Mother's Warmth Chapter 2 の小説・ストーリー

Serena Miller is a young capable woman who strives to be something but is haunted by past. Raised by an adopted family who sees her as nothing but a tool, Selena views the world as a reflection of her past, beneath every smile is an agenda and behind every helping hand comes a chain. By fate, she saves a dying old man, Duncan Tate who is the patriarch of one of the most powerful elite families. He names her as his granddaughter Selena Tate bringing Selena into a world she could only dream about. Selena must learn to survive the world of the elite, amongst filial betrayals, masked enemies, schemes and even terrors from her past. And watching closely from the shadows is a cold and ruthless heir, Damian Montalvo, with ties to Selena than she could ever imagine. When long buried truths begin to surface, betrayals strike from within and forbidden feelings develop between two heirs, will Selena choose love and survival or will she choose to bring it all down?

She was the wife they erased. He was the billionaire no one dared to cross. After a brutal betrayal by her husband and her own sister, Elena Hart is publicly disgraced, stripped of her dignity, and left for dead. Rescued by Dominic Blackwood, a feared and reclusive billionaire whose name alone terrifies boardrooms and governments, Elena is pulled into a world ruled by power, secrets, and unspoken violence. A fake marriage binds them together. Revenge keeps them standing. Desire makes everything dangerous. But when attraction turns real and buried sins resurface, Elena must decide whether vengeance is worth losing the man who became her sanctuary—and whether love can survive in a world built on blood and empires.

"You are the reason why my mother died." "I will still stay by your side… no matter what happens." A heart insisted. "I don't want to see you anymore, I loathe you the most." "I once made your ice heart melt…I will do that again until you forgive me." Both hearts, played by destiny, started to fall and shattered because of one's misery. Will they be able to forgive? If their world was made to be against one another? "Even the moon isn't always perfect, but I will always choose to stare at you the whole night, just you, only you."

A young woman thrust into the dark underworld of mafia revenge after a shocking betrayal from her own father. Forced into a marriage with El-Cana, a powerful mafia lord seeking vengeance for his mother's murder, Adora soon finds herself caught between hatred, love and obsession especially as she uncovers deeper truths hidden within the blood-soaked history of the Cana family. As El-Cana falls deeply in love with Adora, his brother Don Cana, becomes a growing threat, with jealous, volatile, and unhinged. Adora discovers her pregnancy, leading to an unprecedented power shift in the mafia hierarchy. But power breeds danger, and the return of the family's cruel uncle Baron unveils the ultimate enemy behind years of pain. In a world of deception, love, revenge, and loss, Adora rises from victim to queen.

June, a beautiful girl from a poor home who was determined to save her mother from cancer, stumbled into the billionaire's empire while trying to get a job there. She was humiliated by her outward appearance by Thompson, the billionaire. With luck on her side, the billionaire, Thompson, could not resist the urge to keep her in his environment because mere observation would notice she was in poverty. June was later recruited as Thompson's cleaner in his office. Every morning, Thompson had to see her in his office as she carefully, humbly, calmly, and in a vulnerable state performed her duty in Thompson's office. Her shyness always kept Thompson in surrender to having affection for her unknowingly. Days grew into weeks. Their love and affection grew like wings. He fell deeply in love with her each passing day. He couldn't stand any man coming close to June. Hurting her was the last thing he would dream of. Love, happiness, and fulfillment filled their souls to the extent of getting married.

Elena Marquez has always lived a quiet life, caring for her little brother and helping her mother keep their small family shop alive. But peace has a price, and her late father’s debts have begun to circle back like vultures. When the DeLuca family — the most feared mafia clan in the city — comes to collect, Elena is forced into their world. There, she meets Adrian DeLuca, the infamous heir to the DeLuca empire. Cold, calculating, and dangerous, Adrian is everything she should fear — but something in his eyes unsettles her. What neither of them know is that Adrian’s father — the powerful Don Vittorio DeLuca — is the man responsible for her father’s death. As Elena is drawn deeper into the DeLuca world, tension turns to reluctant trust, and trust slowly burns into something far more dangerous — love. But when the truth comes to light, Elena must decide if she can ever forgive the blood that runs through Adrian’s veins… and Adrian must choose whether to remain his father’s heir, or burn everything down to protect the woman he loves. A story of love, vengeance, and power, Mafia’s Heir is a slow-burn, heart-wrenching romance that will keep you hooked until the very last page.

All her life Victoria had wanted to meet her missing father….certain he had the answers she was seeking. Fueled with thoughts of anger and revenge it wasn't until her mother's death she embarked on the journey to find him. Her journey leads her into the arms of her childhood friend, Ivan-the only man she let close to her heart. He understands her and has always been her confidant. But would he if she revealed all of her secrets and the real reason she's searching for her father. Ivan was weary of living a lie. Unable to walk away from family obligations, he's been forced to deceive the only woman he's cared about ….Who he now realizes is his mate. Ivan knows he's doing the unforgivable and its just a matter of time before she finds out the truth but he can't resist the chemistry between them or deny the sensuous passion he experiences with Victoria. A heated encounter seals the fate of Victoria and Ivan. After discovering the true depth of Ivan's deception, Victoria must learn to trust Ivan and trust that the mate bond they share is enough to protect their relationship from her father's wrath and Ivan's scorned ex-lover.

Elena grew up under the strict gaze of her mother, a woman who had no tolerance for failure. Mistakes weren’t just frowned upon—they didn’t exist. For Elena, life was a relentless climb toward perfection, where only one goal mattered: being mated to a high-ranking werewolf. Her mother’s relentless mantra echoed in her mind—anything less would be a disgrace. When her younger sister Serena is mated to their pack’s Beta, Elena’s hope of fulfilling her mother’s dreams shatters. Consumed by despair and humiliation, she flees into the night, leaving her pack behind. But fate is a trickster, and her journey leads her to the forbidden lands of the Nightshade Pack—a savage domain ruled by fear and blood. There, the Moon Goddess delivers her to Alpha VuK, a name whispered in terror across the werewolf world. Ruthless, cunning, and brutal, VuK is everything Elena has been taught to avoid. But the bond forged by the Moon Goddess is unbreakable, and despite their mutual resentment, they are tied together by destiny. As she navigates the treacherous waters of her new life, Elena finds herself at odds with VuK’s merciless rule. Her defiance stirs something long buried in him, even as it threatens to ignite a war between their packs. Yet, beneath the bloodshed and conflict lies an ancient legacy: the title of "Elder's Blood," a symbol of forgotten honor that could either unite them—or destroy everything. Will love and courage rewrite their fates, or will their differences tear them apart?

Book 2 to Dragons Gem. If you havent read it I do highly suggest it as some of the stuff that happens here will make more sence. Asrar fought long and hard for his mate to the point he was slowly losing hope. When a letter comes in bot only does his prophecy be revealed but also what he must do for his mate. It's a race against the clock as a new threat comes after her. Can he complete it in time, or will he lose his love? If he loses her will he be able to live with himself and complete his prophecy?

**Completed Book 1/2** I might be the Alpha's Pet, but I'm about to bite the hand that feeds me. Trent's hoping I elevate into the sweetest Iota, but I'm not inclined to wait around and endure more of his increasing temper. I'm not blind to where the monsters are hiding now, and while they may be hotter than your wildest nightmare, the leashes they try to keep me in aren't going to hold. They think I belong to them, but they've taught me just enough to make it out alive... I hope. Where The Monster's Hide: Book One *****This is a RH series with strong adult content. TW include but not limited to: Abuse, death/suicide, and assorted kinks (incl. dubcon) Read at your discretion*****