Bound By Tension

Marianna Kingwicke lived for love, and died because of it. Betrayed by those she trusted most, her life ended in pain, her justice unserved. But death wasn’t the end. Given a second chance, she awakens in a world that’s colder, crueler, and far more dangerous. This time, she won’t make the same mistake: love no one, trust even less, and destroy the ones who destroyed her. But fate has other plans. Trapped in an arranged marriage to Vincenzo Lombardo—the second heir of a ruthless mafia empire—Marianna is forced into the lion’s den. Her instincts scream that he’s part of the threat. Her heart? It’s slowly forgetting the rules. Because Vincenzo isn’t what she expected. Under his cold exterior lies a man shackled by his own demons and drawn to the woman who threatens everything he’s built. Haunted by their pasts and hunted by enemies in the shadows, Marianna and Vincenzo must decide—will they fight each other or the forces determined to destroy them both? In a world of blood ties and broken vows, revenge has a price. And love? It might be the most dangerous game of all.

"Just act like you’re my Luna,” he murmured, his silver-gray eyes piercing through my guarded resolve as he leaned closer, invading my space. “In return, I’ll make the ones who hurt you bend until they break.” His words sent a chill down my spine, their promise as intoxicating as it was terrifying. “What makes you think I’d take help from my worst enemy?” I blurted, forcing myself to meet his gaze despite his towering, domineering presence. Lucian’s lips curved into a smirk, but his voice dropped, dead cold. “Because, girl, we both know revenge doesn’t come from weakness. And you’re far too strong to die in their shadow.” I couldn’t help but chuckle, bitterness lacing the sound. “Whatever you say, Alpha Lucian. I’d be the biggest fool to trust the devil.” - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Alina’s world crumbled the day she caught her fated mate, the man she had sacrificed everything for, wrapped in the arms of her cousin. His rejection didn’t just shatter her heart; it destroyed her reputation, leaving her devastated and banished from the pack she once called home. When she was killed, she thought she had lost it all but it was far from it when she woke up to see her savior. Her old enemy –Alpha Lucian Blackwood. Lucian offers her a deal: pretend to be his Luna, and he’ll help her make those who wronged her pay. Desperate for justice, Alina agrees, but as they delve deeper into their dangerous arrangement, the lines between revenge and desire begin to blur. When her former mate begins seeking redemption, can she give up her first love, or will Lucian let her go? What happens when she gets hit with dark truths?

As they lay there, Alberto silently prayed that Sonia's love would eventually lead her to forgive him. Breaking the silence, he posed a question that weighed heavily on his heart, "If that person were still alive, would you have forgiven him?" Sonia understood the question and shook her head, her deep-rooted hatred for the man was intense making forgiveness seem impossible. Alberto nodded, his gaze filled with understanding, and pulled her even closer, cherishing every moment they shared. He realized that, for now, he wanted to create lasting memories with her before the truth came to light. (Blurb) Sonia witnessed the death of her parents at a young age and it devastated her. She grew up seeking revenge and in a bid to gather up more resources for herself, she got a job at a company. Working as a secretary, Sonia started a new life determined to concentrate on her mission but ends up seeing herself grow feelings for her boss. Deliberating on the Conflict of her feelings, would she be able to let go of her revenge and enjoy her new love life and what happens when she realizes that her boss has something to do with her past?.

After her sister's death, Stella can only think about vengeance. She will go to hell and back to make those people pay for what they did. She will even bind herself to the ruthless mafia boss.

She went undercover to destroy him… and now she has to seduce him so he will let his guard down. Detective Natalia morozova's mission was simple it was to get close to Mikhail Volkov, the Bratva's pakhan and gather some information to use against him but after saving his life, she wakes up in his bed… and unknowingly signs a marriage contract to him. And now she has to play the perfect wife smiling sweetly, touching him softly while plotting his downfall, but every possessive grip on her body, makes it harder to remember which of them is really in control, and what her mission really is. In this game of seduction and lies one of them has to surrender.. and it might not be him.

BLURB; Diva Crest is the Luna of her pack and has always been the weakest, powerless, unwanted wolf in her pack. But when the pack’s soothsayer announces her mate, her life takes a dangerous turn. She is fated to Alpha Derek Valen, the ruthless and merciless leader of the Blackfang Pack, known for killing without hesitation. Stuck in a bond she never wanted, Diva vows to escape, but fate has other plans. Derek is just as unwilling as she is. Cold and dominant, he never expected to be mated to someone so weak. But as much as he tries to resist, something about Diva pulls him in. There’s a connection between them that feels unnatural. When a rogue pack led by the vengeful Alpha Ronan launches an attack, Diva learns a horrifying truth—her mate's bond with Derek was never real. Ronan, once Derek’s trusted beta, manipulated fate itself, cursing them both in his twisted game for revenge. Bad still, Diva was never meant to be weak. Her true powers were sealed away, hidden beneath layers of deceit. As the truth unravels, Diva is faced with an impossible choice: embrace the power she was born with and fight for her freedom, or give in to a love that was never meant to exist. But when the bond between her and Derek starts to break, they must both decide,was it ever just fate, or something far more dangerous? Will Diva rewrite her fate, or will she lose herself to a love that was never meant to be?

In a world that wants her dead, he is the curse she chooses Her stepsister stole her scent. Her mate sent her to die. Her best friend accused her of murder. Zora doesn't want revenge, she just wants a place to belong. So when she accidentally binds herself to Asger, a powerful hybrid Lycan cursed to remain imprisoned until he learns to love, she offers him a deal, She’ll teach him love, and in return, he’ll protect her. Asger warns her that he doesn't do love. But Zora is stubborn. And Asger? He’s about to learn that some hearts are more dangerous than curses. What begins as a game between two lost souls slowly turns into something more than just twisted passion. Will they embrace their feelings or will it ruin them? Will Asger keep his promise to protect Zora... Or will her safety be his end? What happens when they finally leave the confines of their prison only to find out that fate has other plans for them?

Out to seek vengeance against her sister who killed her in the past, Reborn Liana, the heir of her father's pack gets married to a stranger, Conan, in a bid to stop the engagement between her and the same person who shredded her heart into pieces on her wedding day. Her plans backfired as she was disowned by her parents who were extremely disappointed in her. She was also taunted by her sister who mocked her for getting married to a poor man because of his shabby appearance. Left with nothing, Liana sought a better life for herself only to clash with her sister and later realize that the stranger she got married to, Conan, wasn't who she assumed him to be. What would happen when Liana finds out that Conan was the boss of the company that rejected her father's deal multiple times and what would happen when she finds out that the meek and calm Conan, was the ruthless Alpha of the pack who was responsible for launching attack on her father's pack. How would she react when she finds out that the man she got married to and the man she was starting to develop feelings for was her father's most despised enemy and what would happen when she can't leave the marriage because of the contract between her and Conan? Would Liana and Conan’s love blossom despite the odds that would keep coming their way or would her thirst for vengeance destroy her?

Five years ago, Lynexia fled the Shadow Pack, pregnant with the Alpha's child. She seeked refuge in a place eyes couldn't reach and never looked back. Now, her daughter's life hangs by a thread and the only cure to save her lies with the very man who ripped her apart. The Alpha who she desperately wants to forget. Dimitri, the Alpha of Shadow Pack, who built walls of ice around his heart, has never regretted a decision, except for letting Lynexia go five years ago. Now his daughter's illness throws the back together and Dimitri vows to never let her go even if It means robing her into a twisted and sick deal. Lyn resents and vow to end his life for this. A moment of vulnerability forces her to seek comfort in the hand of the very man she vows to kill. Now, the line between love and hate is beginning to blur, igniting old flames. Can Lyn trust the very man who shattered her heart or will his twisted and sick redemption cost them everything?

“He’s my enemy, my father’s killer… and my fated mate.” Elaria Veyne hates Alpha Draven Kaelith with every breath. The ruthless Alpha destroyed her family and left her pack in ruins. But when a rogue attack leaves him injured and memoryless, fate traps them together. She’s forced to heal him in secret, locked in her chambers, sharing the same bed. He doesn’t remember the blood he spilled—only that his wolf wants her. Craves her. Calls her mate. Elaria swore she’d never fall for him. But how long can she resist when his touch ignites her every nerve… and his kiss feels like destiny? Because when his memories return, she might lose him forever—or worse, he might claim her completely.