No Place I'd Rather Be Song

My younger sister, Sophia Ashford, got pregnant before marriage. To protect her reputation before marrying into a wealthy family, she abandoned the baby at our doorstep after giving birth. Our parents, Owen and Julia Ashford, begged me to adopt the child, Tom Ashford. Seeing how pitiful he was, I agreed. Raising Tom consumed nearly all my time and energy. I lost my original job and ended up washing dishes and carrying trays, juggling three jobs on my own just to survive. When Tom grew up and was accepted into a top university, Sophia suddenly returned, crying and accusing me of stealing her child. She had successfully married into a wealthy family and lived happily with her CEO husband, Sebastian Langford, for years. Now, she wanted Tom, who had already grown into someone accomplished, back. "She was the one who stole my baby! I finally found you, my precious child! Your CEO father is rewarding you with a million dollars for getting into university. Work hard and inherit the family business in the future!" Just like that, the son I had raised for over a decade threw himself into her arms without hesitation and cut off all ties with me. The situation spiraled out of control. Our parents were ashamed of me and kicked me out of the house. To prove my innocence, I drove to the police station to retrieve surveillance footage from back then, but I died in a car accident on the way. When I opened my eyes again, I was back on the day I discovered the abandoned baby. This time, I didn’t hesitate. I called the police immediately.

During a company retreat to Colmar, I found out my boyfriend was going to propose at sunset, surrounded by colleagues. Instead, in the golden light, he dropped to one knee with a ring in hand in front of someone else. “Lana, I’m ready to be the father of your child. Will you marry me?” Lana, the woman Mark had loved for ten years, his unforgettable first love. I stared at the two, watching them embrace. Then I quietly turned away, booked myself a trip three days out, and went home for an arranged date. A year later, I ran into him again when I returned to the country. Mark’s eyes were bloodshot as he grabbed my wrist. “Rosie, you’re finally back. Don’t leave me again…”

Contains strong language: My parents died, my sister died, my brothers left, and I was left to a man who thought we were pawns in his play. You know the type of people who say "it gets better" they're lying to you, because it just keeps getting worse. How the hell did I end up in a gang? Well, this is that story

In my last life, I was kidnapped alongside the fake heiress, Lilith Howe, at the same time. My father, the richest man in the country, claimed he had to prove his impartiality. Without a second thought, he told the police to rescue Lilith first and refused to pay a ransom for me. In front of the cameras, he declared with solemn conviction, "A daughter of the Howes must have backbone. We will never give in to criminals!" Lilith returned without a single scratch, and the internet crowned her a miracle girl. Meanwhile, I was killed by the kidnappers. There was barely anything left of me to bury. As my soul hovered above the scene, I watched my brother sneer at what little remained. "Good," he said. "At least she won't come back and be an eyesore to Lilith. We'll finally have some peace in the house." When I opened my eyes again, I was back at the exact moment the kidnappers called with their demands. A knife was pressed against my throat. On the other end of the line, my father's voice was just as cold, just as absolute. "I'm not choosing. My money belongs to charity. If she's a Howe, she should be ready to sacrifice for the family." I laughed. If he was willing to destroy his own flesh and blood for the sake of so-called honor, then this time, I would grant them a reunion in hell!

Kyson Hale, the regimental commander, finally agrees to let me live with him on the military base. But in return, our son isn't allowed to address him as "dad". Kyson and I have been secretly married for eight years. I've taken care of his parents in the countryside for that long as well. After the death of his parents, my son, Darryl Hale, and I request Kyson to let us live with him on the military base. He agrees to our requests, but he has a condition of his own. "Once you've reached the military base, you shall declare to everyone else that you're just my relatives from the countryside." Only then do I realize that Kyson has another family of his own in the military. Some time later, I leave the army with Darryl without looking back. But Kyson, who's always been cold and distant, is alarmed by our disappearance.

I, Ginny Tremaine, have a written agreement in my mate contract with Tyler Kingsley, the chairman of the Werewolf Council. As long as I proposed to him 99 times first, he promised to personally show up at the Office of Werewolf Mate Affairs on the 100th time and complete our marking ceremony. However, Tyler doesn't show up on the promised day and instead appears on the main stage of the Silvernight Music Festival with his lover, Vivian Lowe. In the livestream watched by the entire pack, he leans down and kisses her so intimately that it's practically a declaration of ownership. The social media networks instantly erupt with excitement. "#ChairmanOfTheWerewolfCouncilOfficiallyRevealsMate." "Chairman of the Werewolf Council caught kissing his lover and showing PDA." At the same time, I become a trending search for standing in front of the Mate Affairs office for the 100th time. Everyone speculates about the identity of the mystery man who never showed up and wonders if I will try for a 101st proposal. Tyler, likely feeling guilty, promises me the next day, "Next time, I promise I'll be there on time." He arrives in a crisp suit with papers in hand, standing outside the Mate Affairs office. But all he receives is a short message from me, saying, "Alpha Tyler, there won't be a 101st proposal. We're truly over."

Dans sa première vie, elle était une sotte. Dans celle-ci, elle est une arme. Evelyn Kingston avait tout : un mari puissant qui l'aurait aimée, un fils magnifique qui avait besoin d'elle, et une intelligence hors du commun qu'elle a gaspillée pour plaire à un serpent. Aveuglée par les paroles mielleuses de son amant, Marcus, et les sourires hypocrites de sa meilleure amie, Sarah, Evelyn a commis l'ultime trahison. Elle a volé les secrets d'entreprise de son mari, détruit son héritage et négligé son fils – pour finalement être assassinée par ceux-là mêmes pour qui elle avait tout sacrifié. Mais la mort n'était pas la fin. Se réveillant le matin de la trahison qui a tout déclenché, Evelyn comprend qu'on lui offre une seconde chance. Cette fois, elle n'est plus la mondaine fragile dont ils se souviennent. Forte de sa maîtrise cachée du code et d'un cœur endurci par la mort, elle entreprend de réécrire son avenir. Elle pansera les cicatrices qu'elle a laissées dans le cœur de son fils. Elle regagnera la confiance de son mari, qu'elle méprisait autrefois. Et pour Marcus et Sarah ? Un véritable enfer numérique les attend. La « Reine des Glaces » est de retour, et elle ne compte pas s'arrêter là.

« Claire, quand tu étais petite, nous avions arrangé un mariage pour toi. Maintenant que tu vas mieux, accepterais-tu de rentrer à ville J pour te marier ? Si tu ne veux toujours pas, je peux en reparler avec ton père pour annuler ces fiançailles. » Dans la pénombre de sa chambre, Claire n'entendait que le silence. Au moment où sa mère, à l'autre bout du fil, pensait avoir encore une fois échoué à la convaincre, elle a soudainement pris la parole : « J'accepte de rentrer pour me marier. » Delphine est restée stupéfaite au téléphone, visiblement surprise par cette réponse. « Tu... tu es d'accord ? » « Oui, j'accepte », a répondu Claire d'une voix calme. « Mais j'ai besoin d'un peu de temps pour régler mes affaires ici à ville H. Je reviendrai dans quinze jours. Maman, vous pouvez commencer à préparer le mariage. » Après avoir donné quelques instructions supplémentaires, elle a raccroché.

“You’ve already lost our babies twice, Daphne. What exactly do you expect from me?” Those were the words that destroyed Daphne Auburn completely. As a human living among wolves, Daphne always knew why Alpha Storm Larsen brought her into Blood Shadow Pack—to be a breeder chosen to carry his heir. But somewhere between his touches, his kisses, and the nights he held her like she mattered, Daphne made the mistake of falling in love with him. After two devastating miscarriages, Storm brings home his pregnant ex girlfriend, Katerina, and publicly shatters what’s left of Daphne’s world. In a single night, Daphne loses her place in his bed, his home, and his heart. Humiliated before the entire pack and blamed for a crime she didn’t commit, she finally realizes the painful truth: She was never Storm’s lover. Only the human he kept around until something better came back. So Daphne decides to leave the wolves behind forever with a secret that could change the fate of the pack. She’s pregnant again. With Storm’s twins. Now the ruthless Alpha who discarded her is hunting her across the city, desperate to drag her back. But Daphne is no longer the broken girl who once begged for his love. When Storm finally discovers the truth, will his regret be enough to heal the heart he destroyed… or has he already lost the only woman who could save him?

Synopsis (Version Française) « Je te déteste ! Tu n’es pas notre mère ! » Melissa recula, bouleversée. « Tu… tu l’as entendu ? » souffla-t-elle, pointant du doigt leur plus jeune enfant. Jaden esquissa un sourire en coin, la tête légèrement inclinée. « Bien sûr. Il n’a pas tort, de toute façon. » Elle avait tout sacrifié pour lui — passant du statut d’héritière riche et respectée à celui d’épouse négligée d’un homme ruiné. Malgré le passé difficile de Jaden et son précédent mariage, Melissa était restée à ses côtés, élevant ses enfants et aidant à reconstruire son entreprise jusqu’à en faire un empire rival de celui de sa propre famille. Elle pensait enfin recevoir les roses qu’elle méritait. Elle croyait que Jaden Oscar l’aimerait davantage maintenant qu’ils avaient tout. Mais la réalité brisa ses espoirs. Quelques années à peine après leur réussite, Jaden rentra à la maison avec une autre femme… qu’il présenta comme la véritable mère de ses enfants. Melissa se retrouva seule — sans mari, sans enfants, sans famille. Sous la pluie battante, fixant la maison qu’elle appelait autrefois la sienne, elle fit un vœu solennel : se venger de tous ceux qui l’avaient trahie, et plus que tout, de son cher mari, Jaden Oscar. --- ️ Note de l’auteure > Cette œuvre est ma propre création. Il s’agit de la traduction officielle en français de mon roman anglais publié sur GoodNovel. Merci de respecter mon travail et de ne pas copier ou reproduire sans autorisation. — Chel-C