When she agrees to accompany her half-sister for a weekend in a charming country house, Élodie has no idea that these few days will transform her life. And yet... As soon as the attractive alpha Julien Duval smiles at her, an inexplicable shiver runs through her body: could he be the man of her dreams? This feeling intensifies when he kisses her passionately... Unfortunately, the dream turns into a disaster. A few weeks later, when Élodie discovers that she is expecting a child, Julien reveals an unexpected side of his personality and demands that she become his wife. Destabilized, Élodie finds herself facing a dilemma: can she really build a life with a man who seems to be hiding disturbing truths? What secrets does he hide behind his seductive allure?
Elodie was not particularly enthusiastic about the idea of spending a weekend in a country house lost in the countryside. She had been invited by her half-sister Clara, and although she was insistent, Elodie had initially tried to refuse. Social obligations often stifled her, especially when it came to intruding into Clara's circles of influential friends, people she barely knew and from whom she felt, for the most part, a complete stranger. But Clara, with her sparkling energy and her insistent gaze, had managed to convince her, as always. "It will be different this time, Elodie.
A real getaway, you'll see! »
So, after a winding road which had taken them further than Elodie would have imagined, they had arrived at the country house. It was a large stone building, isolated, surrounded by thick forests. The places were picturesque, but Elodie could not get rid of this feeling of unease which invaded her at each new stage of their arrival. She felt both excited and nervous. The soft lights that illuminated the windows could not erase the somewhat sinister atmosphere of the place.
Clara pushed her into the large dining room, a bright smile on her face. "Come on, relax. Everything will be fine. »
Elodie agreed without much conviction, taking one last look out the window where the evening light mingled with the shadows of the forest. It was then that he entered the room.
Julien Duval. He didn't seem like a man who paid any particular attention, but as soon as he walked through the door, something in his attitude, in the way he carried himself, silenced all the noise around Elodie. He had this silent presence, this natural authority, which made him a man difficult to ignore.
He greeted her in a simple manner, but his piercing gaze did not leave her from the moment their eyes met. A shiver ran through Elodie's skin, and she quickly looked away, as if to protect herself from something she couldn't define. But the attraction was there, palpable. Julien Duval was not simply an Alpha. He was a magnetic man. He had this quiet confidence about him, a charm that didn't need words to be felt. Her gaze rested on Elodie for a moment, and she felt a gentle pressure on her heart, a strange attraction that she could not explain.
"You must be Elodie," he said finally, in a deep, soft voice. "Clara has told me a lot about you. »
She smiled, trying to appear indifferent, but her heart was beating harder in her chest. "Yes, it's me," she replied, her voice betraying slight hesitation.
Clara, as if to break the tense atmosphere that had set in, quickly intervened. "Elodie is not a big fan of large social gatherings, but she will eventually get used to it. Julien is a long-time friend. »
Elodie didn't need to hear more to understand that Julien was not just a friend. His attitude, his look full of innuendo, everything about him betrayed a certain authority, an almost palpable power. He wasn't just a charismatic man; he also seemed to have a certain power over others, an ability to dominate them without even wanting to.
The evening passed in quiet conversation, punctuated by laughter and futile discussions. But Elodie couldn't get rid of the feeling of being observed, of being the object of an insistent gaze. Julien was never far away, and every time he laid his eyes on her, a shiver ran through her skin, as soft as a warm breath. She concentrated on her food, on the discussions around the table, but nothing seemed to be able to distract her from this mysterious look that penetrated her.
Dinner ended, and as everyone got up, Julien took a step towards her. "Are you coming for a walk with me? » he asked in a voice that seemed almost whispered, but so insistent, so direct.
Elodie hesitated. A mixture of envy and apprehension clashed in his mind. She knew she shouldn't have accepted. But something, an invisible force, pushed her to follow him. "I...I guess so," she replied, her voice barely audible.
They stepped out into the cool of the night, their footsteps sinking into the slightly damp ground. The light from the street lamps was gradually fading behind them, and darkness enveloped the forest. The tension between them was palpable, a kind of inexplicable connection that Elodie couldn't understand.
"You look nervous," Julien remarked, his eyes bright in the dim light.
"I'm not nervous," she replied, but she wasn't convincing. She didn't have the courage to admit to him that, in one way or another, he had this power to disturb her thoughts. "It's just... it's a little strange, isn't it? I mean...I don't really know you. »
Julien suddenly stopped, turning towards her. "There are things we don't always have to understand. Sometimes you just have to let life guide you." He took a step towards her, closing the distance between them, and the gaze he fixed on her was as intense as a burning fire. "You haven't to understand. You just have to feel."
Elodie felt her breath catch. She took a step back, but before she had time to react, he had already grabbed her by the waist, pulling her against him. The contact of his body against hers made her shiver. She should have pushed him away, but something, an insane desire, prevented her. Their lips brushed against each other, then found themselves in a fiery kiss. Julien didn't give him time to think. His mouth was hot and urgent, and Elodie, surprised by the intensity of what she felt, let herself be carried away.
The kiss intensified, each movement, each breath, transported her into a whirlwind that she didn't know how to stop. Her hands were lost in his hair, and she felt her legs give way beneath her. She clung to him, and it was at that precise moment that she understood that her body could no longer do without this irresistible attraction.
When they separated, both panting, Elodie had difficulty catching her breath. Her eyes met Julien's, and for the first time, she saw something dangerous in his eyes, a flame that she had not seen until then. A heavy, unsaid silence settled between them, and Elodie, her heart beating, realized that this kiss, as captivating as it was, left a strange feeling of worry, a presentiment that she could not ignore. .
"You have no idea what you've just unleashed," Julien said, his voice becoming deeper, more authoritative.
Elodie looked at him, confused and troubled. "What do you mean? »
He stared at her for a moment, his gaze seeming to probe her, before responding, "I mean it's too late now. You are involved. »
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To save her pack from famine and war, Elyara is sold by her father to the most feared Alpha in the territory: Ravenn, the Lord of Ash. Feared and respected, Ravenn does not take a wife out of love, but out of duty. To him, Elyara is just an offering, one more piece in his kingdom of ice and blood. Torn between her father's betrayal and fear of her future, Elyara swears never to submit. But Ravenn is a ruthless Alpha, a king among beasts, and he has never tolerated disobedience. In an isolated castle, surrounded by wolves who do not all want her well, Elyara discovers a world much darker and crueler than she had imagined. Yet, beneath the tyrant's armor, she glimpses flaws... and a burning desire that consumes her as much as it terrifies her. Over the moons, fear turns into fascination, hatred into passion. But can you love a monster without becoming its own? When an old enemy resurfaces, Elyara will have to choose: flee and regain her freedom... or embrace her destiny alongside the Alpha.
Lena, a 23-year-old woman, finds herself married to a much older man, Henri, in circumstances beyond her control. Despite the luxury and privileges she obtains, Henri, cold and distant, seems incapable of offering the love and attention she seeks. Little by little, Lena loses the affection she had for him, feeling more and more alone in this marriage. The situation becomes complicated when Léna falls in love with Maxime, Henri's son, a charming and ambitious young man. Maxime, although married and engaged in another relationship, also lets himself be drawn into this dangerous game of forbidden passion. They find themselves caught in a whirlwind of desires and lies, fighting against their contradictory feelings. Their impossible love story, filled with sacrifices, leads them towards a fatal outcome where love and betrayal mix forever.
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She was a world-renowned divine doctor, the CEO of a publicly traded company, the most formidable female mercenary, and a top-tier tech genius. Marissa, a titan with a plethora of secret identities, had hidden her true stature to marry a seemingly impoverished young man. However, on the eve of their wedding, her fiance, who was actually the lost heir to a wealthy dynasty, called off the engagement and subjected her to degradation and mockery. Upon the revelation of her concealed identities, her ex-fiance was left stunned and desperately pleaded for her forgiveness. Standing protectively before Marissa, an incredibly influential and fearsome magnate declared, "This is my wife. Who would dare try to claim her?"
When Zora was sick during the early days of her pregnancy, Ezrah was with his first love, Piper. When Zora got into an accident and called Ezrah, he said he was busy, when in actual fact, he was buying shoes for Piper. Zora lost her baby because of the accident, and throughout her stay at the hospital, Ezrah never showed up. She already knew that he didn't love her, but that was the last straw for the camel's back, and her fragile heart could not take it anymore. When Ezrah arrived home a few days after Zora was discharged from the hospital, he no longer met the woman who always greeted him with a smile and cared for him. Zora stood at the top of the stairs and yelled with a cold expression, "Good news, Ezrah! Our baby died in a car accident. There is nothing between us anymore, so let's get a divorce." The man who claimed not to have any feelings for Zora, being cold and distant towards her, and having asked her for a divorce twice, instantly panicked.
On her wedding day, Khloe’s sister connived with her groom, framing her for a crime she didn’t commit. She was sentenced to three years in prison, where she endured much suffering. When Khloe was finally released, her evil sister used their mother to coerce Khloe into an indecent liaison with an elderly man. As fate would have it, Khloe crossed paths with Henrik, the dashing yet ruthless mobster who sought to alter the course of her life. Despite Henrik’s cold exterior, he cherished Khloe like no other. He helped her take retribution from her tormentors and kept her from being bullied again.
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?
There was only one man in Raegan's heart, and it was Mitchel. In the second year of her marriage to him, she got pregnant. Raegan's joy knew no bounds. But before she could break the news to her husband, he served her divorce papers because he wanted to marry his first love. After an accident, Raegan lay in the pool of her own blood and called out to Mitchel for help. Unfortunately, he left with his first love in his arms. Raegan escaped death by the whiskers. Afterward, she decided to get her life back on track. Her name was everywhere years later. Mitchel became very uncomfortable. For some reason, he began to miss her. His heart ached when he saw her all smiles with another man. He crashed her wedding and fell to his knees while she was at the altar. With bloodshot eyes, he queried, "I thought you said your love for me is unbreakable? How come you are getting married to someone else? Come back to me!"
"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.