Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange

“Lord pahiram ng anak ko! Please lang huwag mo muna siyang kuhain sa akin, hindi ko kakayanin. Sobrang bata pa ng aking anak! Huhuhu!” napasandal na lang ako sa wall ng hospital at humahagulgol na nananalangin. Bago pa ako makapagsalita ulit ay nakita ko ang Arnaldong iyun na nakatingin saming dalawa ni Regan, nakatayo lang din ito sa isang sulok malapit samin, yumuko siya ng makita niya akong nakatingin sa kanya. Bumitiw ako sa pagkakakapit ko kay Regan at lumapit ako papunta sa lugar kung nasan si Arnaldo, hinabol lang ako ng tingin ni Regan at hindi ko na napigilan ang aking sarili, isang malakas na sampal ang pinakawalan ko sa pisngi ni Arnaldo. Nagsusumigaw ang galit sa aking puso't isipan Nakita kong napakapit siya sa kanyang pisngi at nagatataka siyang napatingin sakin"Hay*p ka! nakapawalang hiya mo talaga. Nagpakalayo-layo na kami ni Anthony nasundan mo pa rin kami. Wala ka ng dinala sa buhay naming mag-ina kundi puro sakuna.(pinaghahampas ko ang kanyang dibdib habang patuloy ang aking pag iyak, Sobrang galit ang aking nararamdaman, hinahayaan lang naman niya ako sa kanyang ginagawa, maya-maya ay naramdaman kong niyakap na niya ako para huminahon, ) Hindi na ako nanggulo sa buhay niyong mag-asawa kagaya ng gusto mong mangyari! kaya please lang lubayan mo na kaming mag-ina. HUHUHU" bigla naman akong nanghina at tila nawalan ng lakas ng yakapin na niya ako, pakiramdam ko ay nasa maayos akong mga kamay sa piling ng bisig nito. "Naguguluhan ako! anong ibig mong sabihin?! Hindi kita maintindihan, Una kitang nakita sa bahay namin, kasama ko sa kwarto , yun na ang una at huli nating pagkikita!" sagot sakin ni Arnaldo

“You don't belong here, pest,” Alessandro spits, his grip on my hand tightening. I bit my bottom lip, trying not to wince. Trying to suppress the pain shooting up my arm and spreading to the rest of my body. Tears prickled my eyes, but I'll rather eat mud than let them fall. “You're a poor, stinky menace! And I will make life a living hell for you, so long as you still show your face around!” — When eighteen-year-old Cora Williams saves spoilt, rich, arrogant, and bratty Alessandro Beckham's life, she doesn't count on getting rewarded for her heroics. To show his gratitude to her for saving his son's life, Alessandro's father enrolls her in the notorious Royal Elite Academy, the top high school in the country, exclusive to the wealthy and snobby kids of the elite. Although Cora is sad to let go of her old life, and friends, she's coerced by her parents to accept the offer. She knows the rich and the poor don't mix, and intends to lay low until she scales through senior year. But Alessandro Beckham is the king of Royal Elite Academy, and he's made it his personal mission to make her life a living hell for reasons best known to him. Cora has never been a pushover. And she won't start now. She wouldn't let Alessandro belittle her whichever way he pleases. She would fight. But fighting Alessandro might cost her something. Her heart.

Selene Nightshade, the daughter of a powerful alpha, was fated to be the Luna of the ruthless Alpha Kieran Blackwood. But on the night of their mating ceremony, he rejected her in front of the entire pack, choosing her stepsister instead. Broken and humiliated, Selene was cast out, left to fend for herself as a rogue. But Selene’s story didn’t end in exile. The Moon Goddess had bigger plans for her. She was taken in by a hidden pack—one of ancient power and dark secrets. There, she unlocked her true potential, her bloodline linked to a long-forgotten prophecy. Now, stronger than ever, Selene returns—not as the weak girl Kieran rejected but as the Queen of Rogues, commanding forces that could bring the werewolf world to its knees. Kieran realizes too late that his mate bond with Selene never faded, and now, he is haunted by the woman he betrayed. But she’s not the same girl who once loved him—she’s out for revenge. And worse, another powerful Alpha, a mysterious and dangerously charming rogue king, has set his sights on Selene. Now, caught between the mate bond she can’t escape and the tempting darkness of a new love, Selene must decide—does she destroy the mate who shattered her, or does she reclaim her destiny and rise as the most powerful Luna the werewolf world has ever seen?

WARNING This book contains mature scenes, explicit content, and potentially triggering themes. It is rated 18+ and is not suitable for readers under the age of 18. Reader discretion is advised. Claude Adams never wanted a mate—especially not her. As the Beta and son to the Alpha of the Rising Moon Pack, he knows fate isn’t something to fight. But when he meets the she-wolf destined to be his, the bond feels all wrong. Suffocating. A trap he can’t escape. So when a cryptic message—meant for a human—draws him onto a luxury cruise liner, he takes it as the perfect excuse to run. What he doesn’t expect is Nikolai Vladimirovich—a ruthless Russian Mafia boss with a dangerous aura and a stare that strips Claude down to something raw. What starts as a reckless, meaningless fling turns into something neither of them can walk away from. But Claude isn’t human. He was never meant to belong to Nikolai. And when the truth comes out, there will be no mercy. Because Nikolai doesn’t share. And fate? It doesn’t make mistakes.

Olivia is a hardworking, independent woman who has always prided herself on her self-reliance. But when her financial situation takes a turn for the worse, she finds herself in desperate need of a solution. That's when Nathaniel, a handsome billionaire with a reputation for being ruthless, offers her a contract marriage. In exchange for pretending to be his wife for a year, Nathaniel promises to provide Olivia with financial security for the rest of her life. Despite her reservations, Olivia decides to take Nathaniel up on his offer. As they navigate the complex world of high society and business deals, they start to develop feelings for each other. But Nathaniel's past demons threaten to tear them apart, and Olivia is forced to confront her own insecurities and fears. Will their contract marriage turn into something more? Or will their different worlds and past traumas keep them apart? Follow Olivia and Nathaniel's journey as they navigate love, trust, and the high-stakes world of the wealthy elite in " Billionaire's Forbidden Desire."

Sagar is a tall, fair and extremely handsome man, could be easily called as a Dream boy. While he dreams about only one girl.... Damini. The girl who stole his heart when they were still in school... He was madly in love with Damini. But one day she left without saying a single word to him. He was broken hearted and still kept looking for her... Finally he found her after 10 years. What will happen when they come face to face with eachother. Come and join this journey to find more about their story......

This is the story of Millicent Walker, a mysterious orphan who arrives in the small coastal town of Crimson, mute, nameless, and with no memory of her life before. Hired out by the orphanage to pay for her room and board, her strange appearance and mannerisms lead her to be seen as a freak. To many, she was seen as having less value than the rags she used to clean the floors. When a blight comes to Crimson, the dragon demands a virgin "of marriageable age" as a sacrifice in exchange for his assistance. Seen as strange, even cursed, Millicent was an easy choice for the sacrifice. Loved and wanted by no one, there was nobody to fight for her when they chained her to the cart and left her at the base of the hill to be defiled or devoured. Little did they know, her sacrifice would be their biggest mistake.

David Kennedy, an art student and part time tattoo artist, meets the shy and beautiful Tina Spencer at a party at the college he attends, after she asks him for a tattoo. He is immediately enthralled by her. Something doesn’t feel right though, especially when he sees the nasty bruises covering her arms. Then Tina goes missing. The years go by, and he still thinks about her. Then one day, fate intervenes, and he finds himself face to face with the beautiful woman he tattooed all those years ago. But she has some devastating secrets. Where has she been this whole time? Will David ever get the chance to heal her? Will they get the happily ever after she needs?

Laking probinsya si Lylia at maagang naulila kasama ang kapatid niyang may malubhang sakit. Dahil sa hirap ng buhay, namulat siya sa realidad at kinailangan dumiskarte para sa kapatid at sa pang araw-araw nilang gastusin kaya naman naisipan niyang magpatayo ng karinderya malapit sa sabungan. Ngunit matapos niyang madiskubre na si Raze—na kapitan ng barangay nila ang pinagkakautangan ng mga namayapa niyang magulang ay napilitan siyang tanggapin ang deal nito at 'yon ay makasal sila bilang kabayaran sa kalahating utang niya kung hindi ay ipapa-demolish ng kapitan ang bahay pati ang karinderya nila na siyang pinagkukunan nila ng hanapbuhay. Lingid sa kaalaman ng lahat, bukod sa pagiging mag-asawa nila, maninilbihan din si Lylia bilang kasambahay para bayaran ang natitira pa nitong utang sa kapitan. Kilala si Raze bilang kuripot at mahigpit na kapitan sa Barangay Abueña. Strikto siya pagdating sa pag-implementa at pag-apruba ng mga proyekto lalo na sa paggamit ng pondo sa barangay. Matagal siyang nawala sa lugar pero namo-monitor pa rin niya ang nangyayari sa barangay. Ang hindi alam ng iba, isa pala siyang sekretong bilyonaryo na nagmamay-ari ng airlines, hotels at resorts sa Pilipinas na tanging mga may dugông maharlika ang in-accomodate. Nang bumalik siya, sa sabungan niya unang nakita ang babaeng sa larawan lamang niya nasilayan—si Lylia, ang babaeng nagkakautang sa kanya at doon nabuo ang mapaglaro niyang plano at 'yon ay pilitin itong pakasalan siya. Posible kayang mauwi sa totohanan ang deal nila o isa sa kanila ang madudurôg at uuwing luhaan?

Struggling towards her adulthood, Irisian Marie Villafuente accidentally shared the lies she told on her interview to the man in the elevator. What she didn't know that man is her one and only soon to be boss in the company. He is Zachary Levi Esqueza; a dominant, bipolar and sexy boss, who always get what he wants. When Iris started working in his company, she thought that it'll be just living hell. But she was wrong, the man offered her an arranged marriage in exchange to help her pay her family's debt. She thought it was that easy to be pretend as his wife infront of Zach's family, but she was wrong. As the time goes by, she found herself being captivated by him, leaving her with no choice as she altogether deals with his pasts and secrets. A past and secret that will change her life forever.