A 20-year-old woman, Sofia, has always lived in the shadow of a powerful crime family. Since the tragic death of her mother, her father and his accomplices have treated her with contempt, forcing her to hide behind a mask of coldness. She has chosen silence since the age of 15, sharing her thoughts only with her faithful dog, an animal with keen instincts that accompanies her everywhere. One day, after discovering compromising secrets about her father's illegal activities, Sofia decides it's time to escape. She goes on the run and accidentally finds herself in the territory of a feared billionaire mafioso: Marco De Luca. Marco is known for his magnetic charm and his overwhelming authority in the underworld. When he meets Sofia, he is first intrigued by her mysterious beauty and her aloof air. Instead of treating her like an intruder, he sees in her an opportunity-a way to escape his own loneliness. As Sofia begins to navigate this dangerous world alongside Marco, she discovers that behind his tough exterior lies a man wounded by past betrayals. Together, they explore the boundaries between loyalty and freedom, while confronting the enemies that threaten their future.
The spark of rebellion was born the moment Sofia perceived, in the whispered conversation of her father's men, the echo of the point of no return. She never wanted to know, but sometimes the truth takes its toll, and she could no longer hide behind her silence.
The dim light from Sofia's father's office cast long, almost spectral shadows on the walls. She stood there, frozen, hidden in the shadow of the large wooden door that separated the hall from the interior of the room. The heavy air in the room felt oppressive, filled with a tension that seemed to make each breath more difficult. There was always something menacing in that office, but tonight something was different. An almost palpable thrill ran through the room.
Sofia had always avoided paying too close attention to what was said behind these walls. This world, this dark and violent world that defined her father's life, had never really interested her. It was a universe of which she was only a spectator. But tonight, something had pushed her to listen, something inexplicable, something deaf that called her to be a witness. What she discovered that evening, however, would change her life forever.
The voices that rose from the office were muffled, but Sofia had learned to read the whispers, to see the fear hidden behind the seemingly mundane words. She leaned forward slightly, listening carefully. Names, details, numbers - numbers that, suddenly, appeared to him like symbols of the hell his father had created.
"The contract must be fulfilled tomorrow," said a deep voice she recognized as Gianni, a man her father always had around him. "The cargo has to arrive on time, otherwise everything else falls apart. »
Another voice, softer but threatening, replied. "We need to solve Sofia's problem. She knows too many things. Maybe it's time to... move him away, right? »
The worry in the man's voice made her shiver. She knew that her father, despite the facade of a protective father, was nothing more than a monster behind the doors of their home. But the words "keep away" and "Sofia" did not have the same meaning as the other threats. There, it was no longer a question of simple intimidation. No, this time it was the promise of something much more sinister.
She took a step back, her heart racing. Her hands tightened on the wood of the door, as if she could anchor him in the reality of what she had just heard. Her father, the only man she had ever known, had not only killed, he had betrayed his own flesh. He was ready to sacrifice her, his own daughter, as a simple piece in his Machiavellian game.
Adrenaline quickly invades every fiber of his being. What she knew, what she discovered by accident, should not be ignored. She was no longer a simple spectator. That evening, Sofia became an integral part of the world she had always wanted to escape.
Letting the men's voices ring in her ears, she rushed to her room. We had to leave, leave everything, before it was too late. But something pulled her towards her father's office. On impulse, she walked towards the small shelf where he kept documents. She searched quickly, her trembling hands frantically searching for anything that could prove what she had just heard.
She knew it might turn everything upside down. But this notebook... it could change everything. This notebook that was there, in a drawer, and which contained damning evidence of his father's involvement in large-scale criminal cases. Dirty money, illegal transactions, cover-up murders - it was all there. A document that could save her, or condemn her. But the worst thing was that she knew that by taking it, she risked giving up on her family, on what she had always believed to be her life.
Without thinking, she took the notebook under her arm. She no longer had a choice. There was no going back. The dull sound of the office door was heard. The voices were getting closer. She turned around quickly, legs trembling, and slipped out of the room.
She walked down the hallway, her footsteps barely audible on the wooden floors. Every movement was calculated, every sound analyzed. She stopped in front of the front door. She felt her hands sweaty. Sofia knew that this time, escape was no longer an option. It was a necessity, an emergency.
His eyes rested on the lock. She had not anticipated such an outcome. She hadn't anticipated that the tension of that night would push her over the line. But she no longer had time to think. She rushed to the door, closing it behind her as quietly as possible. But as she began to walk away, a voice broke the tranquility of the night.
"Who goes there? »
She froze, a surge of panic washing over her. There was no more time. She rushed forward, running down the deserted street, her heart beating wildly, the notebook under her arm, like a burden she couldn't let go.
Heavy footsteps were heard behind her. Shadows were emerging, drawing closer, his father's men. Sofia could hear them swearing in the darkness. They knew. They had spotted her.
She had never run so fast in her life. Her lungs burned, her legs ached, but the instinct for survival pushed her further. She turned in the alleys, hoping to lose her pursuers. But they were too close. She heard their voices, their heavy breathing. The hunt was on.
A scream pierced the night. "Get her!" »
She turned down a narrow alley, her body brushing against the brick walls. For a moment she thought freedom was within reach, but at the corner she stopped short. Three men stood there, blocking his path. Sofia didn't have time to think. She charged straight towards one of them, using everything she had to push him away. But he was too strong. She felt her arms being grabbed roughly, a searing pain spreading through her back as he pushed her against the wall.
"You can't escape, Sofia. It's over," the man growled, his face hidden in the shadows.
She struggled, but his grip was too strong. A punch made her stagger. Pain exploded in her skull, but she didn't let it stop. Adrenaline kept her awake, alive.
"My father...he will kill you all, you know that? » she shouted, her eyes crazy.
The men hesitated for a moment, but their leader waved, and Sofia felt her wrists tighten around her arms.
"You're too dangerous to stay alive, Sofia. Sorry, but that's how it is. »
A last cry, a last effort to free himself, but a violent blow to the stomach forced him to double over. The notebook she was holding fell from her arms. The men began to take him away, but a figure suddenly intervened. A familiar voice, full of anger, rose through the icy air.
"Release her!" »
It was his father.
In a world where an alpha's every decision can seal the fate of the pack, respected and ruthless alpha Gabriel Blackwood is forced to honor an ancient alliance by marrying the daughter of a neighboring chief to ensure peace between their clans. But when he locks eyes with Elena, a fierce and hauntingly beautiful human healer, his wolf growls with a desire he can't suppress. Caught between his duty and the overwhelming force of his budding bond with Elena, Gabriel faces an impossible dilemma. Every choice he makes could have devastating consequences-for him, for his pack, and for the woman he's forbidden to love. As tensions mount and dark forces threaten the fragile balance between humans and wolves, the alpha's choice could decide their survival...or their doom. When duty clashes with passion, will the alpha's heart resist the call of destiny?
Ethan, the leader of a powerful tribe, is my husband. Proud and relentless, he never considered commitment until blackmail forced him into marrying a woman he barely knew. This woman is none other than the daughter of his greatest rival. No matter her looks or personality; he is determined to do everything in his power to call off their engagement and erase the evidence of the blackmail. However, one obstacle stands in his way: now that she is in his life... he cannot bring himself to let her go. She, the leader's ideal daughter, represents an invaluable opportunity for her family to climb the hierarchy of their world. Marrying Ethan, this feared man, means access to opportunities that would otherwise be inaccessible to her tribe. Although Ethan is distant and difficult to understand, she agrees to this arranged marriage for the sake of her family. However, the unexpected passion she feels for him was not at all in her plans. As they struggle with their pride and conflicting emotions, external threats emerge, testing their fragile union. Will they be able to balance their responsibilities and desires, or will their budding love be destroyed by the forces that seek to see them fail?
After being betrayed by her half-sister, Elena, a young woman with a broken heart, decided to leave her country to escape the machinations of her family. Three years later, she returns with the firm intention of rebuilding her life, but finds herself trapped in an arranged marriage to ensure the well-being of her sick grandmother and, secretly, with the aim of taking revenge on those who hurt her. To her great surprise, the billionaire she is to marry is not Alex, the businessman who caused her so much pain and with whom her half-sister had ridiculed her. Instead, she meets a mysterious and seductive man, a billionaire she has never met, whose magnetic charm and self-confidence disconcert her. What happened to Alex? Why did this stranger become her fiancé? Elena discovers that her half-sister and stepmother have discovered that Alex is nothing more than a usurper with no legitimacy within their family fortune. They orchestrated this marriage to find the rightful heir, thinking they would use Elena for their own ends. But they do not know that the billionaire they have chosen is much more influential and formidable than Alex, being the true owner of an immense fortune. This enigmatic man, Maximilien, has returned after a long absence to claim his inheritance and establish his authority. In this arranged marriage, Elena finds herself involved in a complex game of power, between family loyalty, forbidden passion and corporate secrets. She must juggle her desire for revenge with the irresistible attraction she feels for this man she should hate. Will Elena be able to unravel the mysteries surrounding her family and decide where her allegiance and feelings really lie?
In her previous life, Alayna Griffin suffered the worst betrayal: her mate, the Alpha of the powerful Blackridge clan, marked her before rejecting her for another, leaving her alone and humiliated. Wrongly accused by her manipulative rival and persecuted by the pack, she died in an accident while carrying the clan's heir. But the moon offers her a second chance. Returning to the past, before everything changed, Alayna is determined to never be a victim again. This time, she will take revenge on the lies, regain control of her destiny, and claim her place as the true Alpha. However, an unexpected danger looms: Kael Storm, the most fearsome Alpha on the continent, begins to take an interest in her. His heart of ice hides secrets darker than the night itself. Why does Kael persist in protecting Alayna? What lies behind his piercing eyes and ruthless aura? Will the pack survive the flames of vengeance... or will Alayna burn her wings by defying the laws of pack and destiny?
A pregnancy test could have changed everything for Maya. She still believed she could save her marriage to the handsome and ruthless billionaire Adrian Westwood, CEO of the powerful WestCorp empire. But her hopes faded when the truth came out: Adrian was cheating on her with the person she trusted the most. An unwanted pregnancy. A brutal betrayal. An inevitable divorce. Maya, overwhelmed but determined, decides to disappear from the media world to protect her child... and her dignity. What Adrian didn't know is that she is not just the scorned former wife of a tycoon. Behind her calm hides a woman ready to rebuild her life with a fortune and a network more powerful than he had ever imagined. But when their paths cross again, and dark secrets from Adrian's past resurface, questions remain: Why does Maya seem more powerful and influential than ever? What dangerous legacy does she hide that could turn Adrian's world upside down? What if the greatest danger isn't a woman's vengeance... but a love that refuses to die?
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?
"Then let's get a divorce!" With courage, Leora left her husband's house, after being accused of poisoning his mistress. Her in-laws and sister-in-law had planned various ways to kick her out of Peter's house and in the end Leora gave in. However, no one expected that things would turn 180 degrees after the divorce. When everyone who had hurt her was happy with each other's lies, Leora returned. This time, she was no longer the poor orphan girl from the orphanage. She has changed and not only that, she also carries a big secret that will make everyone turn to worship her feet.
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."
My family was on the poverty line and had no way to support me in college. I had to work part-time every day just to make ends meet and afford to get into the university. That was when I met her—the pretty girl in my class that every boy dreamt of asking out. I was well aware she was out of my league. Nevertheless, I mustered all my courage and bravely told her that I had fallen for her. To my surprise, she agreed to be my girlfriend. With the sweetest smile I had ever seen, she told me that she wanted my first gift for her to be the latest and top-of-the-line iPhone. I worked like a dog and even did my classmates’ laundry to save up. My hard work eventually paid off after a month. I finally got to buy what she wanted. But as I was wrapping my gift, I saw her in the dressing room, making out with the captain of the basketball team. She then heartlessly made fun of my inadequacy and made a fool out of me. To make things worse, the guy whom she cheated on me with even punched me in the face. Desperation washed over me, but there was nothing I could do but lie on the floor as they trampled on my feelings. But then, my father called me out of the blue, and my life turned upside down. It turned out that I was a billionaire's son.
Three years ago, Cecilia was left battered and alone by the man she loved most, Alston, yet she bravely completed the wedding ceremony while pregnant. Three years later, although they were married, they grew apart over time. Cecilia focused on her career, no longer foolishly believing in love. But her transformation instantly threw Alston into a panic... And what is the secret from 11 years ago that Cecilia has always been reluctant to reveal? *** "She went to a law firm, met with a lawyer..." A lawyer? Is Cecilia suing someone? Who? Is there any recent litigation against the company? Alston suddenly chuckled coldly, "Who could she sue? I'm the CEO of this company. How come such a matter doesn't come to me first?" The assistant swallowed nervously, speaking softly, "Sir, there's no litigation against the company. She met with... a divorce lawyer."
**This book contains a trigger warning. Mention about rape and torture in this book. Please read with caution** "Our marriage is nothing but a deal," he said looking at the girl, her green eyes met his cold silver eye, and both of them glared at each other. "For any rules you break, I will claim any part of your body," his gaze grew dangerously darker at his word. Ashley Harlow was at the top of the world, living the perfect and luxurious lifestyle as the legitimate daughter of the well-known Daniel Harlow. But sadly, a one-night stand put an end to that and brought her life upside down and that of her family's name to the ground. To restore his family's reputation, she was forced into marrying Damien Albrecht, a young, ruthless, obnoxious, brutal billionaire and the head of a mafia gang in exchange for her father's company.
Kallie, a mute who had been ignored by her husband for five years since their wedding, also suffered the loss of her pregnancy due to her cruel mother-in-law. After the divorce, she learned that her ex-husband had quickly gotten engaged to the woman he truly loved. Holding her slightly rounded belly, she realized that he had never really cared for her. Determined, she left him behind, treating him as a stranger. Yet, after she left, he scoured the globe in search of her. When their paths crossed once more, Kallie had already found new happiness. For the first time, he pleaded humbly, "Please don't leave me..." But Kallie's response was firm and dismissive, cutting through any lingering ties. "Get lost!"