The Forbidden Daughter

Five years after the sting of betrayal, Lyra Vale receives a summons bearing the Alpha’s seal, a small, cryptic envelope that threatens to unravel everything she’s rebuilt. She assumes it's a formality, a long-overdue apology from the pack that cast her out. But fate isn't that kind. The new Alpha is none other than Kael Thorne, her former mate, the man who vanished after claiming her heart and body, only to betray her the very next morning. Now ruthless, powerful, and terrifyingly magnetic, Kael is determined to reel her back into his world... and never let her go again. Lyra despises him. Kael insists he hates her too. But that doesn’t stop him from using everything—threats, control, and proximity—to keep her close. The secret she hides? His child. Enter Dorian Vex, a cocky billionaire human with a dangerous amount of influence, and a growing obsession with Lyra. When Lyra lies, claiming Dorian is the father of her child to shield the truth from Kael, things spiral fast. This isn’t just a second chance. It’s a game of power, pride, and passion. And someone’s going to break.

Si Dolly ay ordinaryong babae—breadwinner at pangalawa sa magkakapatid. Lumuwas siya sa Maynila para makahanap ng trabaho at tuparin ang pangarap niyang maging guro, dala ang bigat ng iniwang pamilya matapos talikuran sila ng ama dahil sa pangangaliwa. Hindi niya alam na ang simpleng buhay niya ay magtatagpo sa mundo ng kayamanan, kapangyarihan, at panganib.Si Harwinn Damonier ay mafia CEO at anak ni Ravazzo Damonier, ang founder ng Eclipsis Consortium—isang global empire na charitable sa publiko pero illegal sa likod ng mga pinto. Sa simula, wala siyang pakialam kay Dolly. Ang kanilang kasal ay kasunduan lang, pinilit ng ama ni Harwinn para mapanatili ang kapangyarihan ng pamilya at ang seguridad ng Consortium. “No distractions. Work is everything,” Paulit-ulit niyang sinasabi sa sarili.Ngunit si Dolly, sa kanyang stubbornness at matibay na puso, unti-unting binago ang malamig na mundo ni Harwinn. Mula sa asaran, ragebaiting, at matinding pagtatalo, napagtanto niya na may nararamdaman siya—isang damdaming hindi niya dapat aminin. Lahat ay maayos hanggang sa nalaman ni Dolly ang engagement ni Harwinn kay Natavalya Solaris, anak ng powerful Solaris family at intended bride para palakasin ang Consortium. Heartbroken, tumakas siya—hindi alam na buntis na pala siya. Sa dalawang buwan ng pagtatago at lungkot, napasakamay siya ng isang grupo na may utang na loob kay Jadraque Solaris, na plano gamitin siya para pilitin si Harwinn sa kasal kay Natavalya. Ngayon, nakatayo si Harwinn sa pagitan ng puso at kapangyarihan, habang ang kanyang mahal, si Dolly, ay nasa panganib. Isang mafia empire, isang forbidden love, at isang hindi inaasahang bata—maaaring magbago ng lahat.Makakaya kaya nilang labanan ang kasalanan, kapangyarihan, at dugo ng pamilya para sa kanilang pagmamahalan? O mawawala ang lahat sa dilim ng kanilang nakaraan at ng mundo ng mafia?

Odessa, a lowly maid in the werewolf palace was deceived by her mate, the crown prince. She ended up pregnant with him, but he refused to take responsibility, rejecting and choosing her best friend over her. heartbroken, she revealed to the council she was pregnant, but he denied her and requested a paternity test, which was about to be conducted before her friend murdered her in cold blood, all to conceal the truth. heartbroken and in rage, she called out to the moon goddess, begging for a second chance at life so she could get revenge, and her wish got answered in an unexpected way.

WARNING: MATURE CONTENT "The bed," she mumbled softly, pointing at the bed. "Whoever said it only happens in bed?" I asked as I ripped the remaining of her naughty dress. "My best friend bought me that dress she'd kill me," she uttered in shock. "Tell her I ruined it," I uttered authoritatively, and she chuckled. I took off my sweatpants and she gasped. Soft, pleasurable noises left her throat, and it felt so beautiful watching her moan to my strokes "Baby... fuck... I... oh goodness." "Wait... no, don't... stop," she stuttered out, and I smiled proudly knowing I was doing the right thing. ************* Laura Ben graduated last year and was lucky to land an assistant job at a prestigious tech company. On her best friend's birthday, her friend treated them to a night at the renowned and exclusive male strip club. The performance was enticing and captivating, but Laura found herself drawn to a stripper wearing a half mask. Possessed by an inexplicable urge, she waited by the stage door, hoping for a glimpse of him. And when she finally saw his face, she was shocked, so much so that she stumbled, catching his attention. The captivating stripper was none other than her boss, Bryan Finch, the CEO of Premium Tech. Now that Laura knows his deepest secret, she uses this knowledge to blackmail him. Unknown to her, Bryan is being forced to strip because he killed his ex-fiancée and someone has been blackmailing him ever since. With the leverage she holds over him, Laura offers a proposal: promote her, or risk his secret being exposed. But will Bryan submit to her demands, or will he fight back? What is he hiding about his involvement in the death, and how long will he be forced to live this double life?

Megumi Vergara grew up with pressure and high expectations from her family. As the oldest daughter of one of the wealthiest and influential families in the country, she must serve as a role model for her two younger siblings. But when Megumi became pregnant, she brought dishonor to her family's name and drove them to forsake her. Megumi raised her kid alone for four years while working as a server at a pub. But their peaceful life turned into chaos when Riaz Trevor entered their life, the last person to whom she will introduce her child, her daughter's father. When she tried to introduce her child to Riaz, someone's stole her chance. Another woman came and stole her identity that ended up to a big misunderstanding and made her runaway from him.

When ruthless Alpha Kael agrees to marry the daughter of his rival to end centuries of bloodshed, peace finally seems within reach. But fate is cruel. His true mate, Elara—a human girl oblivious to the supernatural world—pulls him into a bond that defies all logic. Torn between duty to his pack and the bond etched into his soul, Kael soon learns that Elara carries a dormant wolf gene capable of uniting the packs… or destroying them all if awakened. Love, betrayal, and destiny collide in a war where the heart may be deadlier than the sword.

He wanted a contract. She gave him a lap dance. Kessie Croft is the mystery Alpha men crave but can never touch—an Omega in disguise, dancing as a stripper under the moonlight club to keep her secrets safe. Arlo Arithon is a ruthless Alpha, too cold for love, too powerful to be denied. But the moment she straddles his lap at the Den, the air burns, and fate howls. Neither knows their pasts are tangled in blood and tragedy. Neither expects their wolves to recognize the truth and when the truth explodes, it’s not just their hearts on the line—it’s their packs, their power, and their souls.

“Alastair, whatever human you choose from that building will be nothing more than bait. Surely, Caris is too far gone to understand that this child is more than something to satiate her hunger! Are you willing to risk that for her-” “A human?” I impatiently took a step towards Toran, restraining myself from grabbing him up by the collar. “Yes! I will gladly risk a human’s life!” I exclaimed my words bordering on desperation. “Whether it be a child or an infant. If it brings Caris back! If..if the baby can keep her sane for but a moment long enough for me to get through to her, then I will do whatever it takes.” I hadn’t realized how sure I was about this plan until I said it out loud to Toran. Sure, it was a cruel plan, but I was bordering on desperation at this point. Valene was an infant when she was adopted from the Caring Arms Orphanage by the Alpha of Shadow Veil, Alastair Wade. Life has always been decided for Vali, being a Gold Blood as well as a Vassal to the now widowed Alpha and his daughter Harlyn. Now nearly nineteen years old, Valene has found contentment in being the human servant to the wolf who adopted her and his daughter. Then came the Lycan King. When Ares Barbosa shows up at Shadow Veil with his pack, everything changes for Valene and everyone she holds dear....in ways that she could never have imagined.

Damien, last name unknown, better known as the Devil's son. The heir to the Kingdom of hell, well, that is until some brave soul drives a silver blade through his dear father's heart. A heart whose affection he has never known. With a body carved to perfection, biceps that clench and flex, abs tighten with every movement to give nothing but pure pleasure. He is powerful and elegant. He is drawn to danger and a determination to conquer. Yet, there is one that he has not conquered yet. The things that humans crave…love. As he does on so many nights, he defies his father's rules and returns to the surface in search of what this monster cannot have. And it is on one of these nights when he creeps through the gates that he lays eyes on her. Mirabelle Rose, an exquisite beauty; she is mysterious and the girl that every man desires. She presents all the things that Damien cannot have, and this is the very thing that draws him to her. They spent several glorious nights of bliss together until the Devil learns what his son has been keeping his time with. Both Damien and Annabelle are punished for their deception. The only thing that keeps them hoping is their letters.

Kathalina Ruiz never believed in fairy tales. Her mother's dying wish bound her to enigmatic CEO Thirdie Stone in an arranged marriage she accepted out of duty, not romance. Yet somewhere between quiet nights and fragile smiles, Kathalina fell deeply for her distant husband only to keep her love locked away, too afraid it would never be returned. For three years, their marriage balanced on politeness and silence. Then one stormy afternoon shattered it all. Kathalina walked into Thirdie's office and found another woman-half-naked-sitting on his lap. Without demanding an explanation, she signed the divorce papers he placed before her, his gaze as cold as the ink that sealed their separation. What she never knew was that Thirdie's betrayal was a lie... a desperate act to protect her from the dangerous threats circling his empire. Heartbroken and grieving, Kathalina fled abroad. From the ashes of her pain, she rebuilt herself into a celebrated jewelry designer, admired for her elegance and independence. But fate had other plans. Years later, her mother's lawyer makes a revelation she has inherited a vast fortune and controlling shares in Stone Corporation. The life and the man she tried to escape are waiting for her return. Back in the city where it all began, Kathalina comes face-to-face with Thirdie once more. Old wounds resurface, secrets linger in every shadow, and danger draws closer than ever. Now, she must decide to protect her heart from the man who once broke it or uncover the truth he buried......a truth that could change everything she thought she knew about their past. A story of love, sacrifice, and second chances, The Stones We Keep asks.....is it ever too late to believe in a love that never truly died?