The Enchiridion By Epictetus

I put on my nightdress quickly and hurried to his chambers, he would be angry that I came in late, it's better late than never anyway. Getting to his chambers, All his guards were nowhere to be found. Which was strange. “Don't tell me Klaus picked some lazy ass men to be his guards,” Moxilla commented because she was as perplexed as I was. “Moxilla, Klaus would never pick some lazy ass to be his guard, something is off,” I looked around again, before going into the chambers. I stood still when I started hearing moans from Klaus’s room. Klaus might be ruthless and has a disgusting attitude but he would never cheat on me. With doubt, I went to his room, which was opened slightly and I peeped through. My mouth fell open when I saw Tasha and Klaus in bed, having sex. After Aria’s family died, her step mother forced her to marry a cruel Alpha called Klaus, he maltreated her but she decided to stay. The night of their renewal ceremony, Aria found Klaus and her step-sister together, and she decided to cheat back but got caught. The punishment of adultery was death, when the time for Aria to die reached the Lycan king, Ryan saved her and marked her as his mate. Getting married to Ryan, she discovered something she was supposed to find, which would be a threat to her life. Would she run away from the beautiful life she had with Ryan or would she risk her life, to be with him?

Despite being a devoted and loving wife, Cassandra finds herself on the streets after her Husband divorces her to be with her bestfriend. When she goes to her family for help, they close the doors on her, leaving her alone in this cruel world. That is until he finds her. Enzo DeLuca is one of the richest and most successful CEOs in the city, and he is a man that never goes wrong. However, if there is one regret that Enzo has in his life, it is that he once lost Cassandra, the only woman he loved. So when life gave him another chance with her, he was ready to do everything to save her, even if it meant going against the most powerful people in the city. There was not a chance in hell he would let her go now, no matter what it took.

Title: Tempted by the Billionaire's Bride After a series of unfortunate events, the heroine, Emily, finds herself in dire financial straits. With no other options in sight, she signs up for a mail-order bride service, hoping to find a wealthy husband who can save her from her crippling debt. Little did she know that her intended groom, billionaire businessman, Alexander Pierce, was not looking for love, but a wife in name only. Despite his initial disdain for the arrangement, Alex finds himself drawn to Emily's sweet and timid nature. He offers to pay off her debts in exchange for a predetermined amount of time as his temporary wife. Emily, desperate for a way out, agrees to the terms, but can she really handle the cold and distant Billionaire who has control over her life? As they navigate their fake marriage, Emily starts seeing the softer side of Alex - the vulnerable man who has been hurt before. His guarded exterior starts to melt as he discovers how much he enjoys having Emily around. But just as they begin to develop feelings for each other, a dangerous figure from Alex's past resurfaces, throwing their newfound happiness into jeopardy. With secrets and lies threatening to tear them apart, can Alex and Emily overcome their differences and find true love? Or will their relationship be nothing more than a business arrangement?

Maximilian Loxley is a ruthless billionaire, haunted by his past. Ada Turner is the maid who stepped into his mansion with a secret plan to destroy him. But the closer she gets to his guarded heart, the harder it becomes to untangle revenge from desire. As lies unravel and truths emerge, they’ll have to choose—let their dark secrets consume them or risk everything for the love they never saw coming.

Beth Marlowe’s life is turned upside down when she is forced to marry Vitali Marino a Powerful mafia boss. She wasn’t just forced to marry him, she was sold to him as a means of settlement for a debt her father owed him. Vitali, a ruthless and cunning leader is determined to protect his empire at all costs . As he gets to know Beth he begins to see her as more than just a pawn in his game of power . He is drawn to her innocence and finds himself wanting to protect her from the danger that lurks in the shadows . As their worlds collide , Beth discovers that nothing is as it seems . She discovers a huge secret from her past and begins to question everything she has ever known and believed in . As things escalate, she finds herself torn between her loyalty to her family and her growing feelings for Vitali. She must use her wits and resourcefulness to stay one step ahead of the danger that surrounds her, she must decide where her loyalties lie and whether she is willing to risk everything for a chance at love and redemption. Throughout the story, Beth undergoes a transformation from a timid and submissive woman to a confident and assertive individual who takes control of her own destiny. Meanwhile Vitali’s demons are closing in on him, his past mistakes come back to haunt him and he’s forced to confront the consequences of his actions , he must also confront the possibility that he may lose the one person at has come to mean everything to him. Eventually, Beth and Vitali must work together to overcome their enemies and secure their future ,they must also confront the secrets and lies that have threatened to destroy them.

“Please, stop," I gasped, my voice barely a whisper as Damien's lips trailed down my neck, sending shivers down my spine. I tilted my head to the side, giving him more access, unable to resist the pleasure he was giving me. "Are you sure you want us to stop?" Dorian's voice was teasing, his hands exploring my body in a way that made my heart race. "I have a mate," I managed to say, the words coming out in a breathless plea. "Don't worry, we'll make you forget all about him," Rhett murmured, his lips capturing my nipple, sending a jolt of desire through me. How did my fate take such a dramatic turn? Framed by my ruthless stepmother and rejected by my destined mate, I was cast out of my pack, forced to leave behind everything I knew. The decree was clear: never set foot in my former home again. Yet, life had other plans. Now, I find myself bound to not one, but three stunningly handsome and formidable alphas - my second chance mates. How did I go from outcast to the center of their attention?"

Shirley McWood goes into hiding and is captured by the Mafia Lord. She had gambled in one of his casino and lost the bet, owing a huge sum. "I would rather die," She spats out a mouthful of blood. Later, she finds out that her father owes a gigantic debt as well. She strikes a deal with the Billionaire Mafia, thinking she could outsmart him, but fails. Shirley is now left with one option, and that is becoming a stripper in one of his clubs and being his sex slave for three month. Would she take the offer? Or runs away?

"You taste like warm sweet honey and I want more of you!" He growls as he presses his manhood into my hip. "Give yourself to me tesoro." [Treasure] His words are like fuel to my igniting fire. I want him, I crave him and when his lips start to suck on my heated skin I turn into a puddle of water when his hand dips into the top of my dress. He finds my breast and he kneads it, flicking my erect nipple has my panties moisten with arousal --- Vanessa Maddison: She is as gorgeous and flawless on the outside as she is scarred and tormented on the inside. Luca Venturi: Came storming into Vanessa's life like a raging blaze that burns everything it caresses. He's an Italian billionaire doctor who can have any woman he wants, but, he has his sights set on Vanessa. Intertwined by their secrets, they try to defy the odds. They make their own rules and quickly surrender to the exquisite power of possession. What began as a fling evolved into something far greater than either of them could have imagined. What will the Italian billionaire do to save Vanessa when they are thrown into a world they are both unfamiliar with time and time again?

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Vampires and Werewolves? Yeah, they don’t mix. Vampires think they’re superior. Werewolves can’t stand their arrogance. But when Hunters come for both clans, there's only one choice—team up or die trying. As the Alpha’s sister, Aritzea is stuck working with her enemies—the same people who killed her father. And to make things worse? She’s paired with Lucian, the irritatingly lazy, frustratingly charming Vampire Prince who just can’t seem to keep his fangs off her. Oh, and apparently… he’s her mate.