Chapter 24 The Catcher In The Rye

Calm, poised, dangerous, and pretty. There can only be one person who is 4-in-1—and who is she? Tari Tariyefa Tonla. The eldest twin of the Tonla family. She is the only person who can play calm and innocent, effortlessly fooling her enemies into thinking they’ve won… until it is too late, and they realize they’ve been fooled. She is the only woman who can call the shots and turn a peaceful atmosphere into chaos in seconds. She doesn’t speak much, but her actions do—and her aura is unmatched. A woman hated for just breathing by the people she thought she could love. After discovering an embalment and the culprit was non other than her twin sister, Mitari Timinpere Tonla. faced with rage, she decided to confront her only to discover a shocking secret, intentionally planned by a bethrod-she wasn't aware of. An unexpected accident, that will lead her into the hands of a mysterious man. Barasa, none as Frost because of his cold and calculated personality. What do you think her comeback will be about? Especially with two men, and one woman—her sister—whom she despises deeply. Secrets that shake her world and threaten to throw everything into chaos. And a secret helper she barely knows exists. Grab your popcorn for this light romance turned dark romance ride. Because there won’t be a moment where you won’t be thinking about the next chapter… as the truth unfolds.

Warning... or Invitation? That choice is yours. This isn’t a fairytale. This isn’t about sweet kisses beneath cherry blossoms or soft smiles under the stars. No. This is raw, This is reckless, This is “Burning Embers: Scorching Tales of Desire” A collection of BL short stories carved from lust, laced with obsession, and kissed by chaos. Each chapter stands on its own, a world where strangers become addictions, roommates cross lines, enemies blur into lovers, and the line between want and need snaps without warning. These men don’t fall in love. They fall into temptation. They crash into each other like lightning against the sea, loud, unforgiving, and beautiful in their destruction. You’ll find no gentle romance here. Only the ache of fingertips brushing where they shouldn't, the weight of glances held too long, the gasp before the plunge. This is for the ones who know love isn’t always tender. That sometimes, the most unforgettable stories are the ones written in bruises and longing. This is for those who crave stories that leave a mark, who don’t flinch when desire gets messy, when hearts bleed a little before they beat as one. Not for the faint-hearted. Not for the clean-handed. This is for the bold, the brave, the ones who dare to touch the flame even if it burns. So turn the page. Step into the fire. But don’t say I didn’t warn you--- Because once the embers catch, they never go out.

Important Note to Readers: This story includes two books in the same series. Each book focuses on a different generation of the powerful Wyndham family. Book 1: Gabriel & Isla (Completed) A scandal forces Isla Ainsworth to marry Gabriel Wyndham, the billionaire heir she never wanted. Tied down by duty, surrounded by enemies, and trapped in a loveless marriage, Isla has to survive in a family that never accepted her. He gave her his fame, wealth, protection, and his whole world… but never his heart. Until the truth changes everything. “Please, give me one more chance.”The proud billionaire kneels on one knee and kisses her hand earnestly. “Sorry, Mr. Billionaire. I already have a new life.” Book 2 (Start from Chapter 261) : Mercy & Aurelian (Ongoing) Betrayed by her fiancé. Sold by her parents. And used for profit. Mercy loses everything in one night. Determined to rebuild her life, she takes a job at Wyndham Holdings, only to catch the attention of its powerful, reclusive heir. Aurelian Wyndham doesn’t date. He doesn’t trust. And he’s not the type to marry. But when his family pressures him into an arranged match, he shocks everyone by proposing to Mercy instead. It was supposed to be a convenient marriage. Until living under the same roof begins to reveal secrets about Mercy’s past… secrets tied to the Wyndham empire itself. And now, walking away is no longer an option.

"I, Logan Carter, Alpha of the Crescent Moon Pack, reject you, Emma Parker of the Crescent Moon Pack." I could feel my heart breaking. Leon was howling inside me, and I could feel his pain. She was looking right at me, and I could see the pain in her eyes, but she refused to show it. Most wolves fall to their knees from pain. I wanted to fall to my knees and claw at my chest. But she didn’t. She was standing there with her head held high. She took a deep breath and closed her wonderful eyes. "I, Emma Parker of the Crescent Moon Pack, accept your rejection." When Emma turns 18, she is surprised that her mate is the Alpha of her pack. But her happiness about finding her mate didn't last long. Her mate rejected her for a stronger she-wolf. That she-wolf hates Emma and wants to get rid of her, but that isn't the only thing Emma has to deal with. Emma finds out that she is not an ordinary wolf and that there are people who want to use her. They are dangerous. They will do everything to get what they want. What will Emma do? Will her mate regret rejecting her? Will her mate save her from the people around them? This book combines Book One and Book Two in the series. Book Two starts after chapter 96!

Three marks. One heart. A destiny she never asked for. Rebecca Podds has always known she’s different. She heals faster, hears farther, and feels power stirring beneath her skin, power that even the strongest wolves in her pack can’t explain. But when it’s time to choose a mate, Rebecca does the unthinkable: she rejects him. Her rejection shatters the pack tradition. First to Tyler, the charming wolf everyone expects her to accept. Then to the Twin Alpha Kings, Matthew and Ezekiel, the most powerful werewolves in the land. Her defiance turns her into an outcast. But Rebecca isn’t chasing love. She’s chasing answers. When a strange mark appears on her skin and a mysterious witch named Emily warns her of her hidden bloodline, Rebecca’s world begins to unravel. Each man she rejected is bound to her by fate, and by powers she doesn’t yet understand. As war brews between rival packs and ancient secrets rise to the surface, Rebecca must decide where she truly belongs. Will she embrace the dangerous love that binds her to three powerful mates? Or uncover the truth of who she really is, even if it destroys them all? Dive into The Three Alphas’ Rejected Mate, a breathtaking story of forbidden love, power, and destiny. The moon has chosen… but will Rebecca? Read now to find out! Skip chapter 5 if you can't handle the heat!

Tamara Topaz Valentine is not your average human, She is far from it. She never realized how different she was until her20th birthday. Typical werewolves first shift at 16 as for Tamara hers was at 20. This fantastic couple adopted her and she always saw them as her biological parents with no questions asked. At age 15 they passed away in a tragic car accident. Leaving Tamara in foster care until she turned 18. Without her parents by her side, she felt the extreme loneliness that was never thought she world ever fill in her heart. Once she go into her first-choice college she knew that it was meant to be to have a fresh start. She knew it was time to start a new chapter in her life. Little did she know that her who life was going to be turned upside down. My name is Atlas Whitlock I am the next alpha to take over the pack once my dad steps down as alpha. I am a Junior in college to get my degree in business so I know what it takes to run a business successfully. Little did I know that I would have found my soulmate when school started again. She is perfect the only thing is she had no clue that she is a werewolf. Will I be enough to get her through her first shift? Will she accept me as her mate? Will love be enough to survive the unknown?

Kailani Sha'Quan Crawford also know as Malakai, is a 24 years old nurse that works at a private hospital. He's really nice and respectful and keeps to himself all the time. Even though he grew up in the hood, his parents ensure he took the right path. He didn't have it all but his needs were met because his parents works really hard and that was easy because he wanted to go down the right part. They accepted him being different since he was born and that made his life a little easier. Though they expected him to be because he was born different but still normal. Just like every other day, Malakai had to help out his patients and when he walked into the examination room, he came face to face with New York's most dangerous and riches kingpin De'Andrae Clarence Major aka King, 27 years old. He's bisexual and has a 3-year-old daughter named Malaya Brianna Major whose mom gave herself over to drugs 7 months after Malaya was born. The moment Malakai met De'Andrae, he was starstruck by the man. His attractive appearance, his bluntness, and his love for his daughter were priceless. Seeing the two interact made his heart swell in his chest. After making multiple excuses why he isn't ready to have a boyfriend and shouldn't have one, it took one day together for Malakai to see that De'Andrae was actually a good guy but is he relationship material?

Siya si Natalie Flores-Vergara. Dating 18 years old, ngunit pagkatapos ng isang trahedya, bigla itong nagising sa ospital—may asawa, dalawang anak, at isang kasal na nasa bingit ng pagkawasak. Sa isang idlap, siya na si Natalie Vergara na 24 years old, anim na taon ang nakalipas. Ang dating mahina at bulag sa pag-ibig na babae ay nawala na. Sa halip, bumalik ang isang babaeng muling ipinanganak sa bagong panahon—matapang, matalino, at handang bawiin ang lahat ng ninakaw sa kanya. Habang unti-unti niyang binabawi ang tiwala ng kanyang mga anak at ginagamot ang mga sugat ng nakaraan, natuklasan niyang ang lalaking kaniyang minsa’y nasaktan—si Alexander Vergara, ang misteryosong CEO na minsang minahal niya—ang tunay na nagligtas sa kanya anim na taon na ang nakalipas. Ngunit habang isinusulat ni Natalie ang bagong yugto ng kanyang buhay bilang ang Miracle Doctor Thalie at bilang Ms. Flores, ang pinakamakapangyarihang babaeng negosyante sa industriya, muling lilitaw ang lalaking minsang sinira siya—Dominic Almeda, ang lalaking minsan niyang minahal nang buong puso. Sa pagitan ng paghihiganti, paghilom, at pag-ibig, pipiliin ni Natalie kung sino ang karapat-dapat manatili sa kanyang muling nabubuong mundo… Ang lalaking minsan siyang nilason, o ang lalaking minsan niyang nasaktan?

Amara is just an Alpha’s daughter. Though, she’s treated like she isn’t. Abused, hated, and treated like garbage, she found a way to survive with her family. And at the age of 24, she still hadn’t found her mate, so she was chosen to attend a ball at per the Dark Lycan kings request, along with 39 other unmated females from surrounding packs.Scared and lonely, she is forced to endure the ball with her strength. That is.. until she ends up finding her mate. Sebastian has a dark past. Every night is always the same with him. He can’t sleep, especially after the death of his wife. Plagued by nightmares, his beast takes control every night wreaking havoc upon his palace. He doesn’t even remember the night his chosen mate died, only the aftermath. Only finding her in his bed with him covered in her blood. But then, he met Amara.The Moon Goddess had given him a mate, even after taking a chosen mate and losing her.And his fear of what would happen to her grew stronger with every night he watched her sleep in his bed. Afraid that one day she would cease to exist. That he would be the cause.. or maybe even the many snakes that stay within the walls of the palace.Will Sebastian finally be able to trust himself enough to love her? Will Amara be the one to break through his walls? Will Amara be able to love such a beast, even as she fights the bond alongside him?

Crystal Snowden. Wanita 24 tahun yang kembali melajang setelah pernikahannya bersama Adam Herson—sang mantan suami yang hanya berumur enam bulan kandas setelah mendapat kabar bahwa Adam meninggal dunia akibat tugas negara sebagai tentara untuk membela negara. Dilanda depresi berat yang berkepanjangan, Crystal memutuskan untuk pindah dari Los Angeles ke Miami yakni kota kelahirannya. Hubungan Crystal dan Adam yang terjalin sejak kecil hingga mereka bisa menikah setelah dewasa adalah impian Crystal sejak lama. Namun, takdir seakan tak mau berbaik hati padanya dan dengan tega mengambil Adam darinya. Sebagai wanita biasa yang lahir dan besar dengan pendidikan yang juga biasa saja membuat Crystal pun hanya bisa menggantungkan seluruh hidupnya pada Adam. Namun, kali ini dirinya harus mulai melanjutkan hidup tanpa pria itu. Menjadi gila. Benar. Crystal yang dikenal orang lain adalah wanita yang biasa-biasa saja itu mulai berani keluar masuk club malam untuk melepaskan kelelahan mental yang dialaminya. Percobaan ke-sepuluh. Bagai menerjang batas antara bukit dan jurang, Crystal terus mencoba masuk ke dalam gedung yang berisi puluhan pria hidung belang dengan alasan depresi. Namun, entah setan apa yang akhirnya membuatnya takluk, untuk pertama kalinya ia menerima tawaran salah satu pria beruntung yang ingin membawanya pergi dari tempat terkutuk itu. Dan, itulah awal dari semua kemalangannya terjadi.