The Intrepid Luna and the Machiavellian Alpha Luna Moreau, a devoted secretary for six years, sees her world fall apart when her husband's new "personal assistant," the ruthless alpha Ethan Blackwood, shows up. Although he claims that this woman, Isabella, is only there to lighten his professional responsibilities and avoid a resounding scandal, Luna senses that something more sinister is brewing. Is Ethan really ready to sacrifice the loyalty of the one who has always been by his side to preserve his flamboyant image? But Luna is not the type to be crushed. As Isabella quickly asserts herself within the company, using charm and manipulation to destroy everything Luna has built with so much passion, the latter discovers a secret contract linking Ethan to shady business and dangerous alliances. What role does Isabella really play in this power game? Is she simply an assistant or a pawn in a larger plan? As Luna embarks on a daring investigation to unravel the threads of this machination, she realizes that Ethan is becoming more distant and enigmatic by the day. Why does he seem to be hiding unspeakable secrets? What does he really know about Isabella? And how far will he go to protect her interests? With tension rising and danger lurking, Luna will have to draw on her inner resources to counter Isabella's schemes. But with each revelation, one question remains: can she stand up to an alpha whose power could cost her everything she loves? Time is running out and every decision could have devastating consequences... What will she do if she discovers that the truth is even more disturbing than she imagines?
Chapter 1
Luna stared at the neatly set table, her fingers nervously playing with the edge of her linen napkin. The work lunch Ethan had insisted on hosting at home seemed strangely heavy. She had spent the morning paying attention to every detail, as always, but something indefinable hung in the air, a tension she could neither name nor ignore. Ethan was more distant than usual, his gaze shifting, his jaw clenched as if he was chewing on bitter thoughts.
"Everything is perfect," he whispered as he walked behind her, briefly placing a hand on her shoulder.
She would have liked to believe in the gentleness in his tone, but the contact was as mechanical as a well-oiled automaton. For several weeks already, she had noticed nuances in his behavior, absences disguised under the mask of responsibilities, glances avoided with unusual awkwardness.
The doorbell rang, cutting through the hushed silence of their house. Luna sat up, her instincts telling her that this moment was a turning point, although she did not yet understand its significance.
Ethan went to open the door, and a feminine voice spoke out, soft and controlled, with a touch of calculated warmth.
"Thank you for welcoming me into your home, Ethan. I'm delighted to finally be able to meet your wife. »
Luna turned around, her heart beating faster. She hadn't been prepared for this encounter, not really. When Ethan had told him earlier this week about a "necessary adjustment to his team", he hadn't seen fit to specify that the adjustment in question would take the form of a woman who was obviously as confident as she was elegant. .
Isabella Black entered with a natural grace that made her appear to be gliding across the floor. Her perfectly fitted black dress contrasted with her shiny blonde hair, and a flawless smile lit up her face as if she knew exactly what effect she was creating.
"Luna, this is Isabella, my new personal assistant," Ethan said, his tone neutral as if announcing the arrival of a new business partner.
Luna stepped forward, extending a polite hand. "Nice to meet you, Isabella. »
Isabella's grip was firm, assured, but something in her smile seemed too controlled, too perfect to be sincere.
"The pleasure is mine, Mrs. Blackwood . Your husband is full of praise for you. It is rare to meet a woman with such strength and grace. »
The compliments slid off Luna like water off cold glass. She detected a note of hypocrisy, or maybe it was her imagination, but something in Isabella's eyes made her uneasy.
Ethan cut the exchange short by inviting them to sit around the table. He seemed almost relieved to be able to escape this interaction.
During lunch, Isabella appeared charming, laughing at Ethan's anecdotes, asking pertinent questions about the company's projects, and weaving with disconcerting ease an invisible network between herself and the two spouses. However, Luna quickly felt that Isabella was only speaking to her out of courtesy, her real attentions being directed towards Ethan.
One sentence, however, shook the carefully constructed atmosphere.
"Your husband is a fascinating man, Luna. You are very lucky to share his life. »
The cup of wine that Luna brought to her lips trembled slightly, but she regained her composure by gently placing her glass on the table.
"Yes, he is an exceptional man," she replied, measuring each word.
Ethan gave a smile that failed to mask his uneasiness. "Isabella is a valuable asset to the company. His vision and energy will really move our projects forward. »
"I'm sure," Luna murmured, struggling to maintain a cordial tone.
But deep inside her, something was rumbling. She knew how to recognize rivalry hidden behind polite courtesy. And if Isabella was an asset to the company, why did Luna feel like she was already intruding into their personal space?
At the end of the meal, Isabella excused herself to make a call. Ethan briefly walked her back to the living room, leaving Luna alone for a moment. She took the opportunity to calm the thoughts swirling in her mind, but her fingers continued to nervously tap the tablecloth.
When Ethan returned, he looked agitated, his features drawn.
"She's really talented, you know," he said suddenly, as if to break a silence he found unbearable.
Luna stared at him, her voice calm, but her words sharp as a blade. "I'm sure she is, Ethan. But why do I feel like you haven't said everything about him? »
He frowned, clearly taken aback. "I don't know what you're talking about. She's a professional, nothing more. »
"So why the nervousness? » she insisted, crossing her arms.
Ethan walked away, running a hand through his hair, a gesture he always did when he felt cornered.
"Luna, I deal with pressures you can't imagine. Hiring Isabella was a strategic decision. It's for the good of the company, nothing else. »
"Nothing else," she repeated, tasting the bitterness of her words.
He sighed, looking exasperated. "Why do you always want to look for problems where there aren't any? »
She stood slowly, her eyes staring into his with an intensity that forced him to look away.
"Because I know you, Ethan. And I know when something is wrong. »
A heavy silence fell over them, broken only by the distant sound of Isabella talking on the phone in the other room.
"You're worrying for nothing," he finally blurted out, but his tone lacked conviction.
Luna didn't answer. She didn't need words to understand that this exchange solved nothing. On the contrary, it only illuminated the growing distance between them.
Isabella returned shortly after, smiling and relaxed as if she did not perceive the palpable tension in the room.
"Thank you again for a delicious lunch," she said to Luna as she got ready to leave. "It was a real pleasure. »
Luna nodded, smiling out of pure obligation.
When the door closed behind Isabella, Luna stood for a long moment, her gaze fixed on Ethan.
"So," she said softly, but with an underlying firmness, "how long do you think this will last? »
He looked up at her, surprised.
"What then? »
"This game. This illusion that everything is normal. »
He remained silent, but in that silence, Luna found a response much louder than she wanted.
Isabella was not just a simple assistant. Luna felt it in her gut. And if Ethan thought she was going to ignore what was happening in front of her, he was sorely mistaken.
My Contract with the Alpha Eleanor "Ellie" Wainwright, a young woman from a cruel and manipulative family, is forced to marry a feared and lonely Alpha, Victor Hartfang. Born without a wolf, she is considered an anomaly in her pack, a dead weight for her family and an object of contempt for the other members. Victor, Alpha of the powerful pack of the Dark Shadows, agrees to this marriage for mysterious reasons. Aloof, icy and dominant, he treats her like an outsider. However, behind his impenetrable facade, he hides a dark secret: his past is marked by betrayals and heartbreaking choices, and his own wolf is chained by a strange evil. Plunged into a new pack where tensions and challenges multiply, Ellie must navigate a world of domination, jealousies and political intrigue. Why did Victor really agree to this union? What did he hope to get from her? And why does her wolf seem to react so violently to her presence, oscillating between rejection and an almost unbearable attraction? As their unlikely bond begins to strengthen, a greater threat emerges. A rival pack, ancient enemies, and a forgotten prophecy threaten to upset their fragile balance. Can Ellie, devoid of lupine powers, prove she is more than a weak human? Will Victor dare to reveal her secrets before they destroy them both? And most importantly, what will happen when Victor discovers that Ellie may not be as "human" as she thinks?
Married to the Alpha of the Mafia Sienna Moretti, an ordinary young woman from a former fallen family of werewolves, sees her life turned upside down when she is forced to sign a marriage contract with Dominic "Alpha" Valenti, an enigmatic billionaire, leader of a powerful pack... and ruthless head of an underground mafia network. Dominic is not a man to be refused. Known for his intimidating aura, his colossal fortune and his absolute control over his affairs (human and supernatural), he is as feared as he is admired. But behind his air of unwavering sovereign, Dominic is haunted by a curse that eats away at his wolf, making him uncontrollable and dangerous. Sienna, rejected by her own family for the absence of her wolf, is sold as a pawn in this arranged alliance between her clan and the Valenti pack. But why did Dominic choose her? Is it really for her rare blood, or is there a darker reason behind it? As she enters a world of luxury, danger, and secrets, Sienna discovers that this marriage is not only about power, but also a war of influence where mobsters, wolves, and billionaires clash. Dominic, despite his apparent control, hides a dark past and a growing obsession with Sienna that he seems unable to contain. When Dominic's enemies target Sienna, she must discover: who is the man behind the Alpha? And how far will she go to protect a man she doesn't know whether to hate or love?
In Love with a Billionaire Irina, 18, is a young prodigy from the BloodMoon Foundation, known for training the most influential leaders in the world. Determined, she devotes her life to her studies and her ambitions, relegating romantic relationships to the background. Finding love is not a priority for her, especially when she is ready to do anything to honor her family's legacy. But what happens when she discovers that she is contractually engaged to the most ruthless billionaire on the planet, a man from a faraway land whose reputation frightens even the most powerful? **Xander Draymore**. This name alone makes investors and tycoons around the world tremble. Dangerously seductive but of legendary cruelty, he built his empire on ruins and sacrifices. Convinced that fate is playing a trick on him, he refuses to accept this arranged marriage which he considers a punishment. But why, from the first glance he exchanges with Irina, does he suddenly feel that she is different from the others? Is she a threat to his power or a key to his own secret ambitions? "Aren't you happy?" Irina dared to ask, as he stared out the window of his penthouse at the illuminated city, his face lit by the neon lights that made him almost vulnerable, a stark contrast to his reputation as a business predator. "Happy?" he replied with a cold smile, a hint of irony in his voice. "It's a concept I've never understood... and never will." Those words broke something inside her. But why does Xander seem to refuse all emotion? What wounds does he hide behind this facade of icy perfection? Will Irina be able to pierce her armor before losing her own heart in this game of ambitions and betrayals? And most importantly, what secret about their common bond could turn everything upside down?
Captive of the Merciless Billionaire Without saying that my life was flowing like a long, quiet river, I had found a comfortable routine in my small Parisian apartment. But of course, everything changed the day I crossed paths with Lucian Crowford, a real estate tycoon as enigmatic as he is ruthless. A simple misunderstanding led me to sign a pact that I did not fully understand: to live under the same roof as this terrifying man and... his equally intimidating associates. But why me? Why would an ordinary woman like me, Elise Morgan, interest a billionaire with many faces? Under his air of benefactor, Lucian hides much darker secrets. The whispers of a cursed legacy, enemies ready to do anything for his downfall, and alliances impossible to break draw me into a spiral of mysteries and dangers.
The Billionaire and the Scandalous Heiress Elisa, heiress to an empire built by her father, Alexander Dorne, a formidable tycoon with powerful and dangerous alliances, has grown up in a world governed by luxury, expectations and appearances. Her adopted brother, Nathan, once an adored model and now head of an influential agency, is her mentor, her refuge, and perhaps her only ally in a stifling life. But an unexpected tension arises between them. What was once a family bond turns into a forbidden, electric attraction that threatens to shatter the rigid codes of their family. Elisa finds herself trapped between the weight of duty, her unspoken desires, and Nathan's dark secrets, which he jealously keeps hidden. As scandalous rumors begin to circulate, enemies of the Dorne empire seek to exploit this fragility to destroy their dynasty. Why does Nathan avoid some of their powerful associates? What is he hiding in his mysterious movements? Should Elisa sacrifice her own happiness to protect the family legacy or defy her father, ready to do anything to bury the slightest scandal? The truth she will discover could well shake everything she thought she knew about her family... and about herself.
revenge of the billionaire's woman The He loved me for eight years, but in the end, he sent me personally. In pain, I saw him get closer to my sister and treat myself as a tool to heal his suffering. He even went so far as to ruin our common future! Hatred burns in me like a fire, and I am determined to take revenge. Two years later, I came back, transformed and stronger. I was no longer the woman he had left behind. The man who had treated me with indifference and cruelty was now as sweet as a lamb. He knelt before me, begging my forgiveness: "I'm sorry, I'm ready to atone for my mistakes for the rest of my days. »» While I was about to put my revenge plan in action, I slowly realized that he was totally ignored what had really happened in the past two years. Should my revenge plan continue?
In her previous life, Kimberly endured the betrayal of her husband, the cruel machinations of an evil woman, and the endless tyranny of her in-laws. It culminated in the bankruptcy of her family, and ultimately, her death. After being reborn, she resolved to seek retribution against those who had wronged her, and ensure her family's prosperity. To her shock, the most unattainable man from her past suddenly set his sights on her. "You may have overlooked me before, but I shall capture your heart this time around."
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.
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?
In their three years of marriage, Chelsea had been a dutiful wife to Edmund. She used to think that her love and care would someday melt Edmund's cold heart, but she was wrong. Finally, she couldn't take the disappointment any longer and chose to end the marriage. Edmund had always thought that his wife was just boring and dull. So it was shocking when Chelsea suddenly threw divorce papers at his face in front of everyone at the Nelson Group's anniversary party. How humiliating! After that, everyone thought that the formerly-married couple would never see each other again, even Chelsea. Once again, she thought wrong. Sometime later, at an award ceremony, Chelsea went onstage to accept the award for best screenplay. Her ex-husband, Edmund, was the one presenting the award to her. As he handed her the trophy, he suddenly reached for her hand and pleaded humbly in front of the audience, "Chelsea, I'm sorry I didn't cherish you before. Could you please give me another chance?" Chelsea looked at him indifferently. "I'm sorry, Mr. Nelson. My only concern now is my business." Edmund's heart was shattered into a million pieces. "Chelsea, I really can't live without you." But his ex-wife just walked away. Wasn't it better for her to just concentrate on her career? Men would only distract her—especially her ex-husband.
RATED 18+ (WARNING) - EXPLICIT SCENES. "Strip for me" the beastly alpha called, his voice echoed from his dark cell, causing a shiver to go down her body. She couldn't fight the way her body reacts to him. Her nipples harden from his touch. "I can smell your wetness omega" he mutters, his hands tracing under her skirt till he feels up her wet jeweled folds, causing a hiss from her lips as his fingers push in. He whispers to he ears, a voice filled the dangerous promise "you are mine" .******. Elise Aldermen is the daughter of the Silvernight Pack's chief alpha. She has waited her whole life for her marriage ceremony, hoping it would be the best day of her life. However, she gets the shock of a lifetime when her betrothed coldly rejects her and makes her a slave after finding out her true origins, even though they were already bound. Not Not only is she claimed to be a bastard on her mating day, but she is also disowned and rejected by her pack and mate. Elise's life turns into a nightmare as she is thrown into the dungeons as the cruel alpha's slave, only to be handed off to his greatest beastly champion, who dwells in the dark cells. Elise soon discovers that the beast she is now forced to be marked and bound to is more than a monster; this beastly alpha could also be her fated mate.
Joelle thought she could change Adrian's heart after three years of marriage, but she realized too late that it already belonged to another woman. "Give me a baby, and I'll set you free." The day Joelle went into labor, Adrian was traveling with his mistress on his private jet. "I don't care whom you love. My debt is paid. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other." Not long after Joelle left, Adrian found himself begging on his knees. "Please come back to me."