SLEEPING NEXT TO A STRANGER
Framed for her father’s murder and betrayed by the people she loved, Nina Davies loses everything: her family, her freedom, and her identity. Left for dead in a fiery explosion, she survives but is mistaken for another woman, Lauren Hilton, a wealthy lawyer with a distant husband, Drew, and a neglected child. Given a chance to reclaim her life, Nina assumes Lauren’s identity, determined to uncover the truth and take back what was stolen.
But Drew is watching her closely. His wife was once cold and indifferent, so why is she suddenly passionate, fierce, and unlike the woman he married? As their marriage rekindles with unexpected desire, Nina finds herself torn between revenge and the man whose love she was never meant to have.
With her past threatening to expose her, Nina must play the most dangerous game of all: fooling the man who now holds her heart while uncovering the truth that could set her free, or destroy her for good.
Which would she choose? Read and find out.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 083LILIAN POV His bottom lip shook as he shook his head from side to side to express his refusal. I realize I need Grandma's love once more in my life."I know how you feel, baby," I whispered while drawing him closer. "I know. People often follow paths which remain outside our understanding. Even as we commit ourselves to self-care we never stop loving them. Understand that I am present with you now and I am committed to staying here with you. We’ll get through this together." Even though Morel ceased crying his face remained sad and baffled. My eyes met his while a gentle kiss touched his forehead. "You’re so strong, Morel. Your bravery fills me with immense pride. This problem will be resolved by working through each step in order.He continued to have tears on his face but he nodded his head slightly while his eyes shifted noticeably. A glimmer of hope appeared in his eyes while he began to believe my words. "I want to stay with you, Grandma. Please." "You can, sweetheart. You are
最終更新日: 2025-06-18
Chapter: CHAPTER 082LILIAN POV What emotions would Morel experience upon discovering the truth? I thought, my heart sinking. What words would you use to help a child understand something like this? What approach should you take to reveal to him that his trusted female guardian who he called ‘Mama’ has been deceiving him throughout his life? My pacing continued back and forth as I attempted to bring clarity to my confused thoughts. This situation weighed heavily upon me and with each step I took it dragged me further into this bewildering scenario. But then, I paused. A sudden thought halted my frantic pacing. But wait... I thought. She is a good wife. Understanding dawned on me gradually when I looked at everything through fresh eyes. Drew hasn’t complained about her. In fact, he’s seemed happy. Morel treats her like his best friend since he holds deep affection for her. Maybe, just maybe, she’s doing something right. I paused and combed through my hair while attempting to understand this perspectiv
最終更新日: 2025-06-16
Chapter: CHAPTER 081LILIAN POV My heart pounded rhythmically against my chest while her words lingered between us as a fragile thread I hesitated to touch. A family. The words replayed over and over in my head but they carried a strange and unfamiliar weight. She spoke about family as if her past actions hadn’t shattered everything. I looked at Nina and noticed a brief flash in her eyes that evoked feelings of vulnerability and regret, possibly revealing truth. My mind desperately searched for a logical thread to make sense of the tangled mess she had created. But there was nothing. No easy answers. “A family?” I repeated her with a quivering voice that betrayed my disbelief. Do you really believe this is what our relationship represents now? After everything you’ve done?” Nina lowered her eyes and moved toward me as she paused before continuing her speech. “I know it sounds crazy. I’m aware that I have no justification to speak after everything that has happened. Those words were true.” She stoppe
最終更新日: 2025-06-14
Chapter: CHAPTER 80LILIAN POV “I have to confront Laurel. She needs to tell me everything I said to myself while walking back and forth in my bedroom. I experienced restless thoughts that spun endlessly around anxious patterns. I needed answers. No more silence. THREE HOURS LATER As I approached her room at a slow pace I whispered to myself "she could have woken up by now." My hand hesitated at the doorknob. I knocked softly. No response. The door was barely ajar when I took a quick look inside and saw her sleeping with her back to the entryway and blankets wrapped around her legs. “Hmphhhh,” A sigh escaped me as the door shut quietly behind me. After securing the door from within I proceeded to the living room where the atmosphere felt oppressively tense. “ I need to have a conversation with her today , " I said to myself today before dropping onto the couch. I was hearing sounds. Not loud—just soft, sneaky movements. The sounds only reveal themselves through focused auditory attention. I go
最終更新日: 2025-06-12
Chapter: CHAPTER 079LILIAN POV As I exited Laurel’s room the tapping of my heels on marble disappeared and anxiety began to twist into a knot in my stomach. I paused midway on the stairs with my hand gripping the railing and looked back at her door. I kept repeating to myself, "That girl has something wrong with her." She looked like my daughter-in-law. She sounded like her too. Every fiber of my being protested that the woman standing before me was not my Laurel. I moved to the living room where I gradually settled into the armchair. Without conscious thought my fingers tapped against the glass water container on the table while I gazed through the window and replayed each moment in my mind rather than looking at the garden. During my time at the hospital I noticed the way the doctor looked nervous with his bandages as if he had something to conceal. Dr. Shawty, I thought bitterly. I kept hearing his name mentioned repeatedly from all directions. This morning when I caught him whispering secre
最終更新日: 2025-06-10
Chapter: CHAPTER 078NINA Barely two minutes later, a knock. “Laurel?” “Come in!” I called weakly. Dr. Shawty entered abruptly through the open door while scanning his surroundings. “What’s going on?” he asked. I held the towel tight against my chest and revealed the bloody napkin. “I… I thought something tore. I felt something while I was bending over. He rushed over and examined the spot. “Wait—this is—” His eyes narrowed. “This isn’t blood—” I interrupted him by saying flatly that I had to stop him. His brows furrowed. “What?” “I overheard you. With Lillian. Downstairs,” I whispered. “You were about to tell her.” He sighed and pulled away slightly. “She’s not stupid, Laurel. She’s putting the pieces together. And I’m tired of lying.” This request doesn’t require you to tell a lie, I assured him quietly. You must recall what events led to this moment. Why did you help me? My father’s murder wasn’t random. You mentioned to me that Laurel’s history contained inconsistencies. He swal
最終更新日: 2025-06-09
MY SECRET MATE: LOST MEMORIES.
BLURB
Even while bullied in high school, Jasmine found time to fall in love with her best friend’s boyfriend: Caine, the school’s bad boy and the Alpha’s son.
One rainy day after school, Caine fights off her bullies. What was supposed to be the best day of her life turned sour when he in turn bullies and insults her. She leaves the park with her Mum entirely.
What was she expecting?
Years later, after a bad breakup, Jasmine decides to visit her father who was attacked by rouges.
Caine is about to be made Alpha soon and he was even more handsome than she left him, now she was fighting an attraction to him that she could not explain, when she was supposed to loathe him.
Trying to settle in the pack, Caine tries to make amends and be on her good side again, even offering to help her change since she was a half werewolf. But one night of drinking leads them to have sex and he changes her.
Hurt that she betrayed her best friend and wanting to tell her the truth, she walks in on Caine proposing to her best friend.
Jasmine is in for more heartbreak when she finds out she’s pregnant for the man who had hidden their mate bond and tried to reject her.
What happens when that man gets into an accident and forget all about her, their memories together and the child she was carrying for him and now he only looks at her in pure hate and disgust?
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Chapter: CHAPTER 162JASMINES POVI stood before the mirror, staring at my reflection. Time had passed since the last servant came to inform us that the car was waiting. I’d completely lost myself in my reflection. The woman staring back at me was different. Someone I’d long admired to be. I let out a sigh, taking the veil off my face. “Are we ready?” I asked Alyssa who was still gathering a few things from her bag. “Yes…just these little things I have to get them we’ll move,’ he said.I didn’t mind, because I felt like I had all the time in the world. I was willing to stand before the mirror, simply staring at myself and the baby bump that was evident from the white gown I had on. Two knocks landed on the door, and it creaked open. From the mirror, I saw my mother. “Mum,” I called under my breath. She told me that she wasn’t going to make it because she was still taking care of her husband. Seeing her here sent chills down my spine. I strode hurriedly across the room, but she covered more space tha
最終更新日: 2025-02-27
Chapter: CHAPTER 161JASMINES POVI walked into the cemetery where Lucy’s body was buried. Carrying my flowers in one hand and holding Caine in the other. It was a month after her death, and as much as I tried to deny it, I could feel the void in my heart. She occupied somewhere in my heart, despite the betrayal and hatred, and I just couldn’t bring myself to deny that fact. Caine wasn’t in support of my going to visit the cemetery, but I insisted. I had to remind him of Lucy’s parents whom they locked up and weren’t able to pay their daughter a visit at her grave, nor did they have a chance to see them lower her into the ground. She was a villain, yes—but also a human being. “I’ll wait out here,” Caine said. I didn’t argue. We disconnected our hands, and he kissed me before letting me off. Caine was still a work in progress. He was taking on a new personality, one that was completely in contrast to who he was before the accident. His memories were not completely back, but each day, with my presenc
最終更新日: 2025-02-27
Chapter: CHAPTER 160CAINES POVThe next time I woke up, I couldn’t move my hands or legs. I scanned the room area after getting a clearer vision. The smell of wolf’s bane was strong in the air, and that explained why I felt weak. “You’re finally up, welcome to the party,” Lucy drew my attention to her. She was crouched beside Jasmine, and something about that position upset my wolf. He wanted to defend Jasmine, to stand up for her. But our strength was sealed. “Get away from her. Who are you?” I gritted.“It’s so sad that it had to be your memory that was lost. A part of me wished you died that night,” she blurted. “What?” I asked. Then I understood what she was talking about. My accident. “That girl…Elara right?” She chuckled. “She was this close to figuring out. If only she’d been smart,”I groaned, pulling against my restraints. “You killed her!” I yelled. But only a sinister smile played on her face as she moved from Jasmine to me. “You can’t do anything, Caine, not even now. You couldn’t even
最終更新日: 2025-02-27
Chapter: CHAPTER 159CAINES POVThe call dropped.I yanked the phone from my ear, staring at the screen as static hummed in my ears. The connection had been lost.Jasmine’s voice still rang in my head, breathless and desperate.I’m pregnant—with your child.I shot up from my chair so fast it clattered against the floor. My wolf was raging beneath my skin, demanding action, demanding I find her.Just then, a car drove in. I moved to the window to see who it was. Lucy. My eyes drifted to the clock, and it was a few minutes past twelve. The sky was completely dark, and the moon was hanging with a moonlight under the cloud. “She sounded scared…and urgent…” I thought. All of a sudden, my wolf was full of rage. The fragment of memory that I had tried to remember felt like it was fighting its way up. But distractions. Lucy was coming up, and I had to confirm my suspicions. I reached for my phone and sent a text to Beta Joseph, telling him to track my phone and find me if anything happened. I sent the same
最終更新日: 2025-02-27
Chapter: CHAPTER 158JASMINE’S POVThe moment the door shut behind them, I let out a shaky breath, my body sagging against the chair. My arms ached from the restraints, my head pounding from exhaustion, but none of it compared to the sharp pain radiating through my stomach. The warmth of my blood soaked into my dress was a terrifying reminder of just how much danger I was in.I glanced at the table where Lucy had tossed her phone. It was my only chance.My eyes drifted back to the door after I heard a sound. I thought they were coming back, so I curled back into my tears. After a few seconds of waiting, and no one came through the door, I let out a heavy sigh, staring at the phone. Desperation fueled me as I forced my body forward. I fell from the chair and crashed my face on the floor. Shock coursed through my face, sending my head and my brain pulsing with the taste of blood that circulated in my mouth. I ignored the pain, keeping my eyes focused on the phone that lay on the table. I started crawlin
最終更新日: 2025-02-26
Chapter: CHAPTER 157LUCY'S POVI slammed the brakes, drifting the car out of the garage. I saw Caine standing at the edge of the hallway through the rear mirror. His gaze was fixed on the car, his body still as I drove off. I knew he was getting suspicious, and it was only a matter of time before he came searching or digging for answers. I drove into the silence that filled the night, a clear contrast to the storm of thoughts that raged in my mind. I’d asked for dinner with them because I started noticing the low murmuring when I wasn’t looking. They were getting suspicious, questioning my whereabouts and my lateness to the events and important meetings. I also noticed how distant I had become due to the plans Bryan had and the hitches we experienced over the month. Recently, a few days back or so, Adrian went on a hunting spree, killing tons of humans and werewolves. According to my parents, he was facing the likelihood of the breakout of another disease all because he hadn’t found someone who was
最終更新日: 2025-02-26
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