Haunting Adeline Ch 16

In the labyrinth of a tumultuous marriage, Hazel Stewart had grown accustomed to the biting edge of Benjamin Lucas's sarcasm, weathered the storm of his recurrent divorce threats, and reluctantly tolerated his secret liaison. For three long years, she believed she could navigate this tempest indefinitely. Then, a twist of fate brought an unexpected life into the equation—Hazel found herself pregnant with a child Benjamin vehemently disowned. In a moment of despair, Hazel inked the divorce agreement, seeking an escape from the toxic bond. Little did she anticipate that leaving would be the beginning of a haunting chase. While she hoped to vanish into the shadows of separation, Benjamin, refusing to accept defeat, became an enigmatic pursuer, leaving Hazel to wonder if her liberation came at the cost of a relentless, ominous pursuit.

“Be afraid. Be very afraid of yourself, Rhea. You have no idea the amount of destruction you alone can bring upon this earth.” Her words send shivers down my spine. Normally, fear can linger in the presence of someone else; however, I am told to be scared of myself. What possible destruction could I unleash on someone else? “What do you mean by that? Be clear!” I command, desperation drooling off my firm tone. With a deep sigh, she calmly responds, “You will know. Soon you will know everything. The end is near. Very near. And its just the beginning,” Her words are somehow haunting me, giving me the idea that there is no escape. I am surrounded by darkness and every passing moment, it consumes me little by little.

Amelia's undying love for her vampire soulmate faces the ultimate test. Betrayed and torn apart by evil intentions, she sacrifices everything to save Erik, only to be shrouded in the darkness of his hatred. Unbeknownst to him, her selfless act becomes the catalyst for a dangerous reunion, where passion and obsession reignite in spite of the betrayal that once tore them apart. As their forbidden love resurfaces, they must navigate a treacherous path where deception threatens to unravel the delicate threads of their connection and new lovers could bring them closer or tear them apart forever. In a world where danger lurks at every corner, can Amelia maintain the charade or will the haunting power of their true love conquer all? A dark romance brimming with passion and peril, exploring the boundaries of eternity and a love that refuses to die.

"I was born on 15th of July, in my country, it was the Ghost Day, whoever was born on that day meant bad luck, a ghost turned into human. But I never thought my birthday could be the reason that brought me to my future husband. Christiano Lockwood, he had been in a vegetative state for years, his family had been searching for a virgin who was born on 15th of July to marry him, as they believed it was his only chance to wake up from the coma. I thought they wanted me to drive away the ghosts haunting him. But no. They believed only a virgin-born on the 15th of July held certain mystical magic that could save him with sex. But after marriage, the miracle happened, and a bigger secret of that family was exposed..."

Isabella was a promising young girl, but after a tragic accident claimed her father's life, she was never the same. Leaving behind her small town and its haunting memories, she set out on a quest for a fresh start. Along the way, Isabella made new friends and landed an unexpected job as a dancer. However, her path soon crossed with a ruthless Mafia, an encounter that would change her life forever. Xander Diaz, better known as Draco, is a feared Mafia boss who controls the city with an iron fist, accustomed to getting everything he desires. But when he meets Isabella, a captivating dancer who defies all his expectations, he realizes he must have her at any cost.

Nelina and Royce met when they were both messed up. They promised themselves that being in a relationship was not their priority as they've experienced life's cruelty at a young age. Losing their prominent status, Nelina experienced bullying in school and had an abusive boyfriend. At the same time, Royce lost his grannies and was left alone. And when his then-girlfriend Roxie dumps him with no explanation, his life falls apart. However, they somehow grew affection for each other because they shared the same sentiment. But the past relationship's pain comes haunting them again when both of their exes came back at an unexpected time. How will Nelina and Royce step out from their shell and heal the wounds of the past? Will they give themselves a second chance to love again?

Quand Isabela Reyes, jeune avocate ambitieuse de Manille, reçoit une lettre étrange concernant un héritage mystérieux à Palawan, sa vie bascule. Arrivée sur l’île, elle découvre qu’elle est en réalité la fille illégitime d’un magnat disparu, don Fernando Alcaraz, dont la famille règne sur un empire hôtelier corrompu et puissant. Mais la vérité est bien plus tordue. Son père n’est peut-être pas mort… et les membres de la famille Alcaraz sont prêts à tout pour garder leur pouvoir et cacher leurs péchés, quitte à tuer. Au cœur des tensions : Alejandro, l’aîné charismatique mais dangereux, Lucia, la sœur douce qui cache un double visage, et Marco, le cousin rebelle dont Isabela tombe amoureuse… alors qu’il pourrait être son demi-frère.

La veille de mon mariage, j’ai découvert mon fiancé au lit avec ma cousine — et cette nuit-là, j’ai couché avec son patron ! Tout a commencé comme une journée ordinaire. Il était dix heures du soir, et je me rendais discrètement dans notre maison pour récupérer mon voile de mariée. Mais en passant devant la porte entrouverte de la chambre, des gémissements m’ont glacée. Poussée par une curiosité malsaine, j’ai ouvert la porte. L’horreur ! Ma cousine Courtney, nue, chevauchait Perry, mon fiancé. « Chéri, tu vas épouser Irène demain et tu couches encore avec moi, tu ne te sens pas coupable ? » « Coupable ? Pourquoi ? On le fait tous les jours. Elle ne saura rien. » Courtney se redresse, pointe la porte et me désigne, un sourire ironique sur les lèvres : « Chéri, ta fiancée est là. » Le choc. Perry, déstabilisé, panique, tandis que Courtney, souriante, se lève et me confie, sans gêne : « Trois ans qu’on est ensemble. » La trahison se dévoile sous mes yeux. L’inimaginable se confirme. Furieuse, je tente de gifler ma cousine, mais Perry, dans un élan de protection pour sa maîtresse, me repousse violemment au sol. La haine m'envahit. Je hurle : « Perry… je te hais ! » Brisée, je m’enfuis, mon cœur éclaté. Ce soir-là, tout s’effondre. Au bar, l’alcool m’étouffe alors que je me noie dans ma souffrance. Un regard froid me capte alors. Nathan, le patron de Perry. Il est là, solitaire, au comptoir. L’alcool me rend audacieuse. Je m’approche de lui, le cœur lourd, et murmure : « Passe la nuit avec moi. » Lui, choqué mais intrigué, me répond : « Quoi ? » Je le provoque : « Ou bien… tu ne peux pas ? » Un défi. Il ne supporte pas qu’on le traite de faible. En un instant, son regard se glace et il me dit : « J’espère que tu ne regretteras pas. »

River always thought she was a normally, if slightly more intelligent girl. After her mother dies, she has to deal with things herself as her father is heartbroken. When he informs her of his new wife and daughter just 16 months after her mother’s death, she finds this hard to believe. She meets a charismatic man and the meeting changes her life. McKenzie after meeting his mate, has a hard time believing that she is so young. Also, that she doesn’t seem to know what she is. They learn to trust each other and love each other. Once her father dies, they learn why they never told her what she really is. They also learn that there is another threat out there and they work together to stop them. Both River and McKenzie have to learn to trust each other and lean on each other.

At first, I thought it was just a regular body check-up. But when I wake up on the cold examination chair, the feeling of the binds on my limbs snuffs out the last trace of my hope. I growl at him threateningly. Still, I can't stop him from sliding his hand along my inner thigh all the way up. That's when I feel the cool latex being inserted into my body. I can only sob softly from the invasion. But the feelings of excitement, embarrassment, and humiliation keep surging into me. Once the check-up is over, I vow to never see him again. But what I don't expect is to see him haunting my dreams like a phantom…