Sleight Of Hand Meaning

"Bind her up," I heard a woman's stern command. They roughly shoved me to the ground, placing my arms on a bench and tying them with ropes. "It’s an honor for you to be a surrogate candidate for our King! HOW DARE YOU try to escape?! Now you’ll pay the price!" As his partner handed him a pair of pliers, he flashed me a purely evil smile. My heart sank into my stomach. The king? Surrogate?! I had no idea what he was talking about... "NO PLEASE! Listen, you’ve got the wrong person..." They didn't even let me finish before they pulled out the nail on my index finger. "Ah-----" I thought I knew pain, but his actions proved I didn't. I had never experienced such torture; my helpless screams filled the entire dungeon. Tears streamed down my face, and my hands were soaked with innocent blood. The woman sat not far away, legs crossed, smiling at me. Soon, she raised her hand to signal everyone to leave and then crouched in front of me, slowly untying the ropes around me. "I know it's not you, but a she-wolf escaped. We'll use you to replace her. So, if you want to survive here, shut your mouth and do as you're told." Just like that, everything changed... *** Betrayed by my fated mate and my best friend. I, the powerful daughter of an Alpha, was scheduled to be executed on the false allegations of murdering my father and his comrades. Fate had other plans as I escaped but landed myself on an island ruled by a mysterious king, Asher Ludwig... No matter how difficult it is, I will fight my way back and reclaim everything that belongs to me!

Whitney Stanford is a pretty young girl who was born poor and works as a servant in Alpha Don's mansion, the leader of the Shadow Pack. One fateful night, she is raped by Luther, the Alpha's first son and the successor to his father. Whitney is traumatized by the incident and decides not to tell anyone because of the consequences it might cause her and her poor parents. Aside from being violated by the Alpha's eldest son, she was also constantly abused by the Alpha's family members but being a courageous girl, she managed to face her many sufferings. Eventually, Whitney finds herself pregnant and had to reveal the unfortunate incident. Alpha Don orders her to abort the pregnancy because according to him, she was not worthy to have a child for his son, and Whitney on the other hand was determined to keep the pregnancy. The Alpha threatens to deal with Whitney and her parents who are members of the pack and work as employees in the Alpha's mansion if she refuses to terminate the pregnancy. Whitney eventually runs from home to another city without any destination in mind. In the city, she goes through a string of challenges, and after her first shift as a werewolf, she discovers that she has a supernatural power that emboldened her to do the one thing that matters most to her which is revenge!

The classic Cinderella story told with a wild twist; Ella's trusty rat friends unleash the plague in the castle and around the kingdom resulting in Ella and her stepsister along with some friends made along the way to find a cure for the illness.In 18th century Briarglen, the crown Prince is looking for his future wife and Queen. The King throws a grand ball inviting every maiden in the kingdom to attend. At the ball, Drizella meets a handsome palace guard whom she bonds with over the love of botany. Meanwhile indoors, her sister Anastasia is destroying their stepsisters' dress, leaving remnants behind in the castle halls. The King notices Anas behavior and banishes her from the castle.Driz and Ella receive bouquets from their suitors inviting them to the castle for dates. While in the castle, they witness the first victim of the plague fall ill and areforced to quarantine inside the castle with no connection to others.Meet Malcolm and Maddie, the head servant and maid of the castle whom the King has aspecial bond with. After they fall ill, the King becomes determined to find the one responsible and have their head.Learn what is happening in the Tremaine household while the girls are stuck in the castle and learn the truth about the evil stepmother and the reason for Ana's change in behavior.After the girls do not return home, Ana takes it upon herself to rush to the castle regardless of the repercussions to find out what is happening. While there, she helps to discover a cure to the plague and regains her acceptance to the castle.Discovering the true source of the outbreak, the culprit is revealed and served with the proper punishment.

"That heart doesn't belong to you Cassandra Williams. That heart belongs to someone else." He shook me with his hateful words and that's when I know what I was feeling about him was not me it was that heart which doesn't belong to me, originally." Cassandra Williams has just graduated university when she meets the successful, dominating and rich Michale Santorum. Cassandra has no idea how well known Michael is and she falls hard. Michael has one thing on his mind and it’s Cassandra, he’s not used to relationships and caring about someone, but he knows Cassandra is different somehow. Cassandra comes with a lot of surprises and three very overprotective brothers. Michael finds himself falling for the girl and when the past becomes intertwined in their lives, things become even more serious.

It wasn't a mistake. Lauren cheated on Ethan when they are young with his cousin and his entire football team. It breaks Ethan and made him lost everything. He leaves the city and after 7 seven years, Lauren is like an angel who falls right into his feet. He blackmails her and made her his toy until things escalated. A chaos in power and the girl from the past. What will happen to their chaotic relationship? How can Lauren live through the wrath of his ex?

Faith has spent her entire high school career sliding under the radar. A traumatic childhood has left her emotionally scarred and afraid of letting too many people too close. After making a mysterious friend, Faith decides maybe opening up just a little won't be so bad. Unfortunately, the high school playboy has set his sights on her, and he never loses. Cameron has everything he could ever dream of, looks, wealth, and any girl he wants. But Cameron has a secret, he hates the spotlight and he has fallen for the one person who actively avoids it and him. How does the school's biggest playboy win over the school's biggest recluse?

Laura Walker was forced to marry an old man by her mother so that her bride price could be used for her younger brother's wedding. However, Laura felt that she should be in control of her own life.Her blind date didn't go as planned. Instead, she ended up getting married to a stranger.The two of them had undergone a flash marriage and planned on setting guidelines so that they wouldn't disturb each other's lives. However, Laura didn't expect the man to cook for her, put her to bed and force her to call him "Honey"."Honey, I want a kiss.""Honey, I want a hug."Laura had thought that her husband was just a normal working class, so she had planned out their future in detail.That was until she realized that her husband had a garage full of luxury cars.Not only that, her husband looked identical to the richest man in Empfield!

On her sister's wedding day, Myra finds herself being dressed in bridal clothes, walking down the aisle and marrying her sister's fiance in her stead. The day that was supposed to be perfect turns into her worst nightmare as she gets hitched to the cold-hearted Vampire Lord Damian Beaufort. [Book 1 in Vampire's Bride duology] [Book 2 available in the APP

Wynzlette was born without a father in the pack even though she is beautiful and sweet, she's always bullied because of having a single mother but she always reminds her that she is special. She never believe her mother not until her 18th birthday. Her inner wolf is looking for a mate and when the pack's leader, Jared, saw her for first time during her graduation ball and rejected her as his soulmate she almost died because it, however one unknown howl from the woods is calling her as his wife! How did it happened? Why is it that she have a two soulmate? Will she give the unknown werewolf a chance? What if he will just break her heart like Jared did to her?

In the human world, Olympus is merely a fantasy found in books, known as the abode of gods since ancient times. But in another world, Olympus is an enchanted and dangerous place. A place not for gods and goddesses but for peculiar people from the seven castes of power. However, powers have their limitations, and so does Olympus. And, in the midst of war and darkness, a woman struggling with an identity crisis in the human world has mysteriously entered the enchanted world of Olympus. In a world where power is the only way to live, will she be able to survive, especially since she has to deal with the man who possesses one of the elemental powers in Olympus? This isn't just an ordinary world. This isn't just a mere fantasy, nor a figment of imagination. It's the world of Olympus, and it's about the love untold.