All her life, Mia endured cruel words and harsh judgment because of her body. Over time, she convinced herself that no one could ever truly love her. Then one night changed everything. While driving, Mia nearly hit a wounded man on the road. There was something about him-his raw strength, his intense presence-that stirred feelings she had only ever dreamed of. That night, she gave in to those feelings and shared a passionate one-night stand with the mysterious stranger. For the first time in her life, Mia felt desired. But by morning, he was gone. In his place was a stack of cash and a single note with one soul-crushing word: Thank you. Devastated and angry, Mia swore that if she ever saw him again, she'd throw his money in his face and make it clear-she was not a woman to be bought. What she didn't know was that the man was Aiden Blackburn, Alpha of the powerful Dawnforge pack. He hadn't forgotten her either. Despite being bound to another, Aiden couldn't shake the connection he felt with Mia-a human, something forbidden in his world. When Mia accepts a teaching job in the heart of Dawnforge territory, fate gives them a second chance. But with secrets, pride, and two different worlds standing between them, will they fight for what they feel-or let it slip away forever?
MIA'S POV:
I parked in front of the house I used to call home, my hands gripping the steering wheel too tight. But it didn't feel like home anymore-maybe it never really had. I let out a long breath. My old Peugeot made a strange sound, like it was just as tired of the trip as I was. It had been through a lot, just like me.
The house stood there, quiet and cold, full of memories I didn't want to think about. I tried to push those thoughts away and made myself get out of the car. The air felt heavy the moment I stepped inside.
As soon as I walked through the door, my mother's voice cut through the silence.
"Well, finally, the daughter of my husband shows up."
Her words stung, but I didn't even have time to react before my father spoke from the dining table.
"Mia, you know I hate driving at night. And here you are, coming in late in that old Peugeot. Don't you think about how dangerous that is?"
"I had to finish some work at the mall," I said, walking over to the table. My voice was flat, tired. I sat down in my usual spot-the one at the end, far from everyone else. I liked it there. It was easier to stay quiet, to stay unnoticed.
Then, of course, she arrived.
"Mum, I'm here!" Prisca Winslow said, walking in like she was the main event. My stepsister. The favorite. The one who could never mess up.
She looked perfect, as always. Her makeup was flawless, her clothes neat and stylish. She had that natural confidence I could never copy. I sat there in my plain skirt and blouse, trying to disappear. I adjusted my glasses and stared straight ahead.
"My baby!" Mum said, rushing over to hug Prisca tightly-the kind of hug I never got.
"You look stunning, sweetheart," she said, her voice full of praise. So full it made me feel sick. She'd never said that to me. Not once. But I'd always wanted her to.
I thought I'd be used to it by now. But the pain still hit me. That quiet kind of hurt that never really leaves.
I could expect this from Mum-she had always treated Prisca better. But Dad... he was supposed to be different. And yet, as Prisca walked over to him, he gave her a smile I had wished for my whole life. A smile that hurt to see. She ran into his arms, and he hugged her like she was the best thing that ever happened to him. Like she was his only child.
He didn't even say a word about her being late.
Something tightened in my chest, like someone had reached in and squeezed my heart. I swallowed hard, pretending I didn't feel the sting. I was his daughter too. So why did he act like I was just... there?
"Mia," Prisca's voice cut through my thoughts like a knife wrapped in glitter. "What have you been eating? You look heavier than last time."
I looked straight at her, not blinking. "Food," I said, calm and steady.
She gave a smug little smile, then turned away like I didn't matter.
"Babe," she called sweetly, her tone suddenly soft. I followed her gaze toward the door-and there he was. Tall, sharp suit, nice smile. Handsome, in a clean, polished kind of way. The kind of guy who never looked twice at girls like me.
All I had was Martin. A guy who thought his broken guitar and garage band dreams made him special. Spoiler: they didn't.
"Hope you found parking okay," Prisca said to the guy, voice full of honey. "We're a little tight on space."
"Mum, this is Luca. My boyfriend," she added with that glowing smile, the kind that made everyone lean in like she was made of light.
"Hello, everyone," Luca said smoothly, sliding into the seat beside her like he belonged.
And just like that, the whole room shifted. Every word, every glance, every bit of attention clung to Prisca. Her love life. Her success. Her beauty. It was like I'd disappeared.
"If I were you, I'd eat less," Mum said suddenly, her eyes locked on me as I reached for the food. "No man wants a girl who can't control herself. You'll never get married like that."
The air seemed to freeze around me. My stomach twisted. Still, I didn't let my face show anything.
"Look at your sister," she went on, voice soaked in poison. "She's already bringing someone home. What about you? Who's going to want you when you're always stuffing your face?"
My fingers clenched around the fork. I wasn't even hungry anymore. I had been starving before this-literally hadn't eaten all day. But now? I just felt sick.
They didn't know. They never asked. They didn't care.
If I could have skipped this monthly nightmare, I would have. But here I was again, sitting in my usual spot, playing my usual role. The extra. The shadow. The unwanted daughter no one saw.
Anastasia Cole, a 22-year-old nurse at Mayfield International Hospital, has always prided herself on keeping her life free of drama. That is, until a new neighbour moves in next door. On his first day, a rude acquaintance of his mistakenly barged into her apartment, forcing Anastasia to handle the awkward situation. Determined to stay away from the womanizing new neighbour, she's stunned to discover that Newton Bradford, a 28-year-old infamous billionaire's son, is also the hospital's new resident doctor. Known for his inability to commit and his reputation for swiftly moving on from women, Newton's transfer to Mayfield was arranged by his father, desperate to distance him from a scandal back home. When their first encounter involves Anastasia slamming the door in Newton's face, he's surprisingly intrigued. Unlike the women who usually throw themselves at him, she seems immune to his charm. Newton sets out to make things difficult for her, but when Anastasia breaks up with her boyfriend and desperately seeks his help to win him back, Newton reluctantly agrees. As they spend more time together, Newton finds himself unexpectedly drawn to her. But will Anastasia be able to see past the revolving door of women in Newton's life, or will she let her growing feelings for him be overshadowed by his past?
"Excuse me, sir?" I inquired, taken aback by his directive. "If I don't see you in the next thirty minutes," he said, his tone ice-cold and authoritative, "I will make sure to inform the financial department to remove a substantial amount from your salary as a punishment for your blatant insubordination. And trust me, I will most certainly follow through on this." "But sir, I live quite a distance from the office, and thirty minutes simply won't be enough time for me to reach there, especially considering it's already midday," I said, anxiously checking the time on my phone screen and hoping he would understand my predicament. "If I don't see you today, I promise you that, I will punish you in such a way that it's gonna hurt you so bad" he said, as he switched of the phone. "Is this the tormentor sent straight from the depths of hell to turn my life into a never-ending, infernal circus of torment?" I quipped to myself, half amused and half incredulous, as I rushed hurriedly towards the safety of my room, pondering the absurdity of my situation. Ayra Malik, an ordinary Casino worker finds herself embroiled in a high-stakes drama when her co-worker impersonated her identity by claiming she was her after successfully stealing an Engraved bracelet from a casino client. Caspian Hawthorne a wealthy business tycoon who has ties with the owner of the Casino accused Ayra Malik of theft and immediately instructed for her apprehension without meeting her in person. When the lady in question insisted that she hasn't stolen any bracelet and infact, hasn't met with the client, Caspian decided that he should pay the lady a visit at the Police division where she was detained but on reaching there, he discovered that he was wrong and the lady is totally not the one at the suite.
"I thoug........",. "That's my problem with you Miss Natasha, you always think and act, forgetting that you have to seek for my consent first." Mr Anthony interrupted. " I am Beverly's father and it is my sole responsibility to decide if my daughter should go anywhere. it seems you are forgetting your place Miss Natasha". He said as he angrily storm out of the house, leaving me standing with a blurry vision. Mr Anthony Devale is a billionaire who recently annulled his marriage with his wife. But the problem is, he has a three years old daughter that needs to be taking care of. Meanwhile, Miss Natasha Evans badly needs a Job to take care of her sick younger brother who has been diagnosed with a heart disease and a large sum of money is needed for the corrective surgery. Natasha saw an advertisement for the position of a nanny from Job vacancy app with a very good pay. She wasted no time to jump for the offer.
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."
Maria took her sister’s place and was engaged to Anthony, a disabled man who had lost his status as the family heir. At first, they were just a nominal couple. However, things changed when things about Maria were gradually exposed. It turned out she was a professional hacker, a mysterious composer, and the sole successor to an international jade sculpting master… The more that was revealed about her, the less Anthony could rest easy. A famous singer, an award-winning actor, an heir of a rich family—so many excellent men were chasing after his fiancee, Maria. What should Anthony do?
Yelena discovered that she wasn't her parents' biological child. After seeing through their ploy to trade her as a pawn in a business deal, she was sent away to her barren birthplace. There, she stumbled upon her true origins—a lineage of historic opulence. Her real family showered her with love and adoration. In the face of her so-called sister's envy, Yelena conquered every adversity and took her revenge, all while showcasing her talents. She soon caught the attention of the city's most eligible bachelor. He cornered Yelena and pinned her against the wall. “It's time to reveal your true identity, darling.”
After being kicked out of her home, Harlee learned she wasn't the biological daughter of her family. Rumors had it that her impoverished biological family favored sons and planned to profit from her return. Unexpectedly, her real father was a zillionaire, catapulting her into immense wealth and making her the most cherished member of the family. While they anticipated her disgrace, Harlee secretly held design patents worth billions. Celebrated for her brilliance, she was invited to mentor in a national astronomy group, drew interest from wealthy suitors, and caught the eye of a mysterious figure, ascending to legendary status.
Linsey was stood up by her groom to run off with another woman. Furious, she grabbed a random stranger and declared, "Let's get married!" She had acted on impulse, realizing too late that her new husband was the notorious rascal, Collin. The public laughed at her, and even her runaway ex offered to reconcile. But Linsey scoffed at him. "My husband and I are very much in love!" Everyone thought she was delusional. Then Collin was revealed to be the richest man in the world. In front of everyone, he got down on one knee and held up a stunning diamond ring. "I look forward to our forever, honey."
Charlee was left at the altar and became a laughingstock. She tried to keep her head high, but ultimately lost it when she received a sex tape of her fiance and her half-sister. Devastated, she ended up spending a wild night with a hot stranger. It was supposed to be one-time thing, but he kept popping up, helping her with projects and revenge, all while flirting with her constantly. Charlee soon realized that it was nice having him around, until her ex suddenly appeared at her door, begging for another chance. Her tycoon lover asked, “Who will you choose? Think carefully before you answer.”