Selina Gotham

Nayara Adinata, seorang pengusaha muda sekaligus putri dari keluarga konglomerat, terjebak dalam pernikahan tanpa cinta dengan Raka Mahendra, pewaris perusahaan teknologi raksasa. Pernikahan mereka bukanlah tentang cinta, melainkan sekadar strategi bisnis keluarga. Awalnya, Nayara mencoba menaruh harapan, tetapi segalanya hancur ketika ia mengetahui suaminya berselingkuh dengan mantan tunangannya, Selina Pradipta. Saat Nayara meminta cerai, Raka menolak mentah-mentah. Terperangkap dalam pernikahan penuh kepalsuan, Nayara merasa dirinya semakin terjebak dan kehilangan jati diri. Dalam keputusasaan, ia menerima ajakan sahabatnya untuk menghadiri sebuah pesta topeng eksklusif—acara misterius yang memungkinkan para tamu menjadi "orang lain" untuk satu malam. Di sanalah Nayara mengambil keputusan yang tak pernah ia bayangkan sebelumnya: menghabiskan malam dengan seorang pria asing yang ia pilih secara acak. Namun, Nayara tak menyangka bahwa pria itu bukanlah orang sembarangan. Di balik topengnya tersembunyi identitas sejati—Reinhardt "Rei" Aldebaran, pewaris utama imperium bisnis Aldebaran Corp. Malam yang seharusnya menjadi pelarian justru menyeretnya ke dalam pusaran konflik bisnis, skandal keluarga, dan romansa yang tak terduga. Apakah Nayara mampu melepaskan diri dari Raka dan kehidupannya yang penuh sandiwara? Ataukah pertemuannya dengan Rei akan mengubah hidupnya selamanya?

“I… Logan Adrian Westwood, reject you, Amber Selina Walton as my mate and my Luna." I gasped as the excruciating pain ripped through my heart. I clutched my chest, feeling the pain burn my heart. I've heard of rejection, but I didn't know it hurts like hell, it's fucking painful especially from someone you love. It's tearing my heart apart. My wolf whimpered in pain. “Please don't do this, Logan. We have been together for more than one year. We are meant to be, Logan, that's why Selene chose me as your mate," my voice cracked as tears rushed down my cheeks. “I know we have been together for more than one year, but I can't accept you as my mate Amber. You are weak. You can't be my Luna," Logan said without even sparing me a glance. It was as if I now repulse him. I stood, staring unbelievably at him, as tears wet my cheeks. …. After the rejection, Amber picked up her pieces and started living her life. Months later, she accidentally met the man who broke her. She thought the man would ignore her, but he put himself in every business that concerns her. The Alpha who rejected her wants her back. The cocky Alpha will think that he can get her easily. Nah, the game is played by her rules.  .. When prophecies are made, secrets are revealed, and enemies appear from different angles. Will their love stand the test, or does fate have something else installed for them. Will Logan be able to protect Amber, or will everything clash together?

Sejak sahabat masa kecil Irfan meninggal, dia membenciku selama sepuluh tahun penuh. Hari kedua setelah menikah, dia langsung mengajukan diri ke organisasi untuk pergi ke perbatasan. Selama sepuluh tahun itu, aku menulis surat tanpa henti, berusaha menunjukkan ketulusanku. Tapi, balasan yang kuterima selalu hanya satu kalimat. [Kalau kamu benar-benar merasa bersalah, lebih baik cepat mati saja!] Namun, saat aku diculik, dia malah menerobos markas penjahat seorang diri, menembus hujan peluru demi menyelamatkanku. Sebelum meninggal, dengan sisa tenaganya, dia menepis tanganku dengan keras. “Menikah denganmu… adalah penyesalan terbesarku….” “Kalau ada kehidupan berikutnya, kumohon jangan pernah datang menggangguku lagi….” Di pemakaman, ibu Irfan menangis penuh penyesalan. “Anakku, ini salahku… aku nggak seharusnya memaksamu….” Ayah Irfan juga menatapku penuh kebencian. “Kamu sudah membunuh Selina, sekarang juga membunuh anakku. Dasar pembawa sial! Kok kamu nggak mati saja?!” Bahkan komandan yang dulu mati-matian mendukung pernikahan kami hanya bisa menggeleng dan menghela napas. “Ini salahku yang dulu memisahkan mereka, aku benar-benar bersalah pada Irfan.” Semua orang merasa kasihan pada Irfan. Termasuk diriku sendiri. Aku dikeluarkan dari organisasi dan malam itu juga, aku menelan racun di tengah sawah yang sepi. Saat membuka mata kembali, aku mendapati diriku kembali ke malam sebelum pernikahan. Kali ini, aku memutuskan untuk merelakan semuanya.

"Haven't I warned you not to test me princess??" He asked angrily as he brought his face closer to mine. "You can't tell me what I can and can't do. I'm not your property!!" I screamed angrily at his face as I tried to release his hold on my wrist. He gripped me harder and pushed me towards his chest as he held my waist with his free hand. I signed in ecstasy as I caught a whiff of his manly cologne. "Really??" His husky voice brought be out of my dreamland. "Let's see then!" He muttered before forcefully pressing his warm lips on mine. ************** Selina Cortez is a twenty-four year old and poor orphan who had big hopes and dreams of being a very successful fashion designer. She was nice to people who show her kindness but wouldn't let anyone harrass or bully her. She looked innocent but has the heart of a warrior. Her dreams were cut short when she crossed path with Damian Black, a very powerful mafia lord who was known for his cold and brutal nature. Not knowing who he is, she was disgusted at his behaviour but on the other hand, she amused him. After their first meeting, he couldn't get his mind off her. He wanted her all to himself even though it meant taking her against her will. What happens when a Mafia lord falls in love with an ordinary girl? A war is bound to break out because the cold mafia finally has a weakness. Join me in this amazing ride filled with love, lust, revenge and betrayal. Note: This novel contains many R rated scenes like violence and smut. If you don't like this type of stories, don't bother starting it.