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When Julia's father gambles her away to settle his debts, she's forced to flee for her life. Desperate and alone, she's nearly captured by her pursuers until a mysterious and handsome stranger intervenes. Enter Alexander, A billionaire who is well known to be ruthless, with secrets and motives of his own. He offers Julia protection and safety, but at a steep price: she must agree to become his wife. As Julia navigates the treacherous world of wealth she finds herself drawn to Alex's darkness and intensity. But can she trust him, or is she trading one form of captivity for another? With each passing day, Julia's feelings for Alex deepen, even as she uncovers the shadows of his past. Will their bond be strong enough to overcome the dangers that haunt them, or will Julia's fate be forever sealed?
"Keep walking," Julia said to Lia when she stopped in her tracks, her eyes filled with her anger.
"I'm sorry, Julia", Lia replied in a low voice, her eyes brimming with tears as she continued walking...
"it doesn't matter anymore; it's either we wait to get taken or get out of here alive, and there is no way I'm dying here after everything," Julia said firmly. She walked past Lia because Lia was slowing her down. She had spent months hiding away from her father's debtors her father had sold her to, just to clear his debts. Her father had not even batted an eye when the mobs came bashing into their house threatening to kill him... He had immediately offered her his daughter for sale to save himself... she had been dragged out forcefully and told she would have to pay for his debts by working for them, and Julia knew exactly what work they were involved in...
She knew she had to find a way out and save herself, there was no way she was going to spend her life like that...
She had escaped just before they could take her to another city with Lia who was in the same predicament as her. But Lia, who was stupid, had answered a phone call while Julia was taking a shower, and now they might have traced where they were. What frightened her was the type of people had been involved in...
They were known to be ruthless and killed anyone who got in their way... the Ten Rings cartel.
They were involved in many illegal dealings including illegal gambling that her father had gotten involved with...
Julia had no idea how they had gotten Lia's phone number, but there was no time to even think long about it. All she could think about was getting away; she knew if they got her, there was no chance for her freedom anymore...
"I warned you numerous times, lia! Never answer an unknown call! How could you do this after everything we have been through!" Julia spat out angrily as they got to the bus station... Lia's head was hung low, and she didn't know what else to say. She knew she had done bad, but she didn't mean to. She had been expecting a phone call from Brad, her coworker, who she had a crush on and eagerly answered the phone without checking the caller ID. She almost passed out when she heard Charlie's voice. The man they had been sold to... The leader of the Ten Rings organisation in their town... one of many! They were being transported to the main organisations when they escaped... Which would have caused Charlie to get an earful, so Julia was sure he was more than furious...
"Hurry up or we are going to miss the bus," Julia turned to look at her friend, who she was mad at but cared for. She wasn't sure she would have made it through the last two months if Lila wasn't by her side. Life had been too cruel to her.
They quickly purchased their tickets, and twenty minutes later, they were on a bus that was going out of the city. They both had no idea what to expect or how they would survive in the new city they were heading to, but all they knew was that they needed to get away from Charlie.
"But Julia, what about work, we worked so hard to get it. How can we leave like this? How will we fend... Are we going to keep running away for the rest of our lives?" The tears brimming in Lia's eyes had finally escaped. Her heart felt heavy. She couldn't understand how Julia could look so calm when they were in such a predicament...
"We will find a way; I always find a way," Julia replied, even though this time she wasn't sure of herself... she was afraid of what would happen to them, but she couldn't let fear lead her. If both of them were afraid, then who would be strong...
The both of them got to the bus stop just in time for before the bus started moving.. Julia was the one who handed the tickets and then led Lia to their seats... she could see tears in Lia's eyes and felt tears well up in her own eyes too, but she blinked back the tears... Weakness wasn't an option...
She turned towards the window of the bus and smiled slightly... Her mind was reeling... what were they going to do, where would they go? Would they keep running for the rest of their lives? She glanced at her friend and saw that Lia had fallen asleep, tears still in her eyes... "I won't be here forever, Lia, you have to learn to be strong on your own," Julia muttered and turned her head back towards the window... she was tired and had worked a night shift at the factory where she and Lia worked... she hadn't even gotten a wink of sleep, and now the tiredness was weighing down on her shoulders...
She sighed deeply and removed her phone from her bag... Julia opened the bus window and threw the phone out... "A fresh start," She muttered under Her breath... She just hoped wherever her father was, he felt guilty for what he had done to her... Did he even try to get her back after selling her off to Charles like that!? He didn't even bat an eye when she was being dragged away... she doubted if he felt any hint of guilt... He probably wished she was dead already...
He was probably somewhere drinking himself to a stupor... Julia reached into her small bag and brought out an old picture from when she was a little girl... the picture was almost destroyed because of her father... He had scratched out her mother's face from every picture that contained her... He never spoke of her and despised her. Julia didn't even know the reason why he did... She stared at the picture in her hand... The woman carried her, and she had a bright smile on her face, her father was smiling too, but the face of the woman was scratched out, so Julia had no idea what she looked like... She was very young and didn't even remember what her mother looked like anymore... They looked like a happy family... "Are you dead or alive... if you are alive, why would you leave me with him? " Julia muttered, her voice filled with anger and sadness as drops of tears escaped her eyes. She dropped on the picture... Her heart was heavy, filled with so much resentment and pain...
She cried silently as the bus drove further and further to their new destination... A place she wasn't sure of...
Julia's mind was filled with so many questions as her eyelids became heavy with tiredness.... she slowly drifted off to sleep... the land of dreams welcoming her...
Her heart filled with worry of what was to come in both their future...
"When Juliet's life takes a downturn, she starts to notice a mysterious stranger who seems to appear at every turn. Is it coincidence or fate that brings them together? As their paths continue to cross, Juliet finds herself drawn to this enigmatic figure, who seems to know exactly when she needs a helping hand. But who is he, really? And can a series of chance encounters lead to something more? Or will she find more than she expects ?
He poured himself a glass and turned towards Kate. âDo you want a drink?â he asked her, His frown deepened, as Kate continued with her pleading, âIâm sure you have the wrong person sir, please let me go and I wonât tell the police about what happened today,â she said with all the courage she could gather. The next moment he burst out laughing, Kate stood there gazing at him confused, why was he laughing? Kate was sure what she said wasnât funny at all. He stopped laughing, his expression changed, and she felt her body go rigid. He had a deadly look on his face. She looked down, immediately avoiding eye contact with him. âYour father is Nicholas, right?â He asked sharply. Kate looked up at him wide-eyed. She was right. He was one of her fatherâs debtors. âSir, I promise to pay back all the money he owes you. Please let me go,ââ she begged, sobbing. âHe owes me something more than money,â he said, standing up and walking towards Kate. What was he talking about? Something more than money? She wondered. Kate moved back as he moved closer to her, till her back was touching the wall. There was no place to hide from his body, overshadowing hers. The next second, his hand was on her neck, choking her. Kate has always been running from her parents debtors, but she taken by Ethan who she mistakes as one of the debtors, unknown to her that wasn't the reason she was taken hostage. She pleads with him to let her go, he agrees but under a condition, she must live in house for a year.
Years after winning the war against the dark witches and shapeshiters. Liam is finding it hard to move on with his life, after Joan disappears. Will they be able to carry on with their lives once he finds her or will a new evil arise once again ?
Emily takes on a job, which makes her entire life take a 360-degree turn unexpectedly. She gets more than she bargains for When she gets involved with someone, But not just any person, The CEO of one of the biggest companies in the country. Ethan is known to be ruthless and stoic but what happens when an unplanned co habitation happens between them. will Emily show him the way of love and will Ethan accept the love she has to give?.
"Supreme Alpha, you need to take control of yourself", Lucas couldn't address Devon without his proper title when his wolf is out. That was because he was in a lower rank than Devon. Devon ignored his words and came out the back door, before Lucas could protest he was gone. "Devon! Devon!" Lucas yelled after Devon trying to stop him, but it was to no avail. "What is happening?" Lucas muttered to himself. He unbuckled his seat belt quickly and ran after Devon as fast as he could when he saw how fast Devon was moving. Lucas was finding it hard to keep up with Devon's pace."Alpha supreme Devon!" He shouted, trying to get through to Devon who was going super fast. Devon didn't heed his voice as his eyes were fixed on where he was heading to. He took a right turn into an alley and leapt, confusing Lucas who was already finding it hard to keep up. Lucas knew how ferocious and dangerous their wolf was when it came out. They only let their wolf out when they needed to protect something or be violent. Lucas's phone vibrated in his pocket distracting him a little, he missed it when Devon took a right turn at another alley, "Shit!" Lucas cursed out loud when he could no longer see Devon in sight. He had no idea why Devon was that way, where was he headed? He wondered. The last time Devon's wolf went out of control there was bloodshed in the pack, he hoped the case was different this time. After searching around for a while Lucas finally found Devon at an intersection. He was standing there staring at a house, close by. Lucas was glad they were in the middle of the night, if it was day it would have caused problems for them. Humans were never to know of the supernatural world, it was a rule they had been keeping for centuries. "Alpha supreme" Lucas called him softly, after letting out a deep breath. "Where are you headed, you have to tell me so I can help you" Lucas tried to persuade him, but Devon stood unmoving without uttering a word. Devon let out a deep growl ready to move again, and Lucas was ready to follow him. "Devon wait! Where are we headed?" Lucas asked again but wasn't expecting to get an answer from Devon. "To see my mate" Devon the Supreme Alpha of all the werewolves and Lycanthropes in the human, have been rumoured to be cursed by the moon goddess as he has lived for many centuries without finding his mate. Everything changes when finds Alice his mate, A human, who some people believes to be crazy. Together her and Devon unravels chilling secrets about their past and enjoy the new found feeling called 'Love'
Anna wilson has no choice but to get into an contracted marriage with her saviour Devon, he promises to protect her from her enemies one condition, she must become his wife. Her life takes a 360 degree turn as she ventures into her new life as the wife to a well known billionaire CEO. She is faced with different troubles and trials in her knew life, will she overcome them and enjoy a new found feeling called love?
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 herâthe 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 classmatesâ 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.
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."
"Never let anyone treat you like shit!" I learned that the hard way. For three years, I lived with my in-laws. They didn't treat me as their son-in-law but as a slave. I put up with everything because of my wife, Yolanda Lambert. She was the light of my life. Unfortunately, my whole world came crashing down the day I caught my wife cheating on me. I have never been so heartbroken. To have my revenge, I revealed my true identity. I was none other than Liam Hoffmanâthe heir of a family with trillions of dollars in assets! The Lamberts were utterly shocked after the big reveal. They realized what fools they had been for treating me like trash. My wife even knelt down and begged for my forgiveness. What do you think I did? Did I take her back or made her suffer? Find out!
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. Whatâs 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 couldnât 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 doesnât seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that heâs 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?
"Carroll Brown is dead! But you have to marry him in your sister's name." My mother said to me in a cold tone. My sister was engaged to the hottest billionaire. It should have been a perfect marriage. Unexpectedly, Carroll was dead in an accident. My sister didn't want to become a widow, so she forced me to marry her dead fiance. And I had no right to refuse her. Actually, I was the biological daughter of the Smith family. My sister was an adoptive one. My sister and I had been swapped at the hospital when we were just born. My parents had already had a deep relationship with her. So they chose to sacrifice me. On the wedding day, I was taken to the mourning hall. "Ma'am, please keep Master company and let him feel warm." The housekeeper said with a cold expression. I couldn't help but look up at the portrait above the coffin, and my heart skipped a beat at this glance. The man in the portrait was more handsome than the superstars in Hollywood. Carroll Brown? My dead husband? Wow, he was really handsome! I didn't know how long had passed when my stomach began to rebel. After one glance at the coffin, I swallowed my saliva and then begged with my fingers crossed. "Mr. Carroll, I'm starving! May I eat your pastries? You don't mind, do you?" "I do." "Ah!" Scared, I broke out in a cold sweat. My legs went limp, and I fell to the ground. I shouted, "Ghost!" Carroll curled his lips, leaned over, and touched the black coffin. "Mr. Carroll has risen from the dead. What do you think of this headline tomorrow?"
Madison had always believed that she would marry Colten. She spent her youth admiring him from afar, dreaming of their future life together. But Colten was always indifferent to her, and when he abandoned her at a time when she needed him most, she finally realized that he never loved her. With renewed resolve and a thirst for revenge, Madison left. Endless possibilities lay ahead, but Colten was no longer part of her plans. Colten rushed to her place in a panic. "Madison, please come back to me. Iâll give you everything!" It was his powerful uncle who answered the door. "She's my woman now."