Open Water

"I've had thousands of dreams of you torturing me in my sleep, so if you think your rejection will ever change how I feel about you or discourage me from my quest of winning your heart back, then the only thing that will save you is my death." He leaned closer. "I will never give up on you. Not until I make you my wife again." I scoffed. "I would rather die from thirst than get back to you for a glass of water," I gritted my teeth. He leaned down to my ear, causing goosebumps on my skin and a shiver down my spine. "You will always be mine, Darla. It's only a matter of time before you realize that." *** Darla's arranged marriage to Elijah Houston was meant to stay in the past, along with her feelings for him. But when Darla comes back to Atlanta as his business partner, Elijah's determination to get her back turns both their worlds upside down. When Darla and Elijah realize that people get hurt just so that they can be together, they are forced to make a difficult choice to protect the people they love despite what they want. Will the two lovers find a way back to each other and live happily ever after, or will the world defeat them and put an end to their love story and what could have been?

“The client requested natural conception.” At night, in a luxurious villa, Adela lay naked on the bed. The room was dark. She stared at the blurry patterns on the ceiling, her palms already drenched with sweat. The sound of water flowing from the bathroom gradually stopped. Adela struggled to breathe, her heart pounding as if it were about to jump out of her chest. This was her first time, but she wasn’t here as a lover. She was here as a surrogate mother. The bathroom door was pushed open. From the narrow gap came a warm yellow light. A man, wrapped in a towel, stepped out. Adela couldn’t see his face clearly, only sensing that he was a tall and imposing figure. …… Adela initially thought this was just a transaction—she needed money to fend off the ruthless men who came knocking because of her father’s gambling debts. But what she didn’t expect was for her fate to become entangled with this man. He was a man of absolute power and dominance, yet every time she was on the brink of despair, he was the one who held her up. More importantly, as time went on, Adela began to uncover the truth about her own identity. Her real family—her true origins—were deeply connected to this man. Their destinies became even more intertwined, especially after she gave birth to their child…

"We can never be close-" Ahankara said, but couldn't finish her sentence as the small of her back pressed against the water fountain, with Yashvir standing right in front of her. She sucked in a breath, feeling her heart beat pace. "You were saying?" Yashvir raised an eyebrow, taking one last step towards her, so that her body would touch his if either of them moved even in an inch towards each other. "We-we can never be close, Yuvraj," Ahankara replied, even though she felt her voice would disappear any second. "Get away from me." "Hmm, only time will tell that, Princess," Yashvir replied, now leaning towards her.- - - -Yashvir Rathore of Kalang is a fierce Prince, known to be cruel and vicious. Being the Crown Prince of the strongest Kingdom in the state, he has a million responsibilities to take care of, which has made him arrogant and bitter. He is engaged to a Princess from a strong kingdom, so she would eventually become his Queen and further strengthen his rule. Ahankara Singh of the small kingdom of Adibar, is not your average Princess. Not only is she ravishingly beautiful, but at the same time witty, talented, generous and proud of those qualities. There is only one thing she hates in the world more than cruelty: cruel kings. So what happens when one such King meets her by accident, and is immediately awestruck by her elegance and her beauty? Yashvir forgets everything about his engagement, and decides that he wants her, and no one can stop him from getting what he wants.We thus get a marriage of coercion, a fairy-tale of one sided love, drama, palace intrigues, a lot of romance, and a roller-coaster of emotions, forming the story of Yashvir and Ahankara - Of Flames and Roses.

Torn between a fight for love and survival, Eleanor must stand her ground as the Alpha she is in love with, has nothing but good sex to offer. A sex she will never be able to refuse. What happens when the Alpha she cherishes, peels open her deepest wound? Will she ever be able to forgive him or herself when nature finally unveils itself? **** Alpha Cruz had gotten her as a pet. Nothing but a stand-in for his real bride. Until he starts to crave her presence and her perfect body. What happens when she becomes his biggest threat? What becomes of them when she looks like she will be his downfall? Especially when his real bride shows up. Find out about Alpha Cruz's and Eleanor's complicated yet beautiful love life, and who knows, they might be your next favorite heroes.

“I, Freya Simon, Member of the Blue Crescent pack, reject you, Xavier Malcolm and Xayden Malcolm, as my mates and alpha Princes. I sever all the bonds and ties with the Royal Red Claw pack,” I doubled over when a wave of pain sliced through my heart. Tears were rolling down my cheeks but only one thing was on my mind, I have to run away from them, as far as I can. The sound of footsteps accelerated my heartbeat but I couldn't live my life like this especially when I have two pups growing up in my womb. I will not let my pups open their eyes and live in this toxic environment. I was pushing my body as hard as I could when a fast car hit me hard and before I could decipher what was happening, Darkness engulfed me. ********** Freya was forced to live her life in a miserable environment because she was a hybrid, an outcast in the werewolf world. Being abused and tortured all her life, She thought of running away from the pack to live her life in peace but on her 18th birthday twin Alpha Princes claimed her as their mate and promised to give her a happy and peaceful life. Freya was happy but all her dreams were shattered when she got to know that she is just an addition in the harem of the Alpha Princes. Being their fated mate changed nothing for her but when she realized that she is pregnant with their pups. She decided to run away from this miserable life for her pups but then she stumbled on Three Lycan Princes, Who are her second-chance mates. Will she be able to give a chance to her second-chance mates or Will she just reject them?

19 years old Vanessa Anderson, Is sold off to Dominic Alexander.A powerful, ruthless, cold and vengeful billionaire mafia boss. Whose not only known to be notorious but also feared by many. His heart was void of any emotion which turned him into a monster. Vanessa is sold off to the Mafia boss by her parents who not only borrowed money from him but also betrayed him. She faces discrimination by her own parents,and is forced to adapt to a world of brutality,corruption and violence. What will happen when Vanessa looks for ways to escape, Will she escape ever be able to escape from Dominic? what will happen when Dominic’s men try to her, will she be able escape? What will happen when Vanessa goes to an Unknown village and meets a man she finds caring will the man betray her? Will Dominic be able to open his cold heart? Will Dominic be able to protect Vanessa when an enemy of his kidnaps her? Will Vanessa and Dominic be able to love each other,and form a relationship?

Moth and Flames is an unusual love story between Alex, an orphan and Eva, a 500-year-old vampire. When Alex is accepted into St. Normans' he sets off on his journey to fulfill his dream of becoming a scientist, full of hope and aspiration.He finds love and acceptance that he had craved all his life in his friend Aaron and his family who welcome him with open arms.He is very hopeful UNTILL Eva turns his world upside down. She drives him to the edge insulting him one moment and helping him in the next.Alex plunges himself into investigating Eva's background but nothing can prepare him for the discoveries he is about to make.Fiery Flames destined to burn,Burnt itself too in return,Hypnotized by the lure,Of selfless love, unconditional pure.Toiling and fighting for each other,Standing tall in frosty weather.They tread through the bloody seas,But destiny is hard to appease.Will one day by creator's magic?Bring a change in this destiny tragic!Love of Moth and Flames; ideologic,Is fulfilled defying all logic...

Thea Morris is 23 years old and she works as an interior designer for a well-known company in Paris. She always rejected all the guys that asked her to go out on a date. She doesn't date nor has a boyfriend because she always makes herself busy with her work, work, and work. Joseph Sanchez is 26 years old. He's the owner of Sanchez Corporation also name J.S Corporation. He is well known because of his good-looking face and also he's one of the richest bachelors in New York. He loves to play and break women's hearts. For him, all women are the same who like to easily give their bodies like a whore. When Joseph going to open a new hotel in Paris, of course, he needs an interior designer to make a design for his hotel. That's when Thea is chosen and the one who's gonna in charge of that job. At first, they just act as a professional boss and employee. But then, days by days the attraction between both of them have become stronger. But the problem is Thea didn't want to have any relationship with Joseph because she's afraid that he might leave and break her heart just like he did to other women. Read to find out more...

I'm Kelly. Everyone calls me Speed. I'm all about control. I'm in control on the racetrack. I'm in control of my car. I'm in control of how I fought to raise my deaf little brother. I live for being in control. Except in my personal life, I have no control and I don't know how to handle it. I don't know where I fit. Should I go with what I have been taught all my life as normal or should I give in to myself and let my true desires come out. I'm Brick. When I first met Speed I could see instantly she needed someone to take control. She needed the Dom in me to help her safely explore her needs and desires. She needed to submit to me and to her true self. She needed me to guide her as she explores who she is and what she wants. She needs a safe place only I can give her to step past what was drilled into her as right and follow her heart. I'm Gretchen. I'm a bunny for the Reckless Renegades. I service the members, most of the time means having sex with them. I was ok with that. Well, I was ok with it until I met Speed. I was drawn to her instantly. I wanted to get to know her but more than that I wanted to be with her. Before I can even make a move she finds out I'm a bunny and won't speak to me anymore. Being a bunny was fine for me but now I want more. I want to help Brick to get Speed to open up. I want to be with her in every way even if that means sharing her with him and giving up my bunny was.

There's an earthquake. My husband, the captain of the rescue team, abandons me to save Wendy Smith, his true love. I don't stop him. I let him go. Why? Because when he was faced with the same choice in my past life, he saved me because I was eight months pregnant. Meanwhile, Wendy remained trapped under the rubble. She ultimately died due to a lack of oxygen after the delayed rescue. Later, on the day I went into labor, my husband brought me to Wendy's grave. He watched me coldly as I collapsed on the ground from the searing pain. He ignored my pleas. "Does it hurt, Yelena? Wendy's pain was a thousand times worse when she was trapped under the rubble!" I stared at him in disbelief as he descended into insanity. "You were safe that night—you were in the safe triangle zone! Wendy would never have missed the best time for rescue if not for you using your pregnancy to threaten me! I want you to experience all the pain she went through!" He forced me down on my knees and bumped my head on the ground before Wendy's grave. He ignored the blood that flowed down my legs. Ultimately, I died after major blood loss from a difficult labor. When I open my eyes again, I'm back to the day the earthquake happened. This time, neither I nor my child will wait for him.