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[The Reed Sisters Duet Book 1] Cheryln Reed has a dirty secret. She wants a man she can never have, Alpha Nathaniel Cross, her mother’s devoted husband, a powerful alpha, and the man who practically raised her. Nathaniel has always been steady. Controlled. Untouchable. He kept a respectful distance, never once giving Cherry a reason to hope for anything more. Her feelings were her shame, her sin, her burden to bear alone. So she dated boys she didn't want, tried to starve the hunger she had no right to feel, but her wolf never stopped whispering his name. Now 22, Cherry’s world tilts the night her boyfriend abandons her, drunk, scared, and stranded in the middle of nowhere. So she calls Nathaniel, and he comes. But something is different. His gaze lingers too long. His voice drops too low. His wolf prowls beneath his skin, furious at the scent of another man on her. And when he growls that her problem is she keeps choosing boys who don’t know how to treat her right, Cherry’s heart roars. In a reckless, trembling moment, she kisses him. And to her shock, he kisses her back. That single, stolen kiss ignites a wildfire they can’t put out. Now every look is dangerous. Every touch is forbidden. Every night is a battle against a desire strong enough to destroy a family, a pack, and the woman Nathaniel vowed to love. If Cherry gives in, she risks losing everything: her future, her mother, and the man she’s loved in secret for years. But if she walks away, she’ll lose the only thing her wolf has ever truly claimed. Some temptations were never meant to be survived.

"Mmmh" She whimpered against the pillow as he went deeper into her. She grabbed the sheets tight and forced herself not to scream. she didn't want to. "Nooo! Please!!!", her voice cracked in the end. He pulled out of her and went right in again, multiplying her pain. His main intention was to hear her cry of pain as he enjoyed wailing sounds, it sounded like music to his ears and he loved it. He digged in again and didn't pull out this time. instead he started thrusting hard, moving roughly and Galene shook against the bed. "Stop it....please!" She whimpered, but that didn't have any effect on him as he continued with what he was doing. His monster was ruining her system. It went on for a while and finally, He let out a deep grunt. she felt something thick and hot pour inside of her. "Oh...!" She let out a faint whimper as she felt him melt inside her. He pulled out of her and left the bed, Shortly after, his cold and stern voice came. "Get out!". ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Damien; The Ruthless and Merciless Master of the Guthram clan, the biggest and the most powerful clan among the seven clans of the Carran community. Nothing gave him joy more than Wars, swords and blood spilling. Mercy was no where near his books. The villagers served and worshipped him as their god. Nobody dared to utter a word when he spoke. Galene, a 22 years old girl from one of the clans got sold to him by her drunk and gambler father in exchange of his debt. A life full of brightness suddenly became a shadow of grief. Waking up with so much happiness only to realize you've been sold as a sex slave to a man feared by all.

Karana Wihardjo, seorang CEO sukses berusia 29 tahun, merasa terjebak dalam tekanan besar dari keluarganya untuk segera menikah demi memenuhi ekspektasi tradisional dan menjaga citra keluarga. Terus-menerus dihujani pertanyaan tentang kehidupan pribadinya, Karana akhirnya memutuskan untuk mencari jalan keluar yang pragmatis. Ia menawarkan pernikahan kontrak kepada Hasya Gaharu, seorang anak magang berusia 22 tahun yang cerdas namun sedang terdesak secara finansial. Hasya, yang membutuhkan uang untuk pengobatan mata kakak perempuannya, menerima tawaran tersebut meski tahu hubungan itu tidak akan pernah berlandaskan cinta. Karana memilih Hasya bukan karena ketertarikan pribadi, tetapi karena ia tahu laki-laki muda itu membutuhkan uang untuk menyelamatkan orang yang ia cintai, dan pernikahan kontrak ini akan menguntungkan keduanya. Namun, tak lama setelah pernikahan mereka dilangsungkan, kehidupan mereka menjadi lebih rumit. Mantan kekasih Karana, yang tiba-tiba menghilang bertahun-tahun lalu, muncul kembali dengan alasan yang belum jelas, mengguncang kehidupan pribadinya. Sementara itu, saudara sepupu Karana, Alice, yang selalu merasa iri dengan keberhasilan Karana, diam-diam merencanakan untuk merebut Hasya dari tangan Karana. Alice melihat peluang untuk mempermalukan Karana dan merebut segala yang ia miliki, termasuk Hasya, yang kini menjadi bagian dari kehidupannya. Di tengah ketegangan yang semakin meningkat ini, Karana harus menghadapi perasaan yang mulai berkembang terhadap Hasya, sementara hubungan mereka yang awalnya terjalin demi keuntungan finansial, mulai terkoyak oleh ambisi, manipulasi, dan persaingan di dalam keluarga.

"Nak, demi keluarga kita... kamu harus menikahi Tuan Arsen." "APA?! Menikah dengan Bos Papa?! Tidak mau! Papa, ini lelucon, kan?! Aku masih kuliah! Aku bahkan sudah punya pacar! Papa tidak bisa melakukan ini padaku!" Virly menolak mentah-mentah. Reaksi Virly sama sekali tidak menggoyahkan Arsen. Ia bangkit dari sofa, menjulang tinggi di atas keluarga yang sedang hancur itu. "Aku tidak peduli kau punya pacar atau masih kuliah. Kau punya satu hari untuk memutuskan. Menikah denganku, atau ayahmu masuk penjara dan semua asetmu akan kuserahkan ke bank. Aku hanya butuh ibu untuk kedua anakku." Ucap Arsen dingin dan tegas "Kau tak boleh seenaknya!" Virly berteriak kesal. "Pikirkan baik-baik. Waktu terus berjalan, Nona." Arsen melangkah Pergi. Virly yang berusia 22 Tahun, gadus yang ceria yang masih mendambakan kebebasan, mendadak harus berhadapan dengan takdir pahit yang mengancam keluarganya. Sang ayah, yang terlilit utang besar pada bosnya, Arsen yang berusia 30-an, seorang duda dingin beranak dua, menjadikan Virly sebagai jaminan. Di bawah ancaman penjara dan penyitaan seluruh aset keluarga, Virly terpaksa menerima pinangan sang duda. Ia harus segera menikah dan menjadi ibu bagi dua anak kecil, sekaligus menghadapi Arsen yang selalu bersikap dingin dan tidak peduli pada perasaannya. Mampukah Virly bertahan dalam pernikahan tanpa cinta ini? Dan bisakah ia, yang masih labil, menjadi ibu yang sempurna bagi dua anak yang asing baginya?

“I, Madeline Clark, rejec…,” I started speaking, but Alpha Dimitri stopped me by putting his hand over my mouth.He pulled me closer to him and growled.“What the hell are you doing?!” he shouted. “I am not letting you do this, Maddie. I’ve waited for you for months and I am not going to lose you!”His eyes held so much pain and his voice was laced with panic.“You are mine, Maddie,” he said as he leaned in and pressed a small kiss on my forehead. “You are mine, and I am not letting you go.”Madeline is a 17-year-old girl who still hasn’t shifted into her wolf. Her father abandoned her mother when she was very young. She’s been bullied and laughed at all the time. After she lost her mom, the person who loved her the most, Madeline is completely distraught and broken. Her father comes back to take her back to his pack. Madeline is against it, but her financial situation forces her to go with him.Dimitri is a Lycan wolf, the Alpha of his very successful pack. He is 22 years old, and he still hasn’t found his mate. When Madeline comes to his pack, he is very surprised to find out that she is his mate. He is also very frustrated because she is his stepsister who still hasn’t shifted. She can’t recognize him as her mate.Madeline struggles in the new pack. She doesn’t have the best relationship with her stepmother. She can’t wait to turn 18 and leave.What will happen when Madeline finds out who her mate is? What will Dimitri do after she rejects him? Will he be able to convince her to stay?

"Boss.. Boss please forgive me! I was drunk so I thought she was one of the clan's whóre I swear I didn't know she was yours" The man begged like his life depended on it. "Which hand did you use to touch her" Aurelio spoke calmly. "My.. My... L-Left-" He wasn't chanced to finish his sentence when Aurelio cut off his left hand completely. Blood splashed on his cheek as it began bumping out of the man's hand. "Aarrrgghh!!!" The agonizing cry from the man echoed in the room as he peed on himself. Aurelio turned to Amour who looked horrified with the scene she just witnessed. His hands found his way to her neck and he gripped it tightly, bringing her face close to his so he could have a clear view of the terrified look on her face. "This.. Is just the highest level of my kindness compared to what I can do. Remember this, you're mine! Mine to touch, mine to fuck, mine to do whatever I want with... No one else... But me" A drop of tear fell from Amour's eyes. •••• Aurelio Giovanni is the second in command of THE DARK BULLS, one of the biggest mafia empire in Los Angeles, he's the underboss He ruthless, to him "second chance" doesn't exist in his vocabulary Just like air, one never knows his next move. He can be as calm as a gentle breeze but the next minute, a raging hurricane What happens when he sets eye on 22 years old Amour who's just curious to discover the world around her? How did both of them meet? What happens when Aurelio claims Amour as his possession? Will Amour ever escape from his déadly clutches? Or not? What if there's more to it than what meets the eye?

"Alin, suamiku mengidap infertilitas, jadi kami tidak bisa mendapatkan keturunan." Itulah penggalan pesan masuk sebelum tersadar atas kejadian yang mengubah hidup gadis berusia 22 tahun bernama lengkap Zaylin Aimee. Malam laknat setelah menyaksikan langsung sang pacar berselingkuh dengan rekan kerjanya sendiri berhasil membuat Alin sakit hati dan tidak sengaja meminum minuman beralkohol sehingga membuatnya dalam keadaan setengah mabuk. Kaizen Calix yang tidak sengaja berpapasan dengan Alin pun menolong gadis yang hampir kehilangan kesadaran itu dan membawanya ke hotel karena tidak tahu rumah Alin. Namun, saat di hotel, Alin yang masih setengah sadar dan begitu sangat sakit hati, terus saja menangis, Zen yang tidak tega pun menemaninya sepanjang malam hingga kejadian yang tidak diinginkan pun terjadi. Alin pikir itu hanya kesalahan dan dirinya tidak akan hamil karena Gaurika mengatakan bahwa suaminya tidak bisa menghasilkan keturunan, tapi ternyata tidak. Secara tiba-tiba tanda-tanda kehamilan mulai muncul! Alin yang tidak bisa percaya dengan apa yang dialaminya itu membuatnya harus berjuang untuk menutupi semuanya baik dari keluarga, sahabatnya dan sang ayah dari bayi dalam kandungannya. Hingga akhirnya perut yang semakin membesar membuatnya tidak bisa mengelak dengan apa yang terjadi. Alin yang menolak untuk menggugurkan kandungannya karena dia pikir bayi itu tidak bersalah atas apa yang dilakukannya, membuatnya harus pergi dari rumah dan memulai kehidupan baru seorang diri di desa yang baru. Namun takdir berkata lain, Zen secar tiba-tiba harus pindah tempat kerja dan bertemu kembali dengan Alin dan anak lelakinya yang telah berusia 5 tahun, hingga mengubah segalanya.

She woke up to any empty bed , "panicking" she called 911 . She tried to sound freaked out but before she could say much about the matter at hand, her husband walked in . She was gravely disappointed but quickly masked it with relief . Reluctantly ,she cut the call and hugged her husband ,only for him to tense up. " who was on the phone?" He asked pulling back from the hug . She kept quiet knowing what would come next if she had said 911 . When she didn't reply ,he took her silence for an answer. He knew she was messed up but calling 911 all the time had been extreme. Annoyed he went farther away from her facing anywhere but at her . " you got to stop doing that" He clenched his jaw,really upset . " stop doing what?" ' stop wishing me dead ' he thought "Calling freaking 911 everytime I'm not around you " Silence followed. She thought he meant that as in I can't breathe without Lucas beside me kinda vibe but no... He knew. "I'm not asking you to go climb Mount Everest or jump off a cliff .I'm just asking you to grow up,Jen .You're a 22 year old act like it " He made his annoyance evident .He made no attempt to hide how pissed he was . His voice was harsh , cold and very very distant. It was always like that ,one had to get used to it She wanted to cry so bad that she had been caught but she knew he had known for a very long time now . 'Crying now would only prove him right' she thought. Finding her presence irksome, he left the room. Maybe getting married to Lucas was just crazy . Lucas was handsome ,rich ,independent. He was everything any girl wanted . everything that her father wanted for her .

田中美月は派遣家政婦として働く22歳。真面目で質の高い仕事ぶりが評価されていた。 そんなある日、特別な仕事が舞い込んでくる。 それは日本有数の大企業グループの御曹司、鳥羽翔吾の住み込み家政婦になるというもの。 翔吾は当初、美月に冷たい態度を取り続けるが、彼女の整える温かい家に少しずつ心を開いていく。 だが翔吾は大きな問題を抱えていた。政治家である父の基盤固めのために、望まぬ政略結婚を強いられていたのだ。 「美月さん。君に頼みがある。結婚の話が白紙になるまで、俺の婚約者のふりをしてくれないだろうか？」 思いもよらぬ提案に、美月の運命が大きく動き始めた。

Axela Atmaja, seorang perempuan cantik berusia 25 tahun, hidup dalam kemewahan sebagai pewaris tunggal Atmaja Company, perusahaan keluarga ternama. Sebagai CEO termuda, Axela telah membuktikan dirinya sebagai pemimpin yang tegas dan visioner. Kehidupannya yang serba berkecukupan membuatnya percaya bahwa tidak ada hal yang tidak bisa dia capai atau miliki. Namun, impian dan ambisinya terancam saat sang kakek yang berpengaruh besar dalam keluarga memintanya untuk menikah dengan seorang pemuda yang tidak pernah dia kenal sebelumnya. Pemuda itu,Andra Abimanyu, adalah seorang bisu berusia 22 tahun, yatim piatu, dan tidak memiliki latar belakang keluarga yang terpandang. Keputusan kakeknya ini membuat Axela marah dan merasa terjebak. Bagaimana mungkin dia, yang selalu berada di puncak kehidupan sosial dan profesional, harus menikah dengan seseorang yang tidak bisa berbicara dan berasal dari kalangan biasa? Namun, ancaman kakeknya untuk mencabut warisan Atmaja Company memaksa Axela untuk menerima perjodohan tersebut. Pernikahan yang awalnya penuh ketegangan dan ketidaksetujuan ini perlahan berubah seiring berjalannya waktu. Axela mulai melihat sisi lain dari suaminya, Andra, yang ternyata memiliki ketulusan dan kebaikan yang tak terduga. Namun, ketika Axela mulai menaruh hati pada Andra, dia menemukan alasan sebenarnya di balik perjodohan ini yang direncanakan oleh kakeknya. Alasan tersebut mengancam hubungan mereka, ditambah kemunculan cinta pertama Axela dan seseorang yang telah lama dinanti oleh Andra. Konflik ini membuat rumah tangga mereka berada di ujung perceraian. Akankah Axela dan Andra mampu mempertahankan pernikahan mereka dan menemukan kebahagiaan yang sejati, atau mereka benar-benar akan berakhir dengan surat perceraian?