Flame Test

At the celebration where Lorenzo Alvarez is crowned the new mafia boss, his men arrange a few performances. A dancer in a backless top and short skirt twists around the pole under the lights. "Don't look," he murmurs, covering my eyes with his hand. "This kind of cheap entertainment isn't worthy of you." His men jump in immediately. "Lorenzo still spoils Ms. Valenti after all these years. That kind of devotion is rare. We're so jealous." "A man as loyal and single-minded as Lorenzo is hard to find." I rest a hand on my belly, planning to tell him tonight that I am pregnant. But when I return from the restroom, I see the same man who had just held me in his arms leaning back in his chair while the dancer straddles his lap. Lorenzo slips his business card and a thick fold of cash into the waistband of her skirt. He laughs, relaxed and unbothered. "Isabella is wonderful, sure, but life needs a little passion. This ragazza is just something new. A bit of fun. "Keep your mouths shut. Don't go running to Isabella and upset her. Otherwise, you'll have a problem." Cold rushes through me. I do not approach or confront Lorenzo. I simply take out my phone and answer the email I have been avoiding for days. "I agree to participate in the confidential experiment."

หลังจากอุบัติเหตุที่ทำให้ภรรยาของ 'เมษ' จากไป ทำให้เขาต้องกลายเป็นพ่อเลี้ยงเดี่ยวของ 'น้ำชา' ที่เป็นลูกติดทางฝั่งของภรรยาเขาอยู่หลายปี แต่เมื่อเวลาผ่านไป ความสัมพันธ์และความรู้สึกที่ไม่อาจก้าวข้ามก็ได้พลิบานขึ้นอย่างช้าๆ ในดวงใจของทั้งสอง..จากนั้นถ้อยคำที่เต็มไปด้วยคำโกหกก็เริ่มต้นขึ้น

Si Miguel Delgado ay isang lalaking mayaman at makapangyarihan, ngunit sa kabila ng kanyang marangyang buhay, isang simpleng dalaga ang bumihag sa kanyang puso—si Celeste Arevalo. Sa kanilang bawat pagkikita, ipinakita ni Miguel ang kanyang kabaitan at wagas na pagmamahal kay Celeste. Sa unang pagkakataon, naramdaman ni Celeste na siya ay mahalaga, na siya ay minamahal nang totoo. Ngunit ang kanilang pagmamahalan ay hindi ipinagkaloob ng tadhana nang matuklasan ni Celeste ang lihim na itinago ni Miguel—may kasunduan ang pamilya nito na ipakasal siya sa anak ng isang mayamang pamilya. Para kay Miguel, wala itong halaga dahil ang tanging mahal niya ay si Celeste, ngunit para kay Celeste, ang balitang ito ay isang taksil na sugat sa kanyang puso. Durog at naguguluhan, umalis si Celeste, iniwan si Miguel at ang mga alaala ng kanilang pagmamahalan. Sa kanyang paglayo, ipinangako niya sa sarili: babalik siya bilang isang taong hindi na mahina at hindi na muling masasaktan. Ang dating mahinhin at maamo niyang puso ay napalitan ng galit at paghihiganti. Ngunit kapag muli silang nagkrus ng landas, matutupad kaya ni Celeste ang kanyang pangakong ipaghiganti ang sarili? O muling aapaw ang tunay niyang damdamin para kay Miguel? Sa pagitan ng pag-ibig at galit, sino ang tunay na mananalo?

"Muli akong nabuhay para sa paghihiganti at tapusin ang mission para sa ibang tao." - Saviah Suer. Paano kung isang umaga'y nagising ka na lamang sa isang madilim at masikip na lugar. Ano'ng iyong gagawin kung nalaman mo namatay kana at muling ka lamang na buhay? Not a empress but a heiress. Hindi alam kung sa'n patungo ang buhay dahil sa galit nang kanyang nararamdaman. Pero, na tapos ang lahat nang 'yon na siya'y namatay at muling na buhay sa ibang katawan. At makilala ang lalaking nag-aagaw buhay sa gitna nang kagubatan. Paano kung isang araw ay mag-krus muli ang kanilang mundo at hindi niya inaasahan na alukan siya nito nang kasal?! Tatanggapin kaya niya kung ang kanyang muling pagkabuhay ay may dahilan sa lahat ng nangyayari. May connection sa lalaking kanyang iniligtas? At paano kung sa lahat ng kanyang nakikita at naalala'y may madilim na nakaraan?

One reckless night. One forbidden crush. One playboy who sees her fire. She’s loved her best friend Frank in silence for six years—until the man from her drunken one-night stand turns out to be Eric, the rich, dangerous playboy brother of the woman Frank wants. Eric isn’t supposed to care. He’s the man every girl wants and the one she should stay away from. But when their paths cross again, his teasing turns possessive, his protection turns personal, and his kiss reminds her what it feels like to be seen. She’s tired of being the invisible girl. He’s the man who sees everything she hides. But falling for him could destroy everything she’s ever known.

« Vas-tu me tuer comme tu as tué ton compagnon ?» demandai-je, la voix et le regard fixés. « Seulement si tu te comportes bien, Lune. Tu es ma petite épouse, tu te souviens ?» Il se pencha et me fit descendre une mèche de cheveux dans l’oreille. « Et en tant qu’épouse, tu dois m’obéir, même au prix de ta vie. Alors seulement, je t’épargnerai.» « Et si je ne le fais pas ?» soufflai-je en levant les yeux vers lui pour la première fois. « Et si je te désobéis, Keiran ? » « Alors, les conséquences seront insupportables. » ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Avoir tout ce que l'on désire était l'une des meilleures choses de la vie. Une famille unie, un compagnon aimant qui est aussi mon amour d'enfance et mon loup. Je pensais que cela durerait très longtemps, mais malheureusement, mon bonheur n'a duré qu'un court instant. J'ai surpris mon compagnon en train d'avoir une liaison avec une autre femme, et mon père, l'Alpha de la meute des Lys, m'a annoncé mon mariage arrangé avec l'homme le plus redouté qui ait jamais existé. LYCAN KEIRAN MORENO. Un Roi Lycan mortel qui est aussi le dieu des Enfers. Des rumeurs circulaient selon lesquelles il aurait tué sa compagne la nuit de leur cérémonie d'accouplement. Comment étais-je alors censée épouser un homme aussi dangereux ? Je me suis retrouvée dans son domaine comme épouse, malgré notre énorme différence d'âge. Bon sang… cet homme était mon pire ennemi. Je préférerais mourir plutôt que de le laisser me toucher. C'est dire à quel point je le déteste, et heureusement, c'était réciproque.

"Whatever you’re to say, say it five feet away! Don’t come near me!" she stammered. "Says the same girl that was hugging me in the hospital like her life depended on me?" In a quick action, he drew her nearer. Her hand placed hard on his chest, trying to steady herself from slipping. "And you’re doing the same now." She tried to struggle, but who was she kidding? When it comes to him, she is powerless, already having lost control of him. Seven years ago, Diana was betrayed by the man she loved. On her birthday, Michael drugged her and humiliated her online, claiming she was nothing but a means to an end. Left alone and pregnant, Diana survived the shame and raised her daughter. She rebuilt her life and buried her past. Now, Michael is back. He is a powerful mafia leader who doesn't recognize Diana or knows he has a daughter. He thinks she is weak, but Diana is planning her revenge, on her quotes for justice, she wants to destroy him but she realizes that her old feelings of love and hatred are still tangled together. Author’s Note: ️ This novel explores dark themes such as trauma, betrayal, and emotional abuse. Some scenes may be distressing to sensitive readers.

“I need to teach you a lesson for defying me,” Beau says, and in an instant, my leg drops down. He puts his other hand on my waist and lifts me off my chair. Landing perfectly on him, my eyes widen once I feel him against me. “Yes, darlin’, you are the reason for it. And tonight, you are going to satisfy it.” He holds me down, hunger in his eyes. “I’ll do no such thing,” I say, resisting the urge to grind my hips against him. My already is pressed against his hard length, and I find myself wanting to pull it out so he can fill me up to the hilt and make all my dreams a reality. “Oh, you will, and you are going to enjoy it.” **** Delilah Stephen is a young architect trying to make a name for herself without Daddy’s help. She is so close to achieving her goal when something unexpected happens. The investor meant to make her dreams a reality turns out to be someone Delilah wishes never to see again, Beau Williams. He is a handsome billionaire with a dangerous family. He broke Delilah’s heart seven years ago and is now back to win her. Delilah passionately hates Beau, so he has his work cut out for him. She refuses to forget the past, but Beau doesn’t give up. He will stop at nothing to make Delilah feel something for him after so many years. But for how long can he keep trying, and will he ever succeed?

Jey Azenaiah is an average girl. She knows that being a beautiful girl is far from the description of her face. Pero pagdating naman sa patalinuhan ay nangunguna siya. She is brave and she never let someone drag her down. She always do what is right and do what she wants. Ngunit sa panibagong eskwelahan na papasukan niya malaking pagbabago sa buhay ang makakaharap niya. One glance at Darius Flint Hicayo, she knows that her heart is crazily like someone. Mabilis siyang nahulog at nadala sa tibok ng kanyang puso. But in life, there are circumstances that even yourself can't control and for Jey Azenaiah it was Jax Atticus Grayse. In the play of flames three hearts will be the player but only one will be the winner. Would destiny help Azen to determine her own flames? Or would she rather let herself find what her heart admires?

Aah!“ Jojo groans and pushes Finn away. Her eyes open wide as she looks at him. “Finn? What was that? You are my brother!“ Finn sighs, licking his lips and staring into his eyes. “Am I?“ He asks. He tries to hold himself back from pulling her in and kissing her again. Jojo blinks her eyes in confusion. She lifts her finger and touches her wet lips. “What? You have always been my brother, right? We... we can't do this.” Finn scoffs and leans closer to her again. “Stop being so naive, Jojo. Yes, you are my little sister. But you can be something else, can't you?“ “Something like?“ The more confused Jojo asks, looking into his eyes. But she shudders again. “Brother? Why are you looking at me like that?“ Finn chuckles and holds her chin. “Like what? Isn't it because I want to kiss you again?“ He asks and leans in for a kiss. “Um… Brother…” “Ssh!“ Just at the same time, the door is pushed open, and Vera walks in. Jojo quickly adjusts her clothes. “Your fiancee is here... I'll leave,” she says. But Finn pulls her into his arms and prevents her from leaving. “I want you to stay,” he says, looking up at Vera, whose eyes are teary. “What do you want, Vera?“