How would you feel if you were married to a stranger? Xenia was tricked by her future mother-in-law into marrying her fiance's wheelchair-bound and sickly uncle. She thought her life was going to be a living hell after marriage, but she was in for a big surprise. Her husband bought her a house and a land, and even showered her with all the love. Life was good. The only downside was that her husband, Vince always coughed as if he was going to die any minute. One day, Xenia stumbled on the secret of her husband, who turned out to have been keeping an eye on her for ages. She sneered, "Aren't you chronically ill?" "I'm better now. Thanks to your good care," Vince responded. "Weren't you crippled?" At this question, Vince broke out in a cold sweat. "Well, I didn't want our child to be mocked, so I got the best doctor to treat my legs." Xenia was big mad. She shouted, "Who are you? What else have you been hiding from me?" With a thud, Vince went down on his knees and said, "Darling, don't raise your voice. Shouting angrily could harm the baby. Just hit me as many times as you want." Vince's behavior shocked everyone who knew him. The ruthless man, who never apologized to anyone, was kneeling down for a woman! Why?
Xenia Holt couldn't believe her soon-to-be mother-in-law had actually sent her to another man's bed, especially right after her fiance had left.
When she came to and thought about escaping, she heard the door open in the dark room, followed immediately by an angry voice above her.
"Who gave you permission to be here?"
Before Xenia could even try to explain, her wrist was seized.
The man yanked her off the bed and coldly commanded, "Get out of here!" as if he were discarding something worthless.
Xenia hit the carpet with a thud, tears welling up from the pain.
She tried to stand up several times but couldn't.
"I... I can't get up..." she stammered, her voice sounding more like a timid kitten's mew, unintentionally flirtatious.
This left her feeling incredibly embarrassed and uncomfortable.
Feeling a headache, she worried that he might think she was flirting with him on purpose.
But suddenly, he rushed over to her, his eyes bright with excitement as he grabbed her arms. "It's you!" he exclaimed, sounding both surprised and happy.
"No, you're wrong... I mean..."
Xenia couldn't get her words out before her lips were abruptly sealed.
His breath, tinged with tobacco, overwhelmed her as he kissed her.
Quickly, he was on top of her, his movements assertive and unyielding.
Xenia tried to fight back, but he held her down even more firmly. He seemed determined to push all the air out of her lungs.
In the unending darkness, she couldn't tell when this suffering would end.
She had dodged that student's parent's sexual assault in the afternoon, but what had it changed?
Her fate was still the same.
Ouch, her shoulder ached.
The man bit her sharply and grumbled, "Pay attention."
Then he became more aggressive, overwhelming Xenia's thoughts, dragging her into the dark night.
The next morning, waking up, Xenia found herself neatly dressed, easing her awkwardness a bit.
Remembering last night, she shot up in bed and locked eyes with the man near the French windows.
Backlit by sunlight, his features were blurry, showing only a faint sickliness. His scholarly look, enhanced by gold-rimmed glasses, added a refined air.
Sitting straight in his wheelchair, he moved towards her, his noble presence unmistakable.
Seeing his face, Xenia gasped in shock. "Mr... Mr. Morrison!"
How was he her fiance's uncle, Vince Morrison?
She had just escaped a sexual assault by a student's parent last night, knocking him out in self-defense, and had gone to seek safety with her fiance, Trevor Morrison.
Trevor was going out on urgent work, leaving her in her future mother-in-law's care.
She had no idea that after drinking the milk given by the mother-in-law-to-be, she'd been moved to another room.
But why... why was it Trevor's uncle?!
Xenia was flooded with embarrassment and anger, wishing she could vanish.
"I'll take responsibility for last night's incident," Vince declared, rolling closer with a tone as soothing as a soft breeze.
His eyes shone with honesty, his words heartfelt.
Xenia, taken by surprise, glanced up. She saw Vince cover his mouth, coughing lightly. His smile was self-mocking as he said with a hint of sadness in his voice, "Only if you're okay with me being in a wheelchair, of course. If you agree, we can go sign the papers today."
"Sign the papers?" Xenia's eyes widened.
Until yesterday, she had been desperate to marry and escape her family's control and ugly tricks.
That was why she had hurried to find Trevor, wanting to get married first.
But Trevor had dismissed her concerns and refused her.
Now, hearing such an offer from Trevor's uncle, Vince, left her speechless.
"I..." Xenia clenched her teeth tightly.
For a moment, she thought about accepting the offer to leave her family.
But she quickly came to her senses and shook her head with determination.
No, she just couldn't do it. This man was more than a stranger. He was her fiance's uncle. Plus, he was rumored to be a major player in Mapnard, known for his decisive and ruthless ways!
She definitely didn't want to get mixed up with someone from such a complex background.
Noticing Xenia's refusal, Vince didn't seem shocked. He let out a self-mocking laugh, his handsome face looking pale and sickly. He turned away to cough a few times, looking like he didn't have much time left. "It's okay, I get it. Why would an ordinary person want to spend their life with someone disabled like me?"
Xenia felt an ache in her heart.
Hearing Vince's words made her uneasy. But right now, she just wanted to get out of this awkward situation. She hesitantly said, "Mr. Morrison, unless you need something else, I... I should get going."
As she finished speaking, Xenia quickly stood up, but her legs failed her, and she fell forward.
Vince's face changed subtly. He quickly wheeled himself forward, reaching out to catch her in his arms.
Their bodies pressed close, her scent filling the air around them. Vince remembered last night's intimacy, feeling a catch in his throat.
Xenia, with her face against Vince's warm chest, heard his steady heartbeat and felt incredibly awkward.
Yet her legs were so numb, she couldn't stand.
Then she heard Vince's gentle voice above her head. "Did I hurt you last night?"
Xenia's cheeks turned red instantly.
Fighting the numbness, she pushed away from Vince's chest and stood up, feeling a mix of emotions.
Just a moment ago, she had felt a sense of safety like never before.
It was comforting, but then she quickly scolded herself.
What was she thinking?!
This man was her fiance's uncle!
Xenia felt so embarrassed she wished she could vanish on the spot.
Yet, Vince seemed not to notice her discomfort. He gently took her wrist, asking in a concerned tone, "Was I too inconsiderate last night?"
Caught off guard, Xenia quickly pulled her wrist away, uncertain whether to agree or disagree.
"I'm really sorry," Vince said, his apology sounding sincere.
Xenia looked up, surprised, and found herself caught in Vince's earnest gaze.
This man... he didn't quite match the rumors about him.
Then, Vince confessed to her seriously, "I'm sorry, it was my first time last night..."
Hearing this, Xenia's face, which had started to calm down, turned bright red again.
What was she even doing?
Why was she here, talking to her fiance's uncle about last night's intimacy?
Vince noticed her downcast look and a subtle smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Suddenly, there was a loud banging at the door that seemed to shake it.
"Vince, open up! Vince, you bastard! Release my daughter-in-law!"
The noise from outside startled Xenia, turning her face ghostly white.
It was Trevor's mom, her future mother-in-law!
The same woman who had arranged for Xenia to be in Trevor's uncle's bed was now accusing her of infidelity!
Xenia was mortified and at a loss for how to handle this.
Then, she noticed a man's slender hand appear before her, gripping hers firmly, offering an unexpected sense of safety.
His deep, raspy voice comforted her. "Don't worry. I'll handle everything."
Shortly after, Vince let go of her hand, moved his wheelchair to the bed, and began straightening the disheveled sheets.
He spotted a dark red stain on the sheet, his eyes darkened, and he silently covered it with the blanket.
Xenia watched Vince tidy up, feeling a surge of sadness.
Surprisingly, it was Trevor's uncle who was looking out for her dignity.
The door finally opened.
Vickie Morrison, Trevor's mother, burst in from outside.
In her previous life, Kimberly endured the betrayal of her husband, the cruel machinations of an evil woman, and the endless tyranny of her in-laws. It culminated in the bankruptcy of her family, and ultimately, her death. After being reborn, she resolved to seek retribution against those who had wronged her, and ensure her family's prosperity. To her shock, the most unattainable man from her past suddenly set his sights on her. "You may have overlooked me before, but I shall capture your heart this time around."
Sandra Hill, the long-lost real heiress of the Hill family, was shunned by her own kin. Instead of embracing her, they bestowed their affection upon an impostor. They even arranged her to marry a vegetative man in place of her so-called “sister”. Sandra sneered, refusing to put up with this humiliation, cut off ties with the Hill family immediately and ran into the flash marriage with Wesley Cooper, her unconscious billionaire husband. With her incredible medical skills, she defied the odds and revived him. Little did she expect that her husband spoiled her with all his love... A medical genius, a computer prodigy, a national treasure in painting, and a racing legend... Her husband revealed her various identities, leaving the Hill family regretful. Her father came pleading, "It's Dad's fault. Please come back." Her mother wept, "Mom will protect you from now on. Please come back." Even her five brothers knelt before he, begging for forgiveness. Yet, Sandra's smile held a hint of mockery as she vowed, “Never!”
Dear readers, this book has resumed daily updates. It took Sabrina three whole years to realize that her husband, Tyrone didn't have a heart. He was the coldest and most indifferent man she had ever met. He never smiled at her, let alone treated her like his wife. To make matters worse, the return of the woman he had eyes for brought Sabrina nothing but divorce papers. Sabrina's heart broke. Hoping that there was still a chance for them to work on their marriage, she asked, "Quick question,Tyrone. Would you still divorce me if I told you that I was pregnant?" "Absolutely!" he responded. Realizing that she didn't mean shit to him, Sabrina decided to let go. She signed the divorce agreement while lying on her sickbed with a broken heart. Surprisingly, that wasn't the end for the couple. It was as if scales fell off Tyrone's eyes after she signed the divorce agreement. The once so heartless man groveled at her bedside and pleaded, "Sabrina, I made a big mistake. Please don't divorce me. I promise to change." Sabrina smiled weakly, not knowing what to do...
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.
In their three years of marriage, Chelsea had been a dutiful wife to Edmund. She used to think that her love and care would someday melt Edmund's cold heart, but she was wrong. Finally, she couldn't take the disappointment any longer and chose to end the marriage. Edmund had always thought that his wife was just boring and dull. So it was shocking when Chelsea suddenly threw divorce papers at his face in front of everyone at the Nelson Group's anniversary party. How humiliating! After that, everyone thought that the formerly-married couple would never see each other again, even Chelsea. Once again, she thought wrong. Sometime later, at an award ceremony, Chelsea went onstage to accept the award for best screenplay. Her ex-husband, Edmund, was the one presenting the award to her. As he handed her the trophy, he suddenly reached for her hand and pleaded humbly in front of the audience, "Chelsea, I'm sorry I didn't cherish you before. Could you please give me another chance?" Chelsea looked at him indifferently. "I'm sorry, Mr. Nelson. My only concern now is my business." Edmund's heart was shattered into a million pieces. "Chelsea, I really can't live without you." But his ex-wife just walked away. Wasn't it better for her to just concentrate on her career? Men would only distract her—especially her ex-husband.
For seven years, Claudia allowed herself to live under Eddie's shadow. She thought that devoting herself to him would eventually win his heart, but it turned out to be nothing more than wishful thinking on her part. When they finally cut ties, Claudia did not argue or ask for any compensation. Instead, she chose her peace and left without looking back. She never imagined that Eddie would suddenly appear on her wedding day, furious and wild-eyed. He glared at her groom and declared, "I was here first!"