Fleeting Eye Contact

“Look me in the eye and tell me not to touch you,” Gabe repeated.I opened my mouth, but to my mortification, all that came out was a breathy whine. “You can’t, can you?” he said victoriously. “Because you want me to touch you. You want it so much it scares you.” “That’s not true,” I said shakily. ***Abandoned as an infant and raised by humans, Estelle is shocked to learn that she’s a wolf shifter. Not only that, but she’s also the mate of the cold, dangerous Alpha of an isolated pack. When he brings her into their hidden village to become his Luna, things just get more complicated. A rival is working to turn the pack against her, and someone wants her dead. All the while, the mystery of her parents’ death looms over her. Can she survive long enough to become the Luna?The Alpha’s Orphaned Mate is created by Caricia Dulse, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

“Pray tell, Emily, what is it you plan to gain from this marriage?” The vehemence of that word—the way it rolled out harshly from his lips—implied she had tricked him, that she had wanted something from him. A belief Emily hadn’t known he held. Her eyes widened in realization, and she sought to correct it at once. Good Lord, was she married to a man who despised her? *** When the earl of Tonfield, Cole Fletcher decided to drop his newly wedded wife at the steps of Blakewood Manor with as much respect as would be given a sack of potatoes, the last thing he expected was for her to move into his ancestral home and do the one thing he rather her not do. As if that wasn't enough, news of his wife's exploits was beginning to circulate around the ton, while Cole wants to keep an eye on his wife and put her firmly in her place. Emily wants her husband to understand she exists. As a wife, as a countess, as a woman! It's a clash of wills!

Emily Blair Nitori dreamed of a perfect guy. A rich and a handsome man. However, she fell in love with her friend Kyle, a nerdy college student who works as a part-timer in a convenience store and an orphan who lived alone. Knowing that her family wouldn't accept Kyle and the fact that he wasn't her ideal man, she agreed to be engaged to the heir of the Remington Empire, Xander. Because of his broken heart, Kyle left and came back after a year. When they met again, he was different and suddenly became rich. What if she finds out that her first love was really the future king of a foreign country? Will a girl who was once engaged to someone else be fit to be his future queen? Fate played tricks on them the first time. Will fate continue to play with them for the second time? ************************************* **Book cover is not mine. Credit to the rightful owner.** Contact me at skymaiden0319@gmail.com Instagram: authorsky_maiden Facebook: Sky Maiden FB Link: https://www.facebook.com/sky.maiden.121

Everyone in Oceanton knew that mob boss Jared Pierce was deeply in love with me. No one feared my disappearance more than he did. Even if bullets were raining down on him, he'd still find a way to contact me, just to make sure I felt safe. But on the night before our wedding, he didn't come home. When he finally returned, he dropped to his knees, a bruised and weakened woman cradled in his arms. "Rosalia! Melody took the drug just to save me! I can't just watch her die! So I had no choice but to sleep with her." Terrified that I wouldn't forgive him, Jared drew six wounds into his arm. Blood soaked through his shirt in an instant. As soon as the wedding banquet ended, I heard his men chuckling and teasing. "The boss didn't even take off his wedding outfit before rushing to see Melody. Just how seductive is his lover?" Jared’s low, sultry voice followed. "Last time I stayed with her, I didn’t come back for three days and nights. Take a guess." In shock and despair, I called out the system. "I want to leave this world!" The system's cold voice replied, "After your exit, this world will erase all traces of your existence. Counting down… Seven days."

The corner of my eye noticed someone sitting on the first bench. He looked at me and stared at my ring, then shook his head. Oh my God, is this a bad sign? "Just throw away the ring because it will cause disaster in your household. You will die and come back to life because of that man's love." *** Hard romance|dramatic|betrayal

The lands have been cursed, and no female children have been born to Alphas or Betas for almost two generations, none… except for her, Ellie Knight, the last Luna.Alphas come from far and wide to battle for her hand. Only one could win.Who will it be?Alpha Ulysses who seems more like a friend?Alpha River who caught her eye immediately?Or Alpha Blade who cheats at every turn?***"And the winner of the tournament is…'"Ellie grasped the handsome Alpha who had won her hand.She remembered the stolen kisses they'd shared in the woods and the times he'd danced with her at the celebratory balls. And she couldn't have been happier to finally be his.However, the wedding which should be her happiest moment turned into a humiliation and a betrayal.Would Ellie ever allow him back to her life, or would she spend the rest of her days as a rejected mate?The Last Luna is created by ID Johnson, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

I was jolted awake by the rumbling of an earthquake. I was alone in the house. I felt an inexplicable pain coursing through my body. Yet the panic and the sharp cramps caused by the baby's movements left me no time to dwell on it. Suddenly, Boweike burst through the door, scooped me into his arms, and raced down the stairs. But in that fleeting moment, my eyes caught the faint mark on his neck—a lover's kiss. And just like that, I understood where all my anguish had been coming from. The man who once cherished me like a treasure had betrayed me during my pregnancy. As I watched his figure disappear into the distance, I dialed my mother's number. "Mom, I want to sever the mate bond with Boweike."

"There there. Now you look like the attention-seeking slut you truly are," Thomas said, as he gripped my right arm and pulled me close till we stood eye to eye, his dark gray eyes glinting with maniac desire, which sent a chill through me like someone had doused me with freezing water. *** Innocent Nivea Scott got married to Thomas Westington to help save her family, and this became the beginning of hell for her. One month into the marriage, she escapes the house and runs to a nightclub in search of a passionate touch, which she finds. Only for her one-night stand to end up being her stepson, Zane Westington. Zane is shocked when he finds the mystery woman he slept with and can't get out of his mind is none other than his new stepmom. Forced to live under the same roof with his father's new wife, Zane finds his forbidden desire for her increasing with every breath. He has tasted the forbidden fruit and he wants more! But Zane knows how monstrous his father truly is, and if Thomas finds out, it might just be too late to save Nivea from his wrath.

Alpha Mason is determined to continue on with life as an Alpha alone after the betrayal of his fated mate. Focused upon his pack he allows himself to become isolated; which only becomes worse as his friends begin to settle down. The young Alpha’s friend, Kai is set to be married, and Mason reluctantly agrees to go out celebrating with his friends. They venture out into the human world, enjoying a few too many drinks, only to find themselves in a bar, and Mason is unable to take his eyes from one of their dancers, Gi-Gi. Mason finds an excuse to talk to the beauty as she dances, and she more than captures his attention as the night wears on. The presence of the beautiful Gianna lingers within Mason's mind, bringing the Alpha back to the bar on more than one occasion with nothing but her in mind. Could it be possible for a friendship to form between a strong and powerful Alpha and a dancer? But, is there more than meets the eye to this dancing beauty? And will the Alpha find himself hurt once again? Or could they be the key to helping one another?

When I saw Vincent Carson again, he was now the formidable head of the Carson Corporation with a net worth of tens of millions. By his side was a young, promising screenwriter. Meanwhile, I dragged myself out of the basement, crippled and in a pitiful state. With a condescending tone, Vincent asked, "Three years ago, you sabotaged Irene's chance to win that award. Do you regret it now? If you wish to remain my wife, you must apologize to Irene first." At the same time, the system's voice sounded in my mind, 'Host, are you ready to go home?' I nodded silently. A look of satisfaction washed over Vincent's face as he stepped forward to embrace me. However, in the blink of an eye, I began to vanish right before his eyes. Subsequently, I heard he lost his sanity.