Synonym Shy

The crowd starts a countdown to midnight like New Year’s Eve. I close my eyes and smile, holding Liam’s hand tightly. Everyone yells “ONE!” and cheers. I open my eyes and see the iridescent liquid light of the full moon pouring out of the giant orb flowing down over us. People around us ooh and ahh at the beautiful sight.  When the first rays of moonlight cascade over my skin, I feel a heat inside me turn into a burning fire. I gasp and look up at Liam. He looks at me with wide, surprised eyes. “Mate,” he murmurs and squeezes my hand tighter. It isn’t a comforting feeling. There are no sparks like people describe when they touch their mate. Maybe it takes a few minutes to develop. I smile and try to admire Liam, but I don't want to say it back. Nothing feels different. I still love him, but he’s not the one. Liam is looking at me, but it isn’t a look of true love. It’s lustful and carnal. I feel a pit in my stomach. Liam isn’t my mate. How can this be? And how was he able to call me his mate if he’s not mine? “Zara,” a woman’s voice says in my head, “My name is Lavender. I’m your wolf and you’re in grave danger, my dear. You need to run. You need to run now. Your life depends on it.” “My… wolf?” With everything that happened the past couple of hours, I forgot she was waking up. “L-Lavender, what’s happening? What do you know?” Lavender repeats her order. “Zara, you need to run. I can explain later. I’m so sorry this is happening to you, sweet girl.”

"When Ava thinks her life is finally falling into place, with her dream wedding just around the corner, her world is shattered by a devastating double betrayal. Her fiancé's infidelity and her best friend's betrayal goes deeper by the shocking murder of her father ___ There, on the bed, were Gabe and Sophie. My fiancé and my best friend, wrapped in each other's arms. They didn't notice me at first. I watched as Sophie leaned in and kissed Gabe, her hands running through his hair. Gabe pulled her closer, smiling in a way he hadn't smiled at me in months.

⚠️ Adult content ⚠️ *SMUT IS INCLUDED IN MOST OF THE CHAPTERS SO READ IT IF YOU ARE İNTERESTED* My bud quivered with delight as his tongue delicately caressed its sweet spot, sending waves of pleasure coursing through my entire being. Despite my frequent pleas, he persisted, refusing to cease his actions. Raising his head, his gaze locked with mine as he uttered in a low, husky tone, "Cathy, you are driving me insane." Alexander's voice carried a primal growl, revealing the intensity of his desire. *:.。..。.🔅o○*:.。..。.🔅o○*:.。..。.*:.🔅..o○*...° A young 20 year old girl , burdened by the oppressive treatment of her wealthy father, finds herself stripped of her self-worth. Unable to voice her true emotions, she yearns for a touch of compassion and affection. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she is wedded to the very person she fears, who may just become her savior. *:.。..。.🔅o○*:.。..。.🔅o○*:.。..。.。*:.🔅..o○*...° In the realm of opulence and power, there exists a formidable figure, a 26-year-old billionaire mafia known for his merciless demeanor and heartless nature. His influence knows no bounds, and his strength is unrivaled. However, fate has a peculiar way of playing its hand, for this indomitable force finds himself utterly helpless in the presence of his twelve-year-old love. *:.。..。.🔅o○*:.。..。.🔅o○*:.。..。.。*:.🔅..o○*...° Unknowingly , Alexendar becomes the unsuspecting victim of a transformation from fear to a sweet romance. Catherine's lifelong dream of experiencing true love intertwines with Alexander's desire to make her his own.

Carson Walters, one of the wealthiest lawyers in New York City, cold and undefeatable in court, happens to come across Lydia Darling who was on the verge of ending her life. "Go on, jump" Carson urges her to jump down the bridge "Or come down and I'll help you" Carson promised to help Lydia get back her daughter and also help her with the divorce case but what happens when Carson begins to fall in love with his client, Lydia Darling? "Come on Darling, let me take care of you and your princess" Carson reached for her cheek but she turned away, "Mr. Carson, I'll rather keep our relationship professional" Lydia, who had gone through hell at the hands of her ex-husband had vowed not to have anything with any man but what happens when she finds Carson Walters awakening feelings she thought were dead inside her? Feelings that were foreign and she had wished to experience but never came before? With memories about her past coming up at the verge of her happiness would she give in her all or let it all go? How would Lydia, who has gone through hell at the hands of her husband accept another man into her life?

Kristof is the Alpha of White Claw Pack and heir to the Kingdom of the Grey Moon. He finds his true mate one night in a werewolf owned nightclub, a human named Aláine. She is everything he would want in a mate and future Luna, but he has to take the relationship slowly, so he doesn't scare her away. Aláine will have to deal with becoming a werewolf and abduction by an evil and crazed werewolf before finally taking her place as Luna. She will need to look within herself and find that inner strength to overcome all of this and more. Background: In this world, werewolf law states that only humans who are fated mates may be turned into werewolves and only with consent. There are three Kingdoms in the world and are ruled by those who are direct descendants of King Leto. Only these direct descendants have white fur tinged with a golden colour. There are some pure wolf-born packs who refuse to mate with humans for they feel it will dilute the pureness of that line. If they find that their fated mate is a human, they will either reject or kill that human, and choose another mate. Werewolves have three aspects: They appear human, but still have wolf-like powers. They are usually taller and stronger than most humans. They have a Lycan aspect and a wolf aspect. Both of these aspects are large creatures.

When you're pregnant, your bf ghosted you immediately after you told him the news. Your brother's buddy, Albert, the alpha billionaire, stepped in and offered you a job as his personal secretary. Things got wild when you ran into your no-good bf again. He provoked you, and impulsively, you kissed Albert for revenge.Little did you know, Albert's fame meant that kiss was caught by a swarm of reporters. Right then, Albert dropped to one knee in his sleek suit and reached out his hand. "My dear, will you marry me?"

He pinned me against the wall. "You are nothing but trash from my past", he said. "Just a used toy from the past" a loud sound resonated in his office. Coming to my senses I understood that the devil was slapped. By me. I looked at him with tears in my eyes, afraid of his reaction. But his face was completely blank; he was touching the cheek I had slapped. I opened my mouth to apologize but nothing came out. Instead a pair of soft lips were roughly placed on mine like it was punishing me. Being the ex-wife of a billionaire is not fun. Especially when he promises you the world and in the end leaves you with nothing but just a suitcase of clothes. Claire White is the former Claire Knight, billionaire Adam Knight's ex-wife. Their marriage as well as the divorce was the most gossiped about and favorite topic of everyone in New York. During their marriage the headlines were: New York's most eligible bachelor marries the poor waitress within a week. Is she pregnant? Or just a gold digger who couldn't wait to get her hands on Knight's large fortune? And after divorce: Adam Knight finally confirms divorce with Claire White and states, she was just a gold digger. Now after 5 years Adam Knight is in California, both of them meet, sparks fly. But Claire is not alone now. She has a 5 year old daughter with her who looks nothing like Adam. Now Adam is one hundred percent sure she is a cheater who played with his feelings and his money too. So now he is hell bent on making her pay in every possible way. But secrets are revealed in the most unexpected ways. Is she really a gold digger? Or a victim of circumstance?

A Billionaire's son was suffering from severe introversion and in quest for a person who could help him. Fortunately, Hannah possessed an ability to heal people's emotion using her touch. When she was summoned to help Theon, she came to use her power to heal the guy but there was a big problem, the guy cannot be touched by anyone, most especially girls.

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Book One Running away from her mate that rejected her, her pack, and her family. Runa has changed over the five years. She’s no longer the shy girl she was and she has joined a new pack and has made her new family. Unfortunately, she’s forced to attend the Annual Ball for Werewolves and after a few drinks, her life completely changed.