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Alice was a child born by accident, thus not cherished by her family. Her only friend was her fiancé. However, growing up alongside a fortunate child, Alice's psyche became increasingly twisted. She resented any happiness around her and wished to destroy it. She harbored a scheme to devastate her own family and fiancé. Her method of vengeance was not through violence or theft, but by making herself indispensable to them and then abandoning them, leaving them in a state of hate and desperation to find her. Living continually in the shadows, she began to lose sight of who she was. At this time, she met Alan, who appeared as a vagrant. They started with schemes but warmed to each other due to similar circumstances, and gradually, they were both freed from the chains of their pasts. Together, they began to live a life that was truly their own.
"I, Richard Guetta, take you, Mia Morgan to my wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part, according to God's holy law, and thereto I give thee my troth."
The traditional vows rang out in a quiet and serious atmosphere. The man who had just read the vows happily looked at the other half standing across from him, his beautiful bride. Everyone in attendance smiled towards the two main characters in the middle of the church. Their eyes were filled with sparkling blessings and prayers that blessings would always be with this new couple.
Next to the handsome man who had just recited the oath, the girl with a beautiful face, wearing a gorgeous and lavish wedding dress, was smiling happily looking at the person who was about to become her husband. She gently said:
"I, Mia Morgan, take you, Richard Guetta to my wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part, according to God's holy law, and thereto I give thee my troth."
The kind-hearted priest stood before them, a living witness to the beautiful love of the two who were about to embark on a new life together.
"May the Lord, in His mercy, bless the vows you have just exchanged in front of the congregation, and may He shower His divine blessings upon you both. What God has joined together, let no man separate."
After the priest's words, all the witnesses wholeheartedly exclaimed in unison:
"Amen."
Among those voices, there was a soft, shaky sound, as if the person was on the verge of tears. Yet, in this significant moment, no one paid attention to that.
Everyone lovingly watched the newlyweds exchange rings.
Having witnessed the entire process, I felt utterly hollow inside. I tried to smile and join others in congratulating the couple on their beautiful wedding, but my body betrayed me, I couldn't genuinely smile.
"Look at that ugly illegitimate girl, acting like she's some pitiable victim. How shameful!"
A woman standing near me whispered to her friend, but I heard every word clearly. Obviously, they spoke loud enough for me to hear. They wanted to show me how detestable I was to them. In their eyes, I was nothing more than a contaminant in their world.
I had become accustomed to such remarks. Hence, I no longer even thought of retaliating.
My life has always been like this - meek, humiliated, and reclusive.
That's why he left me for someone else.
Yes, the groom exchanging rings was once my fiance. Or rather, my former fiance.
The day he walked in with that woman, the face that once looked upon me with care and kindness now looked at another. He said:
"I want to marry her. You'll bless us, won't you?"
I wanted to say no. I wanted to express my anger. But I just smiled and congratulated them.
I despised myself.
Seeing them now, approaching me hand in hand, the bride's triumphant smile, and his gentle words to me:
"I'm glad you came. I hope you enjoy the party."
Holding back my emotions, I responded with a casual smile:
"Oh, of course. Wishing you both a joyful wedding and a lifetime of happiness."
He shook my hand, as close friends do, with no hint of past complications: "Thank you!"
Suddenly, the bride clung to him, pulling his hand away from mine, whispering in a playful tone, "Honey, our guests are waiting!"
"Oh, I forgot," he turned to me, his face full of apologies, "Please enjoy the feast. I must go now."
I nodded, watching the man I was once close to now rely on someone else. My tears wouldn't fall anymore.
It was truly over between us.
My name is Alice Wayner.
My family lived in an old house in the bustling city center. We were once affluent, and I was engaged to him, Richard Guetta, an arrangement our families had made. But when my father's company went bankrupt, everything changed. My brother and I had to switch schools, and meals became a struggle. Until I graduated and started working, my father and I were the sole providers.
Just when I thought things couldn't get worse, his family proposed breaking off our engagement. They said they needed a support for Richard's career.
I could barely register their words until he said:
"I'm sorry, but I've only ever seen you as a sister."
My world shattered at those words.
It turns out everything we'd been through was a mere illusion. I had reveled in luxurious happiness, forgetting an essential fact.
I never had the right to own anything, not even affection.
Back to reality, I drank heavily, my mind spinning. I sighed and patted my head. It was time to leave.
After all, I wasn't welcomed here.
However, I'd never imagine that in my drunken state, I'd make such a mistake.
"Who are you?"
In panic, I pulled the blanket to cover my bare body, staring in horror at the disheveled man lying next to me.
What just happened???
The filthy man sat up, silent to a terrifying extent.
His messy hair obscured his face, preventing me from seeing his expressions clearly. I couldn't even determine if he was truly conscious, as his rigid demeanor made me feel he might be sleepwalking, and it seemed I had been talking to myself all along.
Just when I decided to hurriedly dress and leave before something regrettable happened, it seemed as though fate had other plans for me. A hoarse voice, sounding as if it hadn't spoken for a long time, resonated, confirming the man had been lucid all this time.
"A destitute, failed wanderer."
"What?"
I was taken aback, unsure of what the man was referring to. But after reflecting for a moment, I realized he was answering my earlier question. I bit my lip, a bad habit I resort to when flustered. I had never encountered such an embarrassing situation before. How should a normal person react in this situation?
No, no, no! Thinking that way almost implies I'm not normal. Calm down, Alice. Try to remember what happened yesterday.
After drinking heavily yesterday, I drove... Oh my God, I've made a terrible mistake. Fortunately, nothing tragic occurred, or I'd be living with lifelong regret. Recalling this, I turned to look at the so-called wanderer on the bed, my thoughts of gratitude momentarily stalled. Perhaps I was fortunate; I had only taken the virginity of a wanderer after all.
Of course, I have no intention of disparaging or treating anyone differently. But I'm also a girl with some beauty, so the man who sleeps with me probably won't criticize me or be so desperate that he doesn't want to touch a woman, right? I'm not that bad.
I am a person who lacks confidence, so it seems due to that personality, I only think that in the current situation, I'm the one causing harm to others. I pat my head, lost in deep thoughts. Instead of standing around aimlessly pondering, I should probably find a solution; that would be better.
"I..."
After her horrible birthday night, Lealia was adopted by a family, but... they never acknowledged her as a member of their family to outsiders, even their son, Richard, always acted strangely towards her. She thought her life would go on like that until she left her adoptive family. But, Lealia gradually realized... the town where she was living, her classmates, even her adoptive family seemed to be abnormal. What should Lealia do? Who is she in the end?
The Wolf Princess was betrayed by her supposed partner at their wedding ceremony. She was left with broken fangs and her wolf tail cut off by him and his lover. They even stole the family heirloom. In the end, the traitors threw her mangled body into the stream. Fortunately, fate was not cruel to Layla, as she drifted to the distant North and was rescued by a strange man. It was then that she discovered he was her true destined partner, not the betrayer who she thought was meant for her! But by the time she met her real partner, she could no longer transform back into a human. She could only sustain life in the form of a wolf. How then could Layla seek her vengeance? How could she unite with her true destined partner?
"Love is blind!" Lucinda abandoned her beautiful and comfortable life because of a man. She married him and slaved off for him for three long years. One day, the scales finally fell off her eyes. She realized that all her efforts were in vain. Her husband, Nathaniel still treated her like shit. All he cared about was his lover. "Enough is enough! I quit wasting my years with an ungrateful man!" Lucinda's heart was shattered into many pieces, but she summoned up the courage to ask for a divorce. The news caused a stir online! A filthy rich young woman recently got divorced? She was a good catch! Countless CEOs and handsome young men immediately swarmed to her like bees to honey! Nathaniel couldn't take it anymore. He held a press conference and begged with teary eyes, "I love you, Lucinda. I can't live without you. Please come back to me." Would Lucinda give him a second chance? Read to find out!
"I heard you're going to marry Marcelo. Is this perhaps your revenge against me? It's very laughable, Renee. That man can barely function." Her foster family, her cheating ex, everyone thought Renee was going to live in pure hell after getting married to a disabled and cruel man. She didn't know if anything good would ever come out of it after all, she had always thought it would be hard for anyone to love her but this cruel man with dark secrets is never going to grant her a divorce because she makes him forget how to breathe.
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.
Once upon a time, there were two kingdoms once at peace. The kingdom of Salem and the kingdom of Mombana... Until the day, the king of Mombana passed away and a new monarch took over, Prince Cone. Prince Cone, has always been hungry for more power and more and more. After his coronation, he attacked Salem. The attack was so unexpected, Salem never prepared for it. They were caught off guard. The king and Queen was killed, the prince was taken into slavery. The people of Salem that survived the war was enslaved, their land taken from them. Their women were made sex slaves. They lost everything, including their land. Evil befall the land of Salem in form of Prince Cone, and the prince of Salem in his slavery was filled with so much rage. The prince of Salem, Prince Lucien swore revenge. 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳 Ten years later, thirty-years old Lucien and his people raided a coup and escaped slavery. They went into hiding and recuperated. They trained day and night under the leadership of the fearless and cold Lucien who was driven with everything in him to get back their land, and take Mombana land too. It took them five years before they ambushed and attacked Mombana. They killed Prince Cone and reclaimed everything. As they screamed out their victory, Lucien's eyes found and pinned the proud princess of Mombana. Princess Danika. The daughter of Prince Cone. As Lucien stared at her with the coldest eyes anyone can ever possess, he felt victory for the first time. He walked to the princess with the slave collar he'd won for ten years rattling in his hand as he walked. He reached close to her and with a swift movement, he collared her neck. Then, he tilted her chin up, staring into the bluest eyes and the most beautiful face ever created, he gave her a cold smile. "You are my acquisition. My slave. My sex slave. My property. I will pay you in spades, everything you and your father ever did to me and my people." He stated curtly. Pure hatred, coldness and victory was the only emotion on his face. .
She was a diamond covered by ashes.... King Dakota was known as the most Powerful Alpha King of all times - more powerful than any other King that had ruled from his lineage. He was cold hearted, introverted and dangerous in anger. Cursed by the Moon goddess, King Dakota had to get married to three wives all in search of a male child that would become his heir, but it was impossible as the curse would only let his wives bear she -wolves. But on a different day, the King meets a lady who offends him and as a punishment, he took her home as his fourth wife. Her name was Shilah. Shilah was a powerless wolf and as a result, was disregarded and intimidated by all. But, when she begins to do things that the King had never felt for years, he began to wonder who she really was. Slowly, she crawled her way into his icy heart and turned out to be something nobody ever expected - a storm.
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?