The Giver Chapter 22 Summary

"This love is an obsession. An obsession that started the minute you appeared when I was at my darkest, and as such, it isn't healthy." "Healthy or not, you're mine, little songbird, and if you let any man touch you, he will be six feet under come morning." After Brielle O'hara's parents passed away, her world was turned upside, and it all started with a text from a mysterious benefactor who promised to support her until she was able to do so herself. That's why when she turns 22, she is determined to stand on her own two feet so that she is worthy of him. But when she finds out he nothing more than an obsessive, cold-blooded killer, she is determined to escape him and the dark world that he is a part of. However. Her benefactor refuses to let go so . Thus starting a game of cat and mouse full of lies, deceit, stalking, and sweet, sweet torture. Will Brielle be able to resist the temptation of the mysterious and older man, or will she fall into an abyss of darkness and pleasure? Read Claiming Brielle to find out!

Revenge can be a lot dangerous if love gets involved in it. Because people often mistake in recognize the entities behind the facade of love. Everly Clark is a 22 years old sweet and gentle girl who wants to become a successful fashion designer one day. But she has to wait for some time as her parents has fixed her marriage with a very powerful man in the US. She doesn't care that she is getting married so young because she believes her parents know what best for her and also she has a huge crush on her soon-to-be husband Giovanni Ruso. Giovanni Ruso is 30 years old businessman who is the most wealthiest person in the US. He is ruthless billionaire who has more than anyone can ask for. But still he wants one thing and that is Everly Clark. To fulfill his dream, he is marrying her but there is a hidden motive behind this decision. A cruel motive that will destroy poor Everly who thinks her husband loves her but he is waiting for the right time to strike that will destroy her completely.

Amara (23 tahun) bermodalkan nekat meminta Zean Elkira (22 tahun) menikah bersamanya. Perbuatannya itu terbilang gila mengingat Zean adalah putra sulung keluarga Elkira yang terkenal sangat tampan dan kaya raya. Walaupun Amara sangat yakin satu miliar persen dia akan ditolak. Secara ajaib dia diterima bahkan tanpa syarat apapun. Amara sendiri adalah perempuan yang biasa saja jika dilihat dari sudut pandang orang berkasta terendah. Tapi kalau memakai kacamata orang seperti Zean yang standarnya berada di level yang jauh berbeda. Mereka bagaikan langit dan inti bumi, mutiara dan batu, yang nilai dan jaraknya sangat berjauhan. Di hari pernikahan mereka, Amara tidak mendapati satupun anggota keluarga Elkira yang datang. Kecuali Reyzen, adik Zean, yang bahkan pulang sebelum acara pernikahan selesai. Seperti apa sebenernya keluarga Elkira? Dan yang lebih penting kenapa Zean mau menikah?

Liam Andreas Ville, a 30 year old mature billionaire and has a wife who really prioritizes beauty, fashion, and money. Her days are spent with these three things so that she often neglects what is her obligation as a wife to Liam. Emily Alexandra Orlando, a 22 year old woman and has a sister who is 3 years older than her, Roseline Marie Orlando. Beauty, fashion and money, are the three main things for them both. but, of course there is a striking difference between the two. Emily, who always works hard to get money from her secret job, and Rose, who still relies on their parents' wealth and Liam's, her husband's property. until one night, the secret work that Emily had been doing for two years was finally exposed because her brother-in-law, Liam, had found out and made the two of them make a secret agreement so that the work that Emily had been doing so far was unknownby his family, including Rose who is classified as very selective about a job.

At 22, as the Santoro heiress, I'm choosing a husband out of the three Guerra brothers to honor the marriage pact between our families. I pass on Aurelio Guerra and choose the eldest brother, Cesare Guerra, the one with the burn scar on his face, leaving everyone in the Mafia reeling. Everyone knows I put aside my pride as a perfumer for Aurelio and shrank myself until I barely exist. For him, I even leaned on the Santoros' muscle to build his power base. In my last life, I married him, just like I'd always wanted. With the Santoros behind him, he became the youngest Don in the Mafia. After he was established, he hooked up with my stepsister, Maeve Santoro. Together, they stole the new perfume I created, "Reverie", locked me in the lab, and set the place ablaze, reducing me to ash. Now that I've been reborn, I decide to drag those two cheaters to hell myself. But then Aurelio comes back too, carrying the memories of our last life.

{UPDATES ON WEDNESDAYS, SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS} The Storm and The Calm Thea Lysander doesn’t lose — not in court, not in life, and definitely not to love. But years ago, she made one reckless exception: him. Cassian Draven — all fire, fury, swagger, and scars. For three unforgettable months, they burned with a passion that consumed everything. Then, without warning, he vanished, leaving her shattered and alone, replaced by someone softer, safer, and far too perfect for him. Now, Thea is untouchable. A legend in the courtroom, a woman who’s buried her past and built a fortress around her heart. But when a case forces them back together, the past resurfaces in a single message; one Cassian never meant to send. He thought she was just a chapter in his wild, chaotic life. She thought she buried the ache he left behind. But some love stories don’t fade. They simmer, waiting for the right moment to ignite. And now, it’s time for round two.

In this unforgiving world of Werewolf romance, Zira, a powerful Luna, the strongest female in her pack is poisoned and left to die by her own trusted friend and maid, however, death is only the beginning for Zira, when the Moon Goddess gives her another chance at life. What happens when a once powerful Luna is reincarnated into the body of a weak, fragile and hated wolf with no protection? How will she find herself again? What will she do with this new life? In a twist of fate, will she be able to resist her past Alpha or betray her new Alpha? Hello reader, THE ALPHA'S DOCTOR is a Werewolf Romance that will be enjoyed by readers who love the Alpha that is cold and ruthless to everyone but sweet and loving to his mate. Lot's of steamy scenes only. Dear reader, expect up to THREE/FOUR chapter updates daily, do take your time and enjoy the novel and don't forget to support THE ALPHA'S DOCTOR by leaving a review.

When billionaire Victor Ashford dies before Christmas, his will forces estranged daughter Emma and son Adrian to live together in a Swiss chalet and co-manage the family empire for one year—or lose their inheritance. Emma has hidden her sexuality as a lesbian for years. Adrian's playboy reputation masks his truth as gay. They start as enemies under the same roof. But as snow falls and temptations arrive, everything changes. Emma is drawn to three women who see through her walls. Adrian finds himself caught between three men who ignite desires he's denied. This Christmas came with secret encounters, jealous lovers and corporate warfare. And when hiding becomes impossible, they become unlikely allies—covering for each other's forbidden passions while fighting for their inheritance. This Christmas, love demands they risk everything. ⚠️ WARNING: Explicit sexual content from Chapter 6. LGBTQ+ romance (FF/MM). Polyamorous themes. 18+ only.

When her mother remarries, Elena is ready to embrace a new chapter of life—until she meets her new stepbrother, Elliot. The shock is immediate and painful: Elliot is no stranger. He’s the boy who tormented her relentlessly in high school, the source of her most haunting memories. Just as Elena steels herself for more heartache, she discovers an even bigger twist of fate—she’s been assigned as his secretary in her new job. Bracing for the worst, Elena is stunned by the man she now faces. Gone is the cruel bully who once made her life a nightmare. In his place is someone kind, protective, and determined to make amends. But forgiveness doesn’t come easily. Memories of the past clash with the undeniable chemistry sparking between them, and Elena struggles to reconcile her lingering pain with the man who now treats her like a treasure. Can people truly change? Or is Elliot simply playing another game?

How far can you go resisting the attraction you have for your roommate? Especially when he is hot as hell, And you are the conservative girl from a different culture, which he finds amusing as hell every single day. Ridhi D'Souza, a 22 year old Indian girl decides to move to Arlington, Texas to do her Masters. A girl whose only dream was to live in US, hoping that life abroad would be just like how she had seen in the Netflix series and movies. How wrong could she be? Ray Anderson is every girl's worst nightmare. Being sinfully hot and brutally mean are his speciality. But what is he hiding behind his tough exterior? What would happen if these two totally different people have no choice but to live together? Would she even last a day being his roommate? Read more to find out how exciting, thrilling and difficult life becomes for Ridhi, a girl who has no idea what the future holds for her in this strange city.