"An enticing tale of forbidden desires and passionate connections, where love and lust intertwine to challenge boundaries and awaken hidden depths of emotion."
The sleek royal car stood still near the grand gates of the mansion, its engine humming softly against the silence of the vast estate. A young girl sitting inside, gazed out of the tinted window, her wide eyes fixed on the imposing structure ahead. The mansion stood like a timeless masterpiece-its white marble walls gleaming under the sunlight, crowned by intricate spires that seemed to touch the sky.
For a moment, she couldn't move; her heart pounded with a mix of awe and unease. She had never seen such grandeur up close, let alone set foot in a place like this. Her fingers clutched the seat as her gaze swept across the sprawling gardens beyond the gates. The towering iron bars opened slowly, and the car rolled forward, carrying her deeper into this new world.
As they drove down the paved path leading to the mansion, her eyes were drawn to the beauty around her. The garden pathways were lined with perfectly trimmed hedges and blooming roses in shades of crimson, ivory, and gold. A crystal-clear fountain stood at the center of a circular driveway, its water cascading in rhythmic elegance. She couldn't stop herself from whispering, "It's so beautiful..."
Yet, behind the admiration, a flicker of hesitation lingered in her chest. She had never felt so out of place, never stepped into such opulence. Her thoughts raced, consumed by self-doubt and the overwhelming scale of it all.
Suddenly, the car came to a halt. The sharp sound of the door opening snapped her out of her reverie.
"Serena, step out, please," came the calm voice of Preston.
She turned to see his outstretched hand, steady and inviting. Taking a deep breath, she placed her trembling hand in his and stepped out of the car. The cool breeze brushed against her face as she took her first step onto the mansion's stone driveway.
The entrance loomed ahead-double doors of polished mahogany, framed by golden accents and intricate carvings. As they approached, the line of uniformed staff came into view. Each servant stood at attention, their crisp uniforms and bowed heads radiating discipline and respect , she greeted each servant with a gentle nod..
Preston led Serena inside the mansion...while they both walking, a soft click of her heels echoing against the marble. The moment they crossed the threshold of the grand doors, Serena's breath caught again. The inside of the mansion was even more breathtaking than she had imagined, a world where every corner spoke of luxury and beautiful decor...
Serena stood still, her eyes widening as they took in the breathtaking sight before her...The mansion was nothing short of a masterpiece-a dream carved out of reality. Its towering structure seemed to touch the heavens, with every inch speaking of wealth, power, and timeless elegance.
Suddenly a group of servants entered, carefully escorting a woman in a wheelchair , her delicate frame was draped in a simple yet elegant cashmere shawl, and her some silver hair was styled neatly, framing a face that carried the wisdom of decade..
"Serena, meet my mom ,mrs.Janet Bosh," Preston said, his voice calm yet commanding as he gestured toward the woman in the wheelchair.
Serena's gaze fell on the woman in the wheelchair. The lady appeared delicate, her body still as if frozen in time. Her frail hands rested on the armrests, unmoving, and her head leaned slightly to the side.
Serena hesitated for a moment, unsure how to greet her. The woman didn't respond, didn't even blink, as if locked away in a world where time had stopped. Gathering her courage, Serena stepped closer and bent down slightly. "Hello, ma'am," she said softly, her voice trembling with both warmth and hesitation.
Though her face was serene, there was a haunting emptiness in her eyes-a quiet resignation that spoke of years of silence and stillness.There was no reply, no flicker of recognition, only the faint sound of the lady's breathing, steady but hollow, filling the quiet space . As looking towards the lady , her heart softing instantly...
Preston cleared his throat, breaking the stillness. "She... she hasn't moved or spoken in two years," he said, his tone distant, almost guarded. "Doctors say it's some kind of psychological and physical paralysis. No one really knows why."
Serena's chest tightened as she looked at the woman again, trying to imagine the weight of such a life. Her eyes wandered over the intricate embroidery of the lady's shawl, lovingly draped over her shoulders, and she wondered how someone so full of grace and dignity could be trapped in such silence.
I'm sorry..." Serena whispered, unsure if her words could reach the woman or if they were meant for Preston, who now looking at her with soft gaze. Something about the scene felt deeply unsettling yet heartbreakingly tender..
"It's okay.." he says reassuringly, his tone warm yet measured..Preston steps closer to his mother, standing protectively by her side as he gestures toward Serena with a soft smile..Turning slightly toward Serena, he adds, "Mom, meet Serena Jonas..She's a dear friend of mine and an exceptional physiotherapist." His voice carries a blend of pride and hope, as though he's placing a fragile dream in Serena's capable hands..
Looking back at his mother, his gaze softens. "I truly believe she'll take excellent care of you and help you regain your strength. I'm counting on her to succeed where others couldn't."His words hang in the air, heavy with emotion, as he watches Serena with hopefully...
Serena slowly moves closer to her, her steps measured and gentle, as if afraid to disturb the fragile air surrounding the woman. Kneeling gracefully before her, Serena reaches out and takes Janet's delicate hand into her own. Her touch is tender, her hands soft yet steady, as she gently squeezes Janet's hand in reassurance.
"It's an honor to meet you, Mrs. Bosh," Serena says softly, her voice carrying warmth and sincerity. She gazes at Janet's serene face, her eyes searching for even the faintest flicker of response. "I know you can't speak to me, but I truly hope that meeting me brings you some happiness, just as it has brought me joy to meet you."
Her words are laced with quiet hope, as if willing her emotions to reach the woman who seemed locked away in her own silence.Suddenly, Janet's eyes meet Serena's, and for a fleeting moment, there's the faintest flicker of movement in her still form. Her fingers tremble ever so slightly...
But before Serena or Preston can process what they've just witnessed, a commanding voice cuts through the moment like a blade.
"What's going on here?"
The deep, authoritative tone of the man and his presence instantly draws every ounce of attention in the room. Serena and Preston turn toward the source of the voice, their thoughts interrupted, as a heavy stillness falls over the hall...
Jackson Bosh standing tall with a commanding presence, his sharp features seemed carved from stone, and his piercing eyes held an intensity that could silence a room.The air is thick with silence, broken only by the echo of Jackson's footsteps as he approaches..
Every servant in the room straightens up in a practiced motion, forming a perfect line and bowing deeply in respect. Their synchronized movements only amplify the tension as Jackson strides into the room, his imposing figure casting a shadow that seems to stretch across the ornate hall..
"Jackson," Preston began, his voice steady but cautious, "I'd like you to meet Serena."
Jackson tilted his head slowly, his movements measured, as if every second was his to control. His piercing eyes locked onto Serena, cold and unyielding, scrutinizing her..His silence was louder than words, and Serena felt the weight of his gaze settle heavily on her..
"She's the physiotherapist I've brought to help Mother," Preston continued, his tone lighter, attempting to bridge the tension..
Jackson's brow furrowed slightly as he stood on his place , "A physiotherapist?" he said, his voice low and cutting. "What exactly makes you think you're qualified for her care.."
"I don't want any random bitch wandering near my mother," Jackson's voice was cold and cutting, his words slicing through the air like a blade. Without sparing a second glance at Serena, he turned on his heel, his presence commanding as he began to stride away, leaving an icy silence in his wake
Before Jackson could respond, a faint sound broke the tension-a soft creak of movement from the wheelchair at the far side of the room..It wasn't much, but it was enough to halt Jackson mid-step. His sharp, calculating gaze flicked toward the source of the sound..
Mrs. Bosh, whose fragile form had been motionless until now.Her hand twitched slightly, her fingers curling almost imperceptibly against the armrest. It was the smallest of movements, yet it felt monumental..
Marriage was a bed of thorns for Stella. She lived like an overworked and unhappy slave for six years in her matrimonial home. One day, her uncaring husband, Waylon said to her, "Ayla will be back soon. You have to move out tomorrow." "I want a divorce," responded Stella. She left without shedding a tear or trying to change Waylon's stone-cold heart. Days after their divorce, they met again. Stella was in the arms of another man. Waylon's blood boiled at the sight of her looking so happy. "So, you couldn't even wait a while before jumping into another man's arms?" he queried distastefully. "And who are you to question my decision? It's my life, so I call the shots. Stay out of my business!" Stella fired at him before turning to look at her new man with shiny eyes. Waylon immediately lost it.
"I heard you're going to marry Marcelo. Is this perhaps your revenge against me? It's very laughable, Renee. That man can barely function." Her foster family, her cheating ex, everyone thought Renee was going to live in pure hell after getting married to a disabled and cruel man. She didn't know if anything good would ever come out of it after all, she had always thought it would be hard for anyone to love her but this cruel man with dark secrets is never going to grant her a divorce because she makes him forget how to breathe.
"Ahh!" She was in a moaning mess. She did not want to feel anything for this man. She hated him. His hands began to move all over her body. She gasped when he pulled down the back chain of her dress. The chain stopped at her lower waist, so when he zipped it off, her upper back and waist were exposed. "D-Don't touch m-ummm!" His fingers rolled around her bare back, and she pressed her head against the pillow. His touches were giving her goosebumps all over her body. With a deep angry voice, he whispered in her ear, "I am going to make you forget his touches, kisses, and everything. Every time you touch another man, you will only think of me." - - - Ava Adler was a nerdy omega. People bullied her because they thought she was ugly and unattractive. But Ava secretly loved the bad boy, Ian Dawson. He was the future Alpha of the Mystic Shadow Pack. However, he doesn't give a damn about rules and laws, as he only likes to play around with girls. Ava was unaware of Ian's arrogance until her fate intertwined with his. He neglected her and hurt her deeply. What would happen when Ava turned out to be a beautiful girl who could win over any boy, and Ian looked back and regretted his decisions? What if she had a secret identity that she had yet to discover? What if the tables turned and Ian begged her not to leave him?
Elin spent twenty years deeply loving her husband, finally marrying him just as she'd always dreamed. But reality shattered her illusions—he wasn't the man she believed. Instead, he callously destroyed her family, crushing her heart beyond repair. At her lowest point, Ruben, equally betrayed that night, approached her steadily. "Marry me, Elin. I'll help you take revenge." Yet, after their wedding, she quickly discovered he was dangerously unpredictable. "I made a mistake. Let's divorce..." Ruben slid his arm possessively around her waist, whispering a chilling promise, "Only in death."
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!"
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."