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Victoria penn
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 Falling for My Unwanted Bride

Falling for My Unwanted Bride

Elena Vale was never supposed to be the bride. When her twin sister vanished the night before her wedding, Elena was forced to step in and marry Dorian Blackwood her childhood crush, her sister’s first love, and now, her cold husband. Dorian humiliated her at the altar, treating her like a cheap replacement. But the nightmare truly began when her sister returned halfway through the reception, accusing Elena of kidnapping her to steal her wedding. Armed with a tampered voice recording, everyone turned against Elena including the man whose name she had just taken. To break her, Dorian handed her an impossible, failing business deal to fix overnight. He expected her to fail. Behind the quiet, unwanted daughter was a sharp mind capable of bringing his empire to its knees. As Elena begins uncovering the truth behind her sister's frame job, she exposes a web of dangerous secrets, lies, and a hidden identity that changes everything. Dorian Blackwood never wanted Elena as his wife. What happens when the woman he tried to break becomes the only one he can’t afford to lose?
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Chapter: Chapter five
Elena POVI sat on the edge of my bed, staring at the wall as Dorian's words played in my head. If you don't come to my room, the consequences will be yours to deal with. I clenched my hands, remembering the way he had looked at me before walking out. He thought he could control everything about my life just because I was his wife on paper. Well, he was wrong. I wasn't going to his room tonight, and if he wanted to make my life miserable he could do it without me begging him for anything. But his words about wife duties kept bothering me, so I stood up and walked out of my room to find someone who could tell me what exactly he expected of me.The house was quiet and most of the lights were off, but the study door was slightly open. I pushed it gently and looked inside. The room was empty, but a thick file sat on the desk with a note on top of it. Fix this by morning or leave this house. I stared at the words, wondering if Dorian had lost his mind. He had given me a problem to solv
Last Updated: 2026-10-26
Chapter: Chapter four
The days after the wedding passed in a blur I couldn't escape. I did everything I could to stay invisible in the house. Seraphine never liked me, and she and my sister mocked me every chance they got.I walked to my wardrobe and brought out my outfit for the day, a plain white gown. Dorian had ordered that I wear clothes of the same level as a maid's, since I wanted to be his wife, which I never did.As I walked to the dining table to get my breakfast, voices made me pause. Seraphine, Lara and Dorian were all sitting at the table, looking like a perfect family. I turned around quickly to avoid them, but a voice chimed in loudly."Ohhh, my sister is here," Lara said, glaring at me.All eyes turned to me. Dorian's face was cold, and Seraphine's was disapproving.I forced a smile as I stared at them. "I came to get something, but it seems it's in my room. I'll take my leave," I lied bluntly, turning to leave quickly."You're our family's wife. Come and serve your in-law," Seraphine said.
Last Updated: 2026-10-26
Chapter: Chapter three
I stood at the front of the hall, my wedding gown spread across the ground. I did not crouch down to hold it, because right now nobody was here to carry me to my supposed husband's house.Dorian had taken the car and left me stranded. My parents and my sister had not asked about me. It wasn't as if they really cared, and they must have hoped I would die. I had no cash on me."Miss Elena," an older man said as he walked towards me. I glanced at him, wondering who he was. He reached into his pocket and brought out a stack of cash. "Your husband asked me to give this to you, to take public transport."I stared at the cash."And what of the car?" I asked. The man's expression changed as I looked around."He specifically told me his first love was injured and needed the full back seat for herself," he explained, his face filled with pity for me.My hands closed on my dress."I will take my leave," he said quickly, handing me the cash. It felt heavy in my hands. I really couldn't believe th
Last Updated: 2026-10-26
Chapter: Chapter two
I opened my mouth to defend myself, but Dorian's cold eyes glared at me like he could kill me, and Lara beat me to it."She locked me up!" she cried out, grabbing Dorian's shirt and pulling him closer to her. "I tried to tell her to stop. I told her she would find her own husband, but she refused." Her voice trembled as she whispered, "She quickly stretched out her hands, and when I told her to stop, she hit me so badly that my hand scraped and I almost died." Tears flowed down her face."This is unbelievable! I did no such thing. I don't even remember seeing you last night," I argued, my voice almost a plea. I glanced at my parents. My mother's eyes filled with tears as she looked at my sister with pity. My father just shook his head, like I was a disappointment he couldn't get rid of.Dorian's hands moved to her shoulders as he pulled her closer, his eyes scanning her face to check if she was hurt. I stood there watching them as I tried to understand what was happening. Lara buried
Last Updated: 2026-10-26
Chapter: Chapter one
Elena's POV"Do you, Elena Vale, take Dorian Blackwood as your husband?" the priest asked as he stared at me.I glanced at the man standing opposite me, my vision blurred by the veil my mother had chosen for my sister. She had worn a smile on her face when she made me wear it, but I had no choice. The word no sat at the tip of my tongue, but what came out was yes, the word my father and mother had carefully placed on my tongue after practicing it with me all morning.The priest nodded before turning towards Dorian."And do you, Dorian Blackwood, take Elena Vale as your bride?"Dorian's face darkened instantly, and his grip on my hands tightened. I winced, but that didn't stop him from pulling me closer, as if my pain meant nothing to him."I do," he gritted out, his words sounding like he was also being forced into this marriage. His jaw set, and his grip on my hands hurt even more.The priest nodded after hearing Dorian's reply. His face remained blank, as if he had no idea this was
Last Updated: 2026-10-26
Married to the Alpha I Rejected.

Married to the Alpha I Rejected.

Alice rejected her fated mate for the man she loved only to discover two hours later that her boyfriend of three years was planning to marry her younger sister. But that wasn’t even the worst part. Her father had already arranged another marriage for her, giving her until the next Lunar Moon to find someone willing to marry her or be forced to marry a man she had never met. Desperate to escape, Alice goes to the one man she knows has every reason to hate her: Rowan, the cold and ruthless Alpha of the North. He is the fated mate she rejected hours ago and the older brother of the ex who just betrayed her. She expected him to throw her out, but instead, he agrees to marry her. Of course, nothing comes for free. Their marriage will last for one year, and in return, Alice must tell him everything she knows about his father’s death. Alice only wanted a way out of her family’s control and a chance to make her ex regret his decision. She never expected to become attached to the man she rejected, or to discover that her family had been hiding secrets that could destroy more than just their pack. Everyone thought Alice was nothing because she had no wolf. Her own father treated her like she was worthless, but none of them knew that her wolf had been sealed, or what she was truly destined to become. They called her wolfless. They had no idea they were looking at the future White Wolf—the one destined to rule both wolves and witches.
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Chapter: Chapter seven
Alice POVThe dinner was silent, with everyone looking like they planned to kill each other. Nathan was the worst. His face was pale, while Eliza had her usual smugness. Rowan sat beside me, saying nothing. I chuckled and stabbed my fork into my meat.I was beginning to enjoy this.The door burst open, the sound echoing through the hall. A maid stumbled in, breathing heavily, and bowed at once."Alpha, Prince Corin of Brickwell is here. He seems angry and is requesting your presence," she stammered, her head still bowed.I turned towards my father. His expression faltered, and I thought I caught a pleased look on his face before it disappeared.He nodded and started towards the door. He had barely taken a few steps when the prince shoved the maid aside, a dozen warriors filing in behind him. The maid hit the ground hard and Corin didn't spare her a glance. He stepped over her as if she were a rug.I frowned.He looked around the hall as if it bored him. "A charming hall," he said. "I
Last Updated: 2026-11-06
Chapter: Chapter six
Alice POV The morning after our deal, Rowan walked beside me without uttering a single word. We stopped in front of the hall. Two guards stood by the entrance, and I could already hear voices inside. My father must have summoned everyone early. "Are you planning to stand here all morning?" Rowan asked. I turned to him. "I'm trying to enjoy my last few minutes of peace." "Then you should have stayed in bed." I rolled my eyes. He pushed the hall doors open before I could come up with an answer. The moment Rowan and I stepped inside, every conversation stopped. My father sat in his usual chair at the far end of the room, with Eliza beside him and Nathan standing behind her. A few elders were seated along the sides, while the guards remained close to the entrance. Eliza looked from me to Rowan. Her lips curved into a smile. "You're late," my father said. "I'm early, Father. I have news." His eyes narrowed. Rowan walked past me and stopped a few steps ahead. "Why are you here?"
Last Updated: 2026-11-06
Chapter: Chapter five
His cold words echoed in my head, but shit, I refused to let go of his hand. He moved his gaze to my fingers, and a frown settled on his face.I swallowed hard before continuing.“Did you not hear me?” I asked. “I said marry me.”“I heard you the first time,” he replied coldly.“Then why are you asking if I’ve lost my mind?” I questioned him.He pulled his hand away from mine roughly and stared at the mark on my wrist.“Yesterday, you rejected me. Today, you’re standing in my house asking me to marry you. Do you expect me to take you seriously?”I stared at him, but for a second, I forgot what to say. I immediately recovered myself.“I have my reasons,” I said.“I’m sure you do,” he replied flatly.I folded my arms across my chest. “Look, I know you probably hate me, but I need your help.”“What makes you think I’d help you?”“Because it would benefit you too,” I explained.He raised an eyebrow. “And how exactly would marrying you benefit me?”I hesitated for a moment before answering
Last Updated: 2026-10-30
Chapter: Chapter four
Rowan's POVThe night screamed with the sound of war, steel crashing against steel while claws tore into flesh and bones snapped with deafening cracks beneath the cold haze of the moon.I tightened my grip on my sword as an enemy warrior charged towards me. I stepped aside, avoiding his claws before driving my blade into his chest. His body fell to the ground, and I turned just in time to block another attack.I pushed him back with my sword before delivering a strike across his neck."Hold your positions!" I ordered without taking my eyes off the battlefield.My men advanced, forcing the remaining enemy warriors backwards. Their commander stood among them, his eyes fixed on me. I knew what he wanted. A fight.I walked towards him, my sword hanging loosely in my hand. He shifted into his wolf and charged. I waited until he was close enough before moving aside and driving my blade into his side.He staggered. I pulled my sword free and struck again.His body hit the ground, and the rema
Last Updated: 2026-10-30
Chapter: Chapter three
Alice's POVA hand tipped with wicked-looking claws sliced through the air towards me. I ducked just in time, feeling the rush of air brush against my skin before delivering a hard punch to my opponent's stomach.Marcus let out a grunt and stumbled backwards, one hand pressed against his stomach.I smirked as I straightened up. "Still too weak, Marcus."I walked towards the table, grabbed a bottle of water, and drank half of it in one go. My chest rose and fell slightly from the exercise, but I wasn't nearly as tired as I expected to be, considering I had barely slept after last night."Damn, you're good," Marcus admitted, rubbing his stomach. There was genuine admiration in his voice. "But how do you manage to fight like this when…" He trailed off, letting out a heavy sigh.I knew exactly what he wanted to say. How could a girl without a wolf take down the leader of the pack warriors? It was unheard of.I turned towards him with a smirk. "What's wrong? Cat got your tongue? Next time,
Last Updated: 2026-10-29
Chapter: Chapter two
Silence filled the room as Rowan strode through the doorway, his broad shoulders nearly filling the space.My father stood up almost immediately, his expression brightening as he looked at Rowan."You made it in good time," he said, gesturing towards the seats.Rowan nodded and walked towards the chair closest to mine. The mark on my wrist began to burn. It seemed the mate bond was still reacting to his presence, even after everything that had happened.I turned towards Nathan, wanting to see his reaction.His face had gone pale. He looked between my father and Rowan before suddenly standing up, his chair scraping loudly against the floor."Father, he can't be here! He killed my father!" he exclaimed, staring at my father as though demanding an explanation.My father slowly turned towards him, his expression unreadable, though a hint of annoyance crossed his face."Sit down. I invited him," he said coldly.Nathan hesitated before lowering himself into his seat. He clearly wasn't happy
Last Updated: 2026-10-29
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