To Alora Steele, marriage to the stranger was nothing more than a desperate escape. A mere convenience. With no way out of a forced engagement to the ruthless Sir Edgar Keil-or the suffocating grip of her captor, Captain Mufasa-she took a leap of faith into the unknown. All she wanted was freedom, a chance to take control of her life for the first time. But the moment she returned to the ranch with her new husband, the real battle began. Her aunt, Carol, and cousin, Molitta, saw her marriage as nothing more than an obstacle to their ambitions. Determined to secure the wealth and power that came with Alora's engagement to Sir Edgar, they vowed to tear her fragile union apart-by any means necessary. Hanson, the mysterious live-in son-in-law, was an enigma. He was formidable yet quiet, a man who seemed to blend into the shadows while possessing an aura of undeniable strength. His past was a puzzle, one that Alora couldn't quite piece together. But as they fought against betrayal and deception, an unexpected bond formed between them-one that neither had anticipated. However, secrets have a way of unraveling, and Molitta was the first to glimpse Hanson's true identity. And once she did, she would stop at nothing to claim him for herself. Now, Alora faces a battle she never saw coming. She must fight, not just for her marriage and the man she's grown to love, but for the future of the child growing within her. Because this time, walking away isn't an option.
Alora Steele slowly regained consciousness, her body aching as if she had been trampled by a wild beast. She blinked into the suffocating darkness, wishing-desperately-that the past few weeks had been nothing but a cruel nightmare.
But as she rolled, she felt the familiar feel of the soft silk sheets beneath her, and it was different from the one at the ranch.
She was still in the Mufasa castle, a captive.
She tried to remember how long she had been unconscious, but the pounding in her skull blurred time. Then she heard footsteps, at first coming from a distance, then they grew steady, becoming unrelenting as they kept drawing closer.
Her breath hitched, and her frantic blue eyes darted around the room, hopelessly searching for an escape.
From the other side of the door came his thunderous voice, it was as usual, cold and brimming with anger. "Open this door, Alora."
She cringed, pressing herself against the farthest wall, wishing she could sink into the stone. "Go away," she whispered, her voice shaking. Then, even softer, she cried, "Someone... please take me away from here."
Memories surged back with crushing force. Last night, he had come to her room, and when she refused him, he became angry. He hurt her until she could barely breathe. She had managed to lock the door before passing out, but she knew it would only make him angry.
Her fingers clutched the sheets tightly. Her body shook with fear as she closed her eyes, wishing she could vanish.
"I warned you never to lock this door!" His voice roared.
A deafening crack followed as the door flew open, the force of his kick splintering the wood. Quickly, Alora yanked the quilt over her face, curling into herself as the light flooded the room.
"Oh, you pathetic little puppy," he sneered. His boots thudded across the floor as he walked closer. "Looking for mommy, are you?" He laughed, but it was a cruel sound. Then he grunted, impatient.
Alora flinched as the rancid stench of alcohol filled the air. It was strong and made her feel sick.
"Please, let me go, Captain Mufasa," she pleaded, her voice muffled beneath the quilt.
"Aunt Carol will come for me," she said, trying to sound brave. "The Steele family won't let you get away with this. Old Lady Steele will make you pay."
For a moment, his face darkened. Then he laughed like her words were a joke.
"Oh, Alora," he sighed, shaking his head. "You really are a fool. Do you still think your cousin, Molitta, sent you here to clean? It's time you face the truth, girl."
The next moment, he yanked the quilt away, revealing her pale face to the dim light. She turned her head, gagging at the strong smell of booze. It was worse than before. He had been drinking all night.
"I don't believe you," she said, her voice weak yet strong.
He smirked. "You think your dear cousin doesn't know about this?" He leaned closer, his voice dripping with mockery. "You're my bride now, little dove. The sooner you accept it, the easier this will be."
Alora's breath caught in her throat.
No. That couldn't be true. Molitta wouldn't do that- Would she?
Her mind raced, trying to make sense of it. It had been over two weeks since she's been here. She had been abused for refusing to marry Captain Mufasa. Why hadn't her family come for her?
"Uncle Todd is your close friend, why betray him this way?" she sobbed.
Perhaps they think I am safe. But if they knew the truth... surely, they wouldn't leave me here. Her heart shattered as she fought against this reality.
Mufasa scoffed. "No rescue is coming, girl."
At his words, Alora's heart sunk. She had no way out. The windows were too high, and there were too many guards. Every door was locked, and if she tried to flee, she would be punished.
"You are a good man, Captain Mufasa," she said, trying to sound cool. "You were a hero in the navy. You wouldn't ruin your life for an orphan like me."
She looked straight at him, hoping her words would ease his heart. But he just stared at her, his eyes cold and hard.
"Your health is failing," she continued, pushing her voice to stay calm. "That's why I was sent here-to help you."
She paused, thinking carefully. Indeed she had been used by her family. "If anything, uncle Todd will do everything to have me married off to sir Edgar of House Keil. The plan has been in place since I turned eighteen."
Mufasa's eyes flashed with anger.
"You!" He pointed at her, his temper flaring.
Alora shrank back, pressing herself against the cold stone wall. "Please, Captain Mufasa. I can't marry you."
Before she could say more, he grabbed her wrist.
She gasped, struggling against his grip.
"You are nothing," he spat. "Do you desire to be given out to that horrible Sir Edgar?" he yelled.
"Do you?" he yelled again.
"No!" Alora winced as his fingers tightened, the pain shooting up her arm. "But it's been three years, and House Keil hasn't said anything. The marriage will never happen."
"I could give you everything," he stated, his voice thick with frustration. "You'd be the most revered lady in Providence-no, the entire Peak Coastal region."
She turned her head away. "I don't want anything from you."
His eyes darkened.
"You should be grateful," he growled, pulling her closer. "Edgar won't treat you any better."
Then-suddenly-his body jerked.
A violent cough wracked through him, shaking his entire frame, and his grip faltered.
Alora hesitated, torn between fear and pity.
His face contorted in agony, his hand clutching his chest.
Worried, she edged forward cautiously. "You should stop drinking," she said softly. "It's killing you."
For a moment, he looked weak. Vulnerable.
Then, he grinned.
"See how much you care for me?"
Alora stiffened. It wasn't care. She was only worried about his health. That's why she came here.
But before she could say anything, he lunged and she screamed as he pushed her backward, her body hitting the bed.
"No!" Panic surged through her veins. Memories of the fears she long to escape came resurfacing.
His weight pinned her down, his hands caging her in, completely restraining her movement.
She struggled, her nails clawing at his arms. "No-get off me!" she begged, tears running down her face.
He didn't budge, rather he whispered with his breath hot on her skin. "You're mine."
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HOW MUCH CAN YOU PAY FOR A SINGLE NIGHT... The only offense Emily Lee seemed to have committed was being a human among werewolves. Emily was born to a human mother, Benita, and a werewolf father, Oscar Lee. And the fact that just like her mother, Emily has no wolf did not sit well with her werewolf father, Oscar Lee, who used every opportunity to express his displeasure. Emily's stepmother, Elise Lee, and her daughter were not left out in this hate. They taunted Emily and tried everything possible to get her out of the family. As a result of this ominous hatred, Emily made it her life's goal to earn the love of her family, especially her shady half-sister, Samantha Lee, who could not come to terms that Emily was more beautiful than her. After having a one-night stand with the powerful CEO, Don Nick, Emily Lee quickly realizes that she is losing her most cherished relationship with her boyfriend, Tyler. Samantha Lee's deftly planned stunt was used to make Emily deteriorate and come crumble on her feet. And even so, she vowed to make that icky night Emily's doom. All Emily wished for was to live a normal life and share a bond with her sister. Not for once did she imagine that the cost would be disastrous. Emily Lee was blackmailed into giving in to Samantha's cunning demands, and she paid a heavy price, which included losing her beauty and leading a deplorable life as a luna, to the renowned and strong Alpha Xavier. AGAINST HER WILL SHE BECAME A LUNA, BUT FOR LOVE SHE WAS MADE A MONSTER Emily's life as the luna of Twin Sparks Island Pack was nothing like the popular fairy tales would have you believe. It was never to be desired. Because Samantha Lee was the Lady of the Pack and Emily's young princess, Mila Xavier, lived in ruins and never learned what it meant to be born into royalty, despite the fact that Emily retained the title of Lady Luna. Emily Lee is currently a luna without the love of her alpha and a monster confined to a dungeon. In spite of this, Samantha hunted for the last drop of her blood, and wouldn't give up until she breathes her last. In Emily lies the answer Alpha Xavier sought, and she alone can bring Lycan Ryder, the vicious Dragon Lycan King, to his feet. However, Emily is held back by fear and will not use her might to her advantage. What was worse was that she was ignorant of the power she possessed. In all of this, only one thing kept Emily going. And that was the hope that she would one day give her daughter, Mila Xavier, her most cherished desire, the love of her father. Will Emily finally find her happily ever after despite her fear, or will that terrible night with the CEO, Don Nick, spell her death?
"Be careful of the good you see, it might be an evil yet to be formed" Just how careful can alpha Andrew be in the quest to save his princess from the impending battle coming for her? To kill the cat was all he was required to do but he failed even at that. Consumed by love for his princess, alpha Andrew did all he could to alter her fate. He concealed her true name, built a wall to secure his pack, secretly destroyed her most prized possession, and kept every truth hidden. Princess Andrea's life is far from fun. Having had her wolf since the age of two, she struggled to be accepted by her peers who only saw her as a monster. Even in love, she was despised by her crush, her lover was mated to her best friend, and turning eighteen, her mate refused to reveal himself. The sweet princess accepted things as there are until she met Luciana, the sorcerer who revealed to her enough to cause some stir. Feeling betrayed by her father's actions, the princess left the palace and made her way into the woods and into all alpha Andrew has done the unthinkable trying to change. Will the battle be won, or would not killing the cat spell her doom?
Annabel does not care when it comes to her unprintable desires for older men. She is wild and always hot and the older the better. She refused to heed the counsel of her friend Lily and her guardian, Sister Pamela to fall in love and settle down. Her whole life was geared towards satisfying her unquenchable lust. It all started after she lost her family in an accident and was taken to the orphanage by the kind Sister Pamela who found her at the scene of the accident. Little Annabel spent the rest of her life waiting for the only family she knows, Rich as she believed that Rich would come to take her with him someday. So, on every eve of every Christmas which was the day the accident happens, she goes to stand by the window waiting to see him come for her. But then, Rich never came. Annabel left the orphanage at Beetville and came to Everestland land in search of Rich, but discovered that he was now the most successful CEO. She believed that he had long forgotten her and she vowed to revenge and make him pay for converting her father's wealth to his. Annabel's burning flare for older men could not be satisfied and when she unknowingly met Rich who gave his name as Jay, she made him drunk and had her way with him. In the morning she was gone leaving some cash at the hotel room for him. Rich later found her and fell in love with her without knowing who she really was. And when he discovered her true identity, he had to decide what he truly wants. Is it the bad girl that she has grown to become, or the little innocent girl that he had dedicated his whole life in search of?
"Donât worry, we would soon hand you over to a mate just as misery as you are. But we are even finding it difficult to get such a person. You are just so disgustingâ These were the exact words Sam told his little sister, Scarlet. What happens when a feeble female werewolf is tortured, maltreated, satirized, and despised by the same people she calls family? What happens when her alpha lover turns his back on her at the point when she needed him the most, and enacted a decree restraining her from ever appearing before him? What happens when she is forced into a marriage with a ruthless alpha? What happens when in her new forced home the mistress of her husband swore to take her life? Having had enough, Scarlet went into a self-imposed exile, and there she met an old lady who handed over to her a seemingly supposedly worthless stone amulet which turns out to be a gift from the moon goddess. Life was filled with uncertainty for Scarlet, and it was a voyage of discoveries for her. A life puzzle, which could only be unraveled by patience, love, wisdom, and above all, the dictates of fate. Living through this puzzle, she had to fight against her blood (family), conquer the Titans, force the rogues to bend to her will, rule over the Pixies, and finally subdue alphas, kings, lords, and nations. Now, the once feeble werewolf is bent on ensuring that she does not get bitten a second time, and thus, she must rule with jealousy and guard against future betrayers to ensure maximum loyalty. And to achieve the almost impossible, she has to do an act never conceived in the heart of men. Follow Scarlet to find out just what the moon goddess has in stock for her, and how she navigates through life's thorns to get to the petals. With a hope for victory, we must fight to win.
Wright was inside of the gym exercising when his phone began to ring. âGosh, it is already past 9 am,â He said as he looked at the wall clock. âAnd who could this caller beâ Acting very reluctantly, he went for his phone. âPhilipâ he murmured as he saw the caller. âHey man,â Wright said as he picked the call. He wondered why Philip would be calling him this early. Philip is not one to call often unless he really has important news and Wright prayed that whatever this call was for, it should better not be what he was thinking, it should not be in any way related to the Pack. Anyways, he maintained his cool and waited patiently for Philip to tell him the reason for the call himself. âWrightâ Philip responded. From the tone of Philipâs voice, Wright could tell that he was a bit tensed and was only trying to hide it. Philip and Wright had grown up in Shadow Rank Pack as best of friends. In fact, if the tussle with the rogues had not happened, Philip would have been Wrightâs beta. Wrightâs dad, Alpha Lucas is the alpha of Shadow Rank Pack and Wright is his successor before he left everything behind during the war with the rebels and moved to Edmonton where he had met Evolette and had further denounced his werewolf lineage. As a good friend, Philip had left the pack with him amidst the conflict but had soon left Edmonton for Regina for greener pasture. It was by the twist of fate that Philip had met Kyra in Regina while he had met Evolette here in Edmonton and both close friends had married the same sisters. When Evolette discovered Wright's true nature, she was not receptive to same and so, just so as to please her, he had all these years live outside that part of him until the midnight of her burial when he had shifted and had run into the wild to let out his grief for his self-acclaimed lost mate. Kyra on her part had been a little indifferent and receptive about the whole werewolf thing and was even ready to move back to Shadow Rank Pack with Philip just that Philip was unwilling to go back because of his love and solidarity for his friend and Alpha as he had always addressed Wright whenever they were alone.â My Alpha, are you there?â Philip inquired when Wright had not responded to him.â Gosh, this better be goodâ Wright spat. Now he was sure that Philip's call was definitely related to the Pack as he had feared. When Wright left Shadow Rank Pack, the rebels did not leave him as they were still out to get him. It was with the help of the allies that Wright built in Edmonton that he had been able to operate discreetly without getting the attention of his foes. All these years, Philip had been Wright's number one ally and had been on the lookout for possible threats to his friend, Wright, and had always alerted him whenever there was danger. Wright had been able to live a quiet life until just before the death of Evolette. He tries to act normal to Riona, but within him, he constantly fears for her safety. âSpeak Philip, I am listeningâ Wright muttered. âOkay Wright, where is Rio?â Philip asked. âShe is not inâ Wright replied. âWhat!â Philip exclaimed. âCome on Philip. Or do you want me to pee on my pants?â Wright was already getting irritated and all he just wanted was for Philip to spill the bean. âSorry, man,â Philip said. âGoshâ Wright spat. âI am so sorry, I am sorryâ Philip was tense. âI donât even know what I am thinkingâ âRelax Philip, what is the problem?â Wright asked. âI just got the news that some rogues from Shadow Rank are out, they are there in Edmonton since yesternightâ Philip announced. âWhat!â Wright screamed. âAnd how come you are just telling me of this now?â âI just got the news right away and I quickly called you. The first thing that came to my mind was Rioâ Philip explained. âRioâ Wright stuttered. âRio left this morning. I think she said she was going to get Sandra to come spend the weekend with usâ âShitâ Philip cursed. âO my God, o my God. What the hell?â Wright cursed. âPlease be cool,â Philip said. âI am cool, man. What is the situation with the rogues at the moment, do you by chance know that?â Wright was curious. Wright is so anxious and filled with anger right now and he cannot imagine any harm coming to his little girl. He promised himself that he would spare no life in Shadow Rank if there is as little as a mosquito bite on Riona. âFrom my information, they don't have her yet, and happily they donât know what she looks like just yet,â Philip said. Wright interrupted him. âWait, what do you mean they don't know what she looks like just yet, do you plan on revealing that to them?â
During her three years of marriage with Brendan, Adeline had become as humble as dust itself. However, what she got in return wasn't love and affection, but endless indifference and disdain. Worse yet, when the woman in Brendan's heart suddenly showed up, he further distanced himself from her. Finally, Adeline couldn't stand it anymore and asked for a divorce. After all, why should she stay with such a cold, distant man? The next one would surely be better. Brendan watched as his ex-wife left with her luggage in tow. Suddenly, a thought occurred to him and he made a bet with his friends. "She'll definitely regret leaving and will come crawling back to me in no time." After hearing about this bet, Adeline sneered. "Dream on!" A few days later, Brendan ran into his ex-wife in a bar. It turned out she was celebrating her divorce. Not long after, he noticed that the damned woman seemed to have a new suitor. Brendan was starting to panic. The woman who had clung to him for three years suddenly didn't seem to give a damn about him. What was he going to do?
As far as everyone was concerned, William had married Renee under duress. Now that his one true love was backâand with childâthey couldnât wait for him to abandon Renee. Surprisingly, Renee was candid about the situation. "To be honest, Iâm the one asking for a divorce every single day. I want it even more than any of you!" But they brushed off her remark as a paltry attempt to save face. Until William made a declaration himself. "Divorce is out of the question. Anyone who spreads false rumors shall face legal consequences!" Renee was at a loss. What was this crazy man up to now?
For three years, Shane and Yvonne were wed, sharing heated nights, while his devotion clung to his ex. Yvonne strove to be a dutiful wife, yet their marriage felt hollow, built on desire rather than real warmth. All changed when she became pregnant, only for Shane to thrust her onto the operating table, warning, âEither you or the baby survives!â Broken by his cruelty, she vanished in grief and later returned, radiantly accomplished, leaving everyone awestruck. Haunted by remorse, Shane begged for another chance, but Yvonne only smiled and replied, âIâm sorry, men no longer interest me.â
After three years of loveless marriage, Kira was slapped with divorce papers. She has shown him her unrequited love throughout her entire marriage with him, but he decided to turn blind eyes all because of his lover. Distraught and heartbroken, Kira choose to sign the divorce papers with bitter heart. But then and there, she promised herself that when she's back, he will come crawling to her, but she will make him pay for hurting her. Join Kira as she transform to a wealthy heiress and soared as the CEO of a multi-billion-dollar empire, a remarkable healer and make her ex-husband pay!
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. đłđłđłđłđłđłđłđłđłđłđłđłđłđłđł 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. .
While Sienna reached the pinnacle of her success, Julian remained the forgotten son of his family, the one who had secretly stolen her first kiss in the shadows of the night. As Sienna hit her darkest moment, Julian returned home, leaving his life behind, only to witness her tears glistening in the moonlight as she reluctantly accepted another man's proposal. When Sienna needed Julian more than ever, he had risen to a position of power and had become her most steadfast pillar of support. "Please marry me." There was no one else in the world who could love Sienna as deeply as Julian did.