Chapter: SelfishI should have run. I should have turned and walked away and pretended I heard nothing.Instead, like a fool, I stood there, the tray barely dangling on my fingers, my eyes holding his. It felt like the opulence of this mansion, the presence of Don Luciano, hell, even the bloody tray I was holding, all of it melted into oblivion. Like it was just he and I across a sandvial through to a time where I meant everything to him.I watched the ice take over his eyes again, his jaw tightening.Don Luciano said something, but I could hardly hear it above the rapid beating of my own heart.Slowly, he let his eyes drop from mine. A second was all it took, and I could feel the intensity of his gaze running down my body before he met my eyes again.I sucked in a sharp breath as I turned away, something twisting in my stomach. It felt like an endless push and pull. Like I knew he would make good his threat of revenge, but only... only if his gaze doesn't ruin me first. I walked upstairs absent mi
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-06-02
Chapter: Sober TragediesI held my breath as I dropped the dress I was wearing, then stepped into the bath. Everything in the bathroom was black, and it held a deep, lingering scent of lavender. The same lavender that I had smelled earlier against Leone's chest.I closed my eyes as I leaned back into the bath, willing myself to forget about everything that had happened today. Not just today. Ever since my life was tipped over ten years ago.It wasn't easy when the person who had been the most affected by my cowardice all those years ago was the person who had shielded me today. Not when his scent was engraved in the walls around me, and now, my skin.I sighed, then got out of the bath and dried off my hair. I wore the shirt, then looked around. There wasn't a single mirror in the entire room, and I wondered if that was a choice or...With Leone, everything was a choice.I sat on the edge of the bed, my chest heaving hard. Now that I was here, what was I supposed to do? This was by no means my home, and even a
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-05-31
Chapter: Gold plated Guns and Burning RosesMy gaze flew up to Leone, who was watching my dad now. He was unarmed, but between the three of us, we knew he was just as dangerous either way. "Leone," I said, barely able to get out of the trance.'My wife.' His wife. Fuck."This is my father. I don't know how you know what...""Don Matteo!" Leone said, turning into the still open car fast.Before I could say a word more, my father stilled, his eyes wide, as the round barrel of Leone's gold plated gun rested right at the back of his neck."Now."I froze in place, my eyes leaving Leone to settle on Dad. He never apologizes. Not to me, not to anyone. Not even to mum. Would he really do it now?Despite the strange circumstances, I felt a bit of curiosity. The rain pelted down on all three of us, and Leone took a step further, burying the gun in my father's thinning hair."I am sorry, Ginevra," my dad suddenly said, the words tumbling out of him like he was coughing them out, his eyes focused on the floor. "I am sorry. Please come hom
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-05-29
Chapter: Apologise to My Wife"Where were you?"I stopped by the stairs and slowly turned to my father. He had somehow gotten home before me, but to be fair, I wasn't sure how long I had been outside for."Out." "With Leone?"I swallowed hard, my eyes closing. "What do you think, Dad?"He took a step closer, his brows furrowing. "You were with him?"I could feel my anger heightening, my body slightly shaky."Why don't you answer that question for yourself, Dad? Were you hanging out, dancing under the rain, and stealing loving glances with the boy whom your father tried to kill years ago?"He rolled his eyes, then stepped away. "For goodness' sake, Ginevra. One meeting with him riled you up this much? Did you forget that we already talked about this?""Did we?" I asked, tears filling my eyes again. "Did we really talk about this, Dad?"He said nothing and grabbed a cigarette. "Whatever it is, Don Luciano gave me his word. It's only four days to the wedding. You need to...""You are a fool, Dad."He stopped, then t
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-05-27
Chapter: Did He Not Know?Tears immediately stung the back of my eyes, and I broke eye contact, my chest slightly heaving. My fingers grabbed a handful of my dress, and for a long while, the silence stretched.What does anyone say to that? It is just as he had said ten years ago. I am pretty good at sweeping everything under a carpet in my mind.And it seemed it was exactly what I did. I buried the thoughts of the man who used to look at me like I held galaxies in my eyes being the same man who looked at me like I was the second worst thing after death."What do you want me to say to that?" I managed to say, lifting my eyes to meet his. He was leaning back, a glass of wine dangling elegantly on his fingers, his eyes cold. His eyes held mine, and he let out a small sigh before turning away."It was ten years ago," I said, pushing my hair back. "Forgetting might be the act of the brave by now."He laughed. Not a chuckle. Not a smirk. A deep, dark laugh that spoke more of danger than humor, one that made fear ru
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-05-26
Chapter: Easier to RememberIt took me a few minutes, but I slowly accepted my fate. I was locked in this place with this man, and he looked like he didn't mind at all. I had two options. Stand here and hope that the door would open some time soon, or sit down and hope it opens.I slowly walked to the seat where I was before, my eyes briefly looking up to Leone. He was eating casually, his eyes fixed on his plate. Not even his phone was in sight."Is this your doing?"He looked up at me, then gently poured himself a glass of wine. "You think I would force myself to be in proximity with you?"I bit down on my lips. "You made sure to marry me."He set down his fork. "Because your father begged. There was no other way Brave Hearts would help out a competitor if we weren't secure that hurting us would hurt them too.""So I am leverage? Some sort of hostage to ensure that my father does not stab you in the back?""Yes," he said simply, then grabbed one of the cigarettes laid out on a small tray. He grabbed a lighter
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-05-25
The Alpha's Bodyguard
Selena Stone is the only deviation in her family. The Stone family was born to protect alphas and lunas, never to find a mate. For years, she has served as bodyguard to Alpha Cole Knight, silently loving the one man she can never have.
Until the mating night, when the moon goddess reveals they are fated mates, and Selena is destined to be Luna.
One night of passion gives Selena everything she has ever wanted. But by morning, everything shaters. Alpha Cole has made a deal with Isaac, the most powerful man in the pack. The deal was for Alpha Cole to reject his true mate and take Isaac's daughter, Sylvia, as luna in exchange for the troops needed to keep the pack safe from its enemies.
Selena overhears. Heartbroken but unwilling to let herself be cast aside, she publicly rejects Cole before he can reject her and flees the pack.
Isaac wants her dead. Alpha Cole secretly sends his best friend, Beta Ian, to protect her. But in the chaos of her escape, Ian is killed, and all evidence points to Selena. Alpha Cole is forced to accept that his woman murdered his best friend, and his love for her turns to hatred.
She soon discovers she is pregnant with Cole's daughter. She raises the child in hiding for five years, building a new life as a rogue.
When Alpha Cole orders the destruction of her settlement, Selena is forced back into his world. Neither has stopped loving the other. Neither can forgive what they believe the other has done.
As a political war with Isaac reaches its bloody climax, Selena and Alpha Cole must decide if love can survive five years of hatred, all while navigating through the plots of who are determined to tear them apart.
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Chapter: The IntruderSELENA'S P.O.V We made it back to the room just after the sun set. I noticed how the staff watched us and giggled, and it only made me laugh. I went from being the cast out mate to the woman the entire pack was rooting for.It was both crazy and relieving. Evan opened the door for us and then stepped away. Alpha Cole stopped and turned back to hik, his eyes darting across the younger man's still swollen eyes."Since you won't listen to me about leaving, how about you come in, let me feed you and take care of that swelling?"Evan looked unsure, but the minute he looked at Alpha Cole, he nodded. I wasnt sure if jt was because he couldn't being himself to say no to Alpha Cole or if Alpha Cole just didn't look like he was about to accept anything less than a yes as an answer.Alpha Cole nodded, then walked forward, his hand still holding mine. I followed, and Evan followed a little behind, his eyes mostly trained on the floor.The door locked behind us, and Alpha Cole walked straight tow
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-09-30
Chapter: Happier With YouSELENA'S P.O.V "I will dry your hair off, then call the nurse to redo the dressing."He nodded and leaned back on the bed. "I feel very... spoilt."I chuckled, then covered the distance to him and pulled his cheek. "That is cause you are.""Oh please," he said, trying his hardest to look stern. He only succeeded in looking like he was trying hard not to laugh which... we both knew he was.I sank the towel into his hair, then gently massaged. He pulled me closer till I was standing between his legs, my body pressed up against his face.He let his hand run up and down my body over the robe, before he finally let his intrusive thoughts win. It took one tug, and the robe fell open.He rested his head on my stomach as I tried his hair off, while his hand ran up and down my skin, like he needed the warmth to make sure that I was real. That I was right there.I let the beauty of it all set into me, my eyes closing one too many times when his fingers touched a part of my skin that was far t
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-09-30
Chapter: Heated ShowersSELENA'S P.O.V A knock came on the door, and I let go of Alpha Cole to turn towards it. Evan opened it but didn't come in. He stayed by the door, just enough to let us see him."David and his crew are here to see you, Alpha. Do you think you are able to see them?"I turned to Alpha Cole, who nodded slowly, then rested back. "I am fine. Let them come in."Evan closed the door behind him for a brief moment before the door opened again, and David walked in, followed by all five of the fashion designers.All of them carried a slightly somber expression that mostly cleared up the minute they saw Alpha Cole."Alpha," David said, then covered the distance to him, his eyes looking almost wet. "I was so scared. The invincible Alpha looking like that? I wanted to go and yank out every fucking hair from the scalp of that bitch!"I broke into a laugh. "That makes us two. I wanted to do it too.""Right?" He said, turning to me. Alpha Cole kept a small smile on sand said nothing.He had never been
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-09-30
Chapter: Looking at Your SkiesSELENA'S P.O.V I stayed with Evan till he felt strong enough, and I watched as he slowly withdrew behind his normal cold persona.I have seen him break down like this exactly twice, and each time, I hated the way I couldn't even bring myself to hate it. I should feel threatened the eay I felt about Sylvia. Instead, sometimes, I caught myself wondering if my love held a candle to Evan's objectively.It was an almost sickening thought."You should go be with him," Evan finally said, pushing himself to stand on his feet. He extended a hand to me, and I took it, my fingers wrapping around his.He sighed as he pulled me up, his eyes meeting mine once we were on equal footing."Will you be okay?" I asked, holding his hand still. He didn't pull it away either.He nodded. "Of course. I am a man. I will do well on my own."I smiled, then leaned up and kissed his cheek. His eyes widened with the gesture, but I didn't give him enough time to question it before I turned and walked away, closing
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-09-30
Chapter: One Kiss StolenEVAN'S P.O.V.I watched Selena feed him, her hands careful. He had a blush on his cheeks throughout, and when he finished the plate and she leaked to him and kissed his forehead as a reward, he looked almost like he had been handed the entire world. It made me both want to bury myself underneath the grounds I sttand on, and yet, go on my knees and pledge my allegiance to them both.I felt the tears sting the back of my eyes, and I stepped back a little to let myself breathe through it. It didn't work much, but at least I couldn't see his blush as closely.Selena stood up and put the plates away, then turned to me with a small smile."Here."I nodded and took the towels from her. I walked to the bathroom first, my heart so treacherous it managed to convince me that this was something. That this could mean something wven if it was just to me.I soaked the towels in hot water and carried the bowl and the towels back. Selena had carried a robe, the bag of toiletries I brought, and a dress
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-09-30
Chapter: A Triangle of SortsSELENA'S P.O.V My fingers sfted through Alpha Cole's hair again and again, sometimes dragging through his scalp, other times just passing through.Evan cleared his throat. He stood awkwardly close to the door, his hands clasped tight behind him, his eyes fixed on Alpha Cole. I looked down at Alpha Cole.His eyes were closed, and he didn't even seem to notice. In the face of unattainable love, it was easy to hate someone like Alan or Sylvia. But for someone like Evan.. sometimes, I felt almost like an imposter."Do you..." Evan started to say, and I watched how hard he had to convince himself to year his gaze off of Alpha Cole. "I was thinking, do you need a towel? Warm water? His... skin is all bloody."I looked down at Alpha Cole. His eyes fluttered open, and he gave a small, weak smile. "That would be perfect, Evan."I gently moved and adjusted Alpha Cole till he was lying back on the bed, a small sigh escaping him. I registered the moment Evan turned and walked away, leaving us bo
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-09-30
Chapter: Till Death Do Us PartI lay in bed, my eyes staring off blankly to my work badge on the dresser. The house was eerily silent, even though I knew my father was somewhere in it. Probably his study. Probably the mantel where he had put up pictures of my mother.I closed my eyes and turned on my back, my lips parting. He had never looked at Lorelai due to how she was conceived. I still remember it vaguely. It was this perfect dinner. Mum, me, dad. And then Lorelai's mother walked in, carrying Lorelai. Lorelai was eight then and had my father's eyes and his light blonde hair.I remember how fast everything had been. Dad couldn't explain before mum slumped in her chair. Within a day, she was gone, reduced to pictures on the walls and memories in our heads.I did accept Lorelai. None of it was ever her fault. Her mother left right after and never looked back when dad refused to be extorted for the money she conceived Lorelai for.Dad on the other hand, gave Lorelai the most basic things and never looked at her.
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-08-12
Chapter: HonouredI stood in the large hallway of the hospital, my body trembling hard. My vision blurred with tears, and I slowly went to the floor once more.My sister was dead. In her wedding dress. Right outside the cathedral where she was supposed to get married.My father was standing a few feet away, his eyes a little solemn. It was the most emotion he had shown towards anything that had to do with Lorelai at all. Two men were standing with him, and I recognised one of them to be the Bianchi godfather. Hades' own father.I scanned the room, just as the doors opened, and Hades walked in. He made his way to my father, his hands tucked in his pockets.He looked put together, his eyes calm. My eyes squinted as I slowly stood up.He left me for her. She was carrying his child. She is dead. Yet he looked like he had encountered a minor inconvenience, like something stuck on his suit or his shoe. His eyes flicked to me, and he gave a small smile, then turned away.Rage immediately filled me to the bri
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-08-12
Chapter: Bloody Wedding"Are you really going to marry my ex?" My voice broke, my eyes resting on her reflection in the full-length mirror in the bridal suite.My sister, Lorelai slowly turned, her eyes thin. She brought her hand to wrap around her stomach."Are you still on this? I am pregnant for him. Who else should I marry?""You know he is my ex. Not even an ex of a year ago, one fucking week. You are going to marry a man who dumped your own sister over text a week ago and vanished? Apparently to you?""Sister?" She asked, laughing. "You are not my sister, Julienne. Your father just happened to provide the sperm that made me. It doesn't make me his daughter. It doesn't make him related to me."My lips quivered hard, and my fingers clenched into tight fists. How could she stand there and say that to my face when I did everything to fight for her? When I made sure she knew how much I loved her, even when I knew it was her mother's affair with my father, who killed my own mother?"You are fucking heartless
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-08-12
Chapter: Fake ItMy heart gave such a hard, sickening lurch that I had to grab onto the edge of the table to keep myself from falling to the floor.The papers left my numb fingers, and my knees turned to numb, cold stone beneath me."I...""Let me help you understand the gravity of this offence and the evidence we currently have in our hands, Miss Hailey. You were admitted to this school as a scholarship student, and that scholarship has been fully based on consistent grades, that would offer you a full ride scholarship to the Coral Heights private university of sciences. With this evidence in hand, we could consider your entire academic qualifications as a complete fraud, and it would not only mean that we may withdraw the scholarship, we could also press charges for fraud, and have you repay the bulk...""I didn't do it," I blurted out. "I swear, these texts are...." My voice trailed off. "It was Micheal. He and I were..."The officials looked between each other, and the principal leaned forward. "T
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-05-20
Chapter: The AccusationI stood in front of the broken mirror in the bedroom that doubled as... well, everything except for a kitchen, and gently combed my hair. The nail mark was still on my cheek, my hair was pulled out in places, and my eyes were swollen from crying myself to sleep. But I am still Hailey Blake Wright, the same girl who went to school the next day after my mother died. I can do this. I will not falter for a man.I pushed my hair into a simple ponytail and stepped back. Clean jeans, a white top, my bag, perfect.I will not act heartbroken. I will not look at Johannah or Micheal. I will study and come back home. That's it.I turned away and walked out of the house, locking the door behind me.The minute I stepped into school, I knew something was wrong. It seemed like the students who normally paid zero attention to me were all watching me. Like the school was stopping in time around me.I looked around. It wasn't weird for the arts students to have a celebrity around for their showcases, a
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-05-20
Chapter: Naive, but In LoveI could tell you the exact minute that my life started to fall apart. Most people would assume that I, Hailey Blake Wright, would meet my doom in the way of maybe getting my first fail or skipping a class. I, after all, was the very first student in the country to get a straight A result for the prestigious Coral exam, the same exam that earned me a full ride scholarship to Coral Heights; the school for old money students who only needed their surnames to open the same doors that I studied years for. The same exam that ensured that as long as I maintained my grades, I would be on a full ride scholarship to Coral Heights private university of sciences. My life, in a very anticlimatic way, started to fall apart when I let myself foolishly believe that my boyfriend, Micheal Dean, part of the school's hockey team, and youngest son of one of the biggest names in the fashion industry, would look at me and actually, really, love me. A little naive for the girl who is only I own for being a
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-05-20
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