*Please don't go, don't leave me and the babies alone. How do you want them to grow up without a mother?" Caden begged, his voice filled with desperation as his girlfriend walked out of the hospital just after giving birth to their twins*. Caden was a loving and devoted man, but everything changed when his girlfriend discovered she was pregnant and realized she wasn't ready for motherhood. After giving birth, she abandoned Caden and their newborn twins, leaving him heartbroken and alone. Years later, Caden hires Melody, a wild and unpredictable woman, to be a babysitter for his children. Melody isn't your average babysitter-she's trouble with a capital T. Loud, impulsive, and full of chaos, she brings an energy to Caden's life that he never expected. Despite her unpredictable nature, she seems to connect with the twins in ways no one else can. But as Melody antics continue to stir up trouble in Caden's life, an unexpected attraction grows between them. Caden finds himself torn between his vow never to trust another woman and the wild, crazy woman who's slowly worming her way into his heart. Can Melody tame her reckless side and become the woman Caden needs, or will her unpredictable behavior tear them apart before they have a chance to be something more?
Caden's POV
I woke up to the noise coming from downstairs. Another day, another mess involving my kids.
With a groan, I dragged myself out of bed and headed downstairs. It was the weekend, which meant no office, but plenty of chaos at home.
"What happened now, Erica? Emily?" I called out as I descended the stairs.
The sight that greeted me made my jaw tighten: food scattered all over the floor, and the nanny crouched down, trying to clean it up.
I pinched the bridge of my nose, frustration bubbling up. "I'm getting tired of this," I muttered under my breath. The situation was becoming routine-changing nannies every week. If the girls didn't scare them away, the nannies quit out of sheer exhaustion. Erica and Emily were as stubborn as they came.
"I don't want her, Dad!" Erica's voice was firm, crossing her arms in defiance.
"Why not?" I asked, though I already knew the answer.
"We don't want a nanny!" Emily chimed in. "We want a mommy. We want our mommy!"
The words hit a nerve, and I clenched my fists. My voice was sharp when I responded. "I don't ever want to hear that word-mommy-in this house again. Do you hear me?"
Their faces fell, but I couldn't let their wishes dig up the past I worked so hard to bury.
The room fell silent after my outburst. The nanny glanced at me nervously, as if debating whether to stay or bolt. Erica and Emily just stared, their big brown eyes filled with confusion and defiance.
"Dad," Erica started, her voice smaller now, "why can't we have a mommy? Everyone else at school has one."
I sighed heavily and ran a hand through my hair. I didn't have the energy for this conversation-not again. "Go to your room. Both of you."
"But-" Emily began.
"Now," I snapped, cutting her off.
They huffed in unison but turned and stomped up the stairs. Their small feet banged loudly on each step, making sure I knew how annoyed they were.
I looked at the nanny, who was still crouched over the mess on the floor. "I'll clean this up," I said, trying to keep my tone level.
She hesitated, then stood, clutching the rag in her hands. "Sir, I think... maybe I should go."
Here we go again. "You don't have to leave. They're just kids."
She shook her head, a weak smile on her lips. "They're not just kids. They're... determined. I've never met children like them. I'm sorry, Mr. Blackwell, but I don't think I'm the right fit for this job."
And just like that, another nanny was gone.
After she left, I sat on the couch, rubbing my temples. Erica and Emily's voices echoed in my head. We want our mommy.
I stared at the framed photo on the mantel. It was turned face down, as it always was. But I didn't need to see it to remember. I never forgot.
"Mia," I muttered to myself. Her name felt like a ghost on my tongue, haunting and heavy.
I swore to never let her back into our lives. Yet, no matter how far I tried to run from the memories, she lingered-especially in the defiant stares of our daughters.
I sat there for a long while, staring at nothing, trying to gather my thoughts. The house was too quiet now, the kind of quiet that made you think too much. I hated it.
Finally, I forced myself to get up and started cleaning the mess on the floor. The nanny had left her rag behind, so I picked it up, scrubbing the sticky stains with a kind of mechanical detachment. It wasn't the first time I'd cleaned up after my kids, and it wouldn't be the last.
By the time I was done, my back ached, and my patience was wearing thin. I poured myself a cup of coffee and stood at the kitchen counter, staring out the window. The sunlight was too cheerful for how I felt inside.
The sound of footsteps broke my thoughts. I turned to see Erica standing in the doorway, her arms crossed. Behind her, Emily peeked out, her expression unsure.
"What is it now?" I asked, keeping my tone neutral.
"We're sorry," Erica said, though the defiance in her voice told me she wasn't completely genuine.
I raised an eyebrow. "For what?"
"For the mess," Emily chimed in, stepping forward. She hesitated, then added, "And for yelling about... her."
The mention of her made something tighten in my chest. I placed the coffee cup down, trying to keep my emotions in check.
"Look," I said, crouching to their level, "I know it's hard. I know you miss... things being different. But we don't always get what we want in life. You understand that, don't you?"
Emily nodded slowly, but Erica's jaw tightened. "But it's not fair," she muttered.
"It's not," I agreed, my voice softening despite myself. "But we have each other. That has to be enough, okay?"
They didn't look convinced, but they nodded. I pulled them both into a hug, feeling the weight of everything pressing down on me.
As I held them, I made a silent promise: I'd figure this out. Somehow, I'd give them the life they deserved. Even if it meant facing the one person I'd vowed to keep out of my life forever.
I'll find someone else to take care of you, but if you make her leave again, I promise I'll send you both to Granny," I said, my voice cold and firm.
They need to learn to accept how things are. I've had enough of this nonsense.
The two of them exchanged glances before storming off angrily.
I have no idea where they picked up this attitude. Neither of them is gentle, but Erica is the worst of the two. They really hate the ideas of nanny, and I know why but they can't get what they want.
Honestly, I wonder if I'll ever find another nanny willing to put up with them.
Chloe's life fell apart when she was raped. She was left with physical and emotional scars. Things got worse when someone took away her babies immediately she gave birth to them. She felt lost and hopeless. But little did she know that the worst is yet to come when her father got into debt with Mr. Knight a ruthless, cruel man who found pleasure in giving women pain due to his past. A man with two kids and dark past. Who requested one of his daughters to be his wife in exchange for his debts. Chloe is the best option due to her past and her position in the family. Feeling she has nothing to lose, she reluctantly agreed to the contract marriage even though she is going to live with her worst nightmare---- A man But as she moved into Knight Estate, she realized that Knight has many dark secrets. Will Chloe survive in the knight mansion? What kind of life lay ahead of her? Will she be able to move his heart and survive his cold and crack through the wall he builds around himself.
"I must have her back within 24 hours, without a single strand of her hair harmed." In a world where loyalty is a rare luxury, Vivian's father seals her fate by selling her to Lincoln Rizzo New York's most feared mafia king. Lincoln Rizzo, infamous for his ruthless rule, harbors an unusual weakness: an allergy to women. Yet, when Vivian enters his life, everything changes. For the first time, Lincoln's deadly obsession finds a focus. Vivian, the only woman he can touch, ignites an unrelenting passion within him. He brought Vivian into his world as payment for her father's debt. But anyone who plays a game with Lincoln must pay dearly. When Vivian arrives at Lincoln mansion, he sets strict rules for her-rules no one dares to defy. But Vivian is different. What happens when she breaks each of the rules set for her? What happens when Vivian becomes Lincoln's possession? What happens when Vivian becomes his weakness? And when Vivian is kidnapped, Lincoln vows to destroy anyone who stands between him and her safe return.
Abandoned and pregnant, Emily is blindsided when Ethan, the man she trusted, denies her and the child growing inside her. Alone and with nowhere to turn, she's forced to walk away, vowing never to look back. But as Emily's world unravels, secrets and betrayal threaten to pull her under. Will she find the strength to rebuild her life, or will the shadows of her past haunt her forever? A gripping story of love, deceit, and the fight for survival.
"Banished from Heaven, Alexander Grey seeks vengeance in Damonaria's shadows. Princess Amara Ethan, accused of murder, holds the key to unlocking the Heartstone. As Alexander protects her from evil forces, their forbidden love blossoms. But with manipulative creatures, hidden agendas, and ancient powers at play, can they prevent the downfall of Damonaria?"
*Story Description:* "My Secretary, My Addiction" is an office romance novel that explores themes of love, hatred, heartbreak, and tragedy. The story revolves around Madelyn, a young woman battling chronic cancer, who runs away from her abusive parents to live life on her own terms. She becomes the secretary of Jake Freddie, a wealthy single father, who has vowed never to fall in love again after being heartbroken by his first love, Arabella.
Male lead Lucy greg the only child of Mr Greg grey the most richest man in New York Lucy is not only billionaire but also a demi gold ,he is handsome ,he has all quality you are looking for in a man he has blue eye,pink lips ,brown hair he is all girl dream But he is arrogant ,cold and not friendly at all even to young children he didn't believe in love due to what his mother did to his father which cause his father's death since then he see women as robot ,he believes that robot are heartless just women and they are suppose to be treated like it he despise his mother more than anything he care about one thing that is his" Reputation " Meet Francisco watson ,the only person who understands and can tolerate lucy he is the only friend lucy has , he is the opposite of lucy he is also handsome but he is friendly and caring they are also rich but not compare with lucy family Meet our female lead ,Alicia roseley ,she is come from a poor background she lost her Parents at young age she has been living with the help of her granny she is very beautiful with a well define curve ,she is average tall with round and pink lips she is jovial ,caring and love her granny a lot she do many part time job to support her granny she has nothing to offer ,but her smile alone can make you fall over heel she has the best smile ever ,but behind that smile no one can know that she going through a lot .... what happened when Alicia was raped which lead to a force marriage ! what happen when this two friends become enemy ?
Katie was forced to marry Dillan, a notorious ruffian. Her younger sister mocked her, "You're just an adopted daughter. Count your blessings for marrying him!" The world anticipated Katie's tribulations, but her married life unfurled with unexpected serenity. She even snagged a lavish mansion in a raffle! Katie jumped into Dillan's arms, credited him as her lucky charm. "No, Katie, it's you who brings me all this luck," Dillan replied. Then, one fateful day, Dillan's childhood friend came to her. "You're not worthy of him. Take this 50 million and leave him!" Katie finally grasped Dillan's true stature—the wealthiest man on the planet. That night, trembling with trepidation, she broached the subject of divorce with Dillan. However, with a domineering embrace, he told her, "I'd give you everything I have. Divorce is off the table!"
My name is Katia, and I am just trying to survive until my fated mate arrives. Which may be easier said than done. Rejectection is the last straw. Whispering my acceptance of his rejection. I run through the pack house, out across the manicured lawn into the forest. "I'm sorry, my sweet girl," I say to my wolf. I'm sorry you have been stuck with me and have had to suffer everything I have. She whispers," it's not your fault, Katia. We came to a cliff with a waterfall. The hurt keeps pounding at me. I need it to stop. My sweet girl, and I just want peace, I keep running and leap off the cliff. Spreading my arms wide, with tears streaming down my face, I fall, not making a sound, waiting for sweet oblivion where we feel nothing ever again. "I love you, my sweet girl! Until we meet again, "My wolf replied just before we hit the water, "I love you too, Katia. I have never regretted a moment with you." The Snow Moon pack is having their last barbecue of the summer next to the waterfall on their land. The adults are laughing and joking while watching the pups play. The alpha, beta, and gamma are swimming with some of the older children and playing a game of Marco Polo. Someone yells, "Oh my goddess, someone just jumped over the waterfall!" Everyone is frozen as they watch what looks to be a child falling arms spread wide, no one makes a sound. The small body hits the water like a plane crashing into the side of a mountain. The alpha, beta, and gamma, spring into action, swimming towards the area the person went under. The alpha is screaming his wolf is going crazy repeating, "Find her. Find her...find her!" They dive and the beta surfaces with a small person in his arms. Alpha takes the girl from his beta, laying her on the ground. The men are shocked by what they see. She is covered in scars and injuries. Her body is twisted and broken. The Beta asks, "Who could have done this to someone so defenseless?" Alpha drops to his knees, repeating, "MATE...MATE...MATE!"
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."
Corinne devoted three years of her life to her boyfriend, only for it to all go to waste. He saw her as nothing more than a country bumpkin and left her at the altar to be with his true love. After getting jilted, Corinne reclaimed her identity as the granddaughter of the town’s richest man, inherited a billion-dollar fortune, and ultimately rose to the top. But her success attracted the envy of others, and people constantly tried to bring her down. As she dealt with these troublemakers one by one, Mr. Hopkins, notorious for his ruthlessness, stood by and cheered her on. “Way to go, honey!”
"You're mine, little puppy," Kylan growled against my neck. A soft gasp escaped my lips as his lips brushed my skin. My mind screamed at me to push him away-the Lycan Prince who had humiliated me again and again, but my body betrayed me, leaning into him before I could stop myself. He pressed his lips against mine, and his kiss grew more aggressive, more possessive as I felt my legs weaken. What was I doing? In a split-second, I pulled away and slapped him hard across the face. Kylan's eyes darkened, but the smirk on his lips exposed his amusement. "You and I both know we can't fight this, Violet," he said, gripping my wrist. "You're my mate." "And yet you don't want me," I replied. "You told me you were ashamed of me, that l'd never be your queen, that you'd never love me. So please, accept my rejection and let me go." "Never," he whispered, his grip tightening as he pulled me closer. "Soon enough, you'll be begging for me. and when you do-I'll use you as I see fit and then I'll reject you."
“You need a bride, I need a groom. Why don’t we get married?” Both abandoned at the altar, Elyse decided to tie the knot with the disabled stranger from the venue next door. Pitying his state, she vowed to spoil him once they were married. Little did she know that he was actually a powerful tycoon. Jayden thought Elyse only married him for his money, and planned to divorce her when she was no longer of use to him. But after becoming her husband, he was faced with a new dilemma. “She keeps asking for a divorce, but I don’t want that! What should I do?”