The Second Marriage 81

Amaraiah “Aya” Reyes’s success as the Senior Marketing Manager of Madriaga Enterprises stands as proof of her skill and dedication. That’s what the public sees—her confident smile, her flawless image. But behind it all, she carries a secret that could change everything. She is secretly married to the company’s CEO, Zedrick “Zed” Madriaga. He was the man she first fell in love with. It was a marriage born from complicated circumstances, a binding agreement that both connects and divides them. Through the years, Aya learned to play the role expected of her—prim, proper, and untouchable even at the cost of her true feelings. But now, Zed wants more than shadows and silence. He wants to live in a world where they no longer have to hide from each other. With Aya’s growing success drawing public attention—and with people ready to expose the truth. So, she must make a choice. Will she keep living the perfect lie, or will she finally fight for who she really is… even if it costs her everything?

Being rejected by her mate and first love, leaves Emily devastated and shattered. But not for too long. *** Emily Starling is a headstrong young woman born to the Alpha and Luna of moonlight pack. She loved her family and pack so much that when she got to know her pack was suffering financially. She was eager to help. In desperation to save her pack from poverty, she accepted an offer to become the Luna of a lycan Alpha, who was in search of a Luna for his pack. Zane Sloan, is a 28 years old Alpha of a lycan pack. He is known for his charms, success and Ruthlessness. After witnessing the death of his mate, left him bitter and angry. He lost his will to live. What kept him going was his love for his family and pack. Zane didn’t want a second chance mate. But he wanted a Luna. Someone to keep the pack together. Someone strong and of Alpha blood... That was why he chose Emily Starling. Daughter of Alpha Ethan Starling. What happens when Emily turns out to be his second chance mate? Will he reject her? Will Emily accept him? Read on to find out

Princess Claire Zhuan is running from her faith. Binebenta siya ng kanyang Chinese na ama sa mga mayayaman na Chinese at dahil ayaw niya sa mga matatanda na mababaho at mga kuripot ay naging hide and seek ang buhay niya. Tinatakbuhan niya ang mga Chinese. Her hide and seek life led to her to meet the well known and one of the respectable lawyers of the Philippines. Napagmalan niyang taxi ang sasakyan nito dahil sa pagtatago sa mga tauhan ng isang mayaman na businessman na magiging asawa niya. Claire wants to get out of her fate, which is why she asks Attorney Kienzo to be her husband. She knows she’s being desperate but she doesn't want to regret living. Kienzo is not stupid to be get married to a stranger but he change his mind. He doesn't know how this crazy woman changed his mind.

Helen's wedding day was meant to be the happiest, marrying her childhood sweetheart. However, it turned into her worst when her beloved husband assaulted her after the ceremony. Despite being beaten by the man she loved, fortune favored her as the third wealthiest man on Earth came to her rescue. Not only rich but remarkably young and attractive, he offered her unimaginable wealth to marry him for six months. Surprisingly, Helen agreed, but her agreement wasn't fueled by riches but a hidden motive.

At sixteen, Lovely Thunderstorm is told of the promise her father made ten years ago to Alpha Victor of Black Diamonds Pack to marry his son who is rather the younger version of him. Lovely feels hatred the moment her eyes landed on him. But that isn't the only thing she feels for him. Alpha Victor Jr is stubborn, serious and cold hearted. He has dreaded this arrangement since he was ever told of it. His wolf yearns for his mate, yet he refuses to be weak in admitting he loves her. But how long can he hold out when he is married to her? Excerpt: "Love me and I am in your heart, but hate me and I am in your mind." I spoke, unconsciously turning all Shakespeare on him. "So let me get this straight," he gazed down at me, making me feel short. These goddamn tall people around here. "You want to be in my mind." I smack myself in my forehead before looking at his confused handsome face. Well... I was just going to ignore the fact I called him handsome. "I never knew Shakespeare was this crazy." He stated thoughtfully. I could only glare. I really did hate him.

"I want you to talk to me, who was that guy you were dancing with?" "I didn't do anything with him, we didn't even touch we just danced. Also, you are in no place to ask me that, you have no right to ask me that Dylan." He scoffed. "I'm your husband, I have every right to ask you that. How dare you dance with another man, have you got no shame?" Dylan was furious and Blair's tone only seemed to infuriate him even more. “And need I remind you everything is just a fake.” Blair was already too angry now. Dylan paused his teeth. “You are my wife, fake or not. You belong to me. Your body, mind and soul, everything belongs to me. Only I, am allowed to be consumed by it.” His voice was dangerously low now. Blair swallowed. She was fire, and he was ready to be consumed by her.

An is an unpopular novelist, even his income from writing is very small. There are not many readers of her work, she can only reflect and see her writing full of love. She likes her own composition, chases to completion. The vampire king finally lived happily with his family. But something strange brought him to a familiar place. "Am I in my own novel world? This is amazing, and more beautiful than my real world!"

Mikel Rysdale needed an escape after a devastating blow to her heart and lifestyle. The number of people she can trust can be counted on one hand. Escaping to the one place she was free, she finds the most unlikely person to lean on. In his eyes, he was a broken man incapable of rejoining society. Army Veteran Killian returns home to live on his family's land in peace. Happy to see his sister again, he wasn't prepared to welcome a guest. What started as a tolerable relationship, the two found the need to be there for each other. Old wounds are hard to heal especially the ones in your heart. “Who are you?” His question was meant to be gentle but they came out as an angry ogre. She laughed at his question. The first chord of that sweet laugh was now trapped in Killian's mind and heart. Slowly she stood up and walked towards him. She was within four steps of him and her scent was intoxicating. Vanilla and the scent of fruit he had to know of. Up close she was perfection in his eyes. Unconsciously he stepped forward wanting to be close to her for some reason. The pain, the memories none of it was on his mind. His sole focus was on her. “Name's Mikel Rysdale. You can call me Mik for short.”

Her name is Zera. Ang bunso sa dalawang mag-kapatid. Sapilitan siyang ipinakasal ng kanyang mga magulang sa Isang lalaking mag-sasalba sa kanilang kompanya. Si Vladimir. Ang lalaking matagal ng itinatangi ni Zera. Pero anong klaseng buhay Ang mararanasan niya sa isang taong Galit at walang pagmamahal sa kanya. Hanggang saan Ang pagmamahal ng isang Zera. Makakaya ba niyang mag-patuloy kung pati magulang niya ay walang pagmamahal sa kanya? Tanging ang magiging anak na lamang ang kakampi niya. Pero kung pati ito mawala sa kanya. Hanggang saan rin aabutin ang Galit niya? Marami pa natuklasan si Zera sa nakaraan niya. nawalan siya ng anak, pinagtaksilan pa siya ng kanyang kapatid na hindi naman pala sila mag-kaano ano. Marami sekreto ang natuklasan si Zera. Sabi nga nila, nasa huli ang pagsisisi. Makakaya pa bang baguhin ni Vladimir ang mga pangyayari kung sa pagbalik ng nakaraan ay may isang Courtney chandria na anak ng sobrang yaman sa ibang Bansa mula sa Spain. Malayong malayo sa babaeng pinakasalan niya. Sino si Countess Courtney chandria? Bakit nasa kanya Ang Mukha ng kanyang Zera? Bakit langit lupa ang kaibahan nito sa kanya Asawa.

“But… but what about the contract?” I whispered against his lips. “The contract?” He responded, pulling my face closer to his. “It doesn't matter, it's only on a piece of paper.”  ****** Lenora Prescott signs a marriage contract with The prestigious CEO of the popular brand The House of Osvaldo; Richard Osvaldo, when he rescues her from a brothel, the contract holding several conditions but the most crucial one being that she wasn't allowed to fall in love with him. But what would happen when she falls for him, and he also for her?