After the mysterious decease of her parents, she faced backlash and discrimination from her stepbrother, Hazel's only hope is the promised inheritance given to her by her grandfather, but that too becomes a fallacy as she is sold as a bride to a ruthless Mafia Boss. Despite all negotiations by her to end this doesn't work and in the end, she gives in but what happens when the past she never knew catches up with her, and now, she must pay the price of a sin she never had an idea about?
Hazel's POV
I could feel my heart racing as my heartbeat raced with every step I took closer to his room.
Without waiting for an invitation or even knocking, I pushed the door open and entered, not caring about the repercussions.
"Yes, you can come in now. She is ready," He said over the phone, his lips curving into a smile as he turned to me.
"Okay, I will be waiting." he hung up and turned to me, his expression turning gray as he sat down, legs slightly apart, obviously creating room for his pot belly.
"Brother, what is the meaning of this?" I asked, my voice breaking despite my effort to stay sound.
He got up and strolled towards me, his eyes scrutinizing me in a way that made me feel small.
I rubbed my hands around my shoulder, trying to stay sane, but when I looked up at his face, I saw him smirking half.
It was a smirk he did whenever he got away with something.
Seeing this, my heart sank because I knew whatever I had heard was true and the scary part was that there might be no way out.
I couldn't help it, and I fell on my knees, with tears clouding my vision; I placed both palms together above my head and bowed slightly.
"Brother, don't do this. I have always tried to show you how worthy I am but why do you treat me this way?"
"Just this once, please. Just this once allow things to slide, and I promise to get Mr Alfredo's signature on the papers, please," I begged, hoping that this could make him change his mind.
The only thing my brother loved other than making my life a living hell was money, easy money, and considering the debt he owed, this was my best plea.
I raised my head, hoping to see him thinking, but all I saw was his glancing at me as if I meant nothing.
"You do not belong to me but to a certain man," he paused and rubbed his head, obviously trying to remember something.
My heart broke, and my brother, who, despite all my efforts trying to please him, had sold me to a man whom he didn't even know.
I was done begging at that moment, I got up and faced him.
"Why do you treat me this way?! I have given my entire life to you since the death of our parents. I didn't care how you treated me!
"All I wanted was for you to accept me, but you have never for once done that!" I screamed trying to let out some steam as I felt a sharp pain in my chest.
"Am I not good enough?" I found my voice lowering as I asked.
At this moment, the tears I had been fighting for a while were streaming down my face without restraint, and I felt embarrassed because I knew this monster didn't care.
Still, a little part of me wanted him to care.
"Dear sweet sister," he called as he rubbed his short, fatty fingers across my face.
"If only you knew how much favor I have done you. You will be thanking me." His words hit me like a bullet, and without thinking twice, I raised my hands to hit him, but he was quicker and grabbed my hair, pulling it hard.
"You bit*h, after your unfortunate mother led my father to his early grave, this family had suffered financially and is now in debt, and you need to save it," he recited and pushed me away.
I fell on the floor with my hands protecting my stomach from hitting the tiles, but I was greatly relieved as he had let my hair go.
I rubbed my hurting scalp and, in the process, noticed in horror that I was losing some hair strands.
"Also, the buyers want you pure so you must never tell them that you are not a virgin. I have someone already and she will help you fake the scene. All you have to do is keep your mouth shut" He snared and was about leaving the room when I opened my mouth to speak.
"If they wanted someone so pure, why didn't you give them Lily? She is your daughter, after all, and a much better candidate." I had hoped that these words would calm my heart, but they just made me much more angry and I stood up to my feet, my fists clenched.
I noticed that the look in his eyes had changed drastically.
He looked around, picked a bat stick from nearby, and walked slowly towards me.
I was defenseless, and I could feel my heart racing as he approached me; what had I done?
So many thoughts were running through my mind as I took small steps backward.
Was he going to hit me with it knowing that the buyers were coming soon?
It was a good idea; that way, I could save myself.
As if he could read my thoughts, he stopped and threw the stick aside giving me a knowing look.
"You are just like your gold-digging mother. You both know how well to play your cards but, not this time"
My brows arched as I charged towards him but he was swift and shifted.
"Boss, they are here" Someone announced as I fell on the floor, groaning in pain.
"Really?" He asked excitedly and without sparing another look at me, he skipped towards the door but stopped.
"Tell the maids to prepare her and send her downstairs" he ordered and walked away.
I got up, dusting my palms as I watched Josie skip away; for him to be this happy, it meant the buyers had paid well.
"Miss, this way," one of the maids pointed as they led me out of the room.
My thoughts were still scattered even as I stared at my reflection in the mirror.
For the first time, I couldn't understand what was happening in life and I wanted to disappear.
I couldn't take the torture anymore.
"Miss, you are messing up your makeup. You need to stop crying" the maid said, her words laced with threat.
I blinked my eyes trying to stop the tears from following as I was led downstairs.
"Here she is" Josie announced joyfully as he grabbed me and pulled me.
I looked around and my eyes fell on the man who has a scar of his left brow which made him look dangerous.
I could feel my skin crawl and my stomach fall as the man scanned me with his eyes.
After what felt like minutes, he stopped and turned to Josie with a lazy expression while placing back his golden glasses.
"It was nice doing business with you" he said and turned to the man beside him.
"Take her to the car" he ordered and walked away.
"This way" the man pointed.
I followed them obediently as my mind cooked up plans.
While sitting in the car I made a decision, a year from now, I will disappear from my buyers, take my secret inheritance and disappear from this country.
"Josie, I am coming for you" I mumbled as the car drive off.
"I love you so much Aria, Just forget about finding your mate and be with me." " Sorry Liam, but I can't." " Why?" How can you ask me why, Liam? Have you forgotten you are my Brother for Moon goddess sake. Then, don't hold me too tight, When you know I can't resist you." #~~#~~~~~# All the girls in the pack were blessed to find their Mates on their 18th birthday. But that didn't happen to Aria. On her 18th birthday she couldn't find her mate. And she was devastated. But it didn't last long since her elder brother was with her. The main reason, Aria wants to find her mate is because she doesn't want whatever she is feeling for her elder brother to grow. She believes the feeling will stop when she finally finds her mate. So all she hoped for was to find her mate on the night of the red moon. Since she couldn't find him on her 18th birthday. ~~~ Liam, he has always been the person protecting his younger sister from any harm or bullies. And he didn't know when that singular act changed from being a protective brother to a protective Lover. While his sister was praying to the moon goddess for a Mate on her 18th birthday, He was praying to the moon goddess not to send her a mate. He was so happy when the moon goddess answered his prayers. But the coming of the red moon made him angry and nervous. Will Aria be able to find her MATE during the red moon night? What if Aria's Mate turns out to be her brother? Will Liam and Aria accept what moon goddess has given them? Could this new development be a blessing to their lives or a tale of forbidden Love and curses? Read to find out. Check out my other books # Alpha Secret Baby # One Nightstand with the Billionaire Alpha # Sold to the Disabled Mafia Boss # One Nightstand with Mr. Goldman
Bloody hell! Those dark blue eyes pierces me like he can actually see my soul, like he could see the demons lurking in my mind "W–who a–re you?" I stutter unable to form a single word right under his burning gaze. His dark, soulless eyes rake my body in a ravenous manner. "I am your Alpha." he growls, stretching his hand forward. He spins me around and slams my body against the wall. A grunt leaves my lips at the force that presses my front to the wall. "You are mine." he whispered, his calm voice sending shivers down my spine. *** Grace's life takes a tragic turn when her father dies mysteriously, and all his wealth is taken in a claim of paying an unknown debt. It gets even worse when her mother becomes a drunkard, and she has to be the breadwinner of the family to ensure her brother is well taken care of. Dreams shattered, and abandoned when she found out about her cheating boyfriend. She feels it's all when life throws her another curveball as someone sets her up to be raped. What happens when her rapist turns out to be none other than Nelson Divine. The richest man in the country. Not only that, he is her mate. Love, hate, betrayal, and nigh more is Grace faced with. Will her life change after encountering the demigod of an Alpha? Or is she bound to suffer forever?
Amongst all in the pack and even at school, Illebaye was always the victim of ridicule. Being bullied and called a nerd. But she was always been saved by her elder brother and her friends who were Uriel and Pere. Going up she has always had a crush on Pere who is the son of their Alpha and elder brother to Uriel. With each passing year, she prays for the moon goddess to gift her Pere as her mate. On her 18th birthday, she was honored to spend a night with her mate who turned out to be Pere. But when she woke up the next morning she was rejected by him. He claimed he couldn't have a nerd as a mate and Luna of his pack. Sad by how things turned out she left the pack. She returned 5 years later with her son to attend her elder brother's birthday party. What will Pere do when he discovers that Illebaye has a son who looks like him? What will happen to Illebaye when she finds out Pere has a new mate? Will Pere accept the fact that Illebaye has Lycan Prince Cross as her new mate? Will they both accept their new life partners or will they fight to be together again?
Tiara's life turns blissful when she has a nightstand with a billionaire and gets pregnant with a billionaire's child. She sees the pregnancy as an opportunity to get out of poverty, forcing the man to take responsibility. Now, she is the daughter-in-law of the Goldman's, basking in luxury and privilege. But she will never have one thing she has always craved - her husband's love. Being rich comes with problems only money can solve and others money can't. As she faces the life-threatening hassle of being the wife of Mr. Laurel Goldman, her perspective begins to change. Will the love that blossoms in her turn her into a good person, or is it all just a facade to become the next billionaire in a few months
Sonia, a talented yet struggling baker, is mocked by her step father after she was unsuccessful in finding a mate doing her 18th birthday. With her unreasonable step father making life unbearable for her fate takes an unexpected turn when she was mated with the enigmatic billionaire tycoon, Alexander Oman who turn out to be her best friend mate too. Camile, A rich spoil brath with good charater. Friends with Sonia and Patricia beautiful like a goddess and was favored by moon goddess with a mate on her 18th birthday who was no one but the enigmatic billionaire tycoon, Alexander Oman who she found out he is also mated to her friend. But their newfound connection faces a formidable adversary—Patricia, Sonia and Camile's cunning and vengeful best friend whose thirst for revenge threatens to shatter the fragile love blossoming between Sonia, Camile and Alexander Oman. "Mates with two friends" is an enthralling werewolf romance that delves into the complexities of the human heart. Will Camile and Sonia Friendship and Alexander's hidden vulnerability be enough to withstand the storms of deception and revenge? Prepare to be captivated by a tale of passion, redemption, and the resilience of love among mates, as they build their own masterpiece of happiness against all odds.
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?
Sawyer, the world's top arms dealer, stunned everyone by falling for Maren—the worthless girl no one respected. People scoffed. Why chase a useless pretty face? But when powerful elites began gathering around her, jaws dropped. "She's not even married to him yet—already cashing in on his power?" they assumed. Curious eyes dug into Maren's past... only to find she was a scientific genius, a world-renowned medical expert, and heiress to a mafia empire. Later, Sawyer posted online. "My wife treats me like the enemy. Any advice?"
"Ahh!" She was in a moaning mess. She did not want to feel anything for this man. She hated him. His hands began to move all over her body. She gasped when he pulled down the back chain of her dress. The chain stopped at her lower waist, so when he zipped it off, her upper back and waist were exposed. "D-Don't touch m-ummm!" His fingers rolled around her bare back, and she pressed her head against the pillow. His touches were giving her goosebumps all over her body. With a deep angry voice, he whispered in her ear, "I am going to make you forget his touches, kisses, and everything. Every time you touch another man, you will only think of me." - - - Ava Adler was a nerdy omega. People bullied her because they thought she was ugly and unattractive. But Ava secretly loved the bad boy, Ian Dawson. He was the future Alpha of the Mystic Shadow Pack. However, he doesn't give a damn about rules and laws, as he only likes to play around with girls. Ava was unaware of Ian's arrogance until her fate intertwined with his. He neglected her and hurt her deeply. What would happen when Ava turned out to be a beautiful girl who could win over any boy, and Ian looked back and regretted his decisions? What if she had a secret identity that she had yet to discover? What if the tables turned and Ian begged her not to leave him?
“Drive this woman out!” "Throw this woman into the sea!” When he doesn’t know Debbie Nelson’s true identity, Carlos Hilton cold-shoulders her. “Mr. Hilton, she is your wife,” Carlos’ secretary reminded him. Hearing that, Carlos gives him a cold stare and complained, “why didn’t you tell me earlier?” From then on, Carlos spoils her rotten. Little did everyone expect that they would get a divorce.
The whispers said that out of bitter jealousy, Hadley shoved Eric's beloved down the stairs, robbing the unborn child of life. To avenge, Eric forced Hadley abroad and completely cut her off. Years later, she reemerged, and they felt like strangers. When they met again, she was the nightclub's star, with men ready to pay fortunes just to glimpse her elusive performance. Unable to contain himself, Eric blocked her path, asking, "Is this truly how you earn a living now? Why not come back to me?" Hadley's lips curved faintly. "If you’re eager to see me, you’d better join the queue, darling."
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?