Mason's Rats

Theodore Maxwell, a ruthless business tycoon driven by vengeance, plots to marry Alina Roosevelt, to kill two birds with one stone; get revenge on her father and, to inherit everything that was rightfully his. Alina, a budding author with a heart as pure as her prose, was blissfully unaware of Theodore's ulterior motives when she said "I do." As Theodore's cunning plan unfolded, he found himself captivated by Alina's charm and kindness. Despite his initial intentions, he couldn't help but admire the woman he had married. But just as unexpected love began to blossom, everything crumbles with Alina’s father, who devised a cunning scheme that shattered the fragile peace in their marriage. Consumed by rage and betrayal, Theodore divorces Alina, blaming her for her father's deceit. It's too late to realize that Alina was a mere pawn in her father's malicious game. Regret gnawed at his heart as he desperately searched for her, but she had vanished without a trace. Haunted by the memory of his cruel actions, Theodore is set to find Alina and make amends. And he will stop at nothing. How long will Alina be successful in keeping her little secret hidden? ----------------------------------------------------- “I’m not your wife anymore, Theodore!” I yelled, shoving him away from me. He had absolutely no right to march back into my life. “Here’s where you are wrong Alina,” he took dangerous steps towards me until I was pushed against one of the walls, as he held me captive. “You were mine, then. You are mine now. And you, most definitely, will stay mine in the future. Not even you can separate yourself from me Alina, because you were born to be mine!” And that’s when he smashed his lips against mine in a furious kiss.

Rebecca Dale, a simple woman with a dark past. For her, love is a nightmare that she never want to experience again. What if this feeling haunt her for the second time around? Is she willing to gamble for the sake of putting those broken pieces together? Or another kind of trap that's inescapable...

Magkaibang magkaiba ang mundong kinalakihan at ginagalawan ni Sofia at Catherine. Sa panahon ng kanilang kabataan ay madalas si Sofia ang naging tagapagtanggol at taga salba ni Catherine makaraos lamang ng pagaaral. Matalik silang magkaibigan at halos magkahawig. May bulong bulungan nga na sila ay magkamaganak pero ayaw iyong bigyan ng pansin ni Sofia dahil mataas ang tingin nito sa sarili. Samantalang si Catherine naman ay idolo ang matalik na kaibigan. Matagal na nagkahiwalay ang dalawa matapos ang high school dahil napilitan na si Catherine maghanap buhay dahil wala ng pangtostos sa koliheyo. Baon na siya ng utang at utang na loob kay Sofia. Hanggang isang hapon isang pakiusap ang hiningi ni Sofia kay Catherine at dahil baon sa utang at utang na loob walang paraan para makatanggi ang dalaga. Pinangakuan pa siya ng kabigan na tutulungang makabili ng mga binhi sa bukid at sa palayan ang magulang kapag sumunod siya kaya lalong nahirapan si Catherine na tumanggi. Ang pakiusap kase ng kaibigan ay siya ang magpanggap na si Sofia sa araw ng kasal nito at hindi lamang iyon. Mananatili siyang asawa ng lalaki sa loob ng anim na buwan.

Sa likod ng isang maamo at mala-anghel na mukha, nagtatago ang bangis at tapang. Iyan si Natasha Mendez Cordoja, na kilala nang lahat bilang si Yanna. Sa kabila ng maganda at maayos na buhay, ay kailangan niyang gampanan ang sariling misyon para hanapin ang mga taong may malaking atraso sa kanya. Ngunit magkakasangga ang mga landas nila ng isang kilalang mafia leader na si Xander Montero, matapos nilang pagsaluhan ang isang gabi at magiging malapit sa isa't isa. Kapwa sila may mga sariling misyon sa buhay na ginagampanan. Ngunit nakahanda nga ba silang isantabi na lang ang kanilang layunin para bigyang-daan ang kanilang mga pansariling damdamin? Nakahanda nga ba si Yanna sa mga bagong matutuklasan, lalo na sa likod ng kanyang tunay na pagkatao? At paano kung mahulog na siya sa bitag ni Xander? Magawa pa kaya niyang makalabas sa butas na lalong nagpapasikip sa kanyang mundo?

Aidan, a billionaire and CEO of Empire is known for the title 'Top 5 Hottest Bachelor' for two reasons. His extremely good-looks and for not wanting to get married, at least until he reaches forty but his mother keeps on setting him with unwanted dates, leaving him frustrated. Kenna, Aidan's best friend, is a doctor who has never found the right time for love. She has always been busy with work to an extent that she forgets about her own personal life. Both of them has always been close ever since they were kids, after a single incident that happened, instantly making them inseparable. As they grew older, things began to change yet best friends are forever . . . no matter the circumstances. What happens when Aidan sets up a contract and wants Kenna to be a part of it?

Extract The thought of Louis stalking me send cold shivers down my spine. Cold sweats formed on my forehead and I could feel my make-up washing off by my sweats. " Who are you?" Austin roared, but the wicked smile on Louis's face never left my mind. Why was he smiling that way? I couldn't help but wonder with my body trembling. " Louis Rusev" Louis answered and the audience gasped. At this moment, the priest had disappeared and everyone was holding their breath. " The alpha of lake pack?" Austin asked with squinted eyes to be sure the person standing before him wasn't an imposter. I didn't tell Austin the identity of my ex-mate, I only told him what happened between us. " Bravo, you know me well" Louis applauded and approached us on the stage. " What do you want?" Austin asked and I felt his grip tightened around my wrist in a protective manner. " I want my mate back" Louis answered calmly with a domineering voice. My heart dropped to my stomach at his response and I felt tears brimming in my eyes. Didn't he reject me? Didn't he send me away? why did he appear suddenly? In a world where people go over the moon when they find their mate, Nora's life crumbled after finding hers. Happy that her long-time crush, Alpha Louis Rusev was now her mate, she offered herself to him willingly not knowing Fate was Tempting her. How far can she survive the cruel action of fate and the partiality of the moon goddess?

Unfortunately, Lucas Villareal, the undoubtedly attractive son of a well-known businessman, is gay. He was obligated to find a woman to be his temporary wife in order to get his inheritance; unexpectedly, he met Rhea. Rhea was the beloved daughter of a well-known chef, but due to a tragedy, she loses everything. After a little bit of contemplating,  Lucas asks for Rhea's hand in marriage in exchange for supporting her financially.  What will be Rhea's response to Lucas' proposal? Will She agree? What will happen if there are feelings involved?

Human one day, wild beast the next. Maggie’s perfect life is turned into shambles when she is bitten by an injured wolf while hiking. Six months in a mental institution undergoing torturous treatments have left her bitter and out for blood. With a little aid, she escapes and finds herself indebted to her savior, who is after the wolf that changed her life, the elusive Ultima. After years of searching, she finally catches a break. The Alpha’s Freakshow is the key to her freedom, and she finally has a plan. Only one problem, the more time she spends with the Alpha, the more she seems to fall for him. And falling for the man she intends to betray might just be the death of her.  Axel has a checkered past of heartbreak and betrayal. After being exiled, he finds himself an outcast and an alpha with no pack, so he creates one of his own. Axel sought out the misfits within the shifter community and gave them hope again. Banding together, they created a show that brings magic to the humans and money to their pockets. Everything seems to be going well for Axel. That is until his mate shows up and she is picture-perfect, the stark opposite of him. Axel is torn between accepting her and telling her his darkest secret or rejecting her to spare her the pain of what he is.

"Get up, I'm hungry. Cook for me NOW!" The authoritative tone jolted me awake, not giving me a moment to freshen up or even change. We don't sleep side by side; he stays in the master bedroom while I occupy the guest room. He can't stand being near me. It hurts deeply when those words come from him, but it's a recurring pattern. I hurriedly made my way downstairs, still tying the robe around me. In the kitchen, I began preparing his breakfast. You see, I'm his secret wife. No one knows except our parents and a few friends. Since we got married, not a day goes by without him reminding me that he doesn't love me. Not a day goes by without him hurting me. But that's alright because, as I've mentioned, I love him so much that I'm willing to do anything just to earn his love in return. A single tear escaped and fell onto the clove of garlic I was chopping. I quickly wiped it away. From the corner of my eye, I noticed Manang watching me. I took a deep breath to regain my composure before turning to her with a forced smile. "I'm sorry; I got emotional over garlic." I lied.

TRIGGER WARNING!! DARK ROMANCE Sexual content, Slavery, 18+, Violence, and Abusive content. "don't kill her" his dominant voice echoed in the room. when I opened my eyes to look at the ruthless Alpha king walking towards me, who killed everyone in my pack. he looked at me with his deep blue ocean eyes and I can't tell what is going on in his head but, he squatted down to my level and looked at my face, observing everything. he grabbed my chin, still looking at my face, and told me in his cold dominant voice, almost harsh "my mate?". Everyone around us grasped in shock other than me. I know that and I hate to be his mate! I can hear them whispering but I don't know what they were talking about as I don't care about anything now! I was only looking at him with anger and hate. I knew that I am his mate but I can never be with someone like him as a mate. I will never be a mate to a wolf, who killed my whole family. His perfect lips were covered in a smirk, making him look so handsome. when he told me in his cold voice "you are not worth being my mate so you will be my personal slave from now on, get her" and he just got up and started to walk away from me like he doesn't care about what I want?. what happens when the person who is supposed to protect you, make you happy, and give butterflies in your stomach, hurts you the most? what happens if you are so powerless that you can't do anything? and what if you want revenge? what will be the story between the broken Princess and the ruthless Alpha king? instagramHanna_swetha_author