A Scandalous Marriage Deal With Mr Manchester
“You are my wife. No one gets to touch you, and I sure as hell won’t let you touch anyone while you bear my last name.”
My breath catches. Rage and unwanted arousal fight a war inside me. I lift my chin in defiance, glaring at him. “You don’t own me, Rain.”
“Unfortunately, I do for the next year.”
“I have needs, Rain. I am not going to spend a year celibate just because you hate me.”
“Who said you have to spend the year celibate?”
Rain tucks a finger beneath my jaw, his gaze lingering on my lips. He tilts my face up to his, thumb grazing my lower lip.
“If you have needs, Selene…” His eyes flick back up to mine. “I will take care of them.”
In the city of Raven Heights, hierarchy is the order of the day. Selene is the youngest member of the Vaughn family.
A scandal breaks out when her cousin, Vivienne, has a one night stand with Rain Manchester- the illegitimate son of the most influential family in Raven heights. She’s made to cover up for Vivienne and marry Rain in her place. To make matters worse, she discovers Vivienne in bed with her boyfriend. Furious, she agrees to the marriage for revenge, only to be plunged into a world of hatred.
Rain despises her. He’s in love with someone else — Ava, and a marriage to Selene has ruined his chances of being with her. They agree to stay married for a year, with him swearing never to fall for her.
But can his resolve withstand the test of time? Or the sharp mouthed wife he has married? Can they stay a year as a married couple without falling in love?
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Chapter: 056: TOXIC~~Rain~~My hands clench into fists so tight my nails dig into flesh. I had spent yesterday and today running around, putting things together behind the scene to ensure that selene gets out of the mess the scandal created unscathed, yet here she is, finding solace in the arms of another man. For a moment, I stay rooted to the spot, unnoticed by either of them. Then Noah sees me, and the corners of his lips rise upwards in a smirk. He slides his hand around selne’s waist and pulls her closer, running his other hand over her hair. The gesture sends blood rushing to my ears. That bastard is doing this on purpose.She pulls away from him, and they talk for a few seconds. Noah says something that makes her smile before he finally turns to leave. Selene heads towards the house, then stiffens as soon as she sights me. I release a scoff at her expression. She looks like a naughty child who has been caught stealing candy.“What… what are you doing here?” she stutters.Despite the anger c
Last Updated: 2026-09-16
Chapter: 055: A REWARD HUG~~Selene~~Another call wakes me up the next morning. But this time, it’s good news. One of the ladies Mary and I met yesterday was on the line with intent to ‘confess’.“Can we meet, Mrs Manchester?” she asks in a timid voice. “I have something to tell you about the scandal Vaughn Beauty is involved in.”“How did you get my number?” I ask, throwing the covers off my body and darting out of the room. My clothes are still in Rain’s. After what happened last night, I don't have the zeal to see him again, but I need my clothes. “Someone gave it to me.”This could be a trap, my subconscious warns. If someone in my inner circle gave her my number, then it could only mean that person has a hand in everything that went down. But trap or not, I have to get to the bottom of this.Rain is nowhere to be found when I get to the bedroom. He’s probably in the gym for his morning workout. I make my way to the closet and shrug on the first dress I can find, making a mental note to have my thing
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Chapter: 054: STAY GROUNDED~~Selene~~I return home to see a truck filled with roses in the yard. The maid surrounds it, taking turns to offload the roses and take them into the mansion. Pamela walks up to me with an exhausted look on her face.“What are these for?” I ask her. She sighs.“Rain had them ordered. I have no idea what they are for.”Without another word, I make my way indoors. I am tired to my bones. The only thing I want to do is go to bed and sleep to get back some energy to brace for the coming days. But when I get in, the flowers are littered everywhere, sending a jolt of irritation through me. The scent is supposed to be nice and soothing. It's overstimulating instead. I ignore the urge to empty my stomach’s content and head upstairs to shower.Minutes later, I have changed into my nightdress when Rain walks in. He has a bunch of flowers in his hand, standing by the door with a smile on his face.“What is this?” I snap in a harsh tone.Rain steps forward, a smile playing on his lips. It’s hal
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Chapter: 053: PRONE TO ANGER~~Selene~~The “victims” deny everything. Three women. The only ones we were able to get a hold of and convince to come for an investigation, they insist that the products caused the rashes on their faces.The skin reactions are so real it’s scary, but I am certain Vaughn Beauty products didn’t cause them. These ladies, however, do not want to hear a word of it.“You should be looking for how to resolve this,” one of them snaps, her expression bitter. “You should investigate your suppliers and ingredients, instead of trying to pin the blame on someone else.”Mary slams her hand down on a table, looking completely exhausted with the spectacle in front of her. “Don’t you understand? We have done our investigation. Our products are fine. We have tested them for any abnormality all morning, but there is none. This can only mean that you either used fake products, or you're trying to frame us. Who is behind this?”“No one,” the woman fires back stubbornly. “You think I don't have t
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Chapter: 052: DISCARD THE FLOWERS~~Selene~~Dr Shanahan is a lot more gentle than other doctors I have come across. He’s in his fifties, with a patch of grey hair on his temples. As he dresses the last injury on me, his forehead knots into a frown. “I can tell you’re going to be a real piece of work, Mrs Manchester, but I'm not complaining. The Manchester family needs some chaos. It seems your husband and father in law do not mind either.”My father in law? “How is Roman involved in this?”“Oh!” Dr Shanahan breaks in a beam. “He called me as soon as he discovered that you were attacked. Roman Manchester rarely makes requests for others, Mrs Manchester. You are one lucky woman.”I manage a smile, then wince as a sharp pain tears through my head as a result of the mob’s attempt to scalp me. As I make a mental note to thank Roman later, the door to the salon opens. A maid walks in with an enormous bouquet which she places in front of me.“This is for you, Missus.”Flowers are the last thing I need right now, but I
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Chapter: 051: FLOWERS FOR SELENE~~Rain~~Her mother? The same woman locked in an asylum? Selene should know her whereabouts. Why was she kept from knowing where her mother was?“I haven’t seen her since I was a kid,” she goes on. “Since Langston had her taken from this place years ago, it was the last time I set my eyes on her.” Selene looks up at me, her hand gripping mine tightly. “They keep saying she’s in an asylum, but what if that is a lie. I don’t know who else can help me with this, Rain.”So that’s it! The deal she made with her grandfather. Did she agree to marry me in hopes that she’d be able to see her mother again?I help her to her feet and head to the car. “We can talk about this later. You should head to the hospital now.”On second thoughts, the reporters may trace us to the hospital. I send a quick text to the Manchester family doctor to go straight to the house, then give Marcus instructions to leave.Pamela is waiting by the door when we get home. As soon as she sees Selene, relief floods her exp
Last Updated: 2026-09-05
Doctor Luna: The Alpha’s Forsaken Bride
“I have no idea why we don’t feel that attraction that mates do for now, but you will be my luna, whether the moon goddess likes it or not.”
Fire flashes in her eyes. “Don’t be ridiculous, Kai. What about me? Don’t you care if I want to be your luna?”
“Oh I don't! Because I know you would. Resisting me is impossible, Valerie Manchester. Don’t bother trying to.”
A human Luna of the BloodCrest Pack, Valerie was despised by many. She lived through it- until a cruel lie shattered her world. She was branded a traitor who poisoned her father-in-law. Pregnant and powerless, she was cast out of the pack and left to be ravaged by rogues.
But fate has other plans. With her child, she rose from her troubles. Not as a Luna, but as a self made doctor. When a deadly virus threatens the pack that exiled her, she returns as their only hope.
Now face to face with the man who cast her aside and suddenly wants her back, she must make a decision to help or let him drown.
But there’s someone else who will do everything to make Valerie his. Fierce and loyal, ready to burn the world for her.
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Chapter: 136: INJUSTICE~~Celeste~~I turn back to Hargrove, schooling my expression. “You can’t just bring an accusation like this without any evidence. If you think my father killed Ethan, then I need proof to believe you. If you have none, I will have to ignore this allegation and take it as you trying to put a wedge between my father and I.”Hargrove bursts into laughter. “Luna Celeste, you know I won't be the one to put a wedge between your father and you. There has always been one. Even now, it is growing bigger.”He takes a step closer to me. “You’re only requesting proof because you’re scared I'm saying the truth. You know your father. You know what he is capable of. You know that Ethan didn’t die the way you think he did.”“Shut up!” I scream, pressing my hands against my ears. I squeeze my eyes shut, feeling the air leave my lungs again. “You’re lying. My father would never do that.”“Theron sent people to murder Ethan. He thought I'd never find out, and when I did, he tried to kill me too. If i di
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Chapter: 135: MEMORY LANE~~Celeste~~ I had never met any of Ethan's family. His parents died when he was a kid, and he lived most of his life asa rogue before he started to work for my father. He mentioned an uncle occasionally, and his eyes were always filled with so much admiration when he spoke about him, but I never met him either. Was Hargove that uncle?I scan the surroundings for any unwanted company. With theron, you can never be too careful. He has eyes everywhere and I don't want to take chances.“Get in the car.”Hargrove obeys almost immediately, running over to the passenger side to get in. I start the engine and tear out of the premises. “You said you work for my father..”“I did.”“You did?” I look at him. “Not anymore?”“I used to be one of his underdogs, a henchman he could use to do whatever he wanted, but not anymore. When Ethan went missing, he demoted me.”I blink, a million thoughts coursing through my head. Ethan didn’t go missing. Even though he eloped with me, our location wasn’t a s
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Chapter: 134: ETHAN’S LORECelesteI have allowed myself to turn soft for Sebastian. This isn’t me. The weak woman who would let him walk over her without making a complaint is nothing like me. How dare he try to turn me over to the council? Like everything we have experienced together never happened.This matter involves more than just Bloodcrest. Every pack in the region has a say in any issue that concerns the creation of the Moonblight antidote. I knew all that before choosing to sneak into the lab, which was why I made sure precautions were put in place to prevent them slamming a serious crime on my head. But my precautions weren’t enough. Best case scenario, it will end with a banishment. I’ll be cast out of the region, never to be seen again. Worst case scenario, I’ll be killed. It will most likely be the wodst case scenario. Sebastian knows this, yet he has no intention to cover up for me.“Think about it,” I sneer, the corners of my lips curved up in a dangerous smile. “That mother of yours who you lo
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Chapter: 133: MISTAKES TO REGRET.“It’s about the Luna, and the lab infiltration. I think she is responsible, Alpha.”I scoff, looking at Celeste. “What made you come to that conclusion?”She was identified in the CCTV footage. Worse, she wasn’t alone. I haven’t identified her accomplice, but she had one. They snuck into the lab together.”My hands clench. What has Celeste done? How am I supposed to tell the alpha council that the person who was behind the infiltration is my own Luna? They already think I am the worst member on the council, and this isn’t helping things in anyway.”I push bike down my throat. “I have heard everything you said, Seven. I will do my own investigation and get back to you.”“How do you want me to proceed?”“Continue with the findings. Dig till you find out what she took. Keep it under wraps for now, and report to only me.”“Yes, Alpha.”The call ends. I place the device down on my laps, my eyes on Celeste. Judging by the panic forming in her eyes, she has figured out the truth that she has
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Chapter: 132: LOSERValerieAn hour later, I am physically ready to go to the lab. Mireya had given me another herb, one to increase my strength and keep me intact. Kai holds me up, his hand around my waist as we move into the building. “Valerie,” Sebastian calls as soon as he sees me. “I didn’t expect you to come.”The place is scanty. The alphas have left, fortunately. I am in no mood to listen to them bicker at each other right now. “I have to inspect my work.”“We’re investigating,” he says. “There’s no way the person behind this didn’t leave any traces. The council has agreed to produce a talented sheriff from each pack. We are also combing through footages on every street to check for clues.”“I appreciate your effort. Can I go in now?”He hesitates, his gaze dropping to Kai’s arm in my waist. His Adam’s apple bobs as he swallows. I can almost smell his rage at what he’s seeing.“You can. But Alpha Kai,” he turns to him. “We need to talk.”Kai frowns, his grip on me tightening. “We have nothing t
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Chapter: 131: MONOPOLYValerie. Kai holds me back just as I try to go to the door. “What’s the emergency?” He asks. “If Mireya is aware of this, she wouldn’t make you go out to them.”“I need to know.”Oh god! I had been so certain that I wanted to just relax today. Who knew that a single sentence would be enough to ruin everything. There’s no way in hell that I’ll be able rest and be calm if something really happened at the lab. It could be a bio security breach, one that will end up dangerous for everyone. “Who is there?” I yell out. Anna’s voice is quite louder as she replies. “It’s me, doctor Manchester. It’s Anna.”Of course. Mireya had ordered the staff of the hospital to keep mute about the fact that Kai and I have been discharged. Only Anna knows the apartment unit we’re in. I get off the bed and grab a robe, shrugging it on. “Kai, let me speak to her.”He gives me a nod. In thirty seconds, I have made my way over the door, the robe tie knotted securely around my waist. Anna is panting, hands on
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Chapter: ~HUNDRED-FOURTEEN: MRS LINA SINCLAIR~Arya~“Who is that?” my mom mouthed, narrowing her eyes at me. I sat upright, a frown forming on my face. What did Lina mean by that statement? What the hell was she planning now?“I’ll make sure this doesn't die down,” she continued. “I will do all I can to bring you down. You’ll regret ever messing with me.”“What is your problem, Lina? Haven’t you done enough? What else do you want from me?”“I want you gone,” she yelled maniacally. “I want you to suffer double of what I suffered. You have such a peaceful life. You don’t deserve to, Arya. You deserve the worst things on earth?”“Who the hell is that?” my mom snapped. She snatched the phone from me and placed it against her ear, but it was pointless, as lina already ended the call. With a deep scowl, she demanded. “Who on earth was that?”“It was nothing, mom,” I replied hastily, getting off the bed. “I need to go now."“Where do you think you’re going?” my dad thundered. I cleared my throat, heaving.”“Dad!” I called. “I really h
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Chapter: ~HUNDRED-THIRTEEN: DOOMED~Arya~“What!”Edgar sprang away, his hands clenched into fists. “Why? Didn’t you say you’d separate Lucien and Arya?”“Did I?” My father mused with feigned thoughtfulness. “I did no such thing, Edgar, what are you thinking?"“Mr Manchester,” he groaned. “You have to be logical here. Lucien isn’’t the right person for the job. I will do better—” his voice broke. He bit his lips, tears rushing to his eyes. “You already made a promise to me. You can’t just go back on it now.”“Edgar Sinclair, what promise did I make?”“I did everything!” Edgar took a few steps back. “I tried to make you see me for the real me, but you don’t care. What on earth do you want me to do?”“I thought you did all those things because you care about my daughter.“I do care about her,” he yelled. “I know I made mistakes in the past, but I love her.”“Edgar,” my father whined. “You have to understand that you’re still on probation. I can’t trust you enough to hand over the company to you just yet, but if you feel
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Chapter: ~HUNDRED-TWELVE: POWER OF ATTORNEY~Arya~“Yes sir, I think that’s the perfect way to go too,” Edgar's eager voice was the first I heard in my sleep. My eyes fluttered open. I stared at the blank ceiling, listening to their conversation subconsciously. I had no idea how or why I was in a hospital all of a sudden, but I was. And I had every member of my family with me.Regina and my mom were hurdled together, staying quiet as Edgar and my father spoke. I trailed my gaze to them. My father’s brows were pulled together, deep in thought. Edgar had his back to me, but I could tell that he was deeply engrossed in whatever they were talking about by his little mannerisms that gave him away.“Arya should be relieved of her duties,” he huffed. “She’s doing a lot for the company, but her health should come first. I haven’t been able to have this conversation with her because things are quite rocky between us now, but…” he stopped, scratching his nape idly. “I hope to, soon. Right now, she thinks I'm out to get everything she has
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Chapter: ~HUNDRED-ELEVEN: STRESS LEVELS~Arya~Just before he could drive the car out of the lot, a black SUV swerved in the way, causing Edgar to slam down on the brakes quickly. I lurched forward, panting. The car in front of us slowed to a stop, and both doors were flung open.My father and mother stepped out, their expressions mirroring each other. They stormed to the car and pulled both doors open, their eyes blazing with anger.“Arya!” my mom pulled me into a tight hug immediately. I wrapped my arms around her, letting her scent fill my nostrils. She squeezed me to herself, rubbing her hand over the small of my back. “I rushed here as soon as I heard the news. Are you hurt?”“Just a little.”She pulled back, assessing my arm. “Oh, this is bad. Who could have done this?”“The police are investigating,” I replied. “I don’t know anyone who could have done this mom, but hopefully, we’ll find out soon.”Her eyes drifted over to Edgar. “You,” she snapped. What are you doing there? Why didn’t you take her to the hospital?”
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Chapter: ~HUNDRED-TEN: SUSPECT MRS VALE~Arya~He was slipping up again, losing his composure. His nails dug into my skin. I school my expression, determined to not let any emotion of mine show. He was used to making me scared of him, so he could feel great about himself and do whatever he wanted without fail. This time, I refused to give him that satisfaction.“You can’t determine that, Edgar.”“We’re married. The law recognizes us as a couple. How do you expect me to feel when you keep hanging around your ex.”“I don’t even remember him.”“That’s what gives him the audacity to do all those things to you.” Edgar inched towards me, desperation flashing in his eyes. “I have said this countless times, and I won't get tired of saying it anytime soon. You can’t keep encouraging Lucien to do what he wants with you. He thinks he has the right to do whatever he wants because you give him leeway.”“Lucien is a good person."“That’s just what he pretends to be.”“He’s better than you,” I snapped, unable to stop myself. “Lucien is a
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Chapter: ~HUNDRED-NINE: AN ALLY OR A FOE~Arya~Edgar gave Regina a onceover, snickering. “Didn’t you always hate my wife? Don’t think I was oblivious to how you treated her at the Auction that fateful evening. You ganged up with that scheming actress to humiliate her, yet you want to act like you are now?”“Watch your tone with my mother," Lucien cautioned him, his voice hard like steel. I stretch my uninjured arm wide, putting some much needed distance between them.“We’re in public, Lucien," I whispered to him. “With so much cameras around, we can’t give people a reason to gossip about you.”Fuming, Lucien backed down. Regina, on the other hand, took his place. She took slow steps towards Edgar, causing him to retreat in fear. “Who the hell do you think you are?” she questioned, her voice dropping to a whisper. “You dare to raise your voice at me?”“I…” Edgar cleared his throat, looking down at her. “I just think that you and your son should stay out of my business. I’m married to Arya for Pete’s sake. One would think it’
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