The Predatory Marriage

"Alpha Richard, my Alpha's bride just escaped. Karen is gone." He announced, glaring down at my father like an evil Ogre.  "W-what, how is that possible?" My father stuttered, and for the first time in my life, I saw true fear in his eyes. Karen escaped, the bride to-be. "Guards!" The man continued, his dark, cold, uncanny black eyes flitting towards me.  "Seize the princess. If we can't find Karen, she'll be the replacement." *** On her eighteenth birthday, Princess Andrea's world is turned upside down when her sister, who was set to marry, escapes her impending nuptials. Her father, the pack's leader, makes a fateful decision: Andrea will take her sister's place at the altar. Yet, Andrea's heart already belongs to another, until she finds her lover in bed with another woman. Saddened and enraged Andrea accepts the arranged marriage and a husband she doesn't know with open arms.  As the new bride of Alpha Ronin, she discovers that he, too, is not what he seems. Cold, distant and wanting nothing do to with their marriage, he is not at all the husband Andrea envisioned beside her. Secrets and hidden desires begin to unravel as their journey takes a dangerous turn. As they navigate the treacherous path of deception, Andrea's heartache and Ronin's conflicted feelings bind them together in unexpected ways. Just as the pack's elders, powerful alliances, and envious lovers threaten to tear them apart.  Amidst the turmoil, Andrea faces the challenges of her new role as Luna, determined to break traditions and empower the she-wolves in her pack. Ronin, burdened by a dark history, wrestles with the truth about his past and the uncertain future that lies ahead. But will they be able to protect their newfound love? Or will forces beyond their control rip them apart forever?

Warning! Mature Content! *Excerpt* "Does it make you nervous when I stare?" His voice was laced with sinful passion. "Will you hate me if I do this?" His dark gaze took in her entire frame. "I am obsessed with you, Delaney." *** Delaney, a beautiful woman, only wished for one thing - A peaceful life, and perhaps, a little touch of financial independence. But throughout her childhood, life gave her a contrast to her wish. She grew up knowing nothing but hatred from her family, and eventually, from her fiancé too. For three years, Delaney paid for a sin she never intentionally committed - losing her virginity to a stranger. This innocent mistake chattered her life and her relationship with Blaine. He detested her so much. But one question is: Why hasn't he called off their engagement? Gradually, Blaine was becoming the man she hoped he'd be. She'd secured a job at a prominent company too... She was already inching closer to her dreams when suddenly, he resurfaced - The stranger who had almost ruined her life three years ago. This stranger who was perfectly built for sin turns out to be Blaine's boss, the most dreaded Adonis Langston. And this time, he wanted more than just a one-night stand... Poor Delaney's life was set into panic once again. Little did she know that she had also cast her spell on her soon-to-be boss, who turns out to be Adonis's childhood best friend! Oops! Financial Independence, power, and fame at its peak... All hell is about to let loose as these three men are never known for surrendering. She had all she needed to exert revenge on those who'd hurt her, depending on the decision she makes. But in all of these, she is about to face the biggest betrayal of her life.

The old Clara you knew was long gone. This Clara you were hating was made up from pain and your hatred.

The story depicts two parallel worlds, namely the Italian state in the present and the Italian state in the form of a constitutional monarchy. The Kingdom of Italy is led by a lycan king named King Alano Dante. Where all the residents in it are lycans. The king could not forget the death of the queen or his wife who had died, until a law prohibiting marriage appeared. For any lycans who violate the rules of the king, they will be killed without mercy. Once upon a time, there was a human woman named Alexandria who avoided her bad luck, and got lost in another world. A world that looked so different from the world of ordinary people. Alexa, who is only an ordinary human, is forced to get used to being able to live in the Kingdom of Italy, which is full of lycans. Rules prohibiting marriage, made Alexa set up a matchmaking agency secretly. Will King Alano Dante maintain the prohibition against marriage?

"Sign the contract before I change my mind since buying a woman is not difficult. Furthermore, this deal is worth 45 million dollars, and your entire life has scarcely seen it," William Mackenzie said as he threw papers on Monica's face. “Will you ever love me again?" Monica said with a melancholy voice. "Love is nonsense! I'm not into love. I am only offering you this contract because you are incapable of harming me. Even if you do, you will not live this life. Now accept it, or get out!" William crudely said. Monica was a lovely and vivacious child who lost her parents at a very young age. Her sorrow began when she moved in with her aunt. She served only as her aunt's housemaid. She fell in love with an ordinary man who gave her hope that there was someone in this harsh world who would love and look out for her until she learned that the man she loved had recovered his memories. Her beloved was leading a false life. And now he was unfamiliar with her and abandoned her because she was poor, and he had no feelings for her anymore. William Mackenzie was the richest tycoon who thought of money and power, but more importantly, he desired vengeance on those who tried to kill him, causing his memory loss for seven long years, and now he was back in business. ★★★

Shantelle fully knows that she is the unloved daughter of her whole family. She has been proving herself to them all her life just so they can finally love and accept her. But all the things she did and sacrificed in the past were still not enough for that love and acceptance to happen. Just when she was ready to give up and just choose to live alone without her family, her mother came up again with something to ask and force her to do, and that is to marry a Billionaire. A Billionaire who can help their business to prosper and be known all over the world. She tried to escape on the night of their engagement party but was unsuccessful that's why she had no choice but to enter into a contract marriage offered to her by the mysterious, heartless but handsomely cold Billionaire – Stefano Vanderbilt. Their agreement was that their marriage would only last for three years and then Stefano would help her escape and hide from her family after that. But fate turned playful on them because months passed and they realized that they were starting to have feelings for each other. Shantelle thought that she would finally be happy with her husband and their marriage, but she was wrong, especially when she learned his most hidden secret that will destroy her trust and love for him.

HER HUSBAND CHEATED ON HER WITH HIS STEPMOM!!!! Jasmine's husband didn't come home for a week. He said that he was busy with work. But she was pregnant and she badly wanted to share the news with him. Hence, she decided to surprise him at his office. Alas, she was the one who got the biggest surprise of her life when she stumbled upon him making out with his young stepmom... And before she could escape the pain of her husband's betrayal, a tragic car accident took the life of her unborn child. Now angry and heartbroken, Jasmine vowed to divorce him and make him pay. She's got the best retribution plan in hand. Marry his boss— The ruthless billionaire Kyle Panther... also the man who hit her over, causing her miscarriage!

Triana Allende was living a fairy tale life until her father passed away. Everything fell apart when her mother arranged her marriage to the only son of a conglomerate to save their dying business—Devance Chaudhary. Meanwhile, Devance is against arranged marriage, but his father threatens to disinherit him if he doesn’t marry the daughter of his old friend. Devance is prepared to move heaven and hell to oppose his marriage to a stranger until he meets Triana. He bids the highest price that she could not refuse, even though she is engaged to someone else. Can love blossom between them? Because their presence together spells disaster!

"Will you, Drew Walton, take Lilian Rose Martin, to be your lawful wedded wife, to share your life openly, standing with her in sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow, in hardship and in ease, to cherish and love, now and forevermore?"Lily believed she had no purpose within her family. She had never been treated responsibly and frequently endured physical abuse from her father and other family members. Even the housemaids showed her no kindness, considering her a nuisance. Her value only became apparent when she was forced to marry into the Walton Family.Lily was terrified of Drew, the man she was to marry, but she was bound by her duty as a Martin.On their first wedding night, Drew confessed that he didn't like her. She was unlike the women he typically dated.Who would desire someone with her limited education, slim figure, and unattractive appearance?Nevertheless, she was determined to honor her marriage agreement with Drew rather than return to the Martins, who had mistreated her.[TRIGGER WARNING: This book contains adult language and themes, including graphic violence, explicit content, and instances of violence against women that may be disturbing to some readers. This book is intended for adult readers.]

“Aunt Ashie says you need to pay child support!” The five-year-old Mars said to the crown prince. — While on a break from his duties to Las Vegas, six years ago, the crown prince made a mistake and married a young woman by accident. After getting the marriage annulled, the prince had returned to his duties while the woman who was unaware of his identity returned to hers. Weeks later, a surprise awaited her—a positive pregnancy test. Six years have passed, but somehow fate brings the two back together. Roman Maximus is a 27-year old heartthrob and the crown prince of Penevia. He is bold, confident, arrogant—and is used to getting what he wants. Audrey Sinclair is a 26-year old single mother to a cheerful five-year old. She’s stubborn, hot-headed and does not bow down to anyone—not even the crown prince. A contract marriage binds these two together for 365 days, but with the king suddenly falling ill, forcing Roman to take over the throne, and a neighboring kingdom threatening to overthrow Penevia, not everything is as easy as it seems. Things get more complicated when the two develop feelings for one another.