Arti Step Mother

By the fifth year of my marriage to James Hill, he began pretending to be his late twin brother, the late Don of the family. With that, he took over all of a Don’s duties and the role of my sister-in-law, Hilary’s husband. Every time after he slept with her, he would cut his arm open, kneel before me, and beg for forgiveness. “Pia, you’re the only woman I’ve ever loved. Once Hilary gives birth to the heir and secures her position, I’ll fake my death and come back for you.” He told me his twin brother had died saving him, so he had to fulfill his brother’s last wish. During the year he pretended to be his brother, James slept with Hilary ninety-nine times. After a full year, Hilary finally gave birth to the family’s heir. I truly believed James would fake his death as promised, then take our son and me away from this bloody life. However, I saw him with Hilary in his arms, teasing the tiny baby she carried. “Hilary, I’ll stay with you and our child until he’s ready to take over as the next Don.” Silently, I wiped my tears and went back to my room to pack my suitcase. My son saw me crying and ran into my arms, gently wiping away my tears with his little hands. “Ma, Aunt Hilary already had her baby. Why isn’t Papa coming home yet?” I placed my clothes into the suitcase as I told him softly, “Because he doesn’t want us anymore. But don’t be sad, sweetheart. I will build us a home.” If James wanted to raise an heir, then I would return to North Atlantis’s most powerful mafia family, take my rightful place as my father’s heir, and become the Godmother of the Mafia.

On her eighteenth birthday, Melissa expected a fated mate bond and a future as Luna. Instead, she received a public humiliation that shattered her soul. Her childhood sweetheart, Kelan, rejected her for her best friend, and her own family sold her to the highest bidder like livestock, to Alpha Draven the Demon of Dark Moon Valley. He is a man twice her age, a tyrant who bought Melissa to break a dark bloodline curse. He expects an obedient pawn and a submissive wife. He didn't expect a strategist. From the shadows of Draven’s stone fortress, Melissa begins a cold-blooded campaign of revenge. She isn't just surviving; she’s siphoning wealth, buying up her ex-mate's debts, and plotting a coup. But her plan hits a deadly snag when she touches Briston, the Alpha’s son and heir. The spark is undeniable. The Moon Goddess has played a cruel joke and Melissa is fated to the son of the man who owns her.

Elena Ghen's life is suddenly overturned when Alpha Williams declares war against her pack and wins. Elena is forcefully taken away from her pack and joins The blue moon pack where Alpha Williams plans to make her his Luna. What happens when Elena meets her mate at the mating dinner organized for her and Alpha Williams? What happens when she finds out that her mate is non other than the Alpha in line, Jake, Alpha William's very own son. Elena and Jack have the same goal but can they put down their differences and make it work. The moon goddess doesn't make mistakes , or does she? ~~~~~~~ I smirked on seeing his red blazing eyes stare me down, his face hardened, his fake demeanor falling apart. I could feel his hard on pressed against my thighs. His hands gripping my hair tightly, holding my chin up. "Shut it." He snarled "Imagine me, pressed against the sheets with him, thighs apart. His hands gripping my thighs so hard they'd leave a bruise. My neck covered in love bites as I -" "Shut the fuck up before I show you exactly how mean I could be. I don't mind ruining in the sanctuary of this place. I will fuck you real, good. Your head and thoughts will be filled with my name, because you're mine, just mine." "Why don't you make me. Do it." I teased, challenging him. Watching his smirk deepened. He yanked my hair tighter, raising his eyebrows "Get on your knees and make that mouth useful."

No círculo da alta sociedade de Porto Real, todos sabem que o herdeiro da sempre implacável família Santos abriu mão da própria linhagem e até da própria vida por uma mulher. Mais tarde, ele acabou se casando com a mulher que ocupava o centro do seu coração, e a bela história dos dois passou a ser contada entre a alta sociedade. Aquela mulher sou eu. Eu sempre acreditei que seríamos felizes para sempre, até que, certo dia, recebi um vídeo no celular. Na tela, um homem e uma mulher estavam entrelaçados. A respiração contida de Felipe Santos soava pesada pelo alto-falante: — Meu amor, você é tão cheirosa. A mulher fingia resistir enquanto soltava gemidos suaves e provocantes. De imediato, desliguei a tela. No reflexo escuro do celular, vi meu rosto coberto de lágrimas. Felipe e eu estávamos juntos desde a época da faculdade até o altar. Ao longo de quinze anos, permanecemos apaixonados como no início e nos tornamos o casal modelo aos olhos de todos. Mas só eu sabia que o coração de Felipe já havia mudado. Ele tinha se apaixonado pela assistente que eu mesma escolhi para ele. Só que eu não tolero traição. Por isso, no dia do aniversário dele, o presente que lhe dei foi um adeus definitivo.

"This year, there's only one spot available–and I fought hard to secure it for you. "If things don't work out with Baron Cole, I'll talk to him. You two have a strong relationship. Waiting a few years won't matter." As I stared at the application form my professor handed me, my hands would not stop trembling. In my previous life, I spent forty years married to Baron. We raised a son and a daughter. I thought that was what a complete, fulfilled life looked like. However, after he died, while sorting through his belongings, I found a box filled with letters and photographs. That was when I learned the truth–he had always loved someone else. She was his first love… and the biological daughter of the family that raised me. Back in 1984, he hid my study-abroad application, giving the opportunity to her instead. From that moment on, I became a housewife. And he devoted himself to helping the woman he loved rise–until she returned from overseas as a celebrated professor. Even my own son later turned their story into a drama, glorifying their restrained, enduring love. When I opened my eyes again, I found myself back on the day I first received that application form. This time, I did not hesitate. "Professor, I'm going abroad."

Sold off by her stepmother after her Father’s death, Katie found herself drawn to Blaze, the son of the man she was forced to marry after a dare from him. Things go from mere hatred and attraction to something stronger and forbidden. Katie must maintain her dignity even when her body yearns for more of him. ☆☆☆☆ At first it was just an hate move from Blaze's side and a means to prove that she was cheap until he found himself wanting more and more from her. Even when he knew they can never be together.

Mengisahkan tentang perjuangan Rania Hayati Malik mencari keberadaan Ibunya di Jakarta. Suatu kejadian membuatnya harus menjadi istri kedua dari Rama Prasetya. Hidup Hayati tidak mudah karena harus menghadapi dan menuruti segala perintah istri pertama dari Rama juga kedua mertuanya. Hampir menemukan tabir keberadaan sang Bunda tapi terhalang oleh sikap dan perbuatan Rangga Adam, kakak dari istri pertama Rama, yang berhasil menguak kebenaran bahwa Hayati adalah istri siri Rama Prasetya. “Jangan harap kamu bisa hidup tenang dengan menjadi perusak rumah tangga adikku,” ujar Rangga sambil mencengkram rahang Hayati. “Sudah cukup aku melihat wanita penggoda yang menghalalkan segala cara untuk dapat hidup nyaman tanpa memikirkan perasaan orang lain.” “Anda salah paham, aku tidak pernah berniat menjadi duri dalam rumah tangga adikmu. Cepat lepaskan aku sebelum kamu menyesal,” ancam Hayati. “Tidak bisakah kamu membuka hati untukku Hayati?” Rama terus mencoba mengemis cinta dan perasaan pada Hayati. Apa jadinya jika kemudian Rama Prasetya dan Rangga Adam berseteru untuk mendapatkan cinta dari seorang Rania Hayati Malik? Dapatkah Hayati menemukan keberadaan sang Bunda dan merasakan dicintai dan mencintai sepenuh hati?

Sasha’s life changes forever when she meets Mr. Julius, a wealthy tycoon who elevates her from obscurity to CEO in eight short months. But her rise to power takes a dangerous turn when she meets Williams—Mr. Julius’s estranged son and her former lover. As secrets unravel and betrayals ignite, Sasha is dragged into a web of lies, manipulation, and revenge. When the truth about Mr. Julius’s bloody past comes to light, Sasha and Williams must risk everything to bring him to justice—even if it means losing all they’ve gained. In a world where love is a weapon and family is fatal, how far would you go to uncover the truth?

Eu interrompi uma gravidez antes que completasse três meses — e ele nunca sequer soube disso. Ele estava ocupado demais reacendendo as coisas com a ex, ainda preso às chamas do passado. Para fazê-la se sentir confortável, deu a ela o meu quarto principal como se não fosse nada. Chegou até a transformar o que deveria ser a nossa festa de noivado em uma festa de boas-vindas para ela. Deixou que eu me tornasse motivo de chacota para todos ao nosso redor. Então virei as costas, cortei meu vestido de noivado e aceitei me casar com o homem que minha família havia escolhido para mim.

Aku baru berusia tujuh tahun ketika Bima Ammar memungutku dari jalanan. Sejak saat itu, aku resmi menjadi belati yang dia sembunyikan di balik bayang-bayang. Di usia delapan tahun, aku mulai menggenggam pisau. Di usia 15, aku menghancurkan musuh-musuhnya hingga tak bersisa. Bahkan di hari ujian kelulusan sekolah, aku masuk ke sarang penculik seorang diri demi menyelamatkannya, pulang dengan tubuh yang terkoyak 17 luka tusukan. Sejak saat itu, dia memanjakanku habis-habisan. Begitu aku mencapai usia legal, dia langsung menarikku untuk mendaftarkan pernikahan. Dia berjanji dengan penuh penekanan, berbisik di telingaku, "Rhea, aku akan mencintaimu selamanya." Tubuhku penuh dengan bekas luka yang mengerikan, tetapi setiap malam, dia selalu mendekapku erat dalam pelukannya. Bibirnya yang hangat akan menyapu setiap inci luka itu, lalu berbisik di tengah keintiman kami yang menyesakkan, "Rhea, kamulah yang paling suci. Jangan pernah tinggalkan aku." Aku sempat memercayai kata-kata itu dengan segenap jiwaku. Sampai akhirnya, aku memergoki sosok wanita idaman yang selama ini dia simpan di luar sana. Dia pikir rahasianya tertutup rapat. Dia tidak tahu bahwa di belakangnya, aku diam-diam telah lolos seleksi masuk universitas. Dan gadis yang dia puja-puji dengan sepenuh hati itu, ternyata adalah teman baikku sendiri di kampus.