Volume Ember

My name is Ember Haiven. I’ve been alone and on the run my entire life. Everything changed when I became Kieran’s surrogate in exchange for his protection. I had no idea that I would fall in love with this dragon shifter and enter a world that I believed existed only in my dreams. “Is that what you want?” he asked. “Yes…” I said feeling myself go breathless in his arms. “I never thought I’d be able to touch another person like this and now, I just don’t want this feeling to end.” He kissed me sweetly, pulling me closer and then rested his forehead against mine. I could see the color drain from his face and his shoulders sag like I’d ripped the heart from his chest. And maybe I had. It felt like my own was trying to claw its way from my skin. He moved to take a step forward but then thought better of it. Surrogate of the Sleeping Dragon is written by Claire Wilkins, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Seliora, a strong and fierce she-wolf, was meant to lead her pack, Ember Fang. But her life fell apart when her mate, Alpha Kaelion, rejected her and destroyed her pack. She had to run away with her little brother to keep him safe. To protect him, she gave up her freedom and became Kaelion's unwilling partner. As they spent more time together, their connection grew stronger, even though Kaelion had rejected her. Seliora then discovered some shocking secrets about her dad's past and how it affected Kaelion. They faced many dangers and hidden enemies, and they had to work together to fight against a bigger threat. Seliora was torn between seeking revenge and loving Kaelin, who had hurt her so badly. She had to decide what to do next: get revenge or accept a future with the mate who had broken her heart.

At 4:00 a.m., my husband, Rocco, gently shook me awake. His voice was a low murmur, . "Alessia, my love, could you do something for me?" But his next words shattered the illusion. "Scarlett is hungry. Go make her some seafood soup." Scarlett was our maid, and she was also Rocco's pregnant goomar. "I just had fresh seafood delivered. Get to the kitchen and make her a bowl of soup. Just for Falcone's heir." I refused, my voice cold. His anger flared in an instant. "Don't be so unreasonable, Alessia." "Is it really so hard for you to make some soup?" I shook my head, silent. He stroked my cheek, a patronizing smile playing on his lips. "Fine, Alessia. So you've learned to defy me now." "Think carefully, Alessia. Do you really want to keep your place as a Falcone?" "And your position as the family's lawyer? Think about whether you still want these… then give me your answer." Seeing the arrogance in Rocco's eyes, the last ember of love I had for this man died. I took out my phone and dialed a number I hadn't called in a long time. "I want out of the Falcone family."

Growing up to become a rejected, is nothing anyone would pray or wish to encounter. Ember, who is caught up in the deep web of rejection and unplanned love, is left in the ocean of self destruction. Now, she'd have to think about the best way to be free and leave her life. In the middle of the island, the gigantic and luxurious castle of Alpha Dino Aloysius, is located. Sources say that it is the most expensive and sophisticated home facility in the entire world. Every facility in the home, is controlled by advanced technology and robots. The center of the castle looks like a another universe of its own because of the magnificent design that surrounded it. At the north west end of the castle, a large statue of a wolf can be seen. To every other person, it was just a wolf but to Alpha Dino, it was his representation of strength and power. Each of the rooms are sound proof and designed with a colored marble. The walls are discretely painted with black and red colour ink, and also the blood of some of the people that Alpha Dino has killed in past, especially the alphas from other packs. The staff that worked inside the castle, were more than a thousand. You must literally see a maiden at every end of castle, bending down their head. The reason was that it was prohibited to make eye contact with the Alpha.

She wanted freedom… but traded one cage for another. Ember thought escape would mean freedom. She thought leaving Kelvin, the man who vowed to love her but would rather bury her six feet under than let her go, would save her. But freedom came wearing a darker suit. Aaron Moretti, a cold, Ruthless and Untouchable. A Mafia lord and a business tycoon who took her not out of mercy, but as collateral for a debt her toxic boyfriend owed him. In one swift move, he became both her saviour and her captor. Now trapped in his gilded prison, Ember is forced into servitude, haunted by the possibility of being sold to the highest bidder if Kelvin doesn’t pay up. Aaron, with his icy eyes and domineering presence, makes no promises least of all freedom. Yet, against her will, she finds herself drawn to the man who holds her chains. But in the Mafia world, love is a weakness a weapon your enemies will wield against you. And when debts are cleared and loyalties tested, Ember must decide: is Aaron her second chance… or her final downfall?

Pada hari perceraian Siska Leman, surat perjanjian perceraian menjadi trending topik teratas.[Karena disfungsi pria, dia tidak dapat melakukan kewajiban dasar suami istri!]Malam itu, seorang gadis diseret ke dalam mobil.Pria itu menggigit bibirnya dengan ekspresi galak di wajahnya, “Apakah aku yang bermasalah atau tidak, Nona Leman dapat membuktikannya malam ini.”Setelah bercerai, Siska menjadi desainer internasional dengan banyak pria tampan di sekitarnya.Melihat semakin banyak pria di sekitar Siska, mantan suami yang dingin itu tidak bisa duduk diam. Dia terus menerus mencarinya dan merayunya dengan arogan tapi juga lembut, “Siska, ayo pulang bersamaku.”“Tuan Oslan, semuanya sudah terlambat.”“Baiklah, memang sudah terlambat, aku salah. Siska, tolong kembalilah padaku...”

Bridgia Gantari, 22 tahun, seorang pramugari maskapai nasional yang sibuk. Dia bisa terbang berhari-hari dan jarang pulang. Bridgia alias Brie adalah seorang gadis yang pendiam kendati batinnya ceriwis dan suka memberontak. Dia gadis mandiri, tidak manja, dan tidak percaya CINTA. Brie tak suka dimanja dan memanjakan. Dia dingin dan judes pada lawan jenisnya. Hingga pada suatu hari perjodohan menyapa harinya yang sibuk. Btara Wisnu Adikara, sang calon suami. Lelaki yang tampilannya ala lelaki baik-baik, ternyata seorang yang dingin, judes, cuek. Perlahan perwira muda TNI AD ini menarik hati dan perhatian Brie. Bagaimana keputusannya? Bagaimana pemberontakannya? Benarkah perjodohan ini menjadi lika-liku baru bagi hidupnya? Bagaimana dia mempertahankan kariernya di penerbangan?

Terluka karena pengkhianatan sang tunangan, Lily melampiaskannya dengan menenggak tiga gelas cocktail hingga mabuk. Saat tersadar, Lily mendapati dirinya berada di kamar bersama seorang pria asing bernama Arsen. Kesal karena Arsen malah menganggapnya pelacur, Lily melayangkan tamparan ke pipi pria itu. Nahasnya dua hari kemudian dia malah bertemu lagi dengan Arsen di sebuah pesta. Pria itu ternyata memiliki hubungan dekat dengan tunangan yang sudah membuat hati Lily hancur. Lily semakin dibuat tak percaya saat Arsen tiba-tiba saja malah menawarkan sebuah pernikahan kontrak padanya. “Pernikahan kontrak? Kenapa kamu tiba-tiba menawarkan pernikahan?” tanya Lily. “Kalau bukan menikah denganku, pria yang pertama kali tidur denganmu, siapa yang akan menerimamu menjadi istri?” balas Arsen dingin.

"Give me one more chances, Via," kata Dante sembari menatap manik mata Olivia. "Nggak bisa, Dante. Aku nggak bisa," sahut Olivia bersikukuh. "Kenapa? Paling nggak kasih aku alasannya," desak Dante lagi. Olivia menggeleng. Merasa sia-sia saja jika ia memberikan alasannya. "Kalau begitu akan kucari sendiri jawabannya," tukas Dante menyudahinya. Manis. Bibir yang mengecup Olivia masih sama seperti lima tahun yang lalu. Manis dan akan selalu manis sampai kapanpun. Seperti kenangannya bersama Dante. Perpisahan Olivia dengan Dante bukanlah lelucon opera sabun yang selalu berseliweran di layar kaca. Ada satu alasan yang membuat Olivia nekat mengambil keputusan itu. Suatu rahasia yang sengaja Olivia sembunyikan sejak lama. Suatu rahasia dibalik kepergiannya.

WARNING 21+ BUKAN UNTUK DI BAWAH UMUR Sepuluh tahun, dan Diva masih belum mengingat sosok pria yang selalu memanggilnya BE di dalam mimpi. Sampai dia bertemu Juna, pria yang mengaku sebagai sosok itu. Namun, Diva tidak percaya, meski dia merasa mengenal Juna. Benarkah Juna adalah pria yang selalu hadir di setiap mimpi Diva? Lalu, kenapa Diva tidak mengenali Juna? Mengapa Juna mengatakan kalau Diva sudah meninggal?