What Was Richie's Secret

Nang maaksidente ang kinikilalang ama ni Amanda ay napilitan siyang huminto sa pag-aaral at magtrabaho para makatulong sa pang araw araw na gastusin ng kanyang pamilya. She tried different jobs pero hindi pa rin sapat ang kanyang kinikita para sa pagpapaopera ng kanyang ama. Kaya naman napilitan siyang tanggapin ang alok na trabaho ng kanyang boss sa isang sikat na bar at doon niya nakilala si Adam Smith, ang lalaking handang ibigay ang lahat ng kailangan niya kapalit ang pagpapakasal niya dito. Hindi naman siya nagdalawang isip sa kagustuhan ng lalaki, ang tanging gusto lang niya ay mabuhay ang kanyang ama kahit ang kapalit pa nito ay ang kaligayahan niya. Adam Smith is a billionaire that owns a big construction company in the Philippines. He's the only son of a famous couple in the business industry. He's the type of person that gets everything he wants kaya naman ng unang makita niya si Amanda ay agad niya itong nagustuhan. With the power and connections he had, he got Amanda in a snap. Amanda Salvador is a simple yet gorgeous woman who can capture the heart of every men. Ang hindi niya inakala ay mabibihag rin niya ang puso ng nag-iisang Adam Smith. When she agreed to the offer, hindi niya akalain na tuluyan ng mahuhulog ang loob niya sa lalaki. Paano kung ang inaakala niyang masayang buhay ay masira dahil sa mga taong humahadlang sa pagmamahalan nila. Makakaya pa kaya nilang ipaglaban ang isa't isa kung mismong tadhana ang gumagawa ng dahilan para magkalayo at kalimutan nila ang isa't isa.

Mckenna Henry has lived a simple life. Her mother raised her in upstate New York and always sheltered her from the dangers of the big city. She also sheltered her from the truth about her father. Now, on the cusp of turning 18, Mckenna has tracked him down herself. She doesn't know what she expected to find, but standing on the doorstep of a billionaire, telling him she's his long-lost daughter definitely wasn't it. Hunter Brooks may seem cold and distant, but it's only because he's spent a lifetime guarding himself against everyone who wants to use him for his money. Mckenna doesn't want money. She just wants to see if there's some piece of herself in this man she's never met. And find out why her mother hid the truth for so long... Maybe, if her mother could get over the past, she and Hunter could rekindle their long-lost romance. Maybe Mckenna could find a romance of her own. All she has to do is knock on Hunter's door and tell the truth. "Hello. Nice to meet you. I'm your daughter."

***This is the sequel to "Second Chance Luna" and picks up where that story left off. I highly recommend reading that one before attempting to jump into this story.*** Update schedule is Mon. Wed. Fri. US Mountain Time Alpha Aleksandr Volkov had to fight hard for his second chance mate, a human named Rieka who has 4 children from her deceased human husband. After teaching her about the supernatural world, and rescuing her from rogues, they finally tied the knot, but just as they prepared to leave for their honeymoon, another alpha shows up to warn them that Rieka is still in danger. There is a secret in her past that even she doesn't know about. They have to work together with new allies to uncover her family history and ensure future safety of her and her children, all while navigating a new mate bond and the uncharted territory of a human mated to an alpha.

One reckless night. One forbidden man. And an action that destroys everything. When Aria Hayes takes a chance on a dazzling stranger, she never expects the one-night stand to follow her into her new job. The man who lit her body on fire? He’s not just anyone—he’s Liam Blackwood, the ruthless billionaire CEO who just became her boss. Liam demands silence. He has a fiancée, a reputation, and an empire to protect. But when Aria discovers she’s pregnant—with his triplets—her world shatters. She runs. She hides. She swears she’ll raise her children alone. Until fate forces her back into his orbit. A sick child. A desperate plea. And a man who refuses to feel… yet can’t stay away. But as lies unravel, secrets explode, and betrayals cut deep, the rules change: Will Liam defy his powerful family to claim the woman he once rejected? Can Aria forgive the man who broke her heart when he’s the only one who can save their child? And when passion collides with power, will love be enough—or will it all come crashing down?

"Just let me hold you for a while, please," he said after setting me back down. This time, he laid me in the middle of the bed before sliding in next to me. "What if this was really me? Not a dream version of Lucy but the real thing?" I asked. He reached his hand across to me, pulling my hair behind my ear before pulling me closer to his body. "Well, in real life, you probably would have slapped me for doing this," he said, making us both laugh. Little did he know. After I witnessed my mom's murder, I fled my pack to search for a freedom I knew may never exist. I dreaded the day I would turn 18 as I never wanted a mate bond after the horror I had lived through. After years of being sold as a slave, I found myself belonging to a new pack once again. And then, I turned 18. I found not just one but two mates along with untapped power that I have no idea how to manage. ***TRIGGER WARNING - SA AND PHYSICAL ABUSE MENTIONED THROUGHOUT STORY***

I could always hear strange noises coming from the room next to me. A cacophony of people having intercourse. The noise kept me awake all night. But the strange thing was, he lives alone.

Book 1: BRIX DELA FUENTE RAPE VICTIM — Iyan si Sofia Santiago! Kahit na kailan ay hinding-hindi niya makakalimutan ang mapait na sinapit sa mga kamay ng lalaking walang awang humalay sa kaniya. Lalaking ni hindi man lamang niya nakilala. Lalaking sumira sa mga pangarap niya. Lalaking isinusumpa niya at kahit na kailan ay hinding-hindi mapapatawad. Until she fell in love with a man who accepted her together with her dark and bitter past. Until she fell in love with Brix dela Fuente. Ngunit paano kung dumating ang panahong matuklasan niyang ang lalaking iniibig ay may pinakatatago-tagong lihim na kahit na kailan ay hindi niya kayang tanggapin? *** Book 2: DWIGHT MARCUS SOLIVAN DWIGHT got into a car accident after his stag party. Nang dahil doon, nagkaroon ng problema ang pagkalalaki niya. He suffered from erectile dysfunction. Hindi rin natuloy ang nakatakda sana nilang kasal ni Maitha—ang babaeng mahal niya. Isinisi niya ang lahat ng iyon sa bayarang babae sa bachelor party niya. Kung hindi dahil dito, hindi sana sila mag-aaway ng fiancee niya na hahantong sa pagka-aksidente niya. Makalipas ang ilang taon, pinagtagpong muli sila. He got shocked when he realized one thing, he felt aroused just by staring at the woman. He lusted after her! She was his medicine. Ito ang gamot niya para tuluyan na siyang gumaling. He wanted to take her in bed. He wanted to own every party of her. Pero paano naman niya gagawin iyon kung ang babaeng nagsisilbing gamot sa pagkabuhay ng pagkalalaki niya'y pag-aari na ng iba? Syrellie was his medicine. She was his cure. But at the same time, she was also his twin brother's future wife...his future sister-in-law! *** CONTENT WARNING: Contains graphic sex scenes, adult language and situation intended for mature readers only.

You have a choice," her first mate growled, his eyes cold and calculating. "Either you become my sex tool, or you leave the pack. But you can't take anything with you, not even the clothes on your back." In a world where strength and power are everything, she was an outcast. Her family had died saving a stranger, leaving her alone and despised by all. But the moon goddess had other plans for her, and granted her a mate. He was everything she had ever wanted, but he rejected her, coveting only her beauty. In a fit of rage, she kicked him to the curb and had a one night stand with a stranger. But her mate still had his eyes on her, and her life became a living hell. Bullied, enslaved, and isolated, she longed for a way out. And then, the Lycan King arrived, claiming her as his mate and bringing an end to her suffering. But secrets and dangers lurked in his kingdom, and she knew she couldn't stay. Faced with an impossible choice, she fled with her unborn babies, determined to raise them in secrecy. But why would she run? What was the truth behind her parents' death? And would the Lycan King recognize her and her babies when she returned completely different? As the Lycan King's secrets begin to unravel, she realizes that there is more at stake than just her own survival. Will she find the strength to confront her past and claim her place as the Lycan Queen, or will she be forever haunted by the ghosts of her past? Only time will tell in this gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the power of redemption.

From the moment their eyes met, she knew he was the one and he knew he wanted her, but their love was not meant to be. She was sent to him on a mission but somehow, fate plays a fast one on them and their paths become intertwined. Their love is a consuming fire that will not only consume them both, but also the ones behind them. When Edmund Hamilton betrays the love of his life by signing a contract that ruins her life, he sets on a journey of no return fighting his demons and trying to rekindle the love between them. No matter how hard he tries, no matter what decision he takes, she will always be on the losing side. How much is Emily Peterson willing to sacrifice in order to be with her billionaire lover, Edmund Hamilton?

My Alpha husband, Ryder, has always hated the sound of a crying pup. But recently, he started caring for my adopted sister's newborn pup, staying by its side in the nursery every night until dawn. Every time Ryder left our bedroom for the nursery, an inexplicable stabbing pain would pierce through my chest. This agony would last all night until dawn when he returned. I had finally reached my breaking point. At the Full Moon Festival, I announced in front of the entire pack that I was rejecting our mate bond. The pack's mind-link erupted with whispers that the battle had damaged my mind. A golden light ignited in Ryder's eyes as he stared at me in disbelief. "Because I was too busy to check on you when you were injured, you're rejecting our bond over a six month old pup?" I didn't meet his eyes. Instead, my gaze lingered on the faint lipstick mark smudged inside his collar. My voice trembled, yet it did not waver. "Since you love her pup so much, once our bond is severed, you can openly be the father."