Alastor X Charlie

My name is Christian Thompson, and once upon a time, I was the best striker in European football. That was until he came along—Ashford Ryder, young and carefree, 10 years my junior and the new shining star. I hate him. At least that's what I tell myself. Not just because he's taken my spot, but because he's everything I've struggled all my life to be, and not to be. He's vibrant, he's happy, and the worst of all, he's openly gay. I'm not homophobic, quite the opposite—I've lived in the closet all my life. All my life, I've had to hide who I am to please the people around me. European football hasn't always been this accepting of gay men, and I'd squeezed myself into a box to fit in with what they wanted of me. It isn’t that hard when you think about my family who'd rather disown me than have an openly gay son. So imagine how I feel when the world decides to be more accommodating to people like Ashford Ryder when they shoved me in a box. It's not so easy to hate the happy-go-lucky striker, when he does everything to get close to me, despite my insistent hatred for him. He's like a thorn in my side—a hot, sexy, blonde, 5ft9 thorn I can't stop thinking about. But when one day I lose my cool around the popular striker and land myself in bad press, I end up needing his help. It's supposed to be easy. Spend some time with Ashford Ryder, and show our fans that we can work together—it's what I need to do to save my career. But no one tells you how hard it is to hate someone you spend every waking hour dreaming about.

A marriage that had everything to work out, this is that of Dalia Penedo who did everything to win the heart of Carlos Salazar and have his "Happily Ever". But as time goes on, things change... and so do feelings. Although Dahlia loves her husband, her curiosity makes her embark on the dangerous virtual world, where she meets Mr.X, a man who will snatch the young woman’s heart. Dahlia is now divided: She loves her husband, but is madly in love with X. This is a real story , where the choices she makes, can change her future for the better... or for the worse.

My back hits the cold glass of the penthouse window, the city glittering a thousand feet below us. Sebastian’s hand is at my throat—not tight enough to hurt, but enough to remind me who I belong to. “You were talking to him,” he says, voice low, dangerous. His other hand is braced beside my head, caging me in. “You smiled.” “It was just—” “Don’t lie to me, Ocean.” His thumb brushes the hollow of my throat, and my pulse jumps so hard he feels it. “You’re mine. Every glance. Every breath. Every inch of you.” I should be furious. I should tell him I’m not his property. But then his mouth is on mine—rough, consuming, tasting like the whiskey he hasn’t let go of since the gala. I moan before I can stop myself. That’s all the permission he needs. His hand slides to my waist, fingers digging in as if he’s afraid I’ll vanish. The heat between us ignites like dry kindling. It’s dangerous. It’s too much. It’s everything. When he finally pulls back, his eyes are dark enough to drown in. “One year,” he murmurs. “That was the deal. But you… you’re making me want forever.” And in that moment, I know the worst truth of all— If Sebastian Velez decides to keep me, I won’t even try to run.

lunch went by pretty quickly, and we were back to classes soon enough. I'd like to forget to get a book out of my locker, so I went to go quickly and went to get it. I was leaning against the locker next to mine as I quickly scanned my schedule on my locker door. When warm air fanned the side of my face. "Move" being the excellent human being I am, I jumped out of fright, flinging the heavy calculus textbook in my hands backward. I hear a grunt and turn to find the person hunched over as they hold part of their face "Oh God! I'm so sorry!" I panicked. and then he looked up. the first thing I noticed was his short, dark hair. it looked so smooth, and 1 almost reached out to play with it. My eyes trailed down to his strong jaw line, down to his broad shoulders. I didn't even realize that I was biting my lip as I further inspected the Adonis before me. His arm flexed, bringing my attention to the amber eye he was now covering It was him. Six. He is the most popular and dangerous guy in school. And I'd managed to injure him with my calculus textbook.

S.I.X. Also spelled SIX, or simply the number 6. With over eight billion people in the world, seven of those eight reckon with the name S.I.X. To the oblivious masses, it’s just a name. To the fairly informed, it’s a jinx, bringing destruction. To the cops and government, it’s their nemesis. And to the Mafia world, it’s the legacy of a legend. * Ten years in the Italian ‘La Fratellanza’ Mafia family, SIX has harbored a fervent urge to hang up his boots and leave the dark world he has grown to love. But he, more than anyone else, knows the rules: the brotherhood is forever, and the only way out is in a body bag. With much appeal, he is cut some slack and given one condition - protect the Rodriguez heiress until she finally gets wedded to the Capo of the La Fratellanza family. Frustrated, SIX unwinds at a bar and ends up in bed with a mysterious vixen. The next morning, he takes the first flight to NYC to begin his assignment. But there she is, in the arms of the Capo, and he finally learns her real name - Arabella Rodriguez, fiancée to the Capo, heiress to the Rodriguez empire... and his fucking one-night stand. A bloody twist! But the beginning of a catastrophe in his quest to leave the dark world.

Meet Kaya Daygon, a misfit in Crimson Pack. In a typical pack, wolves look out for each other, but Kaya is an exception. Everyone in her pack hated her because of the circumstances surrounding her birth, and some even beat her. As a result, she had more scars than she would have liked. She was despised for practically being born. In the midst of everything, Kaya discovers her mate when she least expected it. Meet Tyler, the Crimson Pack's Alpha. Everyone dreads him, especially since he overcame the most vicious Alpha in the area, Zerx, and took control of the pack. What will he do when he discovers his mate could be his ruin?

"Kenapa aku harus menjalani hidup seperti ini?" Seorang penjahat terkenal kuat dan hebat mati dalam perang besar. Namun, dia kembali hidup di tubuh yang berbeda. Seorang wanita yang yang terkena kutukan dan seorang ratu. Apakah penjahat yang kalah dalam perang, berhasil menjalani hidup yang penuh penderitaan?

Rumah teh milik Miranda menjadi populer semenjak kedatangan Ratu Julia, ratu dari Kerajaan Diwnsta. Setelah kedatangan sang ratu, muncul sebuah kasus pembunuhan seorang aktris musikal terkenal, Isabella Falcon, salah satu pelanggan di rumah teh tersebut sebelum insiden terjadi. Para pekerja dan Miranda, mau tidak mau harus mengukapkan siapa pelaku di balik pembunuhan agar reputasi rumah teh ini tidak turun secara drastis.

✨ Beneath The Moon: A Dawnblood Prophecy ✨ (A Paranormal Werewolf Romance) << When love from the past shows up, it returns with shadows and secrets. >> Hayley’s life falls apart when her boyfriend breaks up with her unexpectedly. But just as she's drowning in hurt, Axel, her childhood crush and first love returns to town and settles in the house next door. As long-forgotten feelings stir up again, a deep and sensual romance blooms between them both. But Axel’s return has brought strange events to their small town; like unnatural animal sightings, claw marks in odd places… and worse, the dreams that trouble her every night—dark, vivid images of something, or someone, lurking in the shadows. Hayley must uncover whatever mysteries Axel holds, because the shadows that have followed him back to town aren't just out for him… they're coming for her too. With her heart hanging in the balance, she must find truth, navigate her way through the supernatural world she's stumbled into, and rise to a prophecy that has marked her from the very beginning... Because something ancient has awoken, and she alone holds the key to stopping it. 🔥 Werewolves | Mystery | Young Adult Romance | Dark secrets | Heart-racing twists & suspense 🔥

My breathing rate slowly increased on seeing his outstretched hand, and out of my gritted teeth, I asked, "Did you poison this food?" There was no slight change in his face as he answered me coldly, "I would rather choke you to the bed with my bare hands, Senorita. That way, you'll curse out my name" My eyes dimmed for a moment. Was this devil in an armani suit still talking about murder? "Now, open your mouth!" He commanded and my stomach rumbled in protest. My lips vibrated and I tried to hold the hot tears forming inside of my eyes. I couldn't stay longer with this hunger. As long as I'm not submitting to be his slave then I could come to a compromise. .. .. Her name is Sofia Di Marco; surviving heir of a powerful mob family. After a decade of hiding from the Italian government She finally steps out to start a new life but she bumps that new life into a mystery billionaire man who turns out to be the King of the New York Underground. That was his identity, but to her, he was Mr. Pompous; the raging green-eyed Devil in an Armani suit.....