He is dark, empty, and cold because of his past. She is a beautiful, innocent, and happy angel, forced to be his mistress to pay off her father's debt. Could anything go right? Would they ever be able to look deep into each other's hearts and fall in love? Would she be able to see him for who he truly is? Would he be able to protect her when danger comes calling? Find out in this book. An excerpt "A knife? Are you flirting with me"? Alexander asked as Serene held a kitchen knife with her tiny hands. "Don't come close to me, I'll hurt you". Alex smirked as he knew she was too nice to hurt a fly. "If I didn't know better, I'd assume that you've fallen in love with me". 'Is he crazy? I'm holding a knife'. Serene thought to herself as she couldn't bring herself to understand this man's thinking process. "Where do you want to go"? He asked, thinking she'd say she wanted to see her sister but what she said next made his face turn cold and dark.
Hastened steps could be heard and a man could be seen, running as fast as he could.
"Catch him, don't let him get away!!"
About five men were chasing him. Fear could be seen on his face as he kept running for his dear life. He ran to the top of a building and reality struck him.
'This is it'.
The men who had been chasing him also stopped as they noticed he had nowhere to go.
"Come with us or die a miserable death".
One of the men said but the man who had been running for his life retorted.
"I'm going to die anyways. I'm sure the boss already knows I'm the one who has been leaking the information".
He said and one of the men who had been chasing him spoke again.
"The more reason why you should come with us. You owe the boss".
The man who was running all this while looked behind him, looking down from the building and the sound of cars buzzing and driving past could be heard.
He could see death calling. It didn't matter if it was from the cars down there, the wind that swept his face, or the men that were standing in front of him.
All he knew was no matter what, he'd end up dead. The only difference is... one is going to be a fast one while the other is going to be slow and painful.
Without thinking much, he chose the faster way and jumped off the building.
"We almost got him, but he jumped off a building".
One of the men who was chasing the man who died said to a man sitting with a glass of wine in his hand.
The man sitting raised his head and looked at the man in front of him.
"Fredrick"?
He called the man's name and the man just raised his head to look at him.
"His death means nothing to me. I'm sure he has a family somewhere, get my money".
He said with no sign of emotion and Fredrick bowed and walked out immediately.
The sun was yet to rise when I heard a knock on the door. My younger sister also came out of her room.
"Who could it be so early in the morning"?
She asked.
"It might be the landlord, let me check".
Getting to the door, I asked who it was, and just as I guessed, it was the landlord.
I opened the door but what happened next was not what I was expecting.
As soon as she opened the door, a bunch of men in black walked in, pushing our landlord to the side.
"Who... who are you"?
I asked as my younger sister came over and held me tightly.
"Wrong question".
A man said and after that, I don't remember what happened next.
Right now, we were in a room so dark it hurt my eyes when I opened it. Closing my eyes, I tried to find out if my sister was with me.
"Megan? Megan, are you here"?
I called a few times and she finally answered.
"Serene? Where are you? I'm so scared".
Megan said but I couldn't do anything about it.
"Just calm down, you'll be fine. I'll try to..."
I was about to say something when the door suddenly opened. I opened my eye to see who it was but I couldn't see his face clearly, all I knew was it was a man.
The man came in and stood in front of me, making me stand up as well.
Megan ran and stood behind me.
"Your father is dead".
His words resounded in my ears, making me swallow hard. His gaze made me flutter and I was suddenly very scared.
"Do you know what he did"?
He asked as he kept staring at me. A chair was brought in and the curtains were finally opened.
I could finally see his face and now, I wish I didn't see it. I immediately bent my head so I wouldn't be looking at him anymore.
I knew he was breathtaking but for some reason, he looked extremely scary.
Sitting down and placing his hand on the arm of the chair, he kept tapping on it gently.
I already knew that my dad was working in a company and a week ago, he had to run away because he stole from his boss. I guess this was him.
I just didn't understand, was the money worth my father's death?
One thing is sure, my father left us to pay the debt and left us in the mercy of this heartless man.
"Your father stole from me".
I swallowed hard. I knew it was him.
"We'll try our best to pay back as soon as possible, just give us some time, and we'll come up with the money".
I said quickly, without looking at him but then, I heard him chuckle. I had to look at him a little to figure out what was funny.
"I'm not in the mood to wait".
He said and Megan's hold on me began a lot more firm.
I looked at him, trying to figure out what he was thinking but he looked... empty.
"I would have let this slide but your father's sin is way too big for me to let it slide".
'What is he talking about? What could my father have done that is that terrible'?
I thought but I said nothing.
"If you can't pay off your father's debt, you'll have to pay some other way".
He said and I immediately turned to look at Megan. She was also looking at me as our fear grew stronger.
He didn't wait for us to speak before he spoke again.
"One of you will have to be my mistress and stay with me till I feel your father's debt is paid".
My eyes opened wide and my lips were slightly opened as well. I didn't think he'd ask that.
There was no need to argue with him though. Looking at this man, I knew there was no other way out.
"How long will we have to stay with you"?
I asked and one side of his lips raised.
"Seven months".
I decided to try something to see if it would work.
"How about we pay you the money within seven months, instead of being your mistress"?
I asked, hoping he'd consider it.
"Pay me now or forget it".
I could not believe this man, he knew we didn't have it so why was he this heartless?
"I chose her".
He said and as I raised my head, I realized he was pointing at Megan. My heart sank.
"Serene? He is pointing at me. Serene do something, I don't want to be with him. Please, do something".
My eyes closed and the tears I'd been trying so hard to hold in began to pour out.
Though I was older than her with just two years, I knew how fragile Megan was. She would not be able to survive seven months with this monster.
"Take me instead".
I said as I opened my eyes and looked at him but he simply looked at me, not saying anything.
"I'll..."
I wanted to say something but I choked on my tears.
"I'll do whatever you ask of me, so please!!"
I begged with my eyes closed and my knees on the floor.
"Just take me instead".
I knew I was signing up for hell but I couldn't let Megan go through it instead.
"Fine".
I heard him say but I didn't look at him.
The man stood up and began walking away.
"Just know, if you die within those seven months, I'll take your sister".
I heard the door close but the tears couldn't stop. I kept crying and Megan who tried to comfort me was also crying.
"Take the other girl home and lock the other one up".
You are not just any supernatural, you... are the Modegod. The only supernatural with the power of a monster, demon and a god. I never asked for this, this... power is overwhelming. I'm here for you, as your soulmate, I will never let you fight this battle alone. It was all because of him, I was only able to accept my fate of being the savior of the supernatural realm because of him This man who confuses me and yet comforts me at the same time. This man who I hate yet love. With all the emotions and power swelling in me, will I be able to win this battle or will it consume me whole.
"Why are you here? If the king finds out, I'll be beheaded". "You said we could spend the day together". I was almost whining when he tried to get rid of me. "Your Highness, you were betrothed to yesterday, I can no longer be with you". Just then, someone barged in on us and it was my father, the king. "What did you just say? You have been seeing my daughter"? "Father I can explain". I said as I tried to calm my father down. Li Feng also knelt and pleaded but my father did not listen. "Beat him till he dies". He instructed the guards and soon enough, they dragged him out and beat him till he was almost lifeless. I was crying but it seems that only made things worse for Li Feng. "Hit him harder!!" The king yelled. After sunset, I went to the place where his body was left, and he was still breathing, but barely. "I am so sorry Li Feng, this is all my fault". I said but he hushed me weakly and said. "If given a chance, I'll do the same thing over again. Princess, in this life, our love was not meant to be, but, I promise you, I will be a man worthy of you in another life". He said and closed his eyes. "No, please don't leave me!! What will I do without you"? I cried but he did not respond. I went into my room, taking a sharp blade, I slit my wrist. Falling to the ground, the only face I could see was his then I said weakly. "In another life... promise... you will find me". Will our love ever blossom or will it forever be a love that is forbidden and impossible? For now, let us live to see another life.
Elodie took a deep breath and knocked, the sound echoing in the quiet corridor. A moment of silence passed, broken only by the pounding of her heart. Finally, the door snicked open, revealing a surprised Dashiell. 'Can't you see the Do Not Disturb sign? We don't want-' His initial frown quickly morphed into confusion at the sight of his wife. 'What are you doing here?' he demanded. 'Your girlfriend invited me,' Elodie replied, her voice laced with icy calm. She tried to peer past him, but his broad frame blocked the view. A saccharine voice chimed in from within the room. 'Elodie? Oh dear, we didn't mean for you to find out this way. It's just that-' Elodie cut her short. 'Oh please, Selene. Spare me the fake apologies. You wouldn't have sent me all those texts if you didn't want me to know.' Dashiell shifted uncomfortably, his face a mask of annoyance. 'What texts?' Elodie stepped past him, taking in the luxurious suite with a sardonic smile. The king-sized bed, the scattered rose petals, the lingering scent of sex – it all painted a vivid picture of their betrayal. She looked up at Dashiell, her gaze unwavering. 'I want a divorce.' ****** Dashiell lived a life of luxury, surrounded by the best things money could buy. But when a car accident left him vulnerable, he met Elodie, a seemingly ordinary woman who nursed him back to health. Mistaking her for just another employee, Dashiell entered into a loveless marriage with her solely for convenience. However, fate had a different script in store. Elodie, the 'ordinary nurse,' held a secret more precious than any diamond: she was the sole heiress to Northstar, a vast and powerful enterprise. Unaware of her true identity, Dashiell cast her aside when his ex-girlfriend returned, leaving Elodie humiliated. But Elodie was not one to be easily broken. She shed the facade of the meek nurse, reclaiming her rightful inheritance and stepping into the role of Northstar's CEO. Now, the woman Dashiell discarded was the one holding the reins of power. As Elodie thrives in her new role, Dashiell is consumed by regret. He finally sees Elodie for the extraordinary woman she truly is, realising the depth of his mistake. But will his remorse be enough to win back the heart he so carelessly discarded?
Maria took her sister’s place and was engaged to Anthony, a disabled man who had lost his status as the family heir. At first, they were just a nominal couple. However, things changed when things about Maria were gradually exposed. It turned out she was a professional hacker, a mysterious composer, and the sole successor to an international jade sculpting master… The more that was revealed about her, the less Anthony could rest easy. A famous singer, an award-winning actor, an heir of a rich family—so many excellent men were chasing after his fiancee, Maria. What should Anthony do?
Linsey was stood up by her groom to run off with another woman. Furious, she grabbed a random stranger and declared, "Let's get married!" She had acted on impulse, realizing too late that her new husband was the notorious rascal, Collin. The public laughed at her, and even her runaway ex offered to reconcile. But Linsey scoffed at him. "My husband and I are very much in love!" Everyone thought she was delusional. Then Collin was revealed to be the richest man in the world. In front of everyone, he got down on one knee and held up a stunning diamond ring. "I look forward to our forever, honey."
Elin spent twenty years deeply loving her husband, finally marrying him just as she'd always dreamed. But reality shattered her illusions—he wasn't the man she believed. Instead, he callously destroyed her family, crushing her heart beyond repair. At her lowest point, Ruben, equally betrayed that night, approached her steadily. "Marry me, Elin. I'll help you take revenge." Yet, after their wedding, she quickly discovered he was dangerously unpredictable. "I made a mistake. Let's divorce..." Ruben slid his arm possessively around her waist, whispering a chilling promise, "Only in death."
Lindsey's fiancé was the devil's first son. Not only did he lie to her but he also slept with her stepmother, conspired to take away her family fortune, and then set her up to have sex with a total stranger. To get her lick back, Lindsey decided to find a man to disrupt her engagement party and humiliate the cheating bastard. Never did she imagine that she would bump into a strikingly handsome stranger who was all that she was currently looking for. At the engagement party, he boldly declared that she was his woman. Lindsey thought he was just a broke man who wanted to leech off her. But once they began their fake relationship, she realized that good luck kept coming her way. She thought they would part ways after the engagement party, but this man kept to her side. "We gotta stick together, Lindsey. Remember, I'm now your fiancé. " "Domenic, you're with me because of my money, aren't you?" Lindsey asked, narrowing her eyes at him. Domenic was taken aback by that accusation. How could he, the heir of the Walsh family and CEO of Vitality Group, be with her for money? He controlled more than half of the city's economy. Money wasn't a problem for him! The two got closer and closer. One day, Lindsey finally realized that Domenic was actually the stranger she had slept with months ago. Would this realization change things between them? For the better or worse?
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?