Lying Twist

how far will she go to reclaim her life? Even the devil was once an angel, and sometimes salvation comes from the darkest places. A haunting journey of loss, resilience, and the ultimate price of redemption.

Saat usia kehamilanku sembilan bulan, aku sudah ada di penghujung masa kehamilan, tubuhku terasa berat dengan bayi yang bisa lahir kapan saja. Tapi suamiku, Alexander Santoso, wakil kepala keluarga, justru mengurungku. Dia menahanku di sebuah ruang medis bawah tanah yang dingin dan steril, lalu menyuntikkan obat penahan kontraksi. Saat aku berteriak kesakitan, dia menatapku dengan dingin dan berkata aku harus menahannya. Karena pada saat yang sama, istri almarhum kakaknya, Elisa juga diperkirakan akan melahirkan. Sebuah sumpah darah yang pernah dia buat dengan mendiang kakaknya menyatakan bahwa anak laki-laki sulung akan mewarisi wilayah keluarga di Teluk Barat Jaya yang begitu menguntungkan. "Warisan itu milik anak Elisa," katanya. "Davin sudah tiada, dia benar-benar sendirian dan tak punya apa-apa. Seluruh cintaku tetap untukmu, Alana. Aku hanya butuh dia melahirkan dengan selamat. Setelah itu, barulah giliranmu." Obat itu membuat tubuhku terus-menerus tersiksa. Aku memohon padanya untuk membawaku ke rumah sakit. Dia justru mencekik leherku, memaksaku menatap mata dinginnya. "Berhenti berpura-pura! Aku tahu kau baik-baik saja. Kau cuma berusaha merebut warisan itu." "Untuk mendahului Elisa, kau rela melakukan apa saja." Wajahku pucat, tubuhku bergetar hebat. Dengan sisa tenaga, aku berbisik lirih, "Bayinya akan lahir... aku tidak peduli soal warisan. Aku hanya mencintaimu, dan aku ingin anak kita lahir dengan selamat!" Dia mencibir. "Kalau kau memang sesuci itu, kalau kau benar mencintaiku, kau tak akan pernah memaksa Elisa menandatangani perjanjian pranikah yang membuat anaknya kehilangan hak warisan." "Jangan khawatir, aku akan kembali padamu setelah dia melahirkan. Bagaimanapun, kau mengandung darah dagingku." Sepanjang malam, dia berjaga di depan ruang bersalin Elisa. Baru setelah melihat bayi itu di pelukan Elisa, dia teringat padaku. Dia akhirnya menyuruh tangan kanannya, Raka untuk membebaskanku. Tapi ketika Raka menelepon, suaranya gemetar. "Bos... nyonya dan bayinya... mereka sudah tidak ada." Di saat itu juga, Alexander hancur.

Orang-orang bilang aku sudah menemani Clayton selama lima tahun dan mencintainya dengan sangat dalam. Di tepi bendungan, dia melempar tasku ke dalam air dengan santai . Sambil bercanda dia berkata, "Kalau Vanessa berani melompat dan mengambilkan tas itu untukku, aku akan memberinya status." Dia tidak menyangka, aku benar-benar melompat ke air. Saat itu, matanya menunjukkan kepanikan yang jarang terlihat dalam sekejap. Setelah itu, aku berenang kembali ke tepi bendungan. Pahaku penuh darah dan di telapak tanganku ada gelang yang patah. Gelang itu adalah pemberian dari Clayton ....

Amelia Kennedy had it all. A loving family, amazing friends, and anything she could ask for. At least untill her 16th birthday. The day that changed it all. After failing to shift she was made to be the packs slave. Her life stripped of all meaning. Even her closest friends turned their backs. She believes her life is set in stone. That is until she met him. Xavier, The vampires coven head. With the help of Xavier, Amelia might just figure out what it takes to be a shifter.

Today I had my first kiss. It wasn’t planned. It was also with a complete stranger. As I walked through the crowded halls of Crestwood High, my heart light with excitement, I felt it before I saw it—a familiar presence, sharp and wrong. My boyfriend, Mark, was nearby and he wasn’t alone. “You’re a bad boy,” the cheerleader laughed softly. “Only for you,” Mark replied before his lips closed over hers. At that moment, I felt sick to my stomach. “Oh, Mark. Stop it. You know we can’t be seen together. What if your girlfriend finds us?” “She’s in class. She’s never late. You don’t need to worry.” My heart was heavy in my chest, but also a wave of fury and resentment crossed me. “Bethany?” Mark breathed, staring at me in shock “What are you—” Before he could get the entire question out, I turned to the gentleman beside me, placing my hands on his shoulders and pulling him toward me. He went easily, though his eyes showed nothing but confusion. I closed my eyes tightly so I wouldn’t have to see his expression any longer. Then, our lips touched. Later, I walked into my class but found,It was him… The man I kissed only moments ago in the hallway. The man I had given my first kiss to, was my professor.

Aku baru saja duduk dan bersulang dengan temanku, tiba-tiba meja di depan kami dihantam hingga terbalik. Segerombolan orang mengelilingi kami sambil membawa ponsel, menunjuk-nunjuk dan berkomentar sinis. "Dasar nggak tahu malu, suaminya bekerja keras di rumah, kamu malah bersenang-senang di luar?" "Dasar pelakor! Kami harus menghajarmu hari ini!" "Masih melotot? Mau menakut-nakuti siapa? Hancurkan saja semuanya! KIta harus membela keadilan!" Segerombolan orang itu seperti orang gila, menghancurkan semua yang bisa dihancurkan. Bahkan ada yang mengambil kursi dan memukul kepala temanku hingga berdarah. Aku melindungi temanku di belakang, mengambil ponsel untuk menghubungi polisi dan memberitahu pengacaraku. "Kalau Ben mau main kasar, langsung urus saja proses cerainya. Jangan biarkan dia dapat sepeser pun."

Rami Llewellyn’s blood runs blue. He’s not looking for any complications in his life. But things get red hot real fast for the litigious Lion once he meets his potential mate. When a Pack of Wolves crosses the legal line on what is allowed in his city, Rami hunts for answers. Throw a curvy normal in the mix, and he’s more determined than ever to shut them down. Noemi Donato dreams of buying the bakery where she works from her boss who is soon retiring. But her mother wants her to move back home, away from the dangerous city she loves. All she needs is a reason to stay. Will the sweet, feisty pastry chef take on the sexy shifter?

On the night she discovers her fated mate, Aurelia Nightbane expects love. Instead, Alpha Kael publicly rejects her before the entire pack. Humiliated. Broken. Cast out. But rejection does not weaken her, it awakens something ancient. When the ruthless Lycan King Lucian Viremont senses the rise of a long-lost royal bloodline, he finds Aurelia the girl no Alpha wanted, and he claims her. Now caught between a regretful Alpha and a dangerously possessive Lycan King, Aurelia must uncover the truth about her heritage, survive political betrayal, and decide whether she is merely a rejected mate, or the Queen destiny has been waiting for. Because this time she will not be rejected, she will be worshipped.

Scarlett thought she had found true love with Ethan, a charming and caring werewolf. But as time went on, Ethan became possessive and controlling, leading Scarlett to question everything she knew about him. After a terrifying encounter, Scarlett wakes up two years earlier with a newfound determination for revenge. She joins forces with a group of supernatural beings to uncover the secrets of the werewolf pack and the ancient curse that holds the key to her vengeance. But as Scarlett's quest for power intensifies, she realizes that revenge may not be worth sacrificing her loved ones for. Will Scarlett choose revenge or choose to embrace her humanity and break free from the cycle of violence?

Perempuan simpanan Ervando sedang merajuk lagi. Ervando menyerahkan Surat Perjanjian Cerai padaku. "Tandatangani saja, cuma formalitas untuk menenangkan cewek itu." Aku mencengkeram ujung rokku erat-erat, mengangguk. Dengan tenang aku menandatangani namaku. Saat pergi, aku mendengar teman-temannya bercanda, "Dia ini sungguh penurut, ya? Jangan-jangan kalau kamu suruh dia ambil akta cerai pun, dia bakal diam saja tanpa protes?" Ervando dengan senang hati menyalakan sebatang rokok. "Mau bertaruh?" Mereka bertaruh bahwa sebulan kemudian di kantor catatan sipil, aku akan menangis tersedu-sedu, tetapi tetap patuh, tanpa keluhan menukar akta nikah dengan akta cerai. Aku menggenggam ponselku, tidak bersuara. Hanya membalas pesan yang baru saja masuk: [Kalau begitu, kamu menikah saja denganku, apa nggak bisa?] [Bisa.]