A desperate escape to her childhood home leads Isabella Bennett straight into the hands of Maximo Morelli, the cold and calculating mafia don. Unaware of his true identity, she spends one unforgettable night with him, only to wake up the next morning to find him gone, leaving behind only a cryptic warning note. Despite his attempts to push the night out of his mind, Maximo finds himself consumed by thoughts of Isabella. But when he discovers that her father betrayed the mafia, Maximo takes Isabella captive, vowing to make her life a nightmare. However, as he gets closer to her, he finds himself drawn to her in ways he can't ignore. What starts as hatred evolves into desire, and lust turns into an undeniable passion. Will they surrender to their explosive chemistry? Or will the shadows of the mafia pull them into an inescapable darkness?
Isabella's POV
The night air was crisp, carrying a heavy scent of rain as I hurried down the dimly lit street. My heart pounded in my chest, the rhythmic beat matching the hurried steps of my boots on the pavement. My father's betrayal had shattered everything. I had no one left, and no place to run but back home.
But even my childhood home, a small cottage nestled at the edge of town, felt like a foreign place now. The years I spent away, building a life in the city, seemed like a distant memory. I had fled this town long ago, desperate to escape the ghosts of the past. Yet, here I was, running back to the place that once held the only semblance of safety.
The harsh reality of my situation clawed at me with every step. My father's involvement with the mafia had always been shrouded in secrecy, but it didn't take long for me to uncover the truth. The moment I learned of his dealings, everything changed. The lies, the betrayals, and the secrets he'd kept from me for years. I had been naive to believe I was untouched by his world, but the truth had finally come crashing down. My father's actions had consequences, and now, those consequences had caught up with me.
I reached the gate to my family's estate, the wrought iron bars standing tall and imposing in the darkness. The large mansion loomed in the distance, its windows like hollow eyes, watching me as I approached. It felt suffocating, the weight of it pressing down on my chest. But there was no turning back now.
I unlocked the gate and stepped onto the gravel path that led up to the house. The familiar creak of the front door echoed through the silence as I pushed it open. The house was quiet, too quiet. I hadn't expected a warm welcome, but I hadn't expected this emptiness either.
The hallway stretched out before me, its shadows seeming to grow darker with every step. The place was unchanged, yet everything about it felt alien. I had left behind the comfort of my apartment in the city, the life I had carefully built, to return to this place of memories and regret.
I paused at the bottom of the stairs, the echo of my own breathing the only sound in the house. My heart was still racing, the adrenaline of my escape still coursing through my veins. The news of my father's death had spread quickly, and I knew the mafia would be coming for me. The fact that I was now the last remaining member of the Bennett family made me a target.
What choice did I have? Running away wasn't an option. The mafia didn't just let go of their own, and they certainly didn't let go of the bloodline. The air was thick with danger, and I couldn't outrun it forever.
I made my way to the kitchen, hoping for some semblance of comfort, but found nothing but cold, empty counters and an untouched pot of coffee on the stove. My gaze wandered to the window, where the city lights twinkled in the distance, a stark contrast to the stillness of the house. I longed for a simpler time, for the days when I was blissfully unaware of the dangers that surrounded me.
But those days were gone.
The sound of a car engine outside shattered the silence. My pulse quickened. My instincts told me to hide, to run, but my feet remained rooted to the floor. The front door creaked open, and the shadow of a tall figure filled the doorway.
"Isabella Bennett," the voice was low, commanding, and sent a chill running down my spine.
I didn't have to look to know who it was. My breath caught in my throat as I turned to face him.
Maximo Morelli.
The last person I ever expected to see again.
His cold, calculating eyes met mine, and for a moment, I felt a flash of panic. My heart skipped a beat, and I had to swallow the lump in my throat. He was the kind of man who made people tremble just by walking into a room, and I wasn't immune to the fear he instilled in others.
His gaze lingered on me, and I could feel the weight of his scrutiny. The silence stretched between us, thick with unspoken tension.
"I didn't expect you to come back here," he said, his voice laced with amusement.
I stood frozen in place, my mind racing. What was he doing here? How had he found me? The last time I had seen Maximo had been an unforgettable night, one that I had tried to erase from my memory. One that had left me breathless and confused, questioning everything I knew about myself.
He stepped closer, his footsteps echoing in the stillness of the house. The air seemed to grow heavier with each movement he made.
"You thought you could hide?" His voice was soft, but the menace in it was clear. "You think your father's actions won't catch up to you? You really don't understand, do you?"
I tried to back away, but my body felt like it was frozen in place. His gaze was unrelenting, and I knew that I had nowhere to run.
"You know what your father did, don't you?" He took another step closer, his towering presence looming over me. "He betrayed us. He thought he could get away with it. But there's no escape. Not for him, and not for you."
I swallowed hard, fighting the tremor in my voice. "I didn't have anything to do with it," I said, my words coming out in a rush. "I don't know anything about what he did. I-"
"You're his daughter. You're just as guilty as he was," Maximo cut me off, his tone sharp as a knife. "And now you're going to pay for his sins."
I wanted to argue, to defend myself, but the words wouldn't come. The fear gnawed at me, and I could feel the weight of the situation settling over me like a suffocating blanket.
Maximo took another step closer, his body mere inches from mine. The heat from his presence was suffocating, and I could feel my chest tighten with anxiety.
"You think you can escape this world?" he asked, his voice dropping to a dangerous whisper. "You think you can just walk away from the mafia and live a quiet life? You're part of this now, Isabella. Whether you like it or not."
I looked up at him, my breath shallow. "I don't want any part of this," I said, my voice shaking with fear. "I just want to be left alone."
Maximo studied me for a long moment, his gaze intense. "You're not getting away that easily," he finally said, his voice low and ominous. "You're mine now. And there's nothing you can do to change that."
My heart raced, panic clawing at my chest as I took a step back. I didn't know what he was going to do, but the look in his eyes told me I was in more danger than I had ever imagined.
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Violet Kensington is a woman on a mission. After years of working her way up in the corporate world, she's finally earned a coveted position at the prestigious Westbrook Industries-a company led by the enigmatic and infuriatingly handsome billionaire, Liam Westbrook. With his cold demeanor and reputation for ruthless decision-making, Liam is nothing like the man she expected to meet. But there's more to Liam than meets the eye, and Violet soon finds herself tangled in a forbidden affair that threatens to derail her career. Liam Westbrook, the elusive CEO of Westbrook Industries, has long since sworn off love. His life is built on control, and he's not about to let a fiery intern like Violet disrupt his carefully constructed world. But the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes for him to ignore the undeniable chemistry between them. As passion flares and boundaries blur, secrets from Liam's past begin to surface-secrets that could destroy everything, including the fragile relationship they've built.
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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."
"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?
Darya spent three years loving Micah, worshipping the ground he walked on. Until his neglect and his family's abuse finally woke her up to the ugly truth-he doesn't love her. Never did, never will. To her, he is a hero, her knight in shining armour. To him, she is an opportunist, a gold digger who schemed her way into his life. Darya accepts the harsh reality, gathers the shattered pieces of her dignity, divorces him, takes back her real name, reclaims her title as the country's youngest billionaire heiress. Their paths cross again at a party. Micah watches his ex-wife sing like an angel, tear up the dance floor, then thwart a lecher with a roundhouse kick. He realises, belatedly, that she's exactly the kind of woman he'd want to marry, if only he had taken the trouble to get to know her. Micah acts promptly to win her back, but discovers she's now surrounded by eligible bachelors: high-powered CEO, genius biochemist, award-winning singer, reformed playboy. Worse, she makes it pretty clear that she's done with him. Micah gears up for an uphill battle. He must prove to her he's still worthy of her love before she falls for someone else. And time is running out.
Mia's life is spiraling out of control. Abandoned by her mother, bullied mercilessly at school, and thrown into a household of four dangerously attractive stepbrothers, she's desperate to find her footing. "You look absolutely edible," Sean growled, his eyes devouring her. Mia felt a rush of heat between her thighs "Oh, you think so?" she purred, turning to face him. She reached out and traced her fingers along the ribbon that wrapped around his waist. "Well, I've been waiting for this all day. And I'm starving." Sean's smile grew into a predatory grin. "Then let us feast," he said, and in a flash, the ribbon fell away, exposing his rock-hard length. He stepped closer, and Mia felt the warmth of his breath on her face as he whispered, "You're going to take every inch of us tonight, aren't you?" With Rolex's teasing smirk and Sean's quiet, hot stares, Mia doesn't know where to turn-or who to trust. Every glance, every touch leaves her breathless, confused, and craving more than she should. Will Mia survive their games, or will she lose herself in a dangerous world of secrets, seduction, and forbidden desire? One house. Four brothers. Endless temptation.
Allison fell in love with Ethan Iversen, the soon-to-be Alpha of the Moonlight Crown pack. She always wanted him to notice her. Meanwhile, Ethan was an arrogant Alpha who thought a weak Omega could not be his companion. Ethan's cousin, Ryan Iversen, who came back from abroad and was the actual heir of the pack, never tried to get the position nor did he show any interest in it. He was a popular playboy Alpha but when he came back to the pack, one thing captured his eyes and that was Allison.