Chapter 22 Of To Kill A Mockingbird

Alonso’s voice was icy, his words cutting through the tension in the room. “You don’t need a reminder of why you’re here. That should always be clear in your mind.” Skyla clenched her fists, her chest tightening with a mix of anger and sadness. “I know,” she replied, her voice trembling but firm. The weight of his words and the truth behind them pressed heavily on her heart. Skyla Parker, a free-spirited artist with dreams of opening her own gallery, is forced into an arranged marriage with Alonso Ignacio, a wealthy but emotionally closed-off investor, by her father,Vincent parker ,a greedy struggling businessman, to save his failing business. Threatened with disownment if she refuses, Skyla reluctantly agrees. Alonso, who views love as a weakness and the marriage as a purely transactional deal, agrees to the union to secure a lucrative business partnership and to provide a mother figure for his young son. Despite their initial resentment and clashing personalities, their cold arrangement begins to thaw as they spend more time together. Skyla and Alonso discover the unexpected moments of vulnerability and passion., But when Vincent’s manipulations threaten to tear them apart, they must decide: will their marriage remain a business deal, or will they risk everything for a love that could heal their broken hearts?

Robert Moore, a ruthless 32-year-old billionaire, is forced into an engagement with Anya Orlova, the daughter of a powerful mafia boss. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he finds himself at the mercy of a dying man’s wish. Kayla, the daughter of an old friend, is the last person Robert ever wanted to end up with, but he’s willing to do whatever it takes to fulfill his old friend's wish and escape his arranged marriage to Anya. Kayla Levins, a beautiful and petite 28-year old, finds herself in an arranged marriage that is the last thing she wants. Having spent most of her life caring for her ailing father, Kayla is torn between her duty to fulfill his dying wish and her hatred for the arrogant, entitled billionaire. Nevertheless, Kayla and Robert find themselves in a contracted marriage, with each to their own motivations and gains. As they exchange vows and begin their new life together, Robert and Kayla must navigate the treacherous world of high-stakes business deals, mafia threats, and their own forbidden attraction. Robert must also confront his pasts and hidden secrets. With the Orlovas on their tail, Kayla and Robert work together to outsmart their enemies and protect their interests. But they begin to realize that their contract marriage may be more than just a convenient arrangement. As Robert's icy heart begins to thaw and Kayla's feelings for him deepen, they must confront the secrets and lies that have haunted them for so long. Will their love be strong enough to overcome the obstacles in their path, or will their contract marriage and secrets of their past tear them apart? Join Robert and Kayla on a journey of adventure, danger and romance.

Terrence Mikael Saavedra was forced by his parents to marry their friend's daughter Corazon Villaluna even though they knew someone already owned his heart. This series of events made him promise to do everything to make his wife suffer in their marriage. Corazon developed feelings for Terrence since she was still young so when she was arranged to marry him, she seized the opportunity to do so. But their marriage became a disaster, instead of being happy, she was saddened by how cruel her husband is to her physically and emotionally. Will the day come when her husband learns to love her or it's time for her to give up? What if the woman who owns Terrence's heart comes back into their life? Is she ready to fight for her right as the legal Mrs.Corazon Saavedra?

After graduating from NYU, Victory Sinclair had her life all planned out. Well, at least the career part, that is. She has been accepted into one of New York’s leading advertising and media agency and will be joining the agency as a personal assistant to the CEO. Little did she know, a strange twist of fate is about to change the course of her future. An unfortunate accident with Arthur Knight resulted in serious consequences that would alter both their futures. What will Victory do? Would she succumb to pressure or would she follow what her heart tells her to?

"Ms. Stout, please read the requirements carefully. Once you submit your personal profile and sign up, all of your information will be sealed. You must then enter the research institute within 15 working days. Until the research results are made public, you will not be allowed to leave." The response from the National Academy of Sciences Research Institute came quickly, accompanied by a form. Shermaine Stout stared at the screen, but the mouse in her hand suddenly felt as heavy as lead. The door to her room suddenly swung open, and Shermaine blinked, quickly closing the laptop without a trace of emotion.

It was New Year's Eve. We were streaming live when my brother called. I spoke first, "I wish you peace and a happy, long life." He gave a cold laugh. "Yeah, well, I don't want you to have any of that. I hope you spend the rest of your life in misery." I'd cut him off the year he was flat broke. Now that he was successful, this was the first thing he did—get back at me. I kept my tone calm. "I wish you peace and a happy, long life." He sounded annoyed. "Cut it out. There's no way I'm wishing you well. If I have to say something, then I hope you stay miserable forever." The host hesitated, then chimed in, "Ben, that was just a recording of Hailey's message. And yes, when she left… she was in a lot of pain and quite miserable, just like you hoped for."

BLURB NB::This book contains several steamy contents!! Orpheus Bathory is a transcendent vampire who is naturally gifted with the powers of an original vampire making it impossible for him to be killed. He's naturally able to control higher animals and transform to whatever animal he so desires and he's naturally blessed with dark magic which made him revered in the realms of ancient witches. An affinity with night, darkness, and shadows ritual is to be held and the blood of a virgin hybrid is requested and to prove himself worthy of being the next vampire king he volunteers and breaches the human world. After years of wasted efforts, he finally bumps into Lucinda Orlok and his life takes a twist as he is lost in his love enchantment. Lucinda Orlok, is a vampire-werewolf hybrid. The ritual description fits into her as she was of a rival clan and she was extremely powerful. Lucinda is blinded by her adoration of Orpheus which makes her not know who truly he is. Orpheus for the first time is deceived by the spell of glamour as he also thinks she's human. And gradually their friendship turns into obsession as they are bound to each other. Will their deadly obsession for each other survive the bitter revelation or would vengeance quench their love which once burnt like a fiery inferno?

Clint Nelson has been the best friend of the future Alpha of Canyon Ridge pack, Anders Forte, his entire life. So, he was surprised but unconcerned when, on his 10th birthday, his wolf awakened as a Guardian. His original plan to be Anders' Beta changed to becoming his top warrior so that he could ensure that Anders always remained safe. Lily Raines has grown up with Calista Johns most of her life. They have shared their hopes and dreams of what their life will be when they finally meet their mates. When Clint and Anders begin showing an interest in them, neither is happy with the attention. Lily continually refuses to date Clint, knowing his playboy reputation. When her wolf is suddenly blessed with the Guardian spirit at 17, Lily's life will turn upside down, and she will be forced to turn to the only person that can help or understand her, Clint. Clint will train Lily and help her to understand the nature of her Guardian spirit. Through their time together, a respect and romance will blossom until Lily turns 18 and realizes that Clint is her fated mate. The two will have a beautiful romance, celebrating their life, the birth of their daughter and protecting the pack they love until one day tragedy strikes, taking one life and leaving the other broken, having to raise their daughter alone.

Amelia Gael is sold to the cruelest ruthless Alpha of all times by her evil step-father. She accepts her fate. Once she gives the cruel alpha king a son, she will be set free. But what she doesn't expect is, the alpha king is her mate. The sad part is, he doesn't know it. But Amelia decides to wait, believing the alpha king will realize the bond sooner or later. But one day she finds that she's nothing but a tool to him. Heartbroken, she runs with her unborn baby. The cold and domineering alpha king realizes his true feelings for her and regrets his indifference to her love. He swears to find her and take her back no matter what.

Calderon has waited until forever, with constant occurring thirst for blood, with a life in secrecy and away from every human's eyes. Even if it took over a millennium for the soul of his past and only lover to come back to life, he has stayed. He has endured the curse of living only by sucking on humans. He has kept on convincing himself that another lifetime would come for his pair, and when that moment manifests, they could be together again. He waited, and when he has finally come face to face with his lover incarnate in the identity of Macey Hermione Monreal, he does everything to keep her close for as long as he can. But will Macey recognize him? Will Macey see behind the monster that is Calderon? Will Macey accept his love, even with the risk of real danger upon being human, being the kind that serves as Calderon's source of livestock?