Imperial Japanese Army Uniform

My family hates me for causing my brother's death. From then on, I become a child no one loves. Meanwhile, my cousin, Evelyn Green, who looks like my brother, becomes the apple of my parents' eyes. From the age of ten to 18, my days are a cycle of beatings and forced apologies. On my 18th birthday, Evelyn wears a gorgeous gown and basks in everyone's adoration, while I'm shoved around in a maid's uniform and hit like I'm not even human. In my darkest moment, Morgan Oakley, the mafia boss, saves me. He takes me home, and step by step, wins his way into my heart. Because of him, I learn what love can feel like. He treats me like a treasure and promises me forever. However, on the day we're supposed to register our marriage, he keeps me waiting for a whole day and night. He never shows up. As I'm about to leave, my phone starts buzzing. A text from Morgan pops up. "Jasmine, I'm sorry. I ran into an enemy and couldn't make it to the city hall. A storm's coming, so make sure you get home quick!" My heart clenches in panic. I'm about to text back and ask if he's okay when Evelyn's message comes right after his. "Jasmine, I'm the one he loves. He skipped marrying you today because of me. You must be devastated, right?" Then, she sends a video. In it, Morgan holds her gently, his voice soft as he comforts her. "Evie, don't cry. You once saved my life, so I'll do anything for you. If you don't want me to marry Jasmine, then I won't. I love you. I only took her in so I could keep her close. That way, she'd be right there when you needed blood." My parents were off to the side. They chimed in tenderly, "Don't cry, Evie. Morgan loves you. He only pursued Jasmine because of your condition. You have a coagulation disorder and need transfusions of Rh-negative blood whenever you get hurt." I stagger back when I hear that, dropping my phone to the ground. So, Morgan's sudden passion is laced with poison. He only pretends to love me just so he can turn me into Evelyn's walking blood bank! Everyone goes to so much trouble to hide the truth from me just so Evelyn doesn't need to suffer from her condition! Rain mixes with my tears as they slide down my face. I stare at my phone on the pavement as bitterness floods me. A thought forms—I want to leave them forever. I want to disappear so they'll never find me again.

Sa mundo ng marangya at makapangyarihan, si Apple Imperial ang babae na pinapangarap ng lahat ngunit kinatatakutan ng iilan. Sa kanyang mala-anghel na mukha at maalindog na katawan, nagagawa niyang paikutin ang puso ng kahit sinong lalaki. Ngunit sa likod ng kanyang mapanlinlang na ngiti, nakatago ang isang madilim na lihim—si Apple ay isang mapanganib na gold digger. Dati siyang prinsesa ng kayamanan, lumaki sa karangyaan ng pamilyang Imperial. Ngunit nang bumagsak ang kanilang negosyo, nawala ang lahat—ang yaman, at ang dangal. Ang bawat halik niya ay may presyo, ang bawat yakap ay may layunin. Sa bawat lalaking nahuhulog sa kanyang bitag, isang hakbang siya papalapit sa pagbabalik ng yaman na nawala sa kanya. Ngunit nang makilala niya si Lance Martin—ang guwapo, makapangyarihan, at sobrang yaman na CEO ng Emerald Malls—nagbago ang pananaw niya sa buhay at pag-ibig. Si Lance ang perpektong target, ngunit siya rin ang tanging lalaking nagpaalala kay Apple kung ano ang ibig sabihin ng tunay na pagmamahal. Sa kabila ng kanyang mapanlinlang na paraan, si Lance ang nagdala ng liwanag sa madilim niyang mundo. Subalit ang lihim ni Apple ay hindi kayang itago habang-buhay. Nang magdesisyon si Lance na ipagkatiwala ang kanyang buong puso at yaman kay Apple at nagbabalak na pakasalan ito,ngunit nalaman niya ang masakit na katotohanan—ang babaeng kanyang minahal ay naglalaro sa apoy. Sa gitna ng kanyang pagtataksil, iniwan siya ni Lance, at tuluyang nawala sa kanyang buhay. Pero hindi pa tapos ang kanyang kabiguan. Nang malaman ni Apple na siya’y nagdadalang-tao, biglang nagbago ang lahat. Ang anak na nasa kanyang sinapupunan ang maaaring maging dahilan ng kanilang pagbabalikan—o ang maghahatid sa kanya sa mas malalim na pagdurusa. Magagawa kaya ni Apple na itama ang kanyang mga kasalanan? O magbabayad siya ng pinakamabigat na presyo para sa lahat ng kanyang kasinungalingan?

“My warriors will slaughter you all. They will—” “Shhhh.” Alpha George placed his finger on my lips, “You know your people have lost, Kyra. Your army is nowhere close to mine; neither are your weapons. The best you can do from here is pray.” I lifted my chin, showing no fear. With the chains tugging my skin, I spat, eyes burning with flames, “If you're not scared, release me, let me fight with my people if I would not chop your head off.” “No, Kyra. You're my…” He paused, looking all soft and calm, until he replied, “Prisoner.” – Kyra Dew, Gamma of the Red Sky Pack, had gone to battles and come back victorious until she went to battle against their rivals, the Moonshine Pack. Captured, chained, and tortured for the truth, Kyra only promised to speak up when she saw the Alpha. Alpha George, strong and fearless, came into the dungeon to receive the shock of his life. His mate was the one whom he had ordered his guards to torture until she spat the truth. Angered and regretful, he made a mistake, a mistake that led to her escape, leading to the death of many. Kyra escaped back to her pack, happy to go back to her lover and soon-to-be Alpha, only to receive the shock of her life. What happens when Kyra finds out that her boyfriend isn't really her mate but has been deceived? What would Alpha George do when he finally finds the girl who caused him so much loss? “You don't know me,” Kyra said. Her chin was held in Alpha George’s grip. “I know enough to kill you.” Alpha George replied. Yet, his burning eyes were fixed on her lips. “Kill me?” Kyra tilted her head, “Or kiss me?” She whispered.