O Henry The Gift Of The Magi

Eight years into our bond, I spotted a child at the kindergarten who looked uncannily like Malcolm—my mate. Malcolm had told me he was away on a business trip. However then he was holding that child in his arms, gently coaxing him. "Be good, sweetheart. In a few days, I'll bring you and your mom home. You're my only child. I'll never abandon you." The child smiled, content and trusting. I stood hidden around the corner, unable to breathe from the pain gripping my chest. Eight years ago, I had taken a silver blade to the stomach to save Malcolm. I lost my wolf that day—and with it, the ability to ever carry a pup. Back then, Malcolm had sat beside my hospital bed and made a promise: "You are the only mate I will ever choose. Whether or not we have a pup doesn't change that." However, what I saw now felt like a brutal slap—a reality too sharp to ignore. What value would Luna have if she'd lost her wolf and could no longer bear heirs? How could I possibly compare to someone who could give him a child, and the pack, a future? Choking back the pain swelling in my chest, I picked up the phone and called my father. "Dad… would you still want a daughter who's lost her wolf?" His voice came through, steady and sure. "Of course. No matter what happens, I'll always be here for you."

In a world where loyalty means life , and betrayal means death, Lucy, the deadliest assassin alive, works for the alpha king as a mercenary under the ace of spade syndicate. But when she's told to eliminate a mysterious target or die trying in exchange for her freedom, she gets the shock of her life , to discover it's her fated mate. The mate bond takes effect on her and Lucy begins to want more than a life of violence and bloodshed. Coincidentally Armando, is in town looking to seek revenge on the assassin who murdered his first mate Zara. He receives the shock of his life, when the assassin ,turned out to be his second chance mate,and even worst she's been paid to eliminate him. Now, Lucy has to choose: follow her heart and risk it all for love, regardless of Armando's vengeful plan against her and face the consequences of the alpha king's wrath , or do her duty, ignore the matebond and put a bullet in his head. In a tale of love, betrayal, and consequences, would Armando be worth the sacrifice? or would Lucy pay the ultimate price?.

Iza, isang matagumpay na negosyanteng babae na tila nasa kanya na ang lahat - isang mayaman na asawa, isang pamilya, at isang maunlad na karera. Sa araw kung saan nalaman nyang buntis sya ay wala na syang maihihiling pa. Gayunpaman, gumuho ang kanyang mundo nang matuklasan niya na ang kanyang asawa, si Roman, at ang kanyang kapatid na si Rebecca, ay may lihim na pag-iibigan at nagtaksil sa kaniyang likuran. Hindi makapaniwala si Iza at luhaang umalis sa unit ng asawa, hanggang sa maganap ang aksidenteng babago sa kaniyang buhay. Matapos ang anim na taon, nagpasya si Iza na tanggapin ang mga bagay sa kanyang sariling mga kamay. Taglay ang matibay na determinasyon, masinsinan niyang pinaghandaan ang kanyang paghihiganti laban kina Roman at Rebecca. Habang mas lumalalim ang kanyang paghahanap ng kasagutan, natuklasan niya ang lihim at nakatagong motibo na sumagot sa lahat ng inaakala niyang alam niya tungkol sa kanyang mga mahal sa buhay. Dapat niyang harapin ang sariling mga desisyon at makipagbuno sa kumplikadong pag-ibig at pagpapatawad. Sa paghihiganti na hinahangad ni Iza, mahahanap ba niya ang pagmamahal at hustisyang hinahanap, o uubusin siya ng pagkauhaw niya sa paghihiganti, na hahantong sa kanya sa landas na walang kasiguraduhan?

"Hidden Queen" is a romantic royal love and action novel that follows the journey of Princess Isabella, the youngest daughter of King Frederick and Queen Emilia, who possesses the gift of mind-reading. Isabella has spent her entire life hidden away from the public eye, but when a dark force threatens the kingdom of Ardenia, she realizes that she must use her gift to save her family and her people. As Isabella struggles to come to terms with her destiny, she meets Prince Alexander, the charming and charismatic heir to the throne of the neighboring kingdom. Despite their differences, they are drawn to each other, and a passionate love affair ensues. But their happiness is short-lived as Isabella discovers that the dark force threatening the kingdom is none other than Prince Alexander's own father, King Maximilian, who seeks to expand his empire by conquering Ardenia. Isabella and Alexander find themselves torn between their love for each other and their duty to their respective kingdoms. As the battle for Ardenia rages on, Isabella's gift becomes both a blessing and a curse, as she must navigate the intricate web of political alliances and the treacherous nature of court life. But with Alexander by her side, Isabella is determined to do whatever it takes to protect her people and claim her rightful place as the Hidden Queen of Ardenia. Filled with romance, intrigue, and pulse-pounding action, "Hidden Queen" is a thrilling tale of love, power, and destiny in a kingdom where nothing is as it seems.

When my husband returned home to visit his parents, I noticed that he forgot to bring back the specialties he had bought. I ran after him, only to find him getting out of a car in a suit. His childhood friend stepped forward to welcome him. They held hands and smiled as they looked into each other’s eyes. They looked like a happy, newlywed couple. Only when my husband saw me standing not too far away did he hurriedly distance himself from his childhood friend. “Her mother’s critically ill, and her mother’s only wish is to see her get married. I’m just helping her.” I simply smiled. I pushed him right back to his childhood friend’s side and started cheering with everyone else. “When’s the baby coming?! I’ll be sure to wrap a nice gift!”

An overnight conspiracy crowned me the ruler of East Millsdearne. A ruler unfit to rule, a ruler always questioned, and looked down upon as weak. Why? Because I am a woman. Princess Adria was a rebel. Since young, all she wanted was the power and respect in every eye that looked at her. But all she got was lust. Where the crown gave her the power, she still surged to get the respect. Respect that came laced with lust, loss, and sacrifices. Sacrifices that kept her away from the love of her life. Tangled in a journey to find and give what women deserve, Adria tangles her love life. Will she succumb to the power of the throne, or will she draw herself out? A tale of the queen, that deserved power, and love. The question is how will she hold onto both.

I give my grandmother a gift she'll never forget on her 60th birthday. My husband and I get into a fight on the highway back to my hometown. He pulls over in the emergency lane and chases me out of the car. He then drives off, leaving me stranded on the highway. He later gets into a major accident on the highway. His car is totaled, and he dies. It's actually not an accident—it's homicide. I'm the murderer.

There were always rumors; some were just passersby’s gossips, one that made people snicker among themselves with amusement. There were also rumors that could raise a few eyebrows or one only whispered about on the dark corners of the streets. However, there was a particular myth beyond the wildest of imaginations; more fantastic than the others combined… This myth was just a rumor for some, but a truth for many who witnessed it– And one, a woman with a mysterious past, lived the day to tell its story. ~O~O~O~ Genre: Fantasy, Romance Theme: Dragons and Knights

The Alpha of the Grey Peak pack has been blessed by the Goddess with twins, Moira and Patrick. But as the time nears to name the next Alpha, the fight for who will run the pack pits Alpha against Luna and the twins against each other. Moira's wolf is an Alpha Wolf and they posses all the traits and powers of an Alpha, but the pack's traditions state that Patrick should be the next Alpha. As the Luna pushes to uphold tradition and the Alpha seeks to protect his pack, both young werewolves must grow up, find their mates, and accept the future before them.

This is a standalone book from one of the stories in the book "The Wild Adventures". Nicole Parker is a girl who can be said to have everything. Money, beauty, and brains. She is the only child of the most successful business tycoon in the capital. But despite having almost everything, she lacks in the most intimate relationship comfort and stability. A reason why she became rebellious toward her parents. She wanted to get their attention by doing things that would require their responses. She started bullying people around her. But what happens when a bully gets bullied? Would love be enough to change her? Find out in Nicole and Mike's colorful and steamy love story. "The Queen of Bullies"