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Prologue : •"Im sorry, put the gun down" I say afraid, looking pleadingly into his eyes. " This gun?" He asks. "What if I don't want to?" he continues to ask as he cocks the gun. At this point I can feel tears start to form in my eyes. "Ad-Adri....pl-ease st-st-stop" I shakingly beg him "Stop what baby?" "Tell me what I should stop" he asks feigning confusion as he begins to slide the gun along my cheek, dragging it slowly from my temple all the way down to my lips. I'm so scared by what he's doing that I just start sobbing unable to hold my tears back any longer "Shh-shh-shh don't cry" he mockingly coos into my ear his breath fanning my skin. "What will you do for me if I stop?" "Any-anything, just just st-stop,ok" I hurriedly reply "Anything! Lucky me" he exclaims "hmm, I've got to think about this one" "Hmm? Oh I've got it" he continues as I nervously swallow wondering what he will ask of me.• □ This book is set in two timelines, the present day and 3 years ago. □ meet: Adriano Valencia Accused of Arms dealing, Drug distribution, Murder and possible mafia ties. 3 years ago the girl he loved betrayed him and almost destroyed him but, now he's hunting for her. Meet: Klara Davis She was just an innocent highschool student until Adriano showed up and ruined her life. And now almost 3 years later the he's back and more dangerous than ever, but what he doesn't know is that Klara's changed to. By Kerry Kerry **WARNING: THIS BOOK IS FOR A MATURE AUDIENCE 18+ **contains explicit language, profanity, extreme violence and sexual situations as well as some dark romance themes that sensitive readers may find disturbing! Reader discretion is advised.

This book is a follow-on from Betrayed by the Beta, which was left unfinished, in this book you will find Dave and Daisy trying to navigate a new pack whilst learning roles they had not planned for. They will face challenges that threaten even their deep sibling bond and the bonds they share with those they call family. We catch up with Cassie and Jack as they move into their new lives as mates, navigating the many obstacles of new love. Maddie and Ace face challenges of a different kind when Maddie finds her mate and realizes what her father has truly done all in the name of love, or is it in the name of power? Dave and Jack work tirelessly to find Ace and prevent him from fulfilling his dreams of being the Alpha of Twin Lakes. This book begins with a hunt for a wanted man, Ace. This leads to Dave discovering his mate, Maddie plots and schemes with Ace, she allows the bond to blossom knowing she will double-cross her destined mate to be with Ace because her father declared it. Daisy finds her mate and faces the decision of whether to relocate to her mate's pack or remain close to her friends and family. Though ranked in his pack, her mate takes the decision out of her hands and moves to her pack to fill the role of Delta, which was left open. Dave rejects Maddie knowing that because of the bond they have built it could kill him, but the moon goddess intercepts the pain on his behalf. As soon as the rejection is complete Dave finds his second chance mate.

Mia comes back from school abroad to find out that her sister is already in a relationship, which is surprising because Davina was not the type to do that. Even more surprising was the fact that she had traveled to find her mate, and used it as an opportunity to school, only to be presented with her mate as Davina’s new guy. Her mother who ran a fancy restaurant and had a new romantic relationship herself, was too busy and already too involved in Davina’s life to face Mia’s completely. Ethan did not regard Mia at first, even after noticing who she was, but oh well, what happens next?

Anita," her angelic voice calls to me. Thunder rumbles in the distance. Her soft, delicate hands caressing my face, sparkling green eyes grounding me from the dark past I wish I could forget. "You're safe, it's okay." I bring my hand up, running my finger over the mound of scar tissue. The constant reminder of that night. The raised bump covers the bullet fragment embedded in my sternum. She takes my hands as more thunder rumbles and tears roll down my cheeks. "Breathe Anita," she says in a soothing whisper. My lungs were burning with the need for air and it was then that I realized I'd been holding it. I take in a gasping breath and recall the first time my eyes met her green eyes. My sister had been lifted off me and my eyes opening had startled her. The first time she touched me gave me strength to hold on. I held her hand tight, trying to tell her what happened, but couldn't get enough breath to form words. Sitting in the present going through the same as I had five years ago. "They were all found, Anita. They can't hurt you anymore. It's just a storm. All the doors and windows are locked, the alarm is set. It's just you and me." "Will you keep the light on tonight, please?"

"I want a divorce, Luke." sambit ng asawa niya. Buong akala ni Luke ay makukuntento na ang asawa niyang si Hannah sa kung anong kaya niyang ibigay. Ngunit gaya ng inaasahan, hindi nito kayang mamuhay kasama ang isang mahirap na gaya niya. Isang office staff sa umaga, delivery man sa gabi. Ilan lamang iyan sa mga dahilan kung bakit puro pambubuska at panlalait ang natatamo ni Luke sa mga ka-trabahon at maging sa asawa niyang si Hannah. Ngunit... Paano kung bigla na lamang nila nalaman na ang lalaking inakala nilang mahirap ay isa palang ubod na yamang tagapagmana ng pinakamalaking kompanya sa bansa?

Throughout her three-year marriage, Willow Jett is the one who keeps her family going. She manages household matters and wins business deals for the company. But because she can't have kids, her husband's family treats her like shit.When she finds out her scumbag of a husband has cheated on her, she immediately decides to get divorced. And it's at this point that everyone who's waiting to watch her make a fool of herself realizes they're terribly wrong.Whoever said anything about a divorcée living a terrible life?Willow has good looks and money. But that's not all—she also has the bigwig of the capital, Theodore Bassett, openly declaring his love for her with three simple sentences during an interview."From the first time I met her, I'd already thought of our children's names."I'm working hard to win her heart."I hope Ms. Jett will acknowledge my presence in her life soon."

For those of us who truly believe a happily ever after is just out there waiting for us, our worst nightmare is finding out we never had a chance. Cinna woke up one morning and realized her boyfriend wasn’t the man of her dreams that she always thought. She took a long look at herself and realized she wasn’t even her anymore, just some alternate version she created to please the selfish elf she shared a house with. That was the day she left. The day she chose herself for the first time in years. Now she has to learn how to start a new life, which isn’t as easy as you would think considering her lack of magic. What she doesn’t know is life has a cruel way of making sure you get everything you deserve whether you want it or not. Cinna may not be looking for love or anything other than the solitary life she craves, but she is needed more than she realizes. Let’s hope she can handle what life has decided to throw at her.

Just with knowing his first and last name is not at all difficult to compare him with his father. That's in the genes, be possessive, controlling and even a little aggressive. Since he was little he had always wanted to be like his father in the business aspect until finally he got it. He is one of the richest men in the world and all thanks to his father and the effort he put into raising the company more and more. An unexpected trip, I mean, a tour of a school where he saw that beautiful blue-eyed boy, with a beautiful butt which captivated him. He thanked the gods that this was lost and that he would fall right in his office where his story has just begun.

Sepuluh tahun lalu, Altar memohon agar Gianina menggugurkan anak mereka. Sepuluh tahun kemudian, takdir mempertemukan mereka kembali—bersama bocah lelaki yang berwajah persis seperti Altar. Kini, Altar ingin menebus dosa masa lalu. Tapi luka Gianina terlalu dalam, dan rahasia yang terungkap bisa menghancurkan segalanya. Mampukah cinta yang pernah retak kembali utuh?

This isn't your typical Cinderella or damsel in distress tale. Briella served as the CEO of Star Airlines. Beautiful, successful, and badass. Despite her wealth, her parents never loved her as much as they did Sage, her step-sister. Sage wasn't particularly bright. She spent her parents' money and manipulated them to get what she wanted, but she was still the most loved. Sage was engaged to be married to a business tycoon with operations all over the world. A day before the wedding, she changed her mind. Why? She didn't want to marry him because she had found someone better. Briella had to step in and be the bride because their parents and Kendrick's parents refused to cancel the wedding. Was she willing to spend her life with someone she'd never met? When Kendrick's wife loses her memories of him, the tables are turned. Will his efforts be fruitful?