Ante Meridiem

Mon frère était à une soirée, je suis allée le chercher. J'ai entendu mon frère demander à Lucas Bernard : « Tu as une petite amie, non ? Ça fait longtemps et je ne l'ai jamais vue. » J'ai soudain été prise de panique. Cela faisait trois ans que Lucas et moi étions ensemble, mais dans le secret. Personne ne le savait. Lucas a répondu d'une voix traînante : « Ce n'est pas une petite amie, juste un passe-temps. De toute façon, je ne compte pas me marier avec elle. » J'ai serré les poings et j'ai directement poussé la porte de la pièce.

You are the bane to my existence, Ethan. Always hovering over me, dictating my life. But I won't let you control my heart." "Oh, Ava, if you only knew the chaos you've stirred within me. You challenge me in ways I never thought possible. I'm captivated by your spirit, your unwavering determination. Let me show you a love that defies expectations, a love that is entirely our own." "I'm not one to be easily swayed by words, Ethan. I need actions, true intentions. Prove to me that this arrangement isn't just another game of power and control." **** In the dazzling world of high society, Ava Sinclair is a force to be reckoned with—a fiercely independent woman who defies conventions and fights for her dreams. But when an arranged marriage binds her to Ethan Morgan, a brooding and enigmatic billionaire, her carefully constructed world is turned upside down. Ava resents the idea of being tied to a man she barely knows, and Ethan is equally reluctant to enter into a loveless union. Yet, as they navigate the intricacies of their forced arrangement, they find themselves drawn to each other in ways they never anticipated. As their initial animosity gives way to unexpected sparks, Ava and Ethan discover a connection that transcends their obligations. But with their families and society watching their every move, will they have the courage to defy tradition and pursue their own desires? Amidst grand balls, scandalous secrets, and whispered gossip, Ava and Ethan must navigate the treacherous waters of high society and their own guarded hearts. Will they succumb to the pressure of societal expectations, or will they dare to chase the love that sets their souls on fire?

"Do you know what would happen if your daughter finds me naked in your bed?" I trail my fingers along his hard chest, not breaking the gaze. "Mmm." He hums, his hand gripping my waist tighter. I gasp, arching my back. "Tell me all about it," he mumbles against my ear, "while I drive my cock deep into that waiting cunt of yours." ..... Juniper was used to lonely Christmas holidays in her little apartment, but everything changes when her best friend invites her to spend the holidays with her family. When she agrees to do it, she gets way more than she bargained for, especially her best friend's brooding but irresistible father... Dante. Now, she must fight her complex feelings for Dante, knowing that it was forbidden to have anything to do with him. But when he has sworn to taint her innocence with his possessive charm, how long until she gives in to his darkness? Secrets will be revealed, relationships will falter, and the body will be tempted. How will Juniper navigate all of this while still trying to keep the magic of Christmas alive?

Oryza Sativa Wiryawan yang masih duduk di bangku SMA dipaksa menikah oleh ibu tirinya yang ingin menguasai sendiri harta peninggalan almarhum ayah Ory. Sementara Airlangga Putra Dewangga, pria tampan mapan rupawan yang sudah berusia 34 tahun dan sangat anti dengan yang namanya komitmen pernikahan, harus terjebak menjadi suami Ory akibat dari hutang budi ibunya terhadap almarhum ibu gadis yatim piatu itu. "Buat apa kita harus capek-capek memelihara kambing jika hanya sekedar kepingin makan sate?" -Airlangga Putra Dewangga- " Kalau menurut Mas manusia itu dalam menuruti pemenuhan hawa nafsunya hanya sebatas fitrah nya saja seperti jika lapar, ya makan. Dan jika ingin melampiaskan nafsunya ya kawin. Apa bedanya Mas dengan kambing?" -Oryza Sativa Wiryawan-

Livia, nymphe insatiable aux désirs inavoués, est sur le point de devenir bien plus qu’une simple servante aux yeux du puissant homme d’affaires Alessandro. Chaque regard du milliardaire Alessandro la brûle de l'intérieur. Lui, impitoyable et arrogant, sait exactement ce qu'il veut, et il sait aussi que son pouvoir peut tout obtenir, y compris son cœur, si elle le lui donne. Mais un contrat, signé sous l'impulsion d'une passion grandissante, va lier leurs vies d'une manière inédite. Un contrat qui dépasse les simples termes d'un accord. Livia doit porter son enfant, et Alessandro, bien plus qu'un simple homme d'affaires, se voit obligé de se perdre dans un jeu dangereux où les sentiments et la sensualité s'entrelacent. La question demeure : un contrat signé dans l’extase peut-il vraiment être une promesse d’amour, ou n’est-ce qu’un piège ? Livia aura-t-elle le contrôle, ou sera-t-elle celle qui se laisse dominer par un milliardaire dont le cœur semble aussi froid que son regard ? Ils vont franchir des frontières qu'aucun des deux n'avait anticipées…

Jessie was going through a breakup with her fiancé. She went to Vegas with her friend to get over the breakup. Have fun and regain herself. Din Cooper is a multi-billionaire. He was the CEO of the Cin's mobile. (Car company.) He almost got kicked out of the company by his grandfather because, at the age of 29, he wasn't married. His grandfather's Ultimatum, "Her name is Jessie Walker. Make sure you get married before the end of this month. To Jessie." Din also went to Vegas to attend his friend's party. He thought he would at least have a few drinks to clear his head off. He met Jessie in Vegas and recognized she was the woman his grandfather forced him to get married to. When Jessie and Din both met, did sparks fly endlessly or was it filled with hatred?

Con nueve meses de embarazo, un exempleado, que guardaba un profundo rencor tras haber sido despedido para darle ese puesto a mi esposo, me llevó a la fuerza a la azotea del edificio y me asestó decenas de puñaladas. Mi marido, Víctor Escobar, capitán de un escuadrón de rescate, prefirió movilizar a todo su personal para impedir que Raquel Herrera, su exnovia, sumida en una depresión, le prendiera fuego a su departamento. No le supliqué que viniera a rescatarme. En mi vida anterior, precisamente porque lo había llamado suplicándole ayuda, él había dejado desprotegida a Raquel y había ido corriendo a salvarme. Mi bebé y yo logramos sobrevivir, pero ella, después de prenderle fuego a su departamento, murió consumida por el incendio. En apariencia, Víctor no me había guardado ningún rencor. Incluso llegó a reservarme una suite de maternidad privada. Sin embargo, el mismo día que di a luz, me amarró ¡y nos acuchilló sin piedad, a mí y a mi bebé recién nacido! —¡Ese día tú y ese tipo se pusieron de acuerdo para engañarme, ¿no es así?! ¡Tus «heriditas» no eran nada graves! ¡Ni de chiste te ibas a morir! —exclamó, fuera de sí—. ¡Pues, si tanto te encanta que te apuñalen, entonces, te daré el gusto! Cuando volví a abrir los ojos, había regresado al día en que me habían tomado como rehén. Pero, esta vez, tomé una decisión: lo dejaría correr para salvar a su Raquel.

All her life, Octavia had endured one form of abuse to another. From a father who hated her guts and blamed her for the death of his wife, to the mob boss who was supposed to be her knight in shining armor. Octavia is ready to cross love off her list when life throws her the mysterious Giovanni heir. A bad boy who would do anything to get in her pants, piss her off and still manage to be charming about it. What happens when love falls into the forbidden mix? When life tosses her into a web of secrets and betrayal, will she be able to hold on to this bad boy or lose him in her quest to hurt those who caused her pain?

Palaban, walang inuurungan, yan si Ksatreyah. Isa siyang ma-impluwensya at magaling sa pakikipaglaban. Ginagawa niya lahat mapasakanya lang ang oras at atensyon ng minamahal na si Kevier. At dahil din sa pagmamahal na iyon kung bakit niya nasasaktan ito sa pamamagitan ng pang-iipit dito. She even used Mia- Kevier's girlfriend para lang mahawakan sa leeg ang lalake. Tinatakot niya ito na sasaktan niya si Mia oras na makipagkita si Kevier dito. Hanggang saan hahantong ang kanyang mapanakit na pagmamahal? Hanggang saan niya matututunang bumitaw? Bibitaw ba siya kahit na alam niyang masasaktan siya at iyon ang ikakasiya ng lalakeng mahal niya? O patuloy niya itong mamahalin at susugal na mahalin siya nito pabalik ngunit kapag nangyari iyon ay alam niya sa sarili niyang, magiging miserable ang buhay nito.

Esperé ocho años. El día en que debía convertirme en Luna, mi pareja del destino, el Alfa Cayden, me rechazó frente a toda la manada. Porque era estéril. Rompió nuestro vínculo de pareja y besó a mi asistente Omega, Lilith. Resulta que ya se habían unido. La maldita estaba embarazada de él. Me enfureció. Estaba lista para dejarlo todo atrás, pero su madre me arrojó a una celda de plata. Él planeaba despojarme de mi loba y de mi don, para entregarle mis poderes a su nueva Luna, Lilith. Destrozada, huí, solo para ser atacada por lobos errantes y dada por muerta en un charco de mi propia sangre. Cuando desperté de nuevo, me encontraba en un lugar desconocido. Mi memoria había sido borrada. El Alfa Rhys de la Manada Shadowcrest estaba a mi lado, prometiendo cuidarme. Y yo, la loba estéril, estaba embarazada… Pero no puedo recordar quién es el padre de mi hijo.