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"You really should run away from me, Aunty," he kissed her cheek- so soft, he melted. "But I'll find you. No matter where you go, even death can't hide you from me," he mumbled one of his most sacred vows into her cheek. His words resonated deep in her consciousness. If he said that to her ears everyday, she would wake up one day feeling like she belonged to him. Squeezing her hands, she cursed the obvious blush on her face and cursed herself too for being sick in the head. How could something so scary make her heart beat so fast? *** Anastasia Robie has been accused of killing her Alpha. Put behind bars by her Pack, she faces trial at the hands of the new Alpha who turns out to be her mate. One rejection later after nights of passionate sex and his wife is asking for her head. She manages to escape only to be chased by the top assassins in the world. As fate would have it, Leroy Adams has found his mate and no hands must touch her. He must have her to himself but first, give her the revenge she seeks. Her immunity is assured when he's the Boss of the same association sent to kill her. A dangerous game of hide and seek, a broken beta scarred to love again and a sweet Lycan who would stop the world for his mate. What could possibly go wrong? or who... would dare touch his pride and Joy?

Behind the heavy mahogany doors of the courtroom and within the cold, and world of legal transcripts, a war is being waged that no textbook can explain. It is a battle of intellect, a clash of egos, and a dangerous dance between two people who were born to be each other’s downfall. Atty. Danah Elise Laureano is a woman forged in the fire of perfection. She is sharp, undefeated, and carries her reputation like a suit of armor. But that armor has a single, jagged crack—a memory of a bitter defeat during her senior year of college. It was a loss handed to her by the only man who ever dared to look her in the eye and call her a "loser." Atty. Lucas Sebastian Salazar is that man—a brilliant, arrogant strategist who turned Danah’s world into a perpetual second-place finish. For years, they were parallel lines that only met to clash, until one reckless, rain-soaked night altered the trajectory of their lives forever. Broken by a fiancé’s betrayal and suffocated by the pressure of her own name, Danah sought refuge in the shadows of a local bar. That night was supposed to be an ending—a way to drown the pain in the arms of the man she hated most. Instead, it became a haunting. Now, as they stand on opposite sides of the Sovereign Legacy Case—a conspiracy involving blood money, power, and high-level corruption—the stakes have shifted. The rivalry is no longer just professional; it has turned into something visceral and dark. Lucas has become a shadow in her peripheral vision, a silent observer of her every move, and a man whose obsession has overruled his logic. He doesn't just want to beat her in court anymore; he wants to own the very air she breathes.

What you don't understand from my words, huh, I said you are mine He angrily hit the wall behind her while she felt him squeeze her between him and the wall behind her - It's none of your business She screamed at him, ignoring the hurricanes in her stomach It is my business, you are mine, mine only, your body, your soul, your heart, all of you are mine, mine only, that every small part of your body belongs to me, every beat of your heart is based on my love, every breath you breathe is mine, don't try to escape from this because it is your destiny He said softly, placing his forehead on hers You are dreaming, I haven't forgotten yet that you are my killer. She looked at the ground before looking at his face I... I will accept your rejection of me, Alpha The king Alpha , the most powerful alpha in the world of the paranormal and the king of werewolves, the moon goddess cursed him because he rejected his mate and killed her while she was pregnant with his son, so the gods Sirin cursed him and his pack forever, and they were imprisoned in the world of darkness, and after a very long time by magic and the help of demons.. There is hope for the rejected luna that she will be reborn and will return.. Will she be able to forgive her mate who insulted her, refused her love, betrayed her with her sister, and ultimately killed her and her child?

Book 1: The Alpha King's Special Mate (Standalone and completed) Starlette was sold to the northern Alpha king, Maximus, to be his breeder. However, when the Alpha King realised that she was his fated mate, he vowed to reject her after siring his pups. Little did he know that she wasn’t just the worthless omega he thought she was, but a blessed special wolf. By the time he realised his mistake, the southern Alpha king, Silas, also wanted her for himself. *** Book 2: Her Forbidden Alpha (Standalone) Waking up early and Axel f*cking Northwood—the arrogant lacrosse team captain—are two things Violet hates the most about Equinox Academy. She plans to avoid him forever, but Axel has other ideas. He vows to make her want him, just like every other girl—even if it means dumping her afterward. Him: "You know, if you admire me that much, you could just say hi instead of staring from afar." Her: Spins around, stunned, only to bump into a solid chest. “Excuse me?” Him: Pins her to the wall, his breath hot against her ear. "No, I'd rather watch you writhe under me with pleasure." Why did her heart patter to an uneven beat? Axel is the northern prince, and Violet, the southern princess. With the fathers of these two being sworn enemies, would their forbidden desire ever stand a chance, or would it set both kingdoms on fire? Hop on this ride to find out. Both books can be enjoyed as standalones.

Seven times, I bonded with the same Alpha. And seven times, he tore our bond apart for his childhood flame. The first time, he swore it under the moon. “Astrid, my Luna. From this day forward, my heart and my wolf are yours alone.” But the moment his precious Liana returned, his promises turned to ash. “Can’t you just be patient? You’re making her uncomfortable, making it look like she’s seducing a mated male.” The first time he rejected me, the searing pain of the bond breaking nearly killed my wolf. They sent me to the pack healers, but he never came. Not once. The third time, I swallowed my pride as an Alpha’s daughter. I joined his pack as a nobody, just to be near his scent. By the sixth time, I knew the drill. I packed my bags and walked out of our penthouse without a word. My breakdowns. My compromises. My surrender. All I got for my pain were his clockwork apologies and the same betrayal. Over and over again. Until now. The moment I heard Liana was coming back, I handed him the papers to sever our bond myself. He just set a date for our next bonding ceremony, as if nothing had happened. He has no idea. This time, I’m not just breaking the bond. I’m shattering the heart that beat for him seven times, only to be crushed by his own hands, seven times.

Jianna also known as Adi is a single mother who became pregnant at the age of 16. Dahil tinakbuhan ng ex-boyfriend niya ang responsibilidad nito bilang ama ni Blair ay mag-isa niyang itinaguyod at pinalaki ang kaniyang anak sa tulong na rin ng ina at ng dalawa niyang kapatid na lalaki. While she is busy working in the supermarket where she has been employed ay makikilala niya doon ang Dela Vega triplets na sila Ahmed, Ahnwar, at Ahzik. Nagpakita kaagad ng interes sa kanya sina Ahnwar at Ahzik, samantalang si Ahmed naman ay para yatang pinaglihi sa sama ng loob dahil hindi maganda ang pakikitungo nito at palagi pa siyang sinusungitan. But Ahmed is different from his two brothers in that he appears familiar to her but can't recall where or when, and she is more intrigued and her heart skips a beat whenever she sees him. Ahnwar and Ahzik were determined to court her, whereas Ahmed hates her, at dahil na rin sa may gusto sa kanya ang best friend nitong si Kyrie na bago lang niyang nakilala. When she met the Dela Vega triplets, their lives were turned upside down and some secrets were revealed. As time went on, they also grew more dependent and addictive on her. Malalampasan ba nila ang lahat ng pagsubok at magkakaroon pa rin ba sila ng happy ending kung may mga taong masasaktan, magsasakripisyo, at lalaban sa kanilang tadhana?

It wasn't just about what this lady was wearing. It was her. Something to do with the way she moved. Like she was one with the music and with the stage. The music pounded in a hypnotic rhythm that was unashamedly sexual, and she moved and danced in time to the beat, her movements graceful and seductive. So much confidence and balance. Balance that should have been nearly possible with the length of the heel shoes that she was putting on, but she made it look so natural... So easy, like she'd been born with high, slender spikes attached to her feet. There was something captivating... Almost hypnotizing about this woman, and Dimitri found him self leaning closer to watch. To take in every sight of this beautiful goddess. She was a vision of feminine perfection, every man's fantasy and Dimitri felt sharp claws of lust drag through his loins. On the opposite side, Dimitri saw a man half rise to his feet, a look of longing in his eyes. He didn't blame the man. What man wouldn't be captivated by such a beauty? -------------------- Nervous about assuming control of her father's company, Kelly Darcy relocates to San Francisco. In an attempt to do something she loved one more time before her life changed completely, she volunteers to replace a dancer in her friend, Elizabeth's fashion show and ends up in the arms of Dimitri Collins. It was supposed to be a one night stand. She didn't have to see him again. But Kelly realizes how wrong she was when Dimitri walks into her father's office... And now she has to fight to keep her father's company, while figuring out what she truly feels for Dimitri.

"I am gonna make things clear here " He growled with a mean face, walking closer to me while I took a few steps back. "We were forced into this mess together." My back hit the wall as he didn't stop walking closer while I moved back in fright. "You hear me?" he asked with his frown deepening, and I could only nod nervously as his face drew very close to me as if he was about to kiss me, but that would be my wild dreams. He abhors me. "But you're mine. Mine alone. I own you and you belongs to me." His soft lips grazed my left cheek to my ear as he whispered them gently, his voice smoky and deep, sending tingles over my skin. I was shocked to hear those words from him. It surely can't be him saying this. - When Anna was forced to marry her CEO Daren Richardson, she never expected to experience love from the same cold and arrogant man who detested her. Anna knew she was doomed to a loveless marriage after realizing her husband never had interest in falling in love, not to talk of a low-life like her. He was strictly concerned about his business and treated her like she never existed. But why then does he gets jealous seeing her talk with another man? Why did he beat up a man for hugging her? She came into his life like a worthless rag that should be thrown and burnt away, but became the only woman in the world which his heart and soul needed.

Adelaide is a wolf who has been scorned all her life. Being the daughter of the Alpha to the Brairwolf pack, she has been an utter disappointment from birth. She is demoted to the post of pack slave despite being the Alpha's daughter and after she is almost beaten to the point of death, she finally makes a decision to run away. Her parents get to her first. Their plan for her is simple. Sell her off to the Lycan king of the north. But what happens when Adelaide gets to the Lycan king's home and meets a man more complex and scary than she could have ever imagined? Lyros is a cold hearted and ruthless man, but when the small, scared omega is offered to him as a sacrifice, he finds himself sparing her life. First out of spite to her parents. But then later, out of something else. Something that confounds him and makes his heart beat in an unwelcome way. Will she be the one to unravel the folds of ice the Lycan king has wrapped around himself, and will he ever find it in his heart to love another? He tells her from the onset "I can never love someone like you." But slowly, even in the midst of the difficulties around them, feelings blossom. Adelaide tries to look past her resentment for Lyros and see the warmth in him, but the Lycan king has proposed a deal. "Instead of being a wife I'll kill soon, become a weapon for me Adelaide. If you can do that for me, then I'll set you free, but if you can't, I'll make your life a living hell." Will she refuse this, despite all her suffering? Or will she become the weapon that kills the Lycan king instead?

During the Thanksgiving holiday, my mother-in-law Mary came to visit us from Ohio. I took her to my husband Liam's new spa in Manhattan, Apropos. We enjoyed a basic facial treatment together, which I had purchased for $9.90 on an e-commerce platform. Right after the treatment, the beautician slapped a high-priced package down in front of us. She glanced at us contemptuously and said: "Do you really think you can enjoy our premium services with a $9.90 coupon?Stop kidding. You two look like you’re here to freeload. A single facial here costs thousands of dollars. This isn’t some free trial for cheapskates like you." I suppressed my anger and said coldly: “We have already paid for the basic treatment. How can you call this taking advantage for free?. Go get your manager.” A flashy woman walked over. Her arms were crossed. She looked down her nose at us. “I’m the Boss lady of this place.You and this old hag are just trying to get something for free, aren’t you? Let me be clear. You're buying this five-thousand-dollar hydration treatment today. Or you're not walking out that door.” A five-thousand-dollar hydration treatment? So this was it. This was why Liam suddenly got into the beauty industry. He didn't open a spa. He opened a scam shop to bankroll his mistress. I was about to call Liam, but she beat me to it, dialing a number. “Darling, you need to get down to the spa, right now. I've got a couple of hicks from the sticks making a scene, trying to get free services!”