Kabanata 22 El Filibusterismo

Betrayed by love. Bound by revenge. Tempted by a man she never saw coming. Her world shatters when Briella discovers her fiancé and best friend making out in a club’s vip room. But heartbreak births vengeance, and her plan? Marry the enigmatic and dangerously irresistible Braun El Cueva, a man with power, secrets, and a kiss that scorches her soul. She was supposed to use him, but instead, she craves him. He was supposed to protect her, but now he wants to possess her. Can they turn a fake marriage into something real?

A Date with My Ex-Boyfriend’s Dad At 22, Amelia is a thriving photographer—until her ex-boyfriend shatters her world. Desperate to move on, she agrees to a blind date, expecting nothing… until she meets Ethan Blackwood. Older. Powerful. Irresistibly charming. Their chemistry is instant, their connection undeniable. For the first time in years, Amelia feels alive. But neither of them knows the truth. Ethan is her ex-boyfriend’s father. When the past collides with the present, will love survive—or will it all come crashing down?

Au-delà des Vagues Aya, une jeune ivoirienne de 22 ans, n’a plus rien à perdre quand elle embarque clandestinement pour l’Italie. Fuyant la pauvreté, un mariage forcé et les cicatrices d’un passé trop lourd, elle traverse l’Afrique du Nord et brave la mer Méditerranée. Le voyage est un cauchemar : violence, faim, peur constante. Mais elle survit. Et c’est déjà une victoire. Arrivée à Naples, sans papiers ni repères, elle erre entre foyers d’accueil et petits boulots précaires. Jusqu’au jour où son chemin croise celui de Salvatore Neri, un homme d’affaires aussi influent que mystérieux. Il a tout : l’argent, le pouvoir, une vie réglée au millimètre. Elle n’a rien… sauf son regard brûlant de vie. Contre toute attente, il l’aide. D’abord par pitié. Puis par fascination. Et très vite, par amour. Aya se méfie. Trop beau pour être vrai. Elle a trop souffert pour croire aux contes de fées. Mais Salvatore, lui aussi, cache ses propres blessures. Leur relation devient un refuge, un feu fragile qu’ils doivent protéger du monde extérieur… et de leurs propres démons. Entre les préjugés, les obstacles administratifs, les différences de classe et les fantômes du passé, leur amour tiendra-t-il ?

Two ancient royal bloodlines survived the fall of empires — not in castles or crowns, but in billion-dollar corporations and global influence. In the dazzling metropolis of Aurora Country, the Vale and Albourne families remain as symbols of wealth, power, and legacy. Bound by a centuries-old friendship, their alliance is now cemented in secret: a marriage contract between their only heirs. Valerie Vale, 22, the unseen princess, lives quietly as a team leader in the creative design department at AV Tech, the flagship company owned by both families. Free-spirited, bright, and hidden from the public to protect her rare lineage, she loves her ordinary life — and has no plans to give it up. Leon Albourne, 23, is Aurora’s golden boy. Nicknamed “The Perfect Prince,” he’s admired for his brilliance, composure, and leadership. Every move he makes is under scrutiny — except the most important one of all: marrying Valerie Vale in secret, on the eve of her 23rd birthday. Now, they must live together under one roof. To the world, Leon is married — but no one knows to whom. To each other, they are bound by duty — and three house rules. But behind Leon’s cold gaze is a truth hidden for 11 years — he’s loved Valerie since the moment they met. And now, the game begins.

—Vete —ordené, orgullosa de que mi voz no sonara ni la mitad de temblorosa de lo que me sentía por dentro. —¿Eso es lo que realmente quieres, Keera? —preguntó en un susurro. Antes de que pudiera responder, tomó mi mano y la levantó lentamente, llevando mis dedos hasta su nariz. Los mismos dedos que habían estado dentro de mí hacía apenas unos minutos. Mi corazón golpeó con fuerza en mi pecho. No apartó los ojos de los míos mientras inhalaba el aroma de mi deseo, y luego llevó mis dedos a su boca, pasando su lengua por ellos y lamiéndolos con lentitud hasta dejarlos limpios. ⸻ Keera No deberían existir. Era imposible. Eran errores de la naturaleza. Eso fue lo primero que pensé de los hombres lobo. Y durante años creí tener razón, porque todos los que conocí no hicieron más que herirme. Especialmente él. Me sentí atraída hacia él desde el primer momento en que lo vi. Antes de darme cuenta de que me odiaba. No quería admitirlo, pero él fue quien reforzó mi odio hacia los hombres lobo. No tenía ninguna obligación de ayudarlos. Pero lo hice. Y vi cómo mi vida se desmoronaba. Crucé cada límite que alguna vez me impuse al involucrarme con él, hasta descubrir que era mi pareja destinada. ⸻ Grayson La odiaba antes incluso de conocerla en persona. Nuestra relación era prohibida. Los hombres lobo no podían emparejarse con humanos. Ni siquiera creía que fuera una posibilidad. Pero eso fue antes de ella. Descubrí que era mi alma gemela. Y en ese momento supe que no podía dejarla ir. No me importaba renunciar al título de Alfa si eso significaba estar con ella. Porque, le gustara o no, ella sentía lo mismo por mí.

เมื่อหมอสาวอายุ 27 ดันตกหลุมรักเด็กบาร์โอสต์ อายุ 22 และมารู้ทีหลังว่า เขากำลังเรียนอยู่ วิศวะปี 4 ของมหาวัทยาลัยแห่งหนึ่ง มีเหรอที่สาวใหญ่แก่กว่า 5 ปี จะปล่อยให้พลาดได้ ไม่ว่าต้องใช้มารยา ลูกเล่นแค่ไหน เธอก็จะจีบให้ได้คอยดู ทว่าดูเหมือนโชคจะเข้าข้างเพราะ เธอและเขาต่างก็พบเจอกันบ่อยครั้งราวกับมีด้ายแดง แบบนี้เรียกว่าคู่แท้แล้วรึเปล่า

Vaelora “Elyndra” Rhydian is the last of a broken bloodline, the cursed heir of NightMoor’s fallen Beta family. Orphaned by war, suffering from horrible PTSD from being raised by an abusive stepfather, and haunted by a wolf that won't fully awaken, her life has been nothing but loss. At 22, she still can’t complete her transformation. Each attempt nearly kills her. Plagued by nightmares and a mysterious voice inside her, she searches for answers, and her mate. But when she finally finds him at the Moon Festival, it’s not salvation that greets her. It’s rejection. Zarek Vortan Blackmoor, the feared Alpha of the NightMoor Pack, is cold, brutal, and cursed, just like her. Believing he doesn't have a mate and unworthy of love, he’s prepared to marry another. But fate intervenes. When Zarek discovers Vaelora is his fated mate, the one woman who could unravel his most dangerous secret, he rejects her in front of the entire pack. But destiny isn't so easily defied. When Vaelora offers him a deal that could save them both, they’re forced into a reluctant alliance; one built on secrets, betrayal, and a bond neither of them can sever. He’s the Alpha cursed to fall. She's Luna, destined to rise. Will pride, pain, and prophecy tear them apart, or can they heal each other before darkness consumes them both?

A young woman's life is turned upside down when she is forced into an arranged marriage by her father. In a desperate attempt to outsmart her father's plan, she unknowingly marries the identical twin brother of her intended groom who turned out to be on a desperate hunt for a wife in order to slot in as his family's heir. By the time she discovers her mistake and her husband's true intentions, it was already too late—she had consummated her marriage with him. Will this mistake of hers become the best thing that ever happened to her, or will it be her biggest regret?

The plan was simple. Infiltrate the Gonzalez Cartel, discover the whereabouts of Tito Gonzalez and revenge her father's death. However nothing prepares Raven for the unexpected twist she encounters as she gets closer to the real truth of her father's death. --- Raven’s entire life has been defined by loss and betrayal. At just 13, she watched as the Cartel brutally murdered her father—an act that not only tore her family apart but also set her on a path to destroy the empire responsible. Now, at 22, she’s back in Spain, leading a ragtag team of rebels with the singular goal of dismantling the Gonzalez Cartel from within. But as Raven infiltrates the Cartel’s operations and gets closer to Mario—Tito’s ruthless son—the lines between enemy and lover begin to blur. But love is a luxury Raven cannot afford. Lucas, her devoted team member and secret lover, has always been by her side, waiting for the day they can escape the Cartel’s grasp and finally be free. Torn between loyalty, love, and vengeance, Raven faces the ultimate dilemma: Will she sacrifice everything she’s fought for to build a future with Mario, or will her thirst for revenge consume her entirely, leaving no room for love? As the stakes rise and the Cartel’s reach tightens, Raven must choose whether to live for revenge or risk everything for the love she never thought possible.

“Bawal ako sa'yo... pero bakit puso ko ang lumalaban?” Si Amara Villanueva ay isang ordinaryong dalagang tahimik ang buhay sa bayan ng El Cielo. Pero nagbago ang lahat nang isang gabi’y matuklasan niyang isa siyang Loba — isang babaeng lobo na isinumpa ang kapangyarihan. Sa gitna ng kaguluhan, dumating ang makapangyarihang Alpha na si Kael Donovan—mapanganib, mailap, at hindi dapat sa kanya. Pero kahit anong pilit nilang lumayo sa isa’t isa, mas lalong humihigpit ang ugnayan nilang pinagtagpo ng tadhana... at ng iisang kapangyarihang hindi nila lubos na naiintindihan. Handa ba si Amara na suwayin ang batas ng Buwan para sa lalaking ipinagbabawal sa kanya? O tuluyan siyang magpaparaya sa takot at kapalaran?