David Ramos is the only person in Mafia history to kill a man at the age of eight in order to save his parents. Serving his, older brother, his mafia brothers, the Verments and the Ramos are in his blood, and it's like being boss, and when his older brother Darius settles down, he will hand him the reins. At the main time, he had to follow his brother's orders, one is to marry the sister of his most hated enemy. Following his brother's wishes and fulfilling his dream of ruling the mafia world someday, he must get along well with his estranged wife, his brother, and their people. David is willing to do anything to find a weakness in them and use it against them at the right time. But how can he find weaknesses in them if he doesn't know them and their sheilds too strong to break?
David Rye Ramos hates these small gatherings. His brother arranged this to invite him and his new wife, as well as Stan Elthen Indelcio of the Stygian Beasts Group.
He saw the man give her a hug, and all he knew was that he was digging at him, or telling him in some way that he wasn't good enough.
Stan told him multiple times that he was nothing more than the best of the worst. He didn't understand what the big deal was. He married his sister, and business between them went well. All the boxes for this union to operate are ticked, yet Stan still looks at him like he wants to slit his throat.
It just so happens that the feeling is mutual. He doesn't like Stan Elthen Indelcio.
This man was not a born Mafia, but he became the leader of the Stygians after his father, it was in his blood. There's no denying that Stan worked hard from the ground up to build a reputation for himself and become a feared crime boss. His name was compared to that of Ramos due to fear. People were so loyal to him that they never betrayed him even when threatened or tortured.
David's older brother, Darius Ramos, is impressed and wants to finally meet the man with whom no one can break with. They can't even keep their own skin.
Who instilled that kind of loyalty?
The man in front of him was simply fatal. David saw it in the man's eyes. There was nothing there, and he had heard rumors that the only people who could be safe from this man were his sisters, especially his youngest sister, Kezen Aslani Indelcio.
So much rumor and gossip follow this man.
David didn't believe any of this. He took a sip of his whiskey and stared at the man over the rim of his glass. He's not afraid of Stan.
David is the only person in Mafia history to kill a man at the age of eight in order to save his parents. Serving his brothers, the Verments and the Ramos are in his blood, and it's like being boss, and when Darius settles down, his older brother will hand him the reins. At that time, he had to follow his brother's orders.
How's your married life?" Stan asked.
"Very good." He gritted his teeth, wanting to beat the man in front of him to pieces. There was not much age difference between them, with Stan only a few years older than him. Stan is 28 and he is 25.
Unlike the women in their world, he hadn't married before he was twenty. Most of their daughters were usually engaged at twelve and married at eighteen or twenty.
Kezen was twenty-two years old, and she was nothing like the women in his world. She didn't put her head down, or try to hide. She stands tall and proud. There was also provocation in her eyes. His brother told him about her refusal to take the virginity test, and how Stan refused to enforce it.
Stan says his sister is a virgin and he believes her. David didn't believe it. He also hadn't slept with her, hadn't consummated their marriage. He wanted Kezen to tell her brother they weren't having sex, but she remained silent. He doesn't know what her game is, but he intends to find out.
No one took him for a fool.
Speaking of Kezen, he has arranged for someone to find out her weaknesses. So far, she hasn't shown it. She also wasn't proven to be a liar, which baffled him.
Stan giggled. "Very good."
"I think we should get down to business," Darius interrupted.
"I've heard-business is a morning thing, where alcohol isn't as freely available yet," Stran said with a smirk. "Do you think I got here by listening to drunks?" He turned his gaze back to David. "I have good evidence that you and Danica are flirting."
David tensed up. He doesn't know how Stan knows about his ex-lover or her name, and he's honestly not happy about it either. He kept his private life very private and his lovers were always protected.
Since he got married, he hasn't enjoyed another woman, not even his wife. He has been preoccupied with dealing with the consequences of marrying a stranger. Kezen Aslanin Indelcio is very different. She didn't know their customs, and was often alone, ignoring everyone, or just playing safe, he wasn't quite sure.
What's up with her? He can't read her.
Women like his former lover Danica are interested in power and money. They only want what's best for them. When it came to Kezen, he wasn't sure what that was. Nor could he find the information he needed to know more about her. Her brother kept it all a secret.
No one knew anything about her in his family and it pissed him off.
Whenever he asked a computer guy to do something, there was always some glitch or problem that prevented him from finding out everything about his wife.
"My brother will not break his marriage vows," Darius interrupted.
This is not entirely true. His brother pulls him aside and says that if he needs it, there will always be a mistress to help with his needs. In addition to his wives, Darius also had mistresses.
David has no interest in going to another woman. Marriage was not what he expected. First, he has to make sure Stan doesn't find out that he hasn't actually consummated the marriage.
The only message he can really get is that Stan Elthen Indelcio loves his sister. Adore her. She is cherished by him, which makes her an interesting pawn in this game.
Stan Indelcio is an ally, and his brother tells him to respect Kezen. Well, he has no interest in hurting a woman.
"I had dinner with Danica at her request a few weeks ago. She had a problem and needed me to fix it."
Her boss was getting more hands-on, and with his marriage to Kezen being announced in the media, people thought that the women in his life are now easy targets.
He hadn't seen Danica in a long time, and they ended things between them and they're good friends.
David finishes his whiskey as Stan glares at him. "My sister hasn't come back yet. Go find her."
Following his brother's wishes and fulfilling his dream of ruling the mafia world someday, he must get along well with his estranged wife, his brother, and their crew.
David is willing to do anything to find a weakness in them and use it against them at the right time.
But how can he find weaknesses in them if he doesn't know them and their sheilds too strong to break.
(Alphas & Mates Series Book 1) Kyla comes from a generation of trained hunters who hunt bad wolves and bad vampires, but are also friends with good vamps and good wolves! She is a trained hunter. But fter evil vampires destroy her home and kill some of her people, Kyla will do anything to protect what's left. Even if it means surrendering her virginity to someone who is not her mate - a mean, moody, lone wolf. Lucas doesn't like packs anymore, he's a retired alpha, but from the moment he sees Kyla, he wants her. There's something about this curvaceous human hunter. Her people could stay under his wings if she agreed to be his playmate. All she had to do was obey him. He could have her body. She bows to hate him. He didn't care if she hated him as long as she was lying on his bed, kneeling, or in any position he wanted. But what happens when the full moon arrives? Vampires and wolves are closing in, and packs causes trouble. Will Lucas be strong enough to fight for Kyla and her people?
Ezra and Storm Gomez were born as twins, and being the second born, Storm is happy because the responsibilities assigned to the heir of their family depends on his twin brother Ezra as the firstborn. As the second born Storm is safe from the orders and he is happy to live his life in his way and being free is what he really wants. That's what he thought, not until his twin brother's death! As the first son, his twin brother will succeed his father in their family business. Azrel Gomez wants one of his twins ready to take over the reins if needed. Ezra is ready for the role. He was born for it, and Storm is the opposite. Ezra had the charisma, intelligence, and unwavering business sense to have taken their company to new heights. Storm is the spare son and he was very happy with it. He never wanted this company. He never aspired to be in the spotlight or crave what the CEO position brings. Now, he will never escape it. He knows it's coming after his twin's death. Before the ink dries on his twin's death certificate, his father had a plan. While Ezra had the drive to succeed in his father's career, Storm just wanted to live a quiet life away from the responsibilities that their father gave them. It was almost within his grasp until his twin's death! *** Storm and Aira got married to secure the future of their families' respective multi-billion companies. They should remain married and have a son. At first, Aira waits for Storm, but when she sees that between them will be a loveless marriage, she finds passion elsewhere in her acting and modeling career. Storm had hoped for a happy marriage but dragged by his father to an arranged marriage. When he finds out that his wife is just as apathetic as her brother, he stays only to fulfill his duties as a husband in paper for the sake of their deal. When he sees his wife in a TV interview, he discovers a whole new side of Aira, a side he only wished existed. In the midst of family chaos and business rivalries, can these two people find true love? Storm is determined to be more than a billionaire heir husband, but can Aira allow herself to fall for a complete stranger?
Ezra and Storm Gomez were born as twins, and being the second born, Storm is happy because the responsibilities assigned to the heir of their family depends on his twin brother Ezra as the firstborn. As the second born Storm is safe from the orders and he is happy to live his life in his way and being free is what he really wants. That's what he thought, not until his twin brother's death! As the first son, his twin brother will succeed his father in their family business. Azrel Gomez wants one of his twins ready to take over the reins if needed. Ezra is ready for the role. He was born for it, and Storm is the opposite. Ezra had the charisma, intelligence, and unwavering business sense to have taken their company to new heights. Storm is the spare son and he was very happy with it. He never wanted this company. He never aspired to be in the spotlight or crave what the CEO position brings. Now, he will never escape it. He knows it's coming after his twin's death. Before the ink dries on his twin's death certificate, his father had a plan. While Ezra had the drive to succeed in his father's career, Storm just wanted to live a quiet life away from the responsibilities that their father gave them. It was almost within his grasp until his twin's death! *** Before standing up as being heir and ends up marrying a woman he doesn't know for business, to fulfill his father's request and his twin's dreams, Storm Gomez signs an agreement with his father that in a few months he will be free to get whatever he wants and do whatever he wants. When he thought this vacation could help him with his plans, everything became even more chaotic when he met Maya Montelba whose real name was Aira Mendez who was one of the reasons why he ended up in an impossible contract! Aira Mendez/ Maya Montelba ran away from her control-freak brother when she found out that he had set her up to marry one of his business associate's sons. Her brother has controlled her since she was a child, at first she endured because Gael Mendez was her only family in the world, but not until she realized that he was controlling her to the dept, he even chose the man she would live with or become her husband. When she ran away, she met the man with the most beautiful and sexy black eyes who would mess up her life even more. Storm and Aira both had an arranged marriage, and both wanted to ran away, but fate put a joke on them! Know their struggle to fight for their rights and happiness. The Runaway Son Of A Billionaire by: Harlow Penn,
Her heartless brother traded her to someone who look-like an angel but actually a devil Billionaire Mafia Boss to pay his 10 million debt just to save his life. Hana Garcia knew her brother was a stupid jerk, scamming people around but Hana doesn't expect to experienced her brother stupidity when he made her as payment for his debt from a handsome stranger. His brother make her a ransom for 10 million. Drew Samonte, the leader of the Dark Mafia group, has a stance and his own rule. When you owe him you have to pay the equivalent amount of what you owed, nothing more nothing less even a single penny you owe you have to pay it back to him or otherwise he'll make you pay using your body parts, it doesn't matter what your reasons will be unless you have a better offer. The same amount is to be paid but it's a different thing when it comes to Hana Garcia, Ethan Garcia's innocent sister, Ethan owes Drew 10 million. Ethan trade his sister Hana to Drew as payment for his 10 million debt and to save his life. Drew said that Hana was not worth 10 million but he is willing to give her a try! He'll spare Ethan's life if he gives Hana to him permanently! What will happen to Hana under the ruthless billionaire mafia boss's wings?
She is nothing like her twin sister. Her whole life, her parents has been constantly disappointed in her. To them, she is not as beautiful as her twin sister, nor as sociable. She didn't get all the right boys to come to their door to propose but a powerful billionaire is after her, for revenge. 5 years ago, Jaya Cabrera was assigned to fire Alfonzo Peralta. Now he's back for revenge. The company he has just acquired is thrown into chaos when Jaya's twin sister about to sent to prison as an accomplice to her runaway boyfriend. But Alfonzo makes a deal with her because he wants revenge on Jaya, not on Jara. She will bed him or her twin go in prison. With few options, Jaya moves in with a billionaire, but she has many secrets. One of them happened five years ago. Will Alfonzo finally get his revenge on Cabrera youngest twim daughter? Or do he find that his assumptions may not be as clear as what he think?
Madison had always believed that she would marry Colten. She spent her youth admiring him from afar, dreaming of their future life together. But Colten was always indifferent to her, and when he abandoned her at a time when she needed him most, she finally realized that he never loved her. With renewed resolve and a thirst for revenge, Madison left. Endless possibilities lay ahead, but Colten was no longer part of her plans. Colten rushed to her place in a panic. "Madison, please come back to me. I’ll give you everything!" It was his powerful uncle who answered the door. "She's my woman now."
Janet was adopted when she was a kid -- a dream come true for orphans. However, her life was anything but happy. Her adoptive mother taunted and bullied her all her life. Janet got the love and affection of a parent from the old maid who raised her. Unfortunately, the old woman fell ill, and Janet had to marry a worthless man in place of her parents' biological daughter to meet the maid's medical expenses. Could this be a Cinderella's tale? But the man was far from a prince, except for his handsome appearance. Ethan was the illegitimate son of a wealthy family who lived a reckless life and barely made ends meet. He got married to fulfill his mother's last wish. However, on his wedding night, he had an inkling that his wife was different from what he had heard about her. Fate had united the two people with deep secrets. Was Ethan truly the man we thought he was? Surprisingly, he bore an uncanny resemblance to the impenetrable wealthiest man in the city. Would he find out that Janet married him in place of her sister? Would their marriage be a romantic tale or an utter disaster? Read on to unravel Janet and Ethan's journey.
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."
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!"
Bailey seems to be never destined to fit in, a little geeky, but under it all, a hidden beauty that so many seem to miss, but still not what her pack Alpha is looking for in a fated mate... so he is determined to reject her and make her life hell. Bailey, knowing her life will likely never be the same focuses on what she can control, her future, and heads off to study; becoming a teacher. Asher is the Beta of Autumn Valley Pack, a neighbouring pack. A broken man having suffered the loss of his mate after a rogue attack, Asher is slowly crumbling. Falling to pieces. A shadow of his former self, and not a man that anyone wants to be around anymore... Until, Autumn Valley Pack require a new teacher, and Bailey finds herself there and pushed together with the Beta. Is there a connection building or is that in their imaginations? And what will happen when Bailey's mate comes back to claim what is his?
Joelle thought she could change Adrian's heart after three years of marriage, but she realized too late that it already belonged to another woman. "Give me a baby, and I'll set you free." The day Joelle went into labor, Adrian was traveling with his mistress on his private jet. "I don't care whom you love. My debt is paid. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other." Not long after Joelle left, Adrian found himself begging on his knees. "Please come back to me."