanted more to being a Princess. Being watched all the time with so many securities around her, she was in for a change, to live like any other normal girl and explore life to it's fullest. When she got entangled with the mysterious CEO, Lucy felt that her dreams were finally going to come true, not knowing that the path she was about to take was filled with so many twists and decisions that would also lead her to turning away from everyone as she found herself gradually falling for him.
Lucy tapped her foot on the ground as her eyes darted around the dim street.
She was standing in front of a huge bar which was bustling with loud music despite the eery silence outside the almost empty street.
She adjusted the little black dress on her while trying to keep balance on the high-heeled shoes, then glanced down at her wristwatch and pouted.
What was taking her so long? Just as she was grumbling inside, a taxi stopped in front of her and a girl came rushing out.
"Gina, are you sure this is the place?" She hurried toward her friend who was also wearing the same kind of dress.
"Yeah, this is the address Jai sent me." Gina nodded eagerly while also adjusting her dress then said, "I never thought a bar would exist in such kind of place and thought he was trying to play pranks... I hope the rest have arrived, this is gonna be great."
Unlike Lucy, Gina had on an excited expression. Her eyes danced with enthusiasm as she grabbed Lucy's hand.
"Come on, isn't this what you always wanted?" She cheered and dragged her inside the bar.
Lucy's eyes widened as they stepped inside the bar. Her gaze wandered around the packed with so many peoples with the ladies wearing almost nothing. They were either dancing on the stage, cuddling on the huge couches inside the room, or drinking away at the bar counter.
She gulped and jerked her head sideways to Gina, whose smile had widened and was saying something which was dimmed by the loud music.
Gradually, peoples attention started turning to them, and she could also notice some of the guys eyes light up.
She sighed in relief as Gina grabbed her again and pulled her forward toward another side of the room, which was not packed.
"Jai just texted me, he said they're upstairs" Gina said, while waving her phone. The music was now coming from a distance and Lucy could hear her clearly.
"So, how did you manage to leave without alerting your private guards," Gina asked as they walked through a narrow path that leads to an elevator.
"W... Well, you know Big Bro's not in town, he went to a business, trip. I just had to tell Mum that I'll go keep sister-in-law and Big Sis company and luckily, I overhead brother speaking on the phone that all the guards should go back to the basement..." She explained slowly while her eyes wandered the place.
"Oh." Gina nodded with a giggle. "Aren't you afraid that they'll find out?"
"I doubt so." Lucy shook her head. "And if they do, you'll cover up for me." She also giggled with a hand pressed on her mouth.
"Hey, what about you?" She nudged her friend as they entered the elevator.
"I just had to ditch sister-in-law at the shopping mall. After trying on this dress, she thought I was going to remove it, but then I ran off immediately she walked to her customers," Gina replied simply while playing with a strand of her hair.
"Hehe." Lucy chuckled and tugged again at her dress.
She looked herself in the elevator's mirror and smiled. After being grounded at home for so many months, Lucy felt like a butterfly that had finally break out of a bottle after so many years.
When they stepped out of the elevator, her eyes strayed to the long hallway with various doors facing each other at the side.
She raised both brows in wonder and her head whipped to Gina who was also not spared from the shock at the sight of the grand hallway.
If downstairs was considered glamorous then where they were standing now was on another whole level.
"Who would build this kind of bar in such a desolate place?" She muttered in a daze. "Do you think some kind of illegal activity is going on here?" Her eyes widened again, however, it's now in fear.
"Come on, it's just a bar... Maybe the owner prefer it here." Gina shrugged and continued walking forward. "Let's go Lucy, stop overthinking."
Lucy's eyes still wandered the place then she also shrugged and followed her friend. Thinking back to all the scandals they've gotten into in the past leading to her being grounded with so many tight security around, she just hoped that this was not another trouble.
They finally stopped in front of a door and could hear music coming from inside.
"And you know, our friends are not gonna like it, if we don't show up. It's our very first get together after graduation, I'm sure you also don't want to get into their bad books," Gina said, before pushing the door open.
"Of course." Lucy nodded, finally remembering the core reason they were here in the first place. And she also want to breath in some fresh air, who knew if this kind of opportunity would not knock again.
Her lips curled into a soft smile and her body loosened up.
Gina pushed the door open with a grin. "Hello, guys, we're here!–" she halted in her words and gasped.
Lucy's brows settled into a frown as she watched the people inside the room. None of them seemed like their classmates. The young men were dressed in suites with so many ladies hovering around them with cocktail drinks.
Most of the ladies were swaying their bodies to the music, entertaining the guys whose dazed gazes were fixed on their slender bodies clad in tiny dresses.
"G... Gina, I think we're in the wrong room." She took a step back and turned to her friend whose astonished gaze was fixed on a far corner of the room. "What is wrong?"
Gina pointed a shaking finger toward a huge couch at the corner. "It... It's them," she muttered in a daze while also looking back.
Lucy followed her gaze and froze at the sight of the two guys.
They were relaxed on the couch, with girls clinging to their sides and swooning over them. They both had their eyes closed and a few buttons of their shirts were undone, leaving their broad muscular chests to view.
As Katrina walks down the aisle to marry Aaron, the man once married to her late sister, she finds herself torn between her desire for revenge and her growing emotions for him. Convinced that Aaron was involved in her sister's death, Katrina sets out to destroy him, only to find that his kindness and affection towards her are breaking down her defenses. Struggling to keep her emotions in check, Katrina is forced to confront the truth about her sister's death and the man she has come to love. Can she overcome her past, or will her thirst for revenge be the downfall of them both? Get ready for a heart-pumping and emotional ride, as Katrina navigates the murky waters of love, loss, and retribution.
"Eve, what exactly are you up to." Ethan held her chin, staring into her eyes. "Have you developed a new way to achieve your divorce goal?" "Who said I wanted a divorce?" Eve flashed him her sweetest smile. "You're my darling husband, and my only goal is to make you happy." Ethan looked as if he was about to have a heart attack. The driver lost control and the car almost slammed into the gates. *** In her past life, Evelyn was doted on and admired by her husband, Ethan Anderson. But her foul temper and her desire to be with another man made her destroy her marriage. After that, she fell into a great misery when she discovered that her closest friends were her biggest enemies. It was too late, and she had to carry the regret to her grave. When she gets a second chance in life, Will she have the opportunity to redeem herself?
All Clara wanted was to get a job, find love, and live happily. After falling in love with the cold but kind-hearted CEO, her dream became a goal. In the long run, will she attain the happiness she was looking for, or is there more to her life than meets the eye? A thrilling romance story filled with Mystery, Love, Hate, Heartbreak, Happiness, Fate, and Desire.
Rejected by her mate, who had been her long-time crush, Jasmine felt utterly humiliated. Seeking solace, she headed to a party to drown her sorrows. But things took a turn for the worse when her friends issued a cruel dare: kiss a stranger or beg her mate for forgiveness. With no other choice, Jasmine approached a stranger and kissed him, thinking that would be the end of it. However, the stranger unexpectedly wrapped his arms around her waist and whispered in her ear, "You're mine!" He growled, his words sending shivers down her spine. And then, he offered her a solution that would change everything...
After hiding her true identity throughout her three-year marriage to Colton, Allison had committed wholeheartedly, only to find herself neglected and pushed toward divorce. Disheartened, she set out to rediscover her true self-a talented perfumer, the mastermind of a famous intelligence agency, and the heir to a secret hacker network. Realizing his mistakes, Colton expressed his regret. "I know I messed up. Please, give me another chance." Yet, Kellan, a once-disabled tycoon, stood up from his wheelchair, took Allison's hand, and scoffed dismissively, "You think she'll take you back? Dream on."
Book 1 Amethyst prayed for her childhood best friend to be her mate. Everyone stares, they tease, they bully her for being an orphan but Mason was different. He protected her, he defended her. The Alpha's son loved her since they were pups. But you can't be kids forever. Everything turned sour when Mason began training to take over the Stone Heart Pack. He turned on her just like everyone else, Mason made her the target of his ruthless antics and when they turned of age - it got worse. Mason doesn't want an orphan for a mate. She has no power, no status and he wants someone with wealth to carry the Luna title. Amethyst isn't it. Everything crashes down, the humiliation and rejection too much to bare, turning Rogue was her only option. She couldn't submit any longer to the torture and living in the woods for a couple years before death seemed less painful. Until a man arrives. Claiming that Amethyst isn't an orphan. That she belongs to one of the five founding families. Amethyst thought that rejection was where her life ended. Wait till she finds out that it's only the beginning and neither her heart or life are safe. ******** Book 2 Maverick's past is a secret for a reason, there are rumors spread that he made deals with ancient witches to get the power every member longs for. But it's just a rumor....or is it? There is a reason why his mind and heart are always at war because if he claims Sage as his, hell would rip her from this earth. The best option is to stay away from her, to not have contact with her. What can he do when she shows up at his territory? Desperate to escape her grief. The problem is, Maverick made promises and with Sage in the picture - he can't keep them. There is a reason why Maverick is the Forbidden Alpha.. and Sage is about to find out what being a Fated Mate truly means. ******* Book 3 Jasmine Ravenstone gave up everything for a man who couldn't speak. Renouncing her Alpha title and fleeing with Kyson Zero, she has no idea of the past he carries or the Fated Mate curse she will endure. Being born from the first witch in existence, Kyson and Kier had to go through lifetimes to kill their father and never succeeded in their destiny. Now, the seal has been broken and they are down to their last life. If they don't kill their father then the supernatural world will cease to exist. Kyson didn't realize the ramifications of his actions. Stealing a Fated comes with consequences, a sirebond that ties Jasmine to him. He didn't expect a curse that will cause damnation. ******* Book 4 Kier Zero returns to his life as Alpha, after ultimately killing his first tormentor. But that was only his first demon, there is a second one that haunts him. Marked by Olivia Aspen, he wants as much distance away from her as possible. Until she arrives, with a mysterious power that everyone seems to want and a debt to a deadly vampire. She has no one to consult, stranded and lost in a world without a pack or home. Olivia chooses to repay her debt, but that comes with strings attached when the charming vampire has more to offer than she ever could have imagined.
The night before her engagement, Valerie was tricked by her boyfriend and stepsister into spending the night with a stranger. After the night together, the man vanished. Later, her boyfriend accused her of cheating, revealing his affair with her stepsister. Pressured by her father, Valerie married an unconscious man in place of her stepsister. Valerie exposed the scheme, sabotaged her father’s ambitions, and transformed herself. When her husband woke and chased her to the airport, she calmly refused him, saying, "It's over between us." He held her firmly. "You married me, so you must commit."
Haisley Jefferson, daughter of the Alpha of The Ashen Crescent Pack, finds her life far from fulfilling. She yearns to meet her mate so she can finally escape the hellhole she once called home. Instead of meeting her mate and escaping, fate takes an unexpected turn on her 21st birthday. Rather than a mate, she's given a husband – Hades Stone, the future Alpha of The DuskBane Pack, and a man she has secretly loved for years. The only problem is he has his eyes set on Alice, her adopted sister. In the face of this dilemma, Haisley rejects the marriage, but destiny seems to have its own plans beyond her control. Haisley finds herself at a crossroads. While she wishes for her mate to rescue her, she's also entangled in a deep affection for Hades. A forced marriage to him was not her desire, but it seems destiny has other plans.
Two years ago, Ricky found himself coerced into marrying Emma to protect the woman he cherished. From Ricky's perspective, Emma was despicable, resorting to underhanded schemes to ensure their marriage. He maintained a distant and cold attitude toward her, reserving his warmth for another. Yet, Emma remained wholeheartedly dedicated to Ricky for more than ten years. As she grew weary and considered relinquishing her efforts, Ricky was seized by a sudden fear. Only when Emma's life teetered on the edge, pregnant with Ricky's child, did he recognize-the love of his life had always been Emma.