Hope is a young wolf abandoned by her mother at the age of 5. To survive, she works two jobs to pay her rent and bills, struggling to maintain balance in her life. Until one evening, she meets Ryker, a powerful Alpha. He offers her a pact: she must marry him for a year and a half to help him consolidate his role as leader with his pack and his elders, in order to prove that he is ready to assume his inheritance and receive his father's blessing to permanently lead the pack. In exchange, at the end of the contract, she will receive a considerable sum as compensation. Will Hope be able to accept this bold proposal, knowing that she will have to live alongside an Alpha with imposing charisma, but whose intentions remain ambiguous?
Hope closed the door of the small cafe where she made a weary gesture, letting out a tired sigh. The day had been endless, with its share of demanding customers and never-ending accumulated orders. She felt the throbbing pain in her feet from hours spent on her feet, and her back hurt like hell. Like every evening, only one thought inhabited her: going home, collapsing on her bed and letting herself slip into a restful sleep, far from her worries, her bills and her monotonous daily life.
The streets were almost deserted, the street lamps dimly lit the sidewalk. Hope pulled her coat tighter around her, the cold night wind seeping into her clothes. She walks quickly, eager to find the warmth of her small apartment, but suddenly, a strange sensation makes her slow down. She felt like she was being recorded, like someone was following her. She stopped, glancing furtively behind her. The shadow of a man loomed a few meters away, and his heart raced for a moment.
He was tall, with an imposing appearance and hard features that the dim lights of the street lamps only accentuated. He wore a dark coat, which blended in perfectly with the darkness. She had never seen him, yet there was something familiar about his presence. And just as she decided to continue walking, he took a determined step forward in her direction. Hope felt adrenaline rush through her, mixed with an inexplicable curiosity. This stranger did not seem to have bad intentions, but an indecipherable aura emanated from him.
"Excuse me," he said in a deep voice that echoed in the cold air. "Are you okay Hope? »
She took a step back, her wary gaze catching that of the man. How would he know his name? She had never seen him, or at least that's what she thought.
"Yes... It's me," she whispered, unable to look away from him.
He tilts his head slightly, a hint of a smile playing on his lips, although there is nothing warm about the smile. "My name is Ryker ," he continues calmly. "I'm sorry if I scared you, but I've wanted to talk to you for a while. »
Hope frowned, even more confused. " I don't understand. Why would someone like you want to... talk to me? » she asked, surprised to hear his voice so trembling.
Ryker looked at her, silent for a moment, as if he were weighing each word he was about to say. His piercing gaze seemed to probe every corner of her being, making her nervous under this weight.
"Because I have a proposition for you, Hope," he finally said, his voice softening slightly. "A proposal that could change your life. »
A proposal. Just that word made Hope laugh inside. She had nothing left to offer anyone, struggling every day to make ends meet, working two jobs to keep a roof over her head. She observes this man, handsome, elegant, who exuded a quiet strength and an intimidating confidence. Everything in her attitude made her stay on her guard.
"And what kind of proposal? » she demanded cautiously, a glint of challenge in her eyes.
He didn't blink, his gaze intently fixed on her, as if he sensed her doubts, her fears, all the emotions she was trying to hide. "A wedding," he replied simply.
Hope blinked, searching for a hint of joke in his dark eyes. A wedding? She must have misunderstood, it was absurd. It certainly wasn't a sincere marriage proposal. She let out an incredulous laugh, raising her eyebrows. "I don't know who you are or what you want, but I think you have the wrong person. »
"No, I'm not wrong," he replied calmly, a mysterious smile spreading across his face. "I know exactly who you are, Hope. And I know your circumstances... your work here, your little apartment, your difficulties..."
She stiffens, her fingers tighten on the strap of her bag. "What do you mean? » she whispered, her voice choked with growing anxiety.
"I know you fight every day to survive," he continued, his tone impassive. "And I can give you a number. A marriage contract, over a defined period. In exchange for this marriage, you will receive financial compensation which could... considerably alleviate your worries. »
The words seemed unreal, floating in the air, but Hope felt her heart speed up. Why would a man like him propose a marriage contract to a stranger? Nothing about this situation made sense. She took a step back, trying to understand what he hoped to achieve by making this proposition.
"I don't even know you," she finally replied, distrust seeping into her voice. "Why would I marry you? »
Ryker watched him carefully, and for a second she thought she saw something deeper in his eyes, a hidden vulnerability. But it was so brief that she couldn't tell if she had really seen it. "Because we both have reasons for wanting this marriage," he said, in a tone that brooked no argument. "You, to get you out of your current situation. Me, for... personal reasons, which you will understand when the time comes. »
Hope remained silent, forced to decipher this enigmatic man who spoke with accumulated coldness, as if he had already planned everything. She looked for answers in his eyes, but they were opaque, airtight.
"Would you offer me...financial compensation? » she whispered, hesitant.
" Yes. A significant amount, enough for you to get your life back on track, without worry. This marriage would last a year and a half. Then you will be free to go, without strings attached. »
Breathing short, Hope felt her reason wavering. She had never imagined finding herself faced with such an offer, and even less so from a stranger. Yet part of her clung to this crazy idea like a lifeline. After all, his current life offered him no respite, and this marriage, as strange as it seemed, seemed to be the promise of an escape.
"And what do you expect from me in return? » she asked, her voice tense.
"Simply for being my wife, in the eyes of the world and my pack," he replied, his gaze softening slightly. "There will be no personal obligations. Everything will remain purely... professional. »
Hope looked away, her thoughts swirling in her head. She would have to live with him, play the role of a devoted wife, without experiencing the feelings that such a commitment implied. But she would finally have the security she never had, and perhaps the chance to rebuild something new.
After a moment of silence, she regained courage and looked up at him. "Okay... If I accept, what guarantee will you keep your word? »
He holds out a hand to her, his eyes fixed on her intently. "You have my word, Hope. It may not be much to you, but in my world, it's worth more than a contract. »
She hesitated, her fingers brushing his outstretched hand. His instincts screamed at him to flee, but another voice, weaker but insistent, whispered to him to take this risk. This decision could turn his life upside down, one way or another.
She finally squeezed his hand, the contact of his skin warmly warmed his last reluctance. A strange feeling of security invaded him, as if, despite the apparent coldness of this man, he represented a stability that had always eluded him.
"Okay," she said finally, her voice shaky but resolute. "I accept your proposal. »
Ryker nodded, a flash of satisfaction crossing his eyes. "Very well, Hope. Welcome to my world. »
They remained silent for a moment, their hands still linked, each aware that this simple handshake had just sealed an agreement that would change their lives forever.
A 20-year-old woman, Sofia, has always lived in the shadow of a powerful crime family. Since the tragic death of her mother, her father and his accomplices have treated her with contempt, forcing her to hide behind a mask of coldness. She has chosen silence since the age of 15, sharing her thoughts only with her faithful dog, an animal with keen instincts that accompanies her everywhere. One day, after discovering compromising secrets about her father's illegal activities, Sofia decides it's time to escape. She goes on the run and accidentally finds herself in the territory of a feared billionaire mafioso: Marco De Luca. Marco is known for his magnetic charm and his overwhelming authority in the underworld. When he meets Sofia, he is first intrigued by her mysterious beauty and her aloof air. Instead of treating her like an intruder, he sees in her an opportunity-a way to escape his own loneliness. As Sofia begins to navigate this dangerous world alongside Marco, she discovers that behind his tough exterior lies a man wounded by past betrayals. Together, they explore the boundaries between loyalty and freedom, while confronting the enemies that threaten their future.
In a world where an alpha's every decision can seal the fate of the pack, respected and ruthless alpha Gabriel Blackwood is forced to honor an ancient alliance by marrying the daughter of a neighboring chief to ensure peace between their clans. But when he locks eyes with Elena, a fierce and hauntingly beautiful human healer, his wolf growls with a desire he can't suppress. Caught between his duty and the overwhelming force of his budding bond with Elena, Gabriel faces an impossible dilemma. Every choice he makes could have devastating consequences-for him, for his pack, and for the woman he's forbidden to love. As tensions mount and dark forces threaten the fragile balance between humans and wolves, the alpha's choice could decide their survival...or their doom. When duty clashes with passion, will the alpha's heart resist the call of destiny?
Ethan, the leader of a powerful tribe, is my husband. Proud and relentless, he never considered commitment until blackmail forced him into marrying a woman he barely knew. This woman is none other than the daughter of his greatest rival. No matter her looks or personality; he is determined to do everything in his power to call off their engagement and erase the evidence of the blackmail. However, one obstacle stands in his way: now that she is in his life... he cannot bring himself to let her go. She, the leader's ideal daughter, represents an invaluable opportunity for her family to climb the hierarchy of their world. Marrying Ethan, this feared man, means access to opportunities that would otherwise be inaccessible to her tribe. Although Ethan is distant and difficult to understand, she agrees to this arranged marriage for the sake of her family. However, the unexpected passion she feels for him was not at all in her plans. As they struggle with their pride and conflicting emotions, external threats emerge, testing their fragile union. Will they be able to balance their responsibilities and desires, or will their budding love be destroyed by the forces that seek to see them fail?
After being betrayed by her half-sister, Elena, a young woman with a broken heart, decided to leave her country to escape the machinations of her family. Three years later, she returns with the firm intention of rebuilding her life, but finds herself trapped in an arranged marriage to ensure the well-being of her sick grandmother and, secretly, with the aim of taking revenge on those who hurt her. To her great surprise, the billionaire she is to marry is not Alex, the businessman who caused her so much pain and with whom her half-sister had ridiculed her. Instead, she meets a mysterious and seductive man, a billionaire she has never met, whose magnetic charm and self-confidence disconcert her. What happened to Alex? Why did this stranger become her fiancé? Elena discovers that her half-sister and stepmother have discovered that Alex is nothing more than a usurper with no legitimacy within their family fortune. They orchestrated this marriage to find the rightful heir, thinking they would use Elena for their own ends. But they do not know that the billionaire they have chosen is much more influential and formidable than Alex, being the true owner of an immense fortune. This enigmatic man, Maximilien, has returned after a long absence to claim his inheritance and establish his authority. In this arranged marriage, Elena finds herself involved in a complex game of power, between family loyalty, forbidden passion and corporate secrets. She must juggle her desire for revenge with the irresistible attraction she feels for this man she should hate. Will Elena be able to unravel the mysteries surrounding her family and decide where her allegiance and feelings really lie?
In her previous life, Alayna Griffin suffered the worst betrayal: her mate, the Alpha of the powerful Blackridge clan, marked her before rejecting her for another, leaving her alone and humiliated. Wrongly accused by her manipulative rival and persecuted by the pack, she died in an accident while carrying the clan's heir. But the moon offers her a second chance. Returning to the past, before everything changed, Alayna is determined to never be a victim again. This time, she will take revenge on the lies, regain control of her destiny, and claim her place as the true Alpha. However, an unexpected danger looms: Kael Storm, the most fearsome Alpha on the continent, begins to take an interest in her. His heart of ice hides secrets darker than the night itself. Why does Kael persist in protecting Alayna? What lies behind his piercing eyes and ruthless aura? Will the pack survive the flames of vengeance... or will Alayna burn her wings by defying the laws of pack and destiny?
A pregnancy test could have changed everything for Maya. She still believed she could save her marriage to the handsome and ruthless billionaire Adrian Westwood, CEO of the powerful WestCorp empire. But her hopes faded when the truth came out: Adrian was cheating on her with the person she trusted the most. An unwanted pregnancy. A brutal betrayal. An inevitable divorce. Maya, overwhelmed but determined, decides to disappear from the media world to protect her child... and her dignity. What Adrian didn't know is that she is not just the scorned former wife of a tycoon. Behind her calm hides a woman ready to rebuild her life with a fortune and a network more powerful than he had ever imagined. But when their paths cross again, and dark secrets from Adrian's past resurface, questions remain: Why does Maya seem more powerful and influential than ever? What dangerous legacy does she hide that could turn Adrian's world upside down? What if the greatest danger isn't a woman's vengeance... but a love that refuses to die?
A sudden twist of fate connected Helena to a prominent and influential person. To onlookers, she appeared as a naive bimbo. In truth, she was a top-tier specialist, shrouded in layers of hidden identities. Charlie declared, “She’s quite delicate and easily hurt. Cross her, and you’re crossing me.” The elite families, outwitted by Helena's prowess, kept these truths from him. Helena eventually broke free from Charlie, sending him on a frenzied worldwide hunt. To him, she was a bird with dazzling wings, and his goal was to help her reach new heights.
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."
RIEKA She was a naive, chubby, wolfless werewolf, maltreated by her mate to the point where she loses her sanity and womb, her crime was being chubby and less attractive than her peers. GABRIEL He was a handsome, strong willed womanizer, who happens to a hybrid ALPHA prince, the person he loves the most is his kid brother RALPH. He has searched high and low for a mate he could never find. What will happen when he finds out that his beloved brother's ex wife, happens to be his long awaited mate, who was maltreated and is currently mentally unstable? Will he forgive his brother for hurting his mate? or will blood flow?
In the previous life, Maggie Johnson was so cowardly, gullible and stupid that she was coaxed by her fiance and stepsister and then broke her legs and lost everything including her fortune, love and even life. However, she was so lucky that she was reborn in the year before everything happened. Since her life restarted, how could she repeat a previous tragedy? Therefore, in this life, she took the opportunity to improve herself and take revenge on the ones who had ever insulted her. Facing the people who had humiliated her previously, she became smart and experienced to break their frames and tricks that had caused her to hurt in the previous life. Finally, no one could stop her pace to amaze the world any more.
My family was on the poverty line and had no way to support me in college. I had to work part-time every day just to make ends meet and afford to get into the university. That was when I met her—the pretty girl in my class that every boy dreamt of asking out. I was well aware she was out of my league. Nevertheless, I mustered all my courage and bravely told her that I had fallen for her. To my surprise, she agreed to be my girlfriend. With the sweetest smile I had ever seen, she told me that she wanted my first gift for her to be the latest and top-of-the-line iPhone. I worked like a dog and even did my classmates’ laundry to save up. My hard work eventually paid off after a month. I finally got to buy what she wanted. But as I was wrapping my gift, I saw her in the dressing room, making out with the captain of the basketball team. She then heartlessly made fun of my inadequacy and made a fool out of me. To make things worse, the guy whom she cheated on me with even punched me in the face. Desperation washed over me, but there was nothing I could do but lie on the floor as they trampled on my feelings. But then, my father called me out of the blue, and my life turned upside down. It turned out that I was a billionaire's son.
The day Lilah found out that she was pregnant, she caught her fiancé cheating on her. Her remorseless fiancé and his mistress almost killed her. Lilah fled for her dear life. When she returned to her hometown five years later, she happened to save a little boy's life. The boy's father turned out to be the world's richest man. Everything changed for Lilah from that moment. The man didn't let her experience any inconvenience. When her ex-fiancé bullied her, he crushed the scumbag's family and also rented out an entire island just to give Lilah a break from all the drama. He also taught Lilah's hateful father a lesson. He crushed all her enemies before she even asked. When Lilah's vile sister threw herself at him, he showed her a marriage certificate and said, "I'm happily married and my wife is much more beautiful than you are!" Lilah was shocked. "When did we ever get married? Last I checked, I was still single." With a wicked smile, he said, "Honey, we've been married for five years. Isn't it about time we had another child together?" Lilah's jaw dropped to the floor. What the hell was he talking about?