Synonyms Of Grumpy

All is fair in love and war. “You belong to me now” he growled. Astrid, stood naked before Kael, the ruthless Red Moon Pack alpha. His piercing gaze scrutinized her untapped power. Astrid never imagined her life would be anything more than a constant battle for survival—until she met Kael, the brooding alpha with secrets as dark as his gaze. Bound by fate, their connection ignites a passion so consuming it sets her very soul on fire. But with her unborn children growing inside her, Astrid's powers wane, leaving her vulnerable to Lavinia, a power-hungry matriarch and mother to the Manx she had come to love. Determined to destroy everything she holds dear. As war looms and betrayal strikes from the shadows, Astrid and Kael’s love is tested in ways they never expected. From desperate battles to forbidden, heated nights in each other’s arms, their bond becomes both their greatest strength and most dangerous weakness. With her fire threatening to consume her and enemies closing in, Astrid must make the ultimate sacrifice to save her family. Will her love burn eternal, or will fate tear her away from everything she holds dear?

On my son’s birthday, my husband had asked his first love to pick our son up from our home. While I stubbornly refused to let him go, a huge fire broke out in the hallway during our standoff. I was struck by falling debris, and blood started streaming from my head. However, my son was unharmed as he lay beneath me. My husband, who was a firefighter, came forward to rescue us. But he handed the only gas mask he had to his first love. “Miss Leia has a weaker constitution. Dad, please get her out first. Mom, wait for the other firefighters to save you!” I watched them leave with a faint, bitter smile. It appeared that they had both forgotten my severe asthma and the fact that I would die without a gas mask.

TEASER Abelina was forced to enter a terrifying life in the hands of leonardo da villo. the only son of the murderer of her beloved parents. she was full of courage when she decided to marry him,even though she didn't love him.so she can take revenge on the family she hates so much.even though Leonardo was so handsome and muscular,she still couldn't love him because of the anger and hatred she felt. But how can she carry out her long-planned revenge if all Leonardo shows and does for her is kindness?or is he just pretending to be nice to win her heart? WARNING:SPG This story contains strong language and scenes. If you are eighteen or under, strict parental guidance is required.

At sixty-five, I got served divorce papers. The same day, my husband Sebastian — decked out in his wedding suit, of all things — popped a handful of sleeping pills in a suicide attempt. For years, we were the perfect couple. The kind of pair neighbors whispered about with envy. I couldn't wrap my head around it. The divorce. The pills. None of it made sense. Not until I found the photo and letter in his pocket.

Kas Mason isn't just a werewolf. She's also a Goddess. One of the Moon Goddess' fifty daughters known as the Menae. After Kas dies from starvation in the dungeon of her own packhouse, at the order of her mate, Bronx, the Moon Goddess gives her a second chance at life. When Bronx, children of her friends, and children of the ranked members of the pack suddenly go missing, it's up to Kas to accept her heritage and fight for the ones she loves the most to bring them home, even if it costs her life. Note from the author: This is the third book in The Blood River Series. I recommend reading Forever in the Future and Forever in the Past AND Daughters of the Moon Goddess before starting this book.

อาเฟย ลูกครึ่งไทยจีน เขาเป็นนักโบราณคดี ไประหว่างที่เขากำลังตรวจสอบวัตถุโบราณเกิดสิ่งอัศจรรย์ นำพาให้เขาทะลุมิติไปในราชวงศ์ฉิน เขาทะลุมาในกองทัพของท่านอ๋องหลี ท่านอ๋องผู้มีฉายาว่าไร้พ่าย ทั้งสองคนเป็นคู่อริกันทันทีเพราะท่านอ๋องเข้าใจว่าอาเฟยเป็นหัวขโมยและขโมยหยกประจำตัวของเขาไป อาเฟยที่ใช้แม่ไม้มวยไทยกับท่านอ๋องที่ปากดี ไม่เคยมีสักวันที่พวกเขาจะดีกัน

On the day of our wedding, Hansel Lennox's childhood sweetheart, Nara Sullivan, threatens to jump off a building. He ignores her and proceeds with the wedding. Then, he panics when she really jumps off the building. From then on, he goes to the church more and more often, turning into a pious believer. He even forces me to copy scripture and kneel while praying in the name of repenting for my sins. He makes me lose my child. The day I miscarry, I ask him for a divorce. However, he says we both owe Nara this, so we have to repent together. He uses my family to threaten me and keep me by his side. I waste my whole life for his sake. When I open my eyes again, I'm taken back to our wedding day. This time, I'm going to push Hansel to Nara. I want to be the one who forces him to convert.

Christian and Christopher have always been inseparable, but their lives take an unexpected turn when they both fall deeply in love with the same girl, Keira. As they navigate their feelings, they face a complex dilemma that threatens to tear their bond apart. The love they desire may bring chaos and confusion into their lives, raising questions about whether it's worth the risk. Will their love for Keira ultimately tear them apart, or will they find a way to make it work without losing each other or damaging their family relationships?

Before going to college, an ordinary high school student went to celebrate and got drunk. When he woke up, he found himself in a completely different world. There was a big sect, the approaching sect entrance examination, a slum where his body’s previous owner lived, and a shared memory about a missing young girl.When he got tangled in a fight with a few punks in this different world, he fell off a cliff and miraculously found himself still alive, with two more voices ringing inside his head. They were Sword Master and Saber Master. In the company of them, he continued to find out more about this whole new world. He took the sect entrance examination, entered the sect, met a strange man in black, and even participated in a major competition of the sect to have a chance to win over his peers!In this whole new world, he was born again and got to explore the fantastic martial world!

Desperadang iligtas ni Carrie ang family business nila. Wala na siyang ibang malapitan kundi si Noah Sanbuego, ang dating tauhan ng pamilya nila—at ex boyfriend niya. Pero abot-langit ang galit nito sa kanya dahil ang mga magulang niya ang sinisisi nito sa pagkamatay ng pamilya nito. Pumayag si Noah na tulungan siyang isalba ang business nila sa isang kondisyon: maging alipin niya siya nito sa kama. Isang sex slave. Willing bang lunukin ni Carrie ang pride para maisalba ang negosyo? O matagal na rin ba siyang sabik na muling mapasakamay ni Noah?