"I want you to be my fake boyfriend." "What do I get in return?" "I can give you money." "Money is not what I am after." He looked into my eyes and smirked, "I want you." Kylie Wade's happy life hit rock bottom when she found her boyfriend cheating on her with her own sister. To add oil to the misery, her adopted mother wanted to get her married off to a rich old man. Desperate to escape her fate and get back at her ex, she ends up hooking up with the captain of the football team- Elijah Crawford. What supposed to be was a one time thing changed into a dedicated courtship when Elijah took a liking on her. Was she ever going to be with that playboy? NEVER! Little did she know that Elijah had a secret- he was not an ordinary human but a werewolf.
CHAPTER 1- TEMPORARY BOYFRIEND
Kylie's POV
"Ah, yes! Fuck... That's it."
"Oh, baby! Tell me, do I do it better than Kylie?"
"Don't remind me of her while we are having sex."
My hands which were about to twist the door open stopped midway when I heard the ambiguous noises coming from the bedroom. My weary eyes turned cold, I did not have to think too much to determine who was inside.
My train of thought stopped abruptly when I heard Lisa scream out my boyfriend's name in pleasure as they reached their climax.
After a moment of silence, Lisa asked in a serious tone, "When are you going to break up with her?"
"What's the hurry? Aren't we having enough fun?" Justin replied, his tone as nonchalant as always. His words seemed to have triggered something within the girl as she snapped, "How long do you need to break up with her, Justin? She is just an orphan we picked up from the street. What's so good about her?"
Justin twitched his lips, his words reflected his unwillingness to linger further on this topic. He said, "Babe, do we have to do this now? I am tired."
"No! I can't wait any longer." Lisa dismissed his pleas almost immediately and said, "You have to make your choice right now! It is either me or Kylie."
The corner of my lips curled up in mockery when I heard her words. I was working extra time at the restaurant to save money for her birthday and this was what she had for me in return.
I could not hold myself back anymore and pushed the door, announcing, "Don't make his choose, Lisa. You can have him."
"Kylie?" Justin immediately jumped out of the bed, distancing himself from her. Anger bubbled inside me as I watched the flabbergasted couple try to cover their modesty with the quilt.
Justin hurriedly put on his pants and stumbled towards me, "This is not what it looks like."
"Save it! I am not interested in knowing." Even though I sounded as if his cheating did not affect me, I could hear my heart crumble inside.
I met Justin in junior year, he was one the most popular guys in school because he was on the football team and hailed from a wealthy family.
After courting me for three months, he finally confessed to me on the field, right after they won the season.
He was my first-ever boyfriend and I was genuinely committed to him. I was working part-time at the restaurant, saving money so that we could go to the same college.
I was planning for our life ahead only to be backstabbed by the man I wanted to spend the rest of my life with.
Lisa seemed to have noticed the change in Justin's demeanor. She quickly intervened and said, "The cat is out of the bag now. Justin, you don't have to hide anything anymore. Tell her what you told me just now!"
I replied, "No need for that either, I have heard it already. I don't want him anymore."
The victorious smile on Lisa's face shrunk, she pointed her finger at me furiously and said, "Kylie, stop intimidating him like this. We both know that Justin is too good for you and he was just with you because he is naive. You should not be greedy and aim for something you don't deserve to keep." She turned towards Justin and said, "Babe, tell her that you don't love her anymore. You are too good for her, anyways."
Lisa wanted to put me down but to her surprise, Justin scolded her, "Shut up, Lisa! Stop talking like that to her."
"What?" The girl muttered in disbelief. Before she could say anything, Justin grabbed my hands. He said, "Kylie, please forgive me. I did this on impulse, she has been seducing me since the day we met. This was a mistake."
"Justin, stop." I spoke but he refused to listen to me.
He continued, "I don't know what I was thinking. I promise I won't ever do this again, please just give me a chance."
My eyes clouded with disgust when I watched the usually proud Justin, begging me. But unfortunately for him, I was not the kind who believed in second chances.
With a layer of frost dusted on my tone, I said, "Justin, this is not gonna work. Let's break up!"
"What is all this fuss about?" Hannah Wade, my adoptive mother, came bragging inside, fastening her robe. She was trying to get some sleep but was disturbed by the heated argument outside.
"Lisa! What the hell are you doing?" Her soul left her body when she saw her naked daughter on the bed. She noticed a shirtless Justin and understood what was going on.
She asked, "Are you out of your mind? You are engaged! Why are you fooling around with another man?"
Lisa was set to be married to Tony Jackson against her will. He was a disabled man with a disfigured look, no one would have married him if not for the huge prize money that came along with him.
I was sympathetic towards her until now...
Lisa's eyes pooled with tears as she hugged herself protectively. She muttered, "I don't want to get married..."
"Are you out of your damn mind? All the arrangements are done, we can't step back now." Hannah clenched her fist. The Jacksons were very powerful and it was the Wade family's only chance to climb the social ladder. The Jacksons would surely not forgive them if they found out about Lisa's infidelity.
The girl, however, had a plan of her own. She looked into her eyes and said, "You can't force me to marry anyone else because I am pregnant."
"What?" Her words caused the middle-aged to gasp. A ray of light gleamed within Lisa's eyes as she vigorously nodded her head and announced, "I am pregnant with Justin's child. You have to cancel the wedding."
Justin was shocked when he heard her words, he immediately shook his head and said, "I have only slept with her twice. There is no way she could be pregnant!"
I turned away, refusing to listen to him but his words did affect Lisa.
She broke down in tears and said, "Justin, what are you saying? I am pregnant with your child and this is how you react to the news? If you don't trust me, you can come to the hospital with me. We can get a test, will that be enough to make you believe in me?"
"No, I..." Justin opened his mouth to say something but was cut down by Hannah. She said, "The Jacksons will destroy our whole family if they find out about this. We can't call off the marriage."
"I am sorry, mother. I know what I did was foolish but I love Justin! I want to have this baby." Lisa said through her tears.
Hannah looked at her daughter; even though she had pushed her off the cliff, she was still her daughter. After much thought, she looked at me and said, "Kylie, you are also the daughter of the Wade family. Why don't you marry Tony in your sister's place?"
I was taken aback by her words, how could she push me in front of the bus?
I said, "Are you out of your mind, mother? I don't want to get married."
"Yes! She can't marry anyone else, I won't allow it." Justine chimed in, making my mother frown. She said, "You cheated on her and then got my daughter pregnant. You have long lost the right to have any say in this."
Justine gritted his teeth, he was having a hard time believing that he was kicked off his pedestal.
I watched the whole scene unfold in disbelief, who were they to decide my life for me?
I interrupted them and said, "You can't always expect me to clean up your daughter's mess, mother. I am not marrying Tony and you can't make me do it against my will."
I didn't even want to stay under the same roof as them anymore. I stormed out of the house and went to a bar where I knew I could find some booze.
I was in a terrible mood and even the alcohol down my throat wasn't helping me. I know my mother, even though she raised me all these years, she favors Lisa more than me. She would find a way or another to force me into this marriage.
My clench on the glass tightened, I had to find a way out of this.
That was when I saw a familiar face not too far away.
The person was wearing a casual black shirt, paired with black pants. His eyes were emerald green with chocolate locks falling aimlessly on his forehead.
Sitting alone in one of the couches and helping himself with a glass of whisky, he looked like a king who owned the whole world.
I stopped drinking and stared at his perfectly chiseled face illuminated by the fancy bar lighting. He was Elijah Crawford, the captain of the football team.
"What is he doing here all alone?" I wondered.
Elijah was the most popular guy in school, often surrounded by a bunch of fangirls throwing themselves at him. I was not close with him, even my impression of him was pretty bad. So I rolled my eyes and initially wanted to ignore him when suddenly, an idea lit up in my head.
If I manage to find a temporary boyfriend, I can both avoid marrying Tony and get back at Justin for cheating on me. Who would be a better candidate for this other than his captain himself?
I got up from my seat and adjusted my looks a bit before making my way towards him.
"Hey, there." I greeted him with a smile.
He lifted his tipsy, green eyes and looked at me; his thin lips parted to ask, "Who are you?"
"My name is Kylie Wade. You might not know me but we go to the same school."
"What do you want?"
I took this opportunity to sit down next to him and said, "I saw that you were alone and thought that you could use some company."
He scanned me from up and down, indifference clouding his face, "Why do you think I would need your company?"
"Are you sure?" I encircled my finger around the rim of the whisky glass on the table and sucked it suggestively. Looking into his eyes, I said in a seductive tone, "I can show you some good times tonight."
At one point we were both abandoned in the woods. Our meeting started with distrust. His wounds were more than the gnashing scratches of the wilderness, it extended to trash his memories and kept him from truth more than once. Her wounds were more than the bruises of the poisonous wilderness, it extended to crush her security and increased her self doubt. It was an exile that led a prideful yet underestimated prince and an tortured daughter of a successful merchant. Our tale only began when we acknowledged our desires, yet the world around us conspired to thwart our every step. The both of us didn't want to doubt, yet, would our resilience and trust be enough to navigate through the jungle of doubts?
She was wolfless. All her life, Holly Ambrose had been longing for her family to reciprocate the love she had been working hard to get from her father and her sister, Irina. Unfortunately, they only saw her as an embarrassment to the pack and used her instead so that Irina could refuse to marry Alpha Evander Edgerton: the ruthless and cold-blooded Alpha of the Blackwood Pack. Thinking that it was the only way to escape them, Holly accepted the proposal. Alpha Alec, her former mate and her sister’s fiance begged her not to. He confessed he still had feelings for her and wanted her back as his mate. Too late because there was no stopping her from having her freedom. But would Holly be truly free if Irina had no intention to stop destroying her life after Alec left Irina to claim Holly back? Would she stay with Alpha Evander even after she found out that his former mate came back and was pregnant with his child?
His body collapses into mine as my back slams on the wall. “You were touching yourself because of me weren't you” his musky scent suffocating me. My core immediately picks up a heart beat with our proximity as he pins my hands above me on the wall. My bare nipples harden at his touch. I can only think of two words at this moment. Touch me. ***************************************************** Never in Ivy Carter's life did she ever think that she'd fall for a man she couldn't have,especially when the man was not only her professor but also her new step brother. Caden's heart has always been where his pack is, gilded by the pack's legacy but the minute he lays eyes on Ivy Carter his walls come crashing down. But he can't have her even though she's his mate. Their worlds collide with an irresistible force and it's only a matter of time till they cross the line, breaking all restraints with an unholy attraction.
Audrina, a powerless omega, becomes entangled in a web of deception created by her own flesh and blood. Her crafty stepsister sends her into the arms of MistyMoon Pack's Alpha, James, where she meets a guy whose icy demeanor conceals his powerful and fair character. With chiseled features and a stare that could melt steel, James is both hot and gorgeous. Their one-night affair suddenly blossoms into a lifetime commitment with the news of a kid on the way, leaving them divided between desire and danger. But behind the surface of their undeniable mate bond, there lies a hidden identity and buried truths that could ruin the spark that was just beginning to ignite.
Aurora Everley has always been the overlooked daughter, the one that gets shadowed by her sister Margot. She thought that once she turns eighteen and meets her mate, she would have someone whose attention would just be on her. But she is wrong. Because her mate happens to be the one her sister brings home, introduced as her boyfriend and Alpha Heir, Mason Chase. Now, she has to sacrifice herself again. She has to sever their mate bond, even when her heart screams not to do it. But what happens if someone else is waiting at the sidelines for her? Someone who's been watching her every move, desiring her in ways no one ever did before?
Leaving everything Lily had behind, she moved to a far countryside Pack and made sure no one would be able to find her anymore. Her perfect life back then turned upside down raising twin children with her under a small Pack a kind-hearted stranger brings them into. She was determined to live her life being tied and stuck to her poor situation when out of nowhere her ex-boyfriend, Wade, whom she left hanging years ago when she ran away came to visit the Pack she’s currently residing in. The worst part is that he will spend his stay under the same roof with her. Would their interrupted love rejoin this time around? Or the bitterness of the past will prevail.
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.
Life was perfect until she met her boyfriend's big brother. There was a forbidden law in the Night Shade Pack that if the head Alpha rejected his mate, he would be stripped of his position. Sophia's life would get connected with the law. She was an Omega who was dating the head Alpha's younger brother. Bryan Morrison, the head Alpha, was not only a cold-blooded man but also a charming business tycoon. His name was enough to cause other packs to tremble. He was known as a ruthless man. What if, by some twist of destiny, Sophia's path were to intertwine with his?
Rejected by her mate, who had been her long-time crush, Jasmine felt utterly humiliated. Seeking solace, she headed to a party to drown her sorrows. But things took a turn for the worse when her friends issued a cruel dare: kiss a stranger or beg her mate for forgiveness. With no other choice, Jasmine approached a stranger and kissed him, thinking that would be the end of it. However, the stranger unexpectedly wrapped his arms around her waist and whispered in her ear, "You're mine!" He growled, his words sending shivers down her spine. And then, he offered her a solution that would change everything...
The kiss grew more passionate as he felt her warm supple body pressing against his chest. He couldn't believe how soft she was. He was gentler this time, making love to her with a slow, languorous pace, pausing now and then to check the expression on her face. Kira was. transported. She no longer felt the fabric of the sheets underneath her. One moment, she was floating in the air, cuddled by cotton candy clouds. The next, she'd become one with a dinghy, bobbing up and down with the undulating waves. His scent enveloped her. He was on top of her, using his arms to support his weight and avoid crushing her. She snuggled up closer to him, safe and snug, cocooned in his warmth. Kira had always marvelled at Austyn's stamina, but he outdid himself tonight. In the midst of overwhelming rapture, Kira still had the presence of mind to broach the subject she'd been meaning to bring up. 'My dad's medical bills.' Austyn paused. He frowned as he looked into those beseeching eyes. 'It'll be taken care of by the end of business day tomorrow,' he said with a bit of an edge in his voice. Kira breathed out. ****** She is a 21-year-old college student who dreams of becoming a journalist. He is the heir of the McCarthy family and president of a business empire. She is bright-eyed and vivacious, a glass-half-full kind of gal. When life throws her a curveball, she knocks it out of the park. He is the archetypal alpha male, aggressive and domineering. Endowed with both brains and brawn, he steamrolls over his enemies and rules his company with an iron fist. The two would never have crossed paths if not for a cruel twist of fate. Kira's world was turned upside down when her father was hospitalised after a car accident. The medical bills were astronomical. Austyn McCarthy offered her a way out. The price: becoming his contract wife. At night, he consummated their marriage but called out another woman's name. Who was she? Why did Austyn marry Kira if he was in love with someone else? Kira was his lawful wife, but she had no right to ask these questions. Then one day, the woman showed up in front of her.
She was a world-renowned divine doctor, the CEO of a publicly traded company, the most formidable female mercenary, and a top-tier tech genius. Marissa, a titan with a plethora of secret identities, had hidden her true stature to marry a seemingly impoverished young man. However, on the eve of their wedding, her fiance, who was actually the lost heir to a wealthy dynasty, called off the engagement and subjected her to degradation and mockery. Upon the revelation of her concealed identities, her ex-fiance was left stunned and desperately pleaded for her forgiveness. Standing protectively before Marissa, an incredibly influential and fearsome magnate declared, "This is my wife. Who would dare try to claim her?"
After three secretive years of marriage, Eliana never met her enigmatic husband until she was served with divorce papers and learned of his extravagant pursuit of another. She snapped back to reality and secured a divorce. Thereafter, Eliana unveiled her various personas: an esteemed doctor, legendary secret agent, master hacker, celebrated designer, adept race car driver, and distinguished scientist. As her diverse talents became known, her ex-husband was consumed by remorse. Desperately, he pleaded, "Eliana, give me another chance! All my properties, even my life, are yours."