Otis and Mei had known each other since college but broke up before graduating. Both of them ran off to places thousands of miles apart, thinking they would never cross paths again. Yet, fate had other plans, and they ended up becoming roommates. The moment Otis pushed the door open and saw Mei sitting on the sofa, he froze. "You look like my ex-girlfriend." Mei immediately jumped up, stomping her foot in frustration. "I am your ex-girlfriend!!!"
"I want you to kiss me..."
A delicate, oval face swayed before his eyes, its fair skin glowing. Her bright, captivating eyes brimmed with affection, stirring Otis's heart.
But a sharp, detached voice cut through his daydream.
"Sign here. Rent is one month upfront, plus three months' deposit. That's a total of forty-eight hundred."
The landlady's plump fingers, adorned with gold rings, pointed to two thin sheets of paper on the mahogany table.
She spoke while eyeing the young man sitting across from her. His handsome face, clear, innocent eyes, and tall frame painted the picture of someone freshly stepping into adulthood. His toned arms, visible beneath the short sleeves of a white t-shirt, hinted at a regular exercise routine.
If only I were twenty years younger...
Otis Prescott glanced at the papers, then looked up to ask, "What about the other tenant?"
The landlady gestured toward the open front door. This was the ground floor, facing the street. At the far end of the lane, a figure in denim shorts and a light blue sun jacket with shoulder-length hair could be seen.
The distance was too great, and without his glasses, Otis couldn't make out the details. All he could register was a sense of familiarity. That figure... it resembled his ex-girlfriend.
He immediately dismissed the thought as absurd. How could it be? This place was miles away from their college. There was no way he'd run into his ex here.
It must be that he was still caught in the shadow of their breakup, which made him think of her at a moment like this.
His ex had a beautiful name: Mei Hawthorne.
In Otis's memories, Mei was about a head and a half shorter than him, with silky, jet-black hair cascading to her waist. In summer, she would wear a pristine white dress, her long hair swaying in the breeze, captivating anyone who saw her.
They would stroll hand-in-hand beneath the shaded paths on campus, whispering and teasing each other, stealing kisses in the warm summer wind.
On those sweltering summer days, her lips were like a cool spring, refreshing and intoxicating.
On weekends, they'd spend the day at a cat café or sit silently together in a quiet coffee shop. As night fell, they'd walk along brightly lit sidewalks before slipping into the shadows, embracing in secluded corners.
In the dark, she'd blush, wrap her arms around him, and softly call his name. He loved that about her...
No, he didn't love it!
They'd broken up. Stop thinking about it!
Otis gripped the pen tightly. Damn it, why was he thinking about her now?
I don't miss her at all!
The landlady noticed Otis's face shifting through a range of emotions and assumed he was reconsidering. She interjected, "The other tenant is a young woman. You've seen the place; it's spacious, and you won't interfere with each other. The location is excellent, close to the subway. You won't find another place this good."
Otis indeed found the location ideal, just a twenty-minute walk from his workplace and close to public transport.
Having just graduated, he had only six thousand yuan to his name. During college, he'd worked part-time to save some money, but most of it had gone toward dates with Mei.
This apartment was the cheapest he could find. Even if the other tenant turned out to be a three-headed, six-armed monster with eight tentacles, he'd still rent it.
After reviewing the lease to ensure there were no issues, Otis signed without hesitation and handed over the forty-eight hundred.
The landlady beamed, her wrinkles smoothing as she smiled. She pulled out a jangling bunch of keys and, after a brief search, handed one to Otis.
"Here you go. Do you need me to show you up?"
Otis shook his head. "No, thanks. I remember the way."
The landlady nodded, offered a few last words of advice, and watched as Otis dragged his suitcase away.
The wheels of his suitcase clicked against the pavement as he glanced toward the end of the street. The figure in the sun jacket had disappeared.
Once again, Otis found himself wondering about his new roommate.
She seemed to be about the same height as his ex.
His ex again. His ex again. Stop bringing her up!
I'm just looking for a reference point!
Otis's thoughts were a mess. Shaking his head, he hoped she'd at least be someone who didn't leave trash everywhere.
He'd read many horror stories online about cohabiting with strangers. Far from romantic encounters, it often involved clogged drains, scattered belongings, and endless headaches.
Please, let her be normal.
Otis pulled his suitcase into the apartment building, pressed the elevator button, and rode it up to the twenty-first floor.
Apartment 2102-his new home.
As he stood before the door, Otis plastered a determined smile on his face.
Let's go, Otis. Welcome to your new life.
No more dwelling on the pain of your breakup. No more thinking about Mei.
At that moment, Otis recalled something Mei had once told him.
After graduation, she wanted to work at Émerveillement Corporation. Otis had joked, "What a coincidence. I want to work there too. We're meant to be."
But then they'd broken up, and Otis had packed up and moved to Snow City, thousands of miles away from Jinghai.
By now, Mei was probably happily snapping selfies on Émerveillement's bustling streets.
Hmph. Goodbye, Mei. We'll never meet again.
He slid the key into the heavy door and pushed it open.
The living room came into view, fully furnished with a dining table, coffee table, and sofa. No television, though.
Sunlight poured through the windows, illuminating the tiled floor.
On the sofa sat a young woman with short hair covering one side of her face. She seemed engrossed in her phone but slowly turned her head when she heard the door open.
Otis raised his hand in greeting, but the woman stopped mid-turn, staring at him.
Familiar. So familiar that it made her dizzy, as if she were dreaming.
Mei had been enjoying a relaxing moment, scrolling through her phone and reading a novel before starting her new job.
To hell with you, Otis! I'll never see you again in this lifetime!
But now, she was looking at a figure she had longed for... no, recognized.
Otis's hand froze mid-air as he stared at the familiar-yet-different face before him.
Still as beautiful and charming as ever, though her hair was shorter.
Wait a second. Am I dreaming? Is this a dream?
The room fell silent, the dust particles visible in the sunlight.
Both tried to say the other's name.
"Mei?"
"Otis?"
Three seconds of silence. One. Two. Three.
Both of them widened their eyes in shock and exclaimed at the same time.
"What are you doing here?!"
1. Ophelia always believed she would be with Finnian. At the age of eight, they became step-siblings and faced the hardest times of their lives together. Finnian once promised, "Ophelia, wait for me to succeed, and I will marry you." But on her birthday, he publicly announced his relationship with the famous actress, Eamon. 2. The man she had waited for all these years found someone new, while her family's business teetered on the edge of bankruptcy. Ophelia stood amidst the storm-not only were there those waiting to see her fail, but others with malicious intentions biding their time to strike. But what everyone expected didn't happen. Instead of succumbing to despair, Ophelia stunned everyone by organizing a grand wedding that shook Selista. The Radcliffe family, the most prestigious family in Dolasiats, hosted an extravagant wedding in Selista for their beloved daughter-in-law and sole heir, Logan. In an instant, Selista became the gathering spot for more than half of Dolasiats' elites. No one could figure out which lady from Selista had such incredible fortune. When Ophelia appeared in a pristine, dazzling white wedding gown that captivated every gaze, the entire audience was stunned. Finnian, attending the wedding, dropped the wine glass he was holding. It shattered to pieces on the ground. 3. Ophelia knew full well that this marriage was not stable; it was merely a transaction of benefits and could end with each going their separate ways. But Logan had given her so much. After registering their marriage, she gradually made concessions, fulfilling his every demand. From moving in under the same roof, to sharing the same bedroom, and then... Each night, he was possessive, indulgent. She could no longer endure it. Her eyes turned red, and she trembled as she protested, "Can you restrain yourself a little?" The man leaned down, kissed her damp hair, and in a husky voice coaxed her gently at her ear, "Be good and call me husband*."
At her own engagement party, she was betrayed by her best friend, making her a laughingstock in front of everyone. With no other choice, and being a person with pride, she couldn't just walk away humiliated. So, she impulsively grabbed someone to salvage the situation. Unexpectedly, the man she happened to pull was none other than the cold and fearsome CEO of RS, someone everyone dreads to cross paths with. But she wasn't the innocent, defenseless white lotus people saw on the surface. Just wait and see-who would prove to be stronger!
Once, there was a kind-hearted young girl who saved the life of a little beggar boy. Amid hunger, bitter cold, and the overwhelming sense of despair, the girl drove away a pack of stray dogs that threatened the boy and gave him a box of chocolates she loved dearly. This simple act planted a seed that would blossom sixteen years later. The boy, now grown, returned to find the girl who had once saved him, silently protecting her in the guise of a naive, seemingly useless husband.
Calista Whitaker and Dorian Blackwood were childhood sweethearts, engaged for a long time. But just when the crucial moment approached, an unexpected twist occurred- On the day of the engagement, Dorian's affair was unexpectedly exposed. While the marriage alliance between the two families hung in the balance, a weary yet striking man appeared, his gaze both proud and leisurely, skimming over their clasped hands. Alpha Zephyr introduced him flamboyantly as another son of his. Despite his youth, he had already taken control early on and now held the lifeblood of the Blue Moon pack in his hands. As Dorian scrambled for an opportunity to explain, news of the broken engagement spread across the city, yet no one knew that Eamon Blackwood had secretly arranged a meeting with Calista. The man casually tossed her a tempting proposition: "Miss Whitaker, would you mind if the groom were to change?" -Would you like to turn this half-baked victory into a guaranteed triumph and become my accomplice?
Michael William was praised by everyone as the most powerful Lycan King. However, with his extraordinary appearance and talents, he could not avoid the sympathy and suspicion from others. He was not only adept at ruling but also possessed a cold, ruthless, and cruel nature when necessary. Due to a misunderstanding, he once decided to kidnap Zoey Anderson, a weak and delicate maiden in the palace. Although she always tried to escape from his grasp and endured torture, her life became more tragic than ever under such a cruel ruler. But despite the suffering and abuse, there was something strange-why did her presence touch the heart of anyone, even just a little, causing them pain? While the falling petals had meaning, the compassionate heart of a powerful king was shattered by her. So, could his heart ever be mended after all of this?
After three years, Natalie and Nicolas divorced, and the entire Venom mocked her for being abandoned by her wealthy husband. Six years later, Natalie returned to her country with her twin children, transforming herself into an internationally renowned miracle doctor. Countless admirers pursued her, wanting to marry her. Admirer number one: "Miss Richart, do your little ones need a father? What do you think of me? If you agree, I will definitely treat them as my own." Admirer number two: "Dr. Richart, from the first moment I saw you, I was captivated by your beauty and talent. I vow to love you with all my heart for the rest of my life. CEO William didn't value you because he was blind, but I will never leave or abandon you!"
I ran after I died. The moon goddess gave me another chance to live. Married to a ruthless Lycan that was rumored to be cursed by the moon goddess herself. But I was killed by his minion... behind the bars of her torment... A new story began and he battled with his demons, in a world where truth was far fetched. I was his pawn, his toy, his game...until I discovered one night, when I was soaked in blood that I regretted the day I met him. I'd given up the Lycan beast, to marry a monster. I fled from the Alpha of Bloodmoon Park, the gruesome Lycan that every person feared, to be with this man that seemed soft at first glance. It made me wonder, what if I had stayed? The gruesome Lycan might be fearsome but I never heard him pierce a woman's heart with his claw. In a world where wolves howled at the moon and the lines between man and beast are blurred, danger lurked through the shadows, after the day I married the beast that visited my bed every night. Caught in a web of betrayal and deceit, the man I had fallen in love with had become the monster I wished I could flee from. A deadly threat to my life especially when I realized he was getting married to my step sister, the same girl that made my life hell when I was an omega. I wished I could get my revenge, but how could I, when I was lying in a pool of my own blood, dead? Will the goddess grant me another chance?
"I'm going to tell you what I have in mind," he murmured. "First you're going to strip down until you're completely naked," he whispered against her ear. "Then I'm going to tie you up so you're completely powerless and subject to my every whim." "Mmm, sounds good so far," she murmured. "Then I'm going to insert a plug to prepare you for me. After that I'm going to spank that sweet ass of yours until it's rosy with my marks." She shivered uncontrollably, her mind exploding with the images he evoked. She let out a small whimper as he sucked the lobe of her ear into his mouth. God, she could cum with just his words. She was already aching with need. Her nipples tingled and hardened to painful points. Her clit pulsed and twitched between her legs until she clamped her thighs together to alleviate the burn. "And then I'm going to f**k your mouth. But I won't cum. Not yet. When I'm close, I'll flog you again until your ass is burning and you're on fire with the need for relief. And then I'm going to f**k that ass. I'm going to take you hard and rough, to the very limits of what you can withstand. I won't be gentle. Not tonight. I'm going to take you as roughly as you can stand. And then I'm going to cum all over your ass. Are you ready to be completely and utterly dominated?"
"Miss Brown, I am the butler here at your service," the butler replied. "My master wants to buy the baby in your belly." "What?!" Does that mean the abortion didn't take place? Did they kidnap her from the operating table just to buy the baby? But why her? "You..." Alice was about to ask a question, but the man in front of her calmly continued, as if he had expected her question, "You're pregnant with his child, and he needs a child. That's all I can tell you." Alice was forced to sign a surrogacy contract and eight months later gave birth to two healthy babies. Fortunately, the man was unaware of her daughter's existence. It wasn't until five years later that fate brought them together again...
Book 1 Amethyst prayed for her childhood best friend to be her mate. Everyone stares, they tease, they bully her for being an orphan but Mason was different. He protected her, he defended her. The Alpha's son loved her since they were pups. But you can't be kids forever. Everything turned sour when Mason began training to take over the Stone Heart Pack. He turned on her just like everyone else, Mason made her the target of his ruthless antics and when they turned of age - it got worse. Mason doesn't want an orphan for a mate. She has no power, no status and he wants someone with wealth to carry the Luna title. Amethyst isn't it. Everything crashes down, the humiliation and rejection too much to bare, turning Rogue was her only option. She couldn't submit any longer to the torture and living in the woods for a couple years before death seemed less painful. Until a man arrives. Claiming that Amethyst isn't an orphan. That she belongs to one of the five founding families. Amethyst thought that rejection was where her life ended. Wait till she finds out that it's only the beginning and neither her heart or life are safe. ******** Book 2 Maverick's past is a secret for a reason, there are rumors spread that he made deals with ancient witches to get the power every member longs for. But it's just a rumor....or is it? There is a reason why his mind and heart are always at war because if he claims Sage as his, hell would rip her from this earth. The best option is to stay away from her, to not have contact with her. What can he do when she shows up at his territory? Desperate to escape her grief. The problem is, Maverick made promises and with Sage in the picture - he can't keep them. There is a reason why Maverick is the Forbidden Alpha.. and Sage is about to find out what being a Fated Mate truly means. ******* Book 3 Jasmine Ravenstone gave up everything for a man who couldn't speak. Renouncing her Alpha title and fleeing with Kyson Zero, she has no idea of the past he carries or the Fated Mate curse she will endure. Being born from the first witch in existence, Kyson and Kier had to go through lifetimes to kill their father and never succeeded in their destiny. Now, the seal has been broken and they are down to their last life. If they don't kill their father then the supernatural world will cease to exist. Kyson didn't realize the ramifications of his actions. Stealing a Fated comes with consequences, a sirebond that ties Jasmine to him. He didn't expect a curse that will cause damnation. ******* Book 4 Kier Zero returns to his life as Alpha, after ultimately killing his first tormentor. But that was only his first demon, there is a second one that haunts him. Marked by Olivia Aspen, he wants as much distance away from her as possible. Until she arrives, with a mysterious power that everyone seems to want and a debt to a deadly vampire. She has no one to consult, stranded and lost in a world without a pack or home. Olivia chooses to repay her debt, but that comes with strings attached when the charming vampire has more to offer than she ever could have imagined.
This is a story about two damaged people who came together because of one's desire and the other's fear. Cassandra She was young, innocent, loving, and pretty with big eyes that showed her soul. She was stunningly beautiful but broken and alone, trapped in a world of monsters. Then he appeared. People say he is the worst monster of all, someone you pray never to meet. Will she escape him, or will he become her whole world? Dominic He was ruthless, aggressive, and merciless. Everyone feared him, and he was proud to be the king of his world. But he was also broken. Then she appeared. She was like a fragile doll, his doll. Will he take what he wants and move on, or will she become his life? "Let me go, please," she begged. He buried his face in her neck and tightened his grip around her arms. "Shhhh... breathe, love," he whispered. She cringed at his nickname for her, and he continued, "You are mine, and I am never letting you go. I will give you everything, my love, except your freedom from me."
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?