"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?
Ava's POV
"Ava, leave. Go with your mother. They will kill you both."
My father yelled at me, his eyes filling with fear as he looked at the other side of the forest.
"N-No," I mumbled and sobbed. I could see him lying on the ground.
"Little girl, always take care of your mother," he said while struggling to sit up. There was blood all over his legs.
"Angela, run away with Ava. Don't waste time," he told my mother, who was kneeling in front of him and crying loudly.
"How can I leave you in this condition, Hector?" She cried out in a distressed tone.
We all heard crunching sounds.
We were in the middle of a war, and every wolf was fighting each other.
"Leave. I can't shift to protect you two because of my wounds. At least save our little child." My father said it again to my mother.
When my mother saw that a pack of wolves was approaching us, she got to her feet, picked me up in her arms, and then started running in the opposite direction while she was carrying me.
While running, my mother whispered in my ears with a crying voice,
"Don't look back."
My arms were wrapped around her neck in a tight hug. Curiosity was killing me so I dared to look at what was happening there.
I saw two wolves jump on my dad to kill him. My eyes widened. I was so shocked that I closed my eyes and let out a scream.
"DAD!"
I opened my eyes and realized I was in my bedroom.
"I was dreaming again," I muttered, pressing my hand to my forehead.
I sat up and took deep breaths. My entire body was drenched in sweat.
Actually, it was not a nightmare. It was a reflection of moments from my past that I would never be able to forget.
My father was killed in a war when I was only five years old. He was a pack fighter, but they attacked his legs before he could shift, leaving him unable to save himself.
My mother had to run away with me from that pack and seek shelter in another pack.
This pack's Alpha and Luna were kind enough to let us live in their pack.
Since then, we have been living in the Mystic Shadow Pack.
"AVA, YOU WILL BE LATE."
I heard my mother's voice, shouting from downstairs.
"YES, MOM. I'M COMING," I replied loudly so she could hear me.
I ran to the bathroom, took a shower, and then got ready to go to my university.
I was in my freshman year. So I did not want to be in the professor's bad books by becoming a latecomer.
I took a quick look at myself for a moment in the mirror. A long, loose-fitting white dress was what I was wearing at the time. I tucked my hair back into a low ponytail. My big glasses fell on my nose, so I lifted it to my eyes.
My eyesight was perfectly fine. But I preferred to wear large glasses because I wanted to hide my emotions and my face behind them. Though the glasses were transparent, they helped me disguise my sentiments.
Because I did not want to draw attention to myself, I never put on any makeup. For the same reason, I preferred to dress in simple, long, loose clothing.
People referred to me as a "nerd" because of my high grades and appearance.
Or maybe I was really a nerd. I decided to take it as a compliment. This tag also caused me to deal with some bullying when I was in middle school.
I went downstairs and hugged my mother. We had breakfast together. She was the only one in my life. I wanted to study hard and establish myself so that I could give her a happy life.
"Ava"
I looked at my mother. "Yes, Mom?"
"You will turn eighteen next week. You'll find your mate soon. Before that, I want you not to mess up with someone else. You already know how we got into this pack. You are an omega. We don't have a male member in our family to protect you, my dear."
I stared at my mother's worried face. She was concerned about my safety because this pack was full of Alphas.
"Don't worry, Mom. You have my word that I will not mess up with anyone and cause any trouble for myself. I will keep my promise. I always avoid grabbing attention."
"My child, I long for the day when you finally find your mate. He will accept you, and I will be able to die peacefully."
I quickly got out of my chair and rushed over to give her a hug. "Mom, don't say that, please."
She never married again and dedicated her entire life to me. I could not bear to see her in pain.
After reassuring my mother, I left my house. I went to the bus stop and got on one.
It took me twenty minutes to get to my university.
The letters were written in an italicized, bold font.
'Mystic Shadow University'
I started walking in the direction of the department's building. My eyes wandered around as I walked past the students. It was the best university in our pack. It was only possible for wealthy kids to enroll in this university.
However, I was fortunate enough to receive a scholarship and gain admission to this university.
I could see girls looking at me with disgust.
A girl walked past me, not forgetting to push my shoulder.
"Bloody nerd."
I heard her, lowered my head, and walked directly to my class.
My friend Abigail waved at me. I sat beside her. I only have three friends. Abigail was the closest one. We had the same schedule, so we could spend more time together.
When the professor entered the classroom, the lesson began. I tried to concentrate but was distracted by gossipy girls whispering behind our backs.
"Have you seen Ian today?" A girl asked another.
"No, what have I missed? Don't tell me he took off his shirt to show off his hot abs and I missed it."
"I'm going to die just thinking about it. But no. I heard his friends mention about Luke's party."
"Omg! I can't miss it then."
I stared at the projector, but my thoughts were focused on their gossip.
They were talking about the hottest boy at our university.
He was none other than Ian Dawson.
He was our head Alpha's only son. But he was not like his father, who was very strict about rules and regulations. He was the complete opposite-a troublemaker.
He was a bad boy that every boy feared, and a playboy that every girl desired to be with.
"Ian Dawson never dates. He only believes in one-night stands," my best friend, Abigail, muttered from my left side.
I turned my head toward her. She smirked at me and said,
"You innocent girl, don't listen to this gossip."
"I was just-"
"Babe, I know you really well. But let me tell you something. He is waiting for his mate. That's why he doesn't date. These are his own words," she whispered to me.
I turned my attention away from her and tried to concentrate on the class instead of responding to her.
But I could not lie to my heart. I did not know why but whenever I saw that boy, I felt my heartbeat turn faster.
After the class, Abigail and I took a leisurely stroll to the locker room. During that time, I received a text message from my friend Luke.
He was the only boy who was my friend. It was because he never bullied me.
"Who texted you?" Abigail asked.
"Luke. He is calling us to the basketball court."
"You go first. I'm coming in ten minutes. I have some work."
"Okay."
I exited the building and made my way to the basketball court, which was quite a distance away.
When I arrived, there were many boys leaving the court. They had just finished their practice.
"Hey, Nerdy." A boy teased me and laughed.
I lowered my head, trying to avoid him. I could hear some whistles, too. I felt that it was a bad decision to come here alone.
Though there were many girls there, they only picked on me.
I started to walk fast while looking at the ground.
But suddenly, my head bumped into a hard chest.
My gaze was drawn to the person's black shorts, which exposed his strong thighs. I shifted my gaze, which led me to the tank top, revealing his tattooed hands.
He possessed the most flawless physique.
I slowly raised my head, and my eyes froze on his face.
He had a pair of thick brows, dark hair that was wet, dark eyes that were mysterious, a piercing in his eyebrow, and a perfectly defined jawline.
There was a scream of danger coming from him.
I should run away from him. Everyone claimed he was the only hazard capable of killing anyone alive.
However, my heart wanted something else. It started to beat faster, like a marathon. I stared at his face. He was without a doubt the most handsome boy I had ever seen.
As soon as I noticed a frown forming between his brows, I felt myself returning to my senses.
He looked fierce, which made me take a step back in fear.
I could not help but stutter.
"I-I am sorry, Ian."
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?
Allison fell in love with Ethan Iversen, the soon-to-be Alpha of the Moonlight Crown pack. She always wanted him to notice her. Meanwhile, Ethan was an arrogant Alpha who thought a weak Omega could not be his companion. Ethan's cousin, Ryan Iversen, who came back from abroad and was the actual heir of the pack, never tried to get the position nor did he show any interest in it. He was a popular playboy Alpha but when he came back to the pack, one thing captured his eyes and that was Allison.
"I'll be your slave. Please, let me stay with you." "You are digging your own grave." Delilah was an Omega with a unique scent. Her stepmother took advantage of it and wanted to sell her to different men. After losing all the way to save herself from the conspiracy of her step-parents, she went to the forest to find a way to live. But a dangerous beast was living there for years. People were frightened just to think about him and never dared to go inside the forest. It was like his own kingdom. What if she collided with the beast? Will he hunt her or let her stay alive?
"Please trust me, I didn't do anything." "I don't believe you. I am rejecting you as my Queen and giving you the punishment of death." Alina was living outside her pack for five years. Her parents didn't try to contact her and always ignored her. Her best friend convinced her to go back to their pack and she agreed. But she had never imagined what was waiting there for her. She never thought she would meet her mate and had to face betrayal from everywhere. She had to pay for the crime which she never committed. Aaron Robertson is the king of Lycans. He is a very dominant and powerful King who not only rules Lycans but also rules other ranks of werewolves. Everyone is afraid of Lycans and he is the king of them. But who knew that he would get a mate who was just a simple Omega with no powers and strengths? He called her weak all the time but little did he know that his weak Omega would give him the biggest betrayal of his life for which he had to give her the sentence of 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?
The dream of everyone with regards to marriage is to be able to find that special someone and settle down with them. Even arranged marriages grant you an opportunity to meet your partner briefly before the wedding. How will you feel about waking up in the morning with someone sleeping next to you who is not just anyone but your legally married partner yet with no memory of how that had happened in just a few hours of going out the previous day? This is the story of Jason Haward and Julia Harrison, two strangers trapped in a marriage they never planned. The quest to find out why led to the unfolding of a mystery which made them realize they are both living a lie. To find out more, read this amazing story of love, betrayal, revenge and murder.
Five years ago, Alessia La Rosa's life took a drastic turn when, suffering from memory loss, she wed to Dominic Carter under her grandfather's mysterious arrangement. But their marriage was a facade, bringing her only humiliation and heartache as Dominic showed no love, and she couldn't conceive. Upon discovering Dominic's infidelity, Alessia sought liberation through divorce. Yet, fate had more in store for her. Five years later, spurred by an anonymous email hinting at her lost child's whereabouts, she returns to the city with her twin babies in tow, determined to uncover the truth. As she navigates the tangled web of her past, a surprising twist awaits. Dominic, upon meeting her again, finds himself drawn to the woman she has become, unaware of her true identity as his former wife. Little does he know, the woman he's falling for is not only his ex-wife but also a powerful Doctor and Master Hacker.
It's true what they say about marriage: one partner's always happier than the other. ~~~ Julie's world is shattered when her husband, Ryan, reveals that he wants an open marriage. His reason: he needs a child as they've been unable to have one. Julie reluctantly agrees to save her marriage. The next day, Ryan returns home with his secretary, confirming Julie's long-held suspicion that their affair was taking place behind her back. Julie, heartbroken and enraged, seeks solace in a bar, where she meets a fascinating stranger named Luke, who changes the game. Julie confides in Luke over drinks, and he proposes a risky plan: he will act as her "boyfriend" to turn the tables on Ryan. Julie agrees, setting off a chain of events that will challenge everything she thought she knew about love, loyalty, and herself.
"You're a creepy bastard." His eyes smolder me and his answering grin is nothing short of beautiful. Deadly. "Yet you hunger for me. Tell me, this appetite of yours, does it always tend toward 'creepy bastards'?" **** Widower and ex-boss to the Mafia, Zefiro Della Rocca, has an unhealthy fixation on the woman nextdoor. It began as a coincidence, growing into mere curiosity, and soon, it was an itch he couldn't ignore, like a quick fix of crack for an addict. He didn't know her name, but he knew every inch of her skin, how it flushed when she climaxed, her favourite novel and that every night she contemplated suicide. He didn't want to care, despising his rapt fascination of the woman. She was in love with her abusive husband. She was married, bound by a contract to the Bratva's hitman. She was off-limits. But when Zefiro wanted something, it was with an intensity that bordered on madness. He obsessed, possessed, owned. There'd be bloodshed if he touched her, but the sight of blood always did fascinate him. * When Susanna flees from her husband, she stumbles right into the arms of her devilishly handsome neighbour with a brooding glare. He couldn't stand her, but she needed him, if she was ever going to escape her husband who now wanted her dead. Better the devil you know than the angel you don't. She should have recalled that before hopping into Zefiro's car and letting him whisk her away to Italy. Maybe then, she wouldn't have started an affair with him. He was the only man who touched her right, and the crazy man took no small pains in ensuring he would be the last.
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."