What Does It Mean To Beat Around The Bush

"I'm sorry for what I'm about to tell you. I just don't want you to have any misconceptions about this marriage." "What do you mean?" "I don't like beating about the bush, so I will go straight to the point. I don't like you and don't want to get married to you. I had to consent because my mother requested this from me, and I just couldn't say no to her." "What are you now trying to say?" "You shouldn't have any expectations from me or from this marriage."

The sour taste of not being able to shift and not being loved had driven Vera into marrying a ruthless Alpha. Vera's life wasn't easy before the marriage but she didn't expect to be married to the Alpha Phil of BlackDiamond Pack. Alpha Phil Hammerstock was rejected by his first mate and it had been two years since Phil took a glassful of rejection but he still had the bitter aftertaste of that night. Every night since that night, the words seemed to re-echo as he shifted. But Lucy’s words weren’t the only words that ached his physique every time he shifted. There were also the words of the Grand Pack Committee, an ultimatum to find a Luna for himself or risk forfeiting the title of Alpha to someone more capable. Alpha Phil had wooed Vera into marrying him but a few months after their marriage, Phil signed a non-disclosure agreement with his first mate to be his breeder because Vera was unable to give him an heir. Does Vera stand a chance to maintain the Luna title or forfeit it to Lucy, Phil's first mate?

Not everyone can have the white picket fence, picture perfect family dream. Ophelia just wants to survive at this point, but her ex is ruthless in his hunt for her. She is on the run with serious trust issues. Hawk never wanted a mate, his life was too busy. Having a mate was a weakness in his mind. Regardless he has a duty to protect those that cannot protect themselves. His world gets flipped upside down when his mate is thrust into his life. She can't trust him, and he does not want her. Can these two put down their shields long enough to allow love to grow?

“โกรธงั้นเหรอ เธอรู้ไหมว่ามีผู้หญิงตั้งหลายคนนะที่อยากรับตำแหน่งนี้ แม้แต่คืนเดียวผู้หญิงพวกนั้นก็ดีใจจะแย่แล้ว” “นั่นมันไม่ใช่ฉันไง คุณเป็นบ้าไปแล้วหรือไงต้องการอะไรถึงทำแบบนี้ ปล่อย! ปล่อย!” ชายหนุ่มกระชับกอดโอบรอบเอวบุษยาแน่นจนบุษยาไม่มีแรงดิ้น คนตัวสูงออกแรงหมุนตัว ให้บุษยาลงไปอยู่ใต้ร่างของเขาและบดจูบอย่างรวดเร็วไม่มีเวลาให้บุษยาได้ตั้งตัว

Noel had a great life, or so she thought. She had followed all the rules that a woman is suppose to. She got married, she had children, and she was a dutiful wife. One fateful day will change her life dramatically, and end the love story that was her life. Lost and alone, Noel must learn how to navigate the world of love all over again. Finding her way through the fast paced world of dating, and failed relationships will she ever find love again?Wrong Way Up is a story about the modern dating world, and navigating relationships. Follow Noel as she learns about the new rules for her world. Dealing with abusive relationships, treacherous friends, and breaking the values she was taught as a child. Will she find a way to fly again, or will she choose to end it all?

Il y avait une pleine lune la nuit où je suis né. Ma mère Amanda était la Luna de la meute de la Lune d'Argent. Et, Elle était enceinte de jumeaux cette fois-ci. Les jumeaux sont rares dans le monde des loups-garous, simplement parce que les loups-garous ont des bébés plus grands, donc il est difficile pour enceinte des jumeaux. J'ai entendu toutes les histoires sur la façon dont mon père a choyé ma mère pendant toute sa grossesse. Comment il lui massait les pieds chaque nuit et veillait à ce qu'elle ne manque de rien. C’était un accouchement difficile pour ma mère. Elle a eu du mal tandis que la sage-femme l'encourageait à pousser pour faire sortir mon frère et moi. On m'a dit que mon père faisait les cent pas devant la maison de la meute comme un fou dans un asile. Mon frère est né en premier. Différents membres de la meute ont des histoires différentes à propos de sa naissance. Certains prétendent qu'il n'a jamais pris une respiration et est né mort. D'autres membres jurent qu'il était vivant à la naissance puis est mort. Pour moi, le fait qu'il soit mort est tout ce qui compte. À partir de ce moment, on m'a tenu pour responsable de sa mort. J'étais le monstre. J'étais le meurtrier.

Orphaned Jadenne has lived through more trials, and tribulations than any wolf could imagine. Alone in the world with no friends, and very few prospects she is desperate for a change. On the day that she plans to end it all, she has a chance encounter with the feared Pierce. Known for his brutal judgements, and swift consequences no one crosses the lycan Pierce. True to his name the man is cold, and hard as stone. Then Jadenne falls into his arms, and he feels an unnatural pull to protect her against the world. Can these two troubled souls find love, or will their own guarded hearts keep them apart?

I breathe heavily as he pins me to the wall, his hands wrapped tight around my throat I could barely breathe. ‘You hear me, Sera? I found you first. I noticed you first! I fell for you first. No one else, I mean, no one should put their hands on you, because if they do, I swear to God, Sera, I'll fucking break their arms and legs and serve it to you to eat!’ He growls. Seraphina Puckett is the perfect definition of trauma. A walking trauma. She tries to navigate her life, trying to bring in sunshine but as the world is determined to make it rain on her, what does she do? Does she get beaten in the rain or walk through it? When her abusive father gets out of prison and is out to get her, how does she face her fear?

After years trapped in a toxic relationship, Aurora finally finds the strength to escape the clutches of her manipulative and abusive boyfriend, Shawn. With nowhere to turn and danger lurking in the shadows of her past, she stumbles into a world far more treacherous than she ever imagined, a world ruled by power, loyalty, and blood. Emilio Cordello, the cold and ruthless head of the Cordello crime family. A man who trusts no one, who has spent his life believing that love is a weakness that could cost him everything. When Aurora crosses his path, bruised but unbroken, something inside him shifts. He sees in her the same scars he keeps buried beneath his hardened exterior. Despite the walls they both have built, fate refuses to let them part. As Aurora fights to rebuild her self-worth and reclaim the life she was stripped of, Emilio finds himself doing the one thing he swore never to do—letting someone in. But their worlds are dangerous, and enemies lurk in every shadow.

“You don’t mean anything to me,” he spoke dangerously, the tips of his fingers curling in my hairs as he jerked my neck back. “A mere toy that I’ll use whenever I want,” a breathless whimper escaping my lips. “Leave me-“ “Or what?” His lips stretched into a wide grin. “Tear me with your tiny claws?” He backed me into the wall behind me and leaned in closer, his grey eyes pierced my soul. “Remember, Amara, you exist solely for my pleasure.” He pulled my hair harder and my flesh burned the moment he nuzzled his face into my shoulder. I bet he could hear my heart beat accelerating with passing breath. His other arm circling to wrap around my waist, my heart pounded when his strong sandalwood essence in-filtered my senses. “Rhys-” “Shh…and for your punishment, I want you to bend over the wall and lift you skirt.” ****