Then And Now

The day my husband left the country on a business trip with his assistant, I learned—by sheer accident—that his archenemy was plotting revenge overseas. Without a second thought, I raced to the airport and stopped him from boarding the plane. But his assistant went ahead, alone. And over there, she was killed brutally. Not a trace of her remains was ever found. When my husband received the news, he fell apart. Wracked with guilt, eaten alive by remorse, he spiraled into a relentless, violent mania. In the past three years, I'd been in and out of hospitals more times than I could count because of him. And this time, he pushed me so far—I lost our child. Then I overheard a conversation between him and his secretary. "Sir, Casey is still alive. Why keep pretending you're sick? Aren't you afraid your wife will find out and leave you?" "Leave me? What right does she have to be angry?" He laughed coldly. "If she hadn't stopped me from going abroad, Casey would've never been lured away by that bastard. Everything Linda's suffering now—she brought it on herself."

Love. Love comes in different forms. For Ryder, his came as a nightmare. Haunted by rejection and heartache, Ryder Moon's life is turned upside down when he decides to run away from his pack. After going rouge, he's taken into Silver Moon pack where he rises through the ranks with a cruel determination. Years later, he takes over the pack as the leader, a formidable Alpha, void of emotions and empathy. But with great power comes great responsibilities. A pack with a mateless Alpha is a flaw so Ryder chooses a mate for himself. The strongest omega in the pack and his lover, Lexi Shepard. Despite not being fated to be together, he pushes for a wedding. Right before it happens though, Zed comes back into his life with a few more rogues. His entry back into Ryder's life shakes his tough resolve. Will Zed presence soften Ryder's stone cold heart or will he push Zed out of his life the same way he did with him, years ago?

Vanessa harboured a stunning secret-she was born into a powerful family and was an heiress of a renowned company. Yet, her distant husband divorced her without ever learning her true identity. She endured mistreatment from his family and his mistress, leaving her devastated. Five years later, she resurfaced at an auction, flaunting her newfound status and accompanied by a child who bore a striking resemblance to her ex-husband. With her return, she exacted revenge on those who had wronged her. Her reappearance shocked everyone, and to her satisfaction, her ex-husband, Michael, began to regret his actions. Determined to win back both his child and Vanessa, he swore to reclaim her from his business rival, Matthew, who was now involved with Vanessa.

He once thought she was just a quiet wife with no big dreams. Now, she’s the face on every magazine, the woman the world admires and the one he let slip away. Eunice Ednah had nothing when she walked out of David Richard’s mansion: no money, no name, and no support. What she had was determination. And a secret: she was carrying his child. Years later, David watches her rise from the shadows to the spotlight, now a billionaire fashion mogul with power, beauty, and grace. The same woman he once underestimated is now the one the city celebrates. It was their child that brought them face to face again David must face the truth: he lost more than a wife. Will love find a second chance? Or has Eunice closed that chapter forever?

When I arrived, I saw my husband sitting at a table with Nalani by his side. Was this supposed to be a meeting? Was he seriously introducing me to his mistress? I sat down quietly, my heart heavy. “Eden,” Liam began, his voice calm. “I hope you know why we’re here.” Nalani cut him off with a sharp tone. “Oh, just tell her already.” She looked straight at me, her words cold and deliberate. “I’m carrying Liam’s child, and we’re getting married as soon as possible.” The words hit me hard, but I refused to show how much it hurt. I glanced at Liam, hoping for some sign of remorse, but he just stared at the table. I stood slowly, clutching my purse. “You win,” I said softly. “I’ll sign the papers.”

When my mind-link request had been ignored by my parents for the twentieth time, I went to the Werewolf Council, clutching the report on silver dust corrosion in my hand. “Hello. I’d like to renounce my pack identity—effective immediately.” Ten minutes later, my parents burst in, dragging my adoptive younger sister, Elsa, with them, panic written all over their faces. The door burst open with a bang, and my Beta father charged in like a storm. His fangs bared, claws twitching. “You’re nothing but a spoiled brat craving attention! Stop this pathetic act. You’re an embarrassment to a Beta’s name!” My mother, a forensic specialist for the pack, immediately snatched the report from my hand. After a brief glance, she let out a cold sneer. “You faked this report just to get our attention? You’ve been a liar since you were a pup.” Elsa clung to both of them, tears in her eyes as she sobbed, “I’m sorry, Jenifer. It’s my fault for holding the shifting ritual. But please... don’t lie to our parents just to make them feel guilty!” Blood was still pouring from my nose, but I wiped it away calmly and stood tall before the werewolf councilors once more. “I haven’t had a real family for a long time. Please—remove all my personal records from the pack. I just don’t want my funeral—scheduled for three days from now—to be delayed.”

Born an Omega, Celeste Ravaryn was never meant to be anything more than a servant—weak, disposable, broken. She spent her life at the mercy of the very wolves who tormented her. Until fate tied her to Alpha Kieran Blackwood. His Luna? Never. His whore? Always. He never wanted her. But he took her anyway. In the dark, he ruined her, whispered lies against her skin… then shattered her in front of everyone. "Did you really think I'd accept an Omega as my mate? Pathetic." He rejected her. Publicly. Brutally. "I, Alpha Kieran Blackwood, accept Selene Hawthorne as my mate. She will be my Luna, bear my children, and lead this pack with me..." But rejection doesn’t always mean the end. Sometimes, it’s just the beginning. Because in the shadows, another monster is watching. The most feared Lycan King in existence. A man with no mercy, no weakness… except her. She was born to suffer. But he, The Lycan King, will teach her how to burn the world and make everyone in it tremble at her feet.

“I don’t want you running away from me. How long will it take you to understand that I want you?” “Joye, can you not see that my very existence is dependent on you? Can you not see that I’d be lost without you?” With trembling lips, she shook her head. “No, no, it’s not good for us. It’s not the best. You, me…, it’s incompatible! Please stay away from me.” “I don’t want to! I can’t!” “Please, I don’t want to do this the hard way. Joye, I love you so much. Don’t you feel the same way?” ***** Joye Parker, an ordinary omega, rejected and at the verge of giving up on her very existence. What was life to live if she could not even find happiness in herself? What was life to live if her mate who was supposed to be her savior despised and rejected her? Well, that was till light came. Light in a dark soul, Kaelan Blackwood? It wasn’t the crazy part. He now calls her his light and savior? When did places switch? Find out in this captivating read! You are mine series***

"After witnessing his parents’ doomed love affair, serial playboy Ash Younger decided long ago that love was not meant for him. With his charm and good looks, he’s never lacked for beautiful women. He may push numbers as an accountant by day, but by night, he’s only interested in having a woman in his bed. Yet the night he encounters a mysterious—and gorgeous—widow who doesn’t immediately fall under his seductive spell, Ash realizes he wants her more than he’s ever wanted another woman. Following the loss of her husband two years ago, Violet Fielding wants to focus on two things: her jewelry business and beginning her life anew in the small town of Fair Haven, Washington. She doesn’t have time for men or romance, and she certainly doesn’t have time for a man who’s a well-known playboy and younger than her. Violet already found the love of her life in her husband, and after his death, she knew she could never love anyone again. But when Ash kisses her, all of her plans and promises are turned upside down. A passion stronger than either Ash or Violet could imagine envelops them both one night—and that night changes everything. As old heartbreaks threaten to tear the couple apart, both must find the courage to see that, of all things, love is worth a second chance."

ROMAN FANTASI SUPRA NATURAL & MISTERI Seorang gadis cantik dengan kemampuan spesial bisa membaca pikiran berusaha kabur dari penculiknya yang berbahaya. Anelies adalah putri dari keluarga kaya yang diculik dari orang tuanya sejak masih bayi untuk dimanfaatkan kekutan spesialnya. Anelies berhasil kabur untuk menemukan orang tua kandungnya dengan cuma berbekal sebuah cincin milik sang ibu. Ternyata hidup di luar seorang diri sangat keras. Anelies justru terlibat banyak hutang pada seorang mucikari yang tega melelang keperawanannya pada raja kaya raya dari Timur Tengah untuk dinikahi. Anelies baru berumur 18 tahun, dinikahi Tuan Husain yang sudah berumur enam puluhan tahun. Pada malam pernikahannya Tuan Husain ditemukan tak bernyawa di atas ranjang, Anelies yang ketakutan kabur dari jendela. Sialnya, Anelies kembali tertangkap oleh putra Tuan Husain. Pangeran Serkan membawa Anelies untuk dipancung atas pembunuhan seorang raja. Tapi benarkan Pangeran Serkan akan menghukum Anelies? Atau malah terjadi sesuatu di luar rencana karena kemampuan spesial Anelies yang bisa membaca pikiran bakal sangat membantu Pangeran Serkan untuk membongkar pembunuh ayah nya? Serkan bersumpah akan melepaskan Anelies jika dia bisa mengungkap pelaku pembunuhan berencana atas ayahnya! Cerita ini andalah series ke 7 dari HOT BILLIONAIRE SERIES Urutan cerita: 1. HOT AND DANGEROUS BILLIONAIRE (season 1) 2. HOT NIGHT (seasons 2-6) 3. ME AND PRINCE (seasons 7-14 ongoing) Note: Meski cerita ini terinspirasi dari beberapa kisah nyata dan ada kesamaan nama untuk beberapa tokoh, cerita ini tetap seratus persen fiksi. Mohon jangan ada yang tersinggung. (Aku hanya akan menulis cerita tentang wanita-wanita yang tangguh karena aku ingin semua wanita menjadi hebat)