chapter unlikely escape route

Valentino is a high-ranking intelligence agent working in NICA, and there is an order from a higher command that he cannot refuse. He must romantically pursue Einille, a Police Inspector, for a very classified reason. For a drop-dead gorgeous man like Valentino, it would have been an effortless task. But Einille is in a relationship with another guy. Even so, he is confident that his mission will succeed. However, he did not expect to fall in love with Einille—that is against the protocol. It doomed him because Einille might be involved in an organized crime group and has connections with an international syndicate. Between his oath to the country and the woman she loves the most. What is the best choice?

Valeria is a hotel receptionist, who struggles to keep up with the medical bills of her sister Vanessa, who has leukemia. Vanessa's health deteriorates, and she needs surgery to survive. Valeria is unable to pay for the surgery and is heartbroken. One day, Adam, the hotel owners, notices her crying and offers to help. However, he proposes an arranged marriage for a year as a condition for his assistance.

A Dark, Erotic Thriller Filled with Lust, Betrayal, and Revenge Seraphina Carter has been trapped in a luxurious hell for six years—married to Ethan, a man who thrives on breaking her spirit. Verbal abuse, emotional torture, and public humiliation are his weapons, and worst of all, she can’t leave. Their ironclad prenup states that whoever files for divorce first will lose half of their wealth, and Ethan is determined to keep Sera as his beautifully broken trophy wife while he openly indulges in affairs. One drunken night changes everything. Sera stumbles into Crimson Veil, an underground nightclub, and meets Raven Blackwood, a darkly seductive woman with a sinful smile and eyes that promise danger. One touch ignites a fire inside Sera she never knew existed, and by morning, she’s lost in a world of forbidden desire and uncontrollable addiction. But as passion turns into obsession, Raven whispers a dangerous proposal: Why not kill Ethan? What starts as a twisted love affair soon becomes a high-stakes psychological game of manipulation, seduction, and deception. Ethan is not as blind as he seems, and as the walls close in, Sera realizes she's caught between two devils—one she married and one she desires. In a world where love is a weapon and trust is a lie, who is the real predator, and who is just prey? ---

Finding her mate was supposed to be the best day of Aerin Boone's life, but it turned into a nightmare. Fleeing from an abusive relationship with her alpha, Shane Dacre, Aerin seeks refuge in the tranquil town of Winter Lake. Unbeknownst to her, Winter Lake harbors another shifter pack. Injured and vulnerable, Aerin must navigate her new reality, protect her unborn child, and possibly find the true love and acceptance she's always longed for. But when Shane tracks her down, Aerin must confront her past to secure her future.

No Escape is a gripping werewolf hybrid romance centered around Aspen, who finds herself bound to four powerful brothers. While three embrace the bond, Dimitri resists, hiding a dark secret. As passion and conflict collide, Aspen must navigate a treacherous path filled with danger and betrayal. Can love and loyalty overcome the challenges, or will their fragile union be torn apart? Dive into this intense tale of destiny, secrets, and the unrelenting pursuit of acceptance.

The Barrett family and Prescott family agreed to ally with each other 20 years ago. The son of the Barrett family was to marry the first daughter of the Prescott family. But what happens when Mason refuses to marry the unknown girl his family chose for him? In an attempt to escape this alliance, he ends up marrying the second daughter of the Prescott family, Raven. This causes the first daughter, Blair to despise her little sister even more. Blair and her mother, Lenora, try desperately to make Mason divorce Raven, but will they succeed? What happens when a new problem arises as Mason's obsessed ex wants him back? Find out in this thrilling tale.

Everyone says that Eric Winslowe, the Alpha of Kalmoor Pack, loves me to the bone. He learns sign language for me because I can't hear, and he prepares to throw me a grand wedding after I thoroughly fall for him. However, after I regain my hearing, I catch him flirting and being intimate with Camilla Johnson, his maid. They're just in the room next to mine. During a banquet, he even takes advantage of my lack of hearing to brag. "She's just a pet that I have to alleviate the boredom. Alison is the only one I love. Still, I know she'll leave me if she finds out about this. "Thank God Alison can't hear. I won't let her find out about this even after we're married. Watch your mouths, everyone. Don't blame me for getting nasty if any of you bring this up to Alison." I sneer to myself. I want to tell him that he doesn't need to fear others exposing his cheating—I already know. He also doesn't need to look forward to our wedding because all that awaits him on that day is a corpse that looks just like me.

Dea Amore Benitez. A gymnast who's aiming to go to the Olympics. It is her sweet escape in her cruel world. Like gymnastics, she has her ups and downs. Travis Klein Reyes. A ruthless businessman who entered politics for his love. Acting brave and tough at first but still captivated by his Little Miss Gymnast. -------- Sweet Escape All rights reserved 2020

Melihat pembunuhan dengan mata kepalanya sendiri, Louisa Gonzales menyesali rasa penasarannya. Ia membuka kamar yang tidak seharusnya ia buka dan melihat kegiatan pembunuhan yang seharusnya tidak pernah ia lihat. Wanita 24 tahun itu harus berurusan dengan gangster asal Italia yang menginap di hotel tempatnya bekerja. Ia juga harus menggali jati dirinya yang sudah lama ia kubur. Louisa harus menjadi pengikut setia Dominic Theodoretti, Pimpinan mafia yang semakin memanfaatkan dirinya karena ia mengetahui kalau Louisa mantan hacker. Hingga pertengkaran hebat antara Louisa dan Dominic membawa mereka terjebak di Sisilia yang membuat Louisa berurusan dengan mafia yang lebih kejam daripada Dominic. ----- "Dominic! Menyingkir dari sana!" teriak Louisa. Wanita itu berlari dengan kencang karena semua pistol mengarah padanya dan Dominic. Tanpa berpikir panjang lagi Louisa mempercepat laju larinya dan memanjat gedung-gedung dengan berani. Dominic mengikuti Louisa dari belakang. "Apa yang kau lakukan? Kenapa kau berlari ke sini?" tanya Dominic. "Aku tidak tahu, aku hanya berlari tanpa berpikir!" Louisa mengusap wajahnya. "Kau membuat kita dalam bahaya Louisa!" Dominic bertepuk tangan. "Apa kau tahu sebesar apa aku ingin membunuhmu?" Pria itu mulai kesal. "Aku tahu! Kau membunuh semuanya. Hanya aku yang tersisa sekarang!" teriak Louisa. Wanita itu mulai frustrasi. "Your baby breathe inside me, Dominic." Louisa menahan napasnya. "Kalau kau membunuhku, kau juga membunuh darah dagingmu sendiri." Dominic terdiam. Pria itu masih tidak bisa mengerti apa yang dikatakan Louisa. "Aku tidak suka cara bercandamu Louisa." Dominic menatap Louisa tajam. "Bercanda? Kau pikir aku ini wanita macam apa yang tega bercanda dengan kebenaran anaknya?" Louisa menarik tangan Dominic dan mengarahkannya ke perutnya. "Hidup dan matiku bersamanya Dominic. Sisahnya terserah padamu." Louisa melemparkan pistol yang ada ditangannya. Dia menyerah. Ini semua diluar kemampuannya. "Misi kejahatanmu mengalahkan aku Dominic. Aku selesai sampai di sini," terang Louisa.

Dion Annabelle finds herself in a pack where she is hated by everyone. From the Alpha to his subjects and down to the pack members. Things gets even complicated, when Annabelle finds out about her mate bond with Leonard, the Alpha’s son. Leonard a well respected name in the pack, is bound to inherit his father’s place as Alpha, but faces serious consequence. He is under pressure by his father to denounce Annabelle or risk loosing his place as Alpha. Two world collides and both most navigate through the toxic environment that they find themselves, if their love was to blossom.