Secret Life Of Bees Novels & Stories

When Afnan walked away from Delph that night, she left behind more than a broken bond, she left behind his children. Two years later, she returns, not as the fragile omega he once rejected, but as a woman guarding a secret powerful enough to shatter his world. But fate doesn’t forgive easily. When Delph the ruthless Alpha of the Bloodstone Pack scents what’s his again, he’ll stop at nothing to reclaim it, and her. Except Afnan isn't the same. And this time, she isn’t running. But how long can she hide the truth when her heart still beats for the man who destroyed her? Love. Betrayal. Power. Secrets. In a world ruled by wolves and loyalty, one truth will rewrite everything they thought they knew.

The day before Chris Carter and I were supposed to get engaged, my parents sent me to prison. Three years later, when I was finally released, Chris was the only one who came to pick me up. I knew he despised me. I trembled, keeping my head down, hoping to slip away unnoticed. But he blocked my path, frowning. “Emily York? You stink.” He pinched his nose and told me to get in the car. I fell to my knees, desperately begging him not to take me home. If he did, I would die. He looked at me with chilling indifference and said, “Then go ahead and die.” I agreed. But later, he cried and begged me to stay alive.

He whispered her name nine hundred and ninety-nine times in his sleep. Never mine. For five years, I gave everything to Vincent Bonanno—the heir to one of the most powerful mafia dynasties in Europe. I turned his house into a home, remembered every careless detail he let slip, even abandoned my dream of becoming an artist—believing that one day, he would finally choose me. But whenever Alessia appeared, his loyalty bent toward her. The night boiling fondue scarred my arms, he rushed to shield her from a scratch that barely reddened her skin. In public, his gaze never stayed with me—it drifted to her. I was the wife on paper, but never in truth. So I walked away. With nothing but a suitcase, divorce papers he signed without noticing, and a secret I never planned to share—three months pregnant. He discovered too late. The divorce was real. The clinic file was real. And by the time he realized, I had vanished. Now the man who once ruled cities with cold power is tearing the world apart to find us. He has soldiers, money, and a thousand apologies he never gave when I was still his wife. But I’m no longer the woman who begged for affection. I’m a mother. An artist. A survivor. The question isn’t whether Vincent can reach me. It’s whether, when he does, I’ll ever let him back into the life he destroyed.

Darien, a billionaire CEO used to have one big secret: his sexuality. Then he met Zach who discovered his secret. Instead of punishing him, Darien makes him an offer. If Zach can make him happy, he will give him anything he desires. It takes Darien less than one week to fall in love with Zach. Now his biggest secret is his love for Zach.

I'm a CEO. Funny things keep happening around me after I meet a weird woman.

Jada prayed and asked God to provide a miracle that would be a solution to her family’s problems. They had always been poor, but this was the worst situation they had ever been in. Her father had to be taken to the hospital two weeks ago, and she had become the sole provider for their home. Marilou had given them what money she had that she could to help, but she wasn’t exactly rolling in money herself. The young girl had a huge responsibility placed upon her shoulders, but she was determined not to lose their home or have the children sent to foster care. She had been waiting tables and using her tips to buy gas and groceries, but it was barely enough most days. Her paycheck had not been enough to pay all the bills since her father had let them get so far behind. Mrs. DeRoya cleared her throat, signaling that she would answer the girl. “Miss Pence, I only had one child, my son Brayden here. My husband was also an only child. So, unless Brayden produces an heir, our bloodline here in the United States is lost. What we need is a surrogate to carry the child. If you sign the contract, when the child is born you will receive one million dollars to take your siblings and go have a good life,” she said, staring at her without emotion.

Liora Hale was always an outsider. Adopted and neglected by the powerful Voss Pack, her only solace was her secret bond with Ronan, the Alpha’s son. But on the night of the Moon Ceremony, politics tore them apart. Ronan broke her heart, choosing a royal alliance over their fated connection. Shattered and carrying a secret pregnancy, Liora vanished into the wilderness, leaving her old life behind. Four years later, Liora is no longer the naive girl who ran away. She is the fierce, independent leader of a powerful rogue family, outsmarting danger in the human world while running a successful construction business. She has built a sanctuary to protect her son, Finn a child born with an extraordinary, seer power that made him a target for all powerful packs. His power is the greatest power any pack could possess. Which is predicting the future and being ready in advance before an attack. But a hidden legacy cannot stay buried forever. When a ruthless mercenary commander named Victor targets her family to steal her Seer abilities, Liora is dragged back into the crosshairs of a war. Worse, Ronan tracks down her rogue pack in a desperate search for an alliance against the dark forces destroying his home, only to come face-to-face with the woman he lost, and a young boy who is the spitting image of himself. As dark magic, ancient pack betrayals, and dangerous hunters collide, Liora must trust her newly sharpened Sight to save the people she loves. The naivety of her past is dead. As betrayals unravel and new dangers close in, Liora must decide whether to trust the man who broke her heart or protect the family she built without him. A story of survival, second chances, and rogues turn into a pack

On my son, Nicholas Grafton's birthday, I've gone to great lengths to prepare a delicious carnivorous feast and a beautiful pendant meant for protection. But that's when I overhear Nicholas speaking with my Alpha mate, Tobias Grafton. "Daddy, I've already promised Aunt Whitney that I'd go to the amusement park with her on my birthday. But Mommy insists on celebrating my birthday with us. "What should I do? I want to celebrate my birthday with Aunt Whitney more, but Mommy doesn't like her at all. This makes me very troubled…" I freeze on the spot. At the same time, my face goes pale. Soon, I receive a mind-link message from Tobias. "I have something to do tomorrow, so lunch is now canceled." The next day, I head over to the amusement park, as though my sixth sense was leading me there. As expected, I spot Tobias and the others. Nicholas can be seen sitting on Tobias' shoulders while shrieking excitedly at the top of his lungs. Whitney Lockwood, my half-sister, shields Nicholas protectively the whole time. The three of them look so close, like they are the actual family here. Tobias' head is lowered at all times, his gentle gaze constantly fixed on Whitney's face. As I stare at them from my spot, I let go of everything related to them all of a sudden. After looking down at the diagnosis report that shows the confirmation of late-stage silver poisoning, I turn in an application to dissolve my mate bond with Tobias without hesitation. Now, I no longer want anything to do with Tobias and Nicholas anymore.

Ericka was scolded by her father because of answering back her stepmother, the reason for her to leave the house, After almost five years she went back to her father for the sake of her daughter who needs operations from her disease, her father was happy to saw her again but what desperate her is that her father is dying as well for his cancer she had no choice but to manage her family business, but she was dumbstruck to find out that managing her family business, she needs to work with Shawn Grey, the man she hated most.

When my sister, Amelia, and I are waiting to be adopted at the orphanage, a man and a woman come to visit. Ambitious as ever, Amelia instantly sets her sights on the elegantly dressed woman named Charlotte Evans, while I end up being chosen by the man in plain, unremarkable clothes. But to my surprise, the man turns out to be a discreet billionaire. After adopting me, he publicly announces my identity for everyone to see. Meanwhile, Amelia is taken in by Charlotte, who's so harsh it borders on cruel. She constantly scolds and punishes her. Moreover, Amelia is bullied at school and even gets doused in dirty water by her classmates. While she stands there trembling and humiliated, I walk away with friends crowding around me. Consumed by jealousy and resentment, Amelia waits for the perfect moment and pushes me off a tall building when I least expect it. The next time I open my eyes, I find myself back on the day we are supposed to be adopted. I watch as Amelia chooses the man without the slightest hesitation. It's obvious she's come back to this day, just like I have. On the day we part ways, Amelia gives me a knowing smile. "From now on, I'm going to live the high life. If you ever go hungry, maybe I'll spare you a bite or two." Outwardly, I look angry, but inside I am over the moon. In this life, Amelia can enjoy her luxurious life, even if it means living comfortably in a gilded cage.