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The Billionaire Daddies

The Billionaire Daddies

3.3k Views · Ongoing · lovelivelust
"Don't play coy with us, Jacqueline. You know that we want you," Grady was to my back and kissed my naked shoulder excruciatingly slowly.

We...oh, fuck.

Since a very young age, Jacqueline has always been the adventurous type. Growing up she didn't change, her curiosity developed in all aspects of her life. But watching her mom wilted away because of her dad's affairs made her swear not to fall for any man.

She moved miles away from home to free herself of her family's hypocrisy and judgemental view of their social circle. Jacqueline couldn't believe the day when she was recruited by an escort agency. Her love of intimacy was reflected in ways she always imagine.

The lack of family closeness made her crave attention from others, up until the day she met the twins, from then on she never felt so suffocated in all her life.
The Shunned Luna

The Shunned Luna

1.2k Views · Ongoing · Ariel Eyre
"How old are you?"
"I am 18."
He chuckled. "Little wolf."
"What, how old are you?"
"I am 29."
she laughed. "Old wolf."
Callum had to admit it probably looked ridiculous. He was a big bad alpha being led around by a tiny she-wolf. She pulled him to the tree line and started to strip. He watched as she removed her clothes. Her body was designed perfectly. She was toned all over. Callum felt a strong urge to lick them. His pants were incredibly tight at this point.


Daisy had done the unthinkable, and because of the choices she made as a child, she was shunned by her pack. For the past eight years, it was just her. Until she turned sixteen and got her wolf Summer. When Daisy’s mate Callum comes to her pack, she feels the mate bond. But joining him will certainly put his pack in jeopardy.
The Moon's Curse

The Moon's Curse

1.6k Views · Ongoing · Ariel Eyre
As soon as their skin touches, Ember felt like her am going to combust. He must have felt it to because he pushed her into the wall slamming her back against it. Pushing her mouth to his. she felt his hands roaming her body as he was exploring her mouth.

“I'm Hayden.”the man said.

Since the accident at her 16th Birthday, she's thought she was cursed. She forced to live a life alone with her beast--until she meets Hayden. Her alpha, her mate. Maybe it wasn't a curse, but a blessing.
The Gladiator's Prize

The Gladiator's Prize

392 Views · Ongoing · Andromeda
On a day that Rowan had nowhere to go, he found Eleanor in the tea room with a book in her hand. She wore a simple white dress and was draped over the couch as if she were posing for a painting. Her dark curls fell behind her and he faltered for a moment. She really was the picture of beauty. Fair skin, rosy cheeks, a soft look. Unlike him, dressed in simple khakis, with a tunic tucked into them.

He wanted more of her. More than she could possibly be willing to give. Rowan knew Eleanor felt something that night, but he was sure that it was a spur-of-the-moment feeling. Eleanor had never been with a man before, and she was now living with one. She was innocent in that aspect. She knew nothing of the world of pleasure.

Rowan had been with many women in the past, but he never wanted them like he wanted Eleanor. He strived for something more than physical. He wanted to know what it felt like to feel her soft body on his. He wanted her to want him. Need him. More than someone who answered her questions or did things for her.

There was a heavy sense of shame that came with these feelings. Eleanor Louis was nothing more than a mission to him and he was jeopardizing everything because his stomach fluttered every time she was near.

He could not have her. She would not have him.

He needed to get that.
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He hated the noble.

Nobility was all she knew.

He wanted to bring them to their knees.

She wanted to escape from under them.

Marriage was approaching quickly from the horizon, could they find a common ground before then?
The Bodyguard's Temptation

The Bodyguard's Temptation

250 Views · Ongoing · Sierra Christenson
I flicked my gaze up toward her, and she grinned down at me. She tipped the wine glass back and downed the entire contents in two gulps. Was she trying to get trashed?

Genevieve’s hand on the back of the chair slipped, her eyes widening as she began to fall.

I hadn’t moved that fast in ages.

I swooped in and wrapped my arm around her waist to hold her up. In doing so, though, the robe twisted in my grasp and opened further, Genevieve’s bralette the only thing standing in my way of seeing her beautiful body.

It took every ounce of willpower to drag my eyes back up to her face where she watched me carefully. There was a drunken sheen to her eyes, but her face was a beet red. It was more than the alcohol. I knew this because she averted her gaze and pressed her trembling lips together. She was embarrassed. It was fucking adorable.

“I’m sorry,” she breathed out.

“Maybe you’ve had enough for tonight.”

Genevieve nodded softly, still refusing to look at me.

“Maybe I’ll go to bed.”

Genevieve Blake was a well-known, almost famous, erotic romance author. She enjoyed meeting her fans and writing stories that made even her blush. What she hadn't planned on, though, was for a stalker to come out from the shadows and threaten her life. When the police can't do anything, she turns to Grim Security to protect her against the deranged lunatic. But who's going to protect her heart, and her body, from the intensity of Raphael Bard?
The Golem Mage

The Golem Mage

212 Views · Ongoing · mystic dark
Check out my new book on Webnovel, Fantasy Football! The chapters are still free for now, so hurry and dive into a fresh world. I promise—it’s a completely different setting and perspective from Golem Mage.

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When Alec was transported from Earth to a mystical world, he unexpectedly awakened a powerful system that allowed him to continually enhance his abilities.

Inheriting his family's Golem magic, Alec rapidly became an unparalleled mage with the System's aid. His Golems were not only highly intelligent but could also self-upgrade by defeating stronger enemies without relying on any magical materials.

Alec created numerous unique Golems and formed a formidable Golem army.

As the Blood Moon approached, bringing monstrous hordes to attack human cities, Alec and his Golem army stood ready to defend their new world.

In this thrilling Litrpg adventure, Alec's legend was about to unfold.


Dive into this fast-paced Litrpg adventure where Alec, armed with a powerful system, rapidly and continuously levels up.

With the system as cheat, Alec inherits his family's Golem magic, creating a variety of fascinating Golems to aid him in his quests and battles.

Expect thrilling encounters as Alec not only builds a formidable Golem army but also forms and trains his own elite team.

If you're a fan of solo leveling, you'll love this novel, filled with exciting upgrades, unique Golems, and relentless action.
The Abandoned Wife

The Abandoned Wife

573 Views · Ongoing · titi.love.writes
Despite her efforts to be a dutiful wife, Roxanne's marriage becomes increasingly unbearable. She discovers that her husband is having an affair with a scheming socialite. Roxanne’s heartbreak and humiliation push her to the brink, leading her to make a daring decision: she leaves behind her luxurious life to find herself anew.

Roxanne’s journey of self-discovery takes her to the bustling city of Paris. Through a series of chance encounters, she befriends the charismatic and free-spirited artist, Who in turn becomes Roxanne’s guide to a world of pa*sion, art, and liberation that she had never known before.

The novel beautifully portrays her metamorphosis from a timid and abandoned wife to a confident and independent woman. Through mentorship, Roxanne discovers her own artistic talents and finds solace in painting, using the canvas as a means to express her emotions and aspirations.

However, Roxanne’s past catches up with her as news of her transformation reaches London society. Lucian, realizing the depth of his mistakes, embarks on a journey to win back his estranged wife. The novel takes an unexpected turn as Roxanne is torn between the life she had left behind and the newfound freedom she has come to cherish.

Her marriage, which has lasted for three years, ends in a divorce. The whole city laughs at her and mocks her for being the abandoned wife of a wealthy family. Six years later, she returns to the country with a pair of twins. This time, she has taken a new lease on life and is now a world-renowned genius doctor. Countless men are now lining up to court her and marry her, until one day, her daughter tells her that “Daddy” has been on his knees for three days straight, begging to remarry her.
The Second Chance

The Second Chance

513 Views · Ongoing · Catie Barnett
"This is a mistake," Ethan whispered, his voice hoarse. "We can't…we shouldn't…"
But his hand lingered on Caleb's arm, his fingers tightening, his thumb tracing a slow, deliberate pattern on his skin. Caleb leaned in, drawn by an invisible force, and the space between them closed. He could feel Ethan's breath on his face, the heat in his body, the desperation in his eyes. His own desire was a raging storm inside him, a need so overwhelming it threatened to consume him.
He met Ethan’s mouth, their lips meeting in a kiss that was both desperate and tender, a collision of years stolen and unspoken desires. It was a kiss that spoke of pain and longing, of buried secrets and unfinished business. It was a kiss that threatened to unearth everything they had tried so hard to forget.
Ethan groaned into his lips, his fingers tangling in Caleb’s hair, pulling him closer, and Caleb felt himself falling, letting go of everything he thought he was, and sinking into the warmth of the moment, the heat of Ethan’s body, the intoxicating taste of his kiss.
She's The Boss

She's The Boss

3.7k Views · Ongoing · Helen
A s*xy female boss and a hot pants-dripping male employee. What could go wrong?

" So you want me to be your sub?” He asked with a smirk.

" That's what you heard,”

" You've gotta be crazy,”


Billionaire heiress Ariana Stone Miller has always called the shots. Until she meets her assistant, Hardin. Suddenly, control is a two-way street.

By day, she's the demanding boss, by night, he's her untamable pleasure. But can their passionate battles of dominance translate into love? Or will their clash of wills leave them both powerless?

Find out.
The Professor's Temptation

The Professor's Temptation

2.6k Views · Ongoing · Gregory Ellington
His finger began to move again, rubbing tight circles on my clit as his thumb slipped inside me, pumping in and out in a slow, deliberate rhythm.
I moaned into his mouth, my body moving with his thumb, my hips bucking as I chased my release. "Tom, please," I whispered against his lips.
"Come for me, Sara," he growled, his finger pressing harder against my clit. "Let me feel you come on my hand."


Sara thought she had found the perfect love with her boyfriend Matt, until a devastating betrayal shattered her world. Seeking solace, she turns to a passionate one-night stand with a mysterious stranger, only to discover he is her new professor, Tom.
Tom's world is not what it seems - he is the son of a billionaire, and his father is pressuring him to abandon his professorship and take over the family business.
Will Sara find the courage to follow her heart, or will societal norms and past betrayals tear them apart?
The Elder's Kitten

The Elder's Kitten

3.5k Views · Ongoing · Key Kirita
Book 1 The Devil's Bride
Book 2 The Elder's Kitten
Book 3 The Vampire King's Bride
Can be read stand-alone.
Warning: Mature Content
******
"Drink your blood?"she gasped out and jumped back, looking from my throat to my eyes, shaking her head, "What will happen if I do?"
"At first, you won't like it, and every part of you will tell you to spit it out, but you need to fight it and drink, anyway. Then comes the part that I cannot explain, but it will not hurt you in any way, I swear," I said as I pierced my throat, then pulled my hand away, watching as her eyes went wide in fear when she saw the blood dripping from my throat. "Go ahead," I encouraged, putting my hand at the back of her neck, pulling her to my wound. She pushed against me for a moment but hesitantly brought her mouth to my throat, accepting my blood.
When she tasted it, she tried to push against me to get me to release her, but I held her tightly, forcing her to drink it. It was undeniable once the second wave hit her as she immediately moaned against me, pressing her hips against me, rolling, so she was lying on top of me, drinking my blood as quickly as she could, as the only thing she desired more than my blood, was my body.
I chuckled softly as she moaned out, wrapping one hand around my shoulder, the other gripping my chest tightly before slowly making its way down until she met the waistband of my pants.
As much as I wanted to allow her to continue her descent, I took her hand and placed it back on my shoulder. I suppressed my growl as she continued to rock back and forth against me, making it nearly impossible to not rip her clothes off and give her body what it was craving.
"I know you want it right now, little kitten. But I promised I would not take advantage of you, knowing what my blood was doing to you. But fuck, you are not making this easy."
The Jezebel Files

The Jezebel Files

279 Views · Ongoing · Deborah Wilde
When detective for hire, Ashira Cohen, was 13, her con artist father disappeared, leaving her with emotional scars and a limp she can't hide. But she toughened up, determined never to be played again. Is history repeating itself?

First, she's hit on the head during a stakeout, revealing a mysterious tattoo on the back of her skull. Even worse? It's a now-broken ward unleashing dangerous magic that as a Mundane, she shouldn't possess.

Her unruly powers nearly kill her long-time nemesis, Levi, the uptight leader of the magic community. One word from him about her forbidden abilities, and everything she's built will be taken from her… by force.

The only bright spot is that Levi requires her supernatural skills, providing Ash's chance at payback and she's going to enjoy every second of it.

Series includes: Blood & Ash, Death & Desire, Shadows & Surrender, and Revenge & Rapture.

The Jezebel Files is created by Deborah Wilde, an eGlobal Creative Publishing author.
The Abandoned CEO

The Abandoned CEO

4.5k Views · Ongoing · Ella
I was pregnant, but my husband wanted to divorce me because his first love had fallen seriously ill and had less than six months to live.

He wanted to divorce me and then marry his first love. He asked me to wait for him, to wait until his first love passed away so he could remarry me.

My heart was shattered. I was completely disappointed in this man. I terminated the pregnancy and decided to live the rest of my life for myself!

When he discovered I was gone, he became extremely anxious and searched for me like a madman!

But it was already too late...
The Imperfect Luna

The Imperfect Luna

5.2k Views · Ongoing · generalkhalid2020
Sera is an omega, the child of an Alpha, but because she is femal, she is not loved by her father, and is abused by him. Her father sells her to Alpha Thorne, the cruelest Alpha king in the world.

Sera is afraid of Thorne because of the rumors, but when she follows him to his pack, she finds that he is unexpectedly kind to her. Thorne explains the whole story to her and makes a deal with her that if she can give birth to a few children for him, he will give her freedom.

But Thorne is not sure whether this proposal is appropriate, because many women before the Sera have died because of his wolves. When Sera is called to his office, Thorne finds that he can't control his wolf. Will the Sera survive this time like other women?
The Contract Marriage

The Contract Marriage

1.8k Views · Ongoing · Bhabani Mahapatro
The day before her wedding, she witnessed her boyfriend, whom she loved for nine years, having an affair with his big brother's fiancée. He was even plotting to marry his future sister-in-law as she's carrying his baby.
While this disgusting truth broke her heart, a reserved man stepped into her life. He offered a sophisticated solution.
"Marry me instead, so my shameless brother and fiancée will have to call you Sister-in-law for rest of their life. Agree?"
It didn't take long, she took his offer. But she could never think that this man is precisely the opposite of what he claimed to have been crippled, impotent and infertility for years instead he wants her, every minute...
The Witch Luna

The Witch Luna

806 Views · Ongoing · Ariel Eyre
Cora, a curvy woman who has been raised in isolation and is now socially awkward as a result, is thrust into a world of magical beings. She discovers she herself is a witch. Not only that, but she finds out she is mated to a werewolf. Not just any werewolf but an alpha of one of the strongest packs on the continent. The two species are mortal enemies, but they have been fated to be together somehow. So, while Cora is discovering magic and learning to use it, she is faced with running a pack that distrusts her and hates her based on the fact she is a witch.

Her mother had been on the run from her coven and they have discovered Cora is no longer being hidden. They try to recruit her as she is a direct descendant of the Goddess Hecate herself. Making Cora very powerful, and they want to use her to do horrible things. When they discover her mate is a werewolf, they want her even more, not just to use her but to exploit her relationship with the wolves.


"I am not human; I am a werewolf." I looked at him in utter bafflement. Werewolf's. Those were just stories, weren't they? I mean, people didn't really transform into wolves under the full moon. This had to be some kind of joke. Jax must have seen that he was losing me. "Just um, look, I will show you." He looked around, and we were utterly alone, and then he began to strip. "What are you doing?" "I can't shift in clothes. They will be shredded." I looked away, not ready to see him naked. "Cora, you are going to have to look." I turned my head to see him.
My God, he was glorious naked. His tattoos covered most of his body. His muscles were so well defined and complemented his art. I glanced down to see a massive cock.”
The Alpha's Daughter

The Alpha's Daughter

3.2k Views · Ongoing · Kylie
With her first mating ball coming up, Summer is unusually nervous. She is scared of not meeting her mate, but at the same time she is scared of meeting her mate. But when she heard that word 'MATE' she was relieved that he was nothing like she thought. But when he doesn't want her to tell her father about their mating, she becomes suspicious. Something isn't right there, and she knows that there's something that she doesn't know from the past. When she is being forced to marry a different Alpha, her mate comes to her rescue and hoping to live happily ever after. But that isn't so much the case when her father won't accept them being mates and does everything he can to stop them from being together. Little does he know that she has plans of her own.
The Dark Heart

The Dark Heart

615 Views · Ongoing · J.R. Stewart-King
Alexandra Batiste just lost the love of her life to another because of the choices others made. She chooses to go to another realm in search of a new life and a way to escape her old one. Will her own choices lead her back to Lucien and Vellum, the realm she holds dear to her heart? Will she find and confront the one who she must seek out and heal their dark heart? Choices will lead her to her fate but she must battle the influence of others to get to where she needs to be.
The Luna's Pet

The Luna's Pet

3.1k Views · Ongoing · Mystique Luna 🌙🐺
Novalie Argerich was forced by her father to marry the Alpha of Lone Crow pack and Viscount of Erast, Reginald Westervelt who wasn't even her mate. To express her abomination for their three-year marriage, she spends most of her nights in the brothel for women called Maiden's Lair, where she can spend erotic nights with male prostitutes, which ends up having arguments with her so-called husband who never cares for her but his noble status only.

On the night she watches the slave auction happen in the Maiden's Lair, a male slave named Frederick caught her attention. Without hesitation, she bids a higher price so she can purchase him and be her pet.

She ignores the fact that Frederick is her mate and uses him so her scoundrel husband divorces their loveless marriage once she manages to ruin his name. Then Novalie will reject Frederick and run away from the Sowinski Kingdom.

But things may not go according to her wishes once she breaks the chains of being tied up from this marriage because the mysterious 5th Lycan Prince of Redwinter of the Sowinski Kingdom named Atticus Frederick de Carteret has come forth to secure their arranged marriage he broke years ago.

What Novalie didn't know is her pet and the bastard lycan prince are the same person after all.

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The Billionaire's Mistress

The Billionaire's Mistress

654 Views · Ongoing · Arnie Pearl
"I thought so too. You don't remember the safe word." Jaxon had a tone of mischief in his voice. His Hazel Green eyes burned her down to her soul.
Roxanne kept moving backwards till her back was against the wall.
"Please, I don't want to do this." She begs.
Jaxon is already very much aroused and the beast in his groin begs for release. Her begging only turns him on more. So innocent!
Roxanne knows she can't do anything now, so she decides to give in to him.
"Now that's what I want to see. Less struggle, more obedience. You're now my Pet . Now get on your knees." Jaxon orders.
Roxanne, a 24-year-old gymnast with heavy financial burdens, steps into the world of Club D'Lux, as an exotic pole dancer. Her first performance sparks a connection with Jaxon Hearst, the owner. When a fan gets too close, Jaxon helps her , revealing his true identity and making a shocking proposal as he's drawn to her beautiful and subtle nature. The hunger to possess her burns inside of him.
He offers Roxanne a risky deal; become his mistress, and he'll take care of her financial worries and cover her father's medical bills. But as she enters Jaxon's life, shedding his layers, she discovers his dark secrets and desires that push her boundaries.
As they engage in this consuming relationship, Roxanne finds herself trapped between her desire for Jaxon and her fear of his control. Can she tame his wild heart, or will their passion leave her in ruins?
The Chosen One

The Chosen One

383 Views · Ongoing · Anna Erishkigal
At the dawn of time, two ancient adversaries clashed over control of Earth. One man rose to stand at humanity's side. A soldier whose name we still remember today... .Angelic Special Forces Colonel Mikhail Mannuki'ili awakens, mortally wounded, in his crashed ship. The woman who saves his life has abilities which seem familiar, but with no memory of his past, he can't remember why! With his ship destroyed and a shattered wing, he has no choice but to integrate into her village. .Ninsianna's people have prophecies of a winged champion, a Sword of the Gods who will defend her people against an Evil One. Mikhail insists he is no demigod, but her dark premonitions and his uncanny ability to kill say otherwise. Even without the technology destroyed along with his ship, the sword he carries is a weapon of mass destruction to a people who still throw sticks and stones. When women start to disappear, Mikhail must organize her people to fight back . .Evil whispers to a sullen Prince. A dying species seeks to avoid extinction. Two emperors, entrenched in their ancient ideologies, cannot see the larger threat. As intrigues roil the heavens, a tiny Mesopotamian town becomes ground-zero for this fantasy fiction retelling of mankind's most epic story about the battle between good and evil … the clash of empires and ideologies … and the greatest superhero to ever walk the Earth. The Archangel Michael. .Omnibus Edition Contains:--Sword of the Gods--No Place for Fallen Angels--Forbidden Fruit.This book is NOT religious fiction.
THE VAMPIRE'S OBSESSION

THE VAMPIRE'S OBSESSION

15.9k Views · Ongoing · darkv4913
Brixton isn’t like the rest of his kind—bloodthirsty, cruel, and reckless. He's powerful, calculating, and terribly bored. For centuries, he’s watched humans make fools of themselves, disgusted by their weakness, pettiness, and stupidity. So when his father, the ancient vampire king, demands that Brixton claim a human slave before the night ends—or have one chosen for him—he's infuriated. He doesn’t want just anyone. He wants someone... different.

From his perch high above the city, Brixton watches the world below with disdain—until a woman catches his eye.

She isn’t afraid. Even when stabbed while protecting a stranger, she dies with a strange kind of strength. She bleeds, yes, but her spirit doesn't falter. And that... that fascinates him.

When Brixton retrieves her dying body, he's stunned by what he discovers in her memories. She’s not just brave—she’s something else entirely. Something forgotten. Something powerful. Something dangerous.

To his father, she’ll be just another slave.
To Brixton, she’s the beginning of an obsession.

But reviving her may come at a cost. And what he doesn’t know is—she may never be the one truly under his control.
The Faye Queen

The Faye Queen

722 Views · Ongoing · Blair Cahill
Sequel of The Lycan King
Read The Lycan King first for a better understanding of this book.
'Tell me what you thought of me when you first saw me, when I bought you.' He asked with a delicious thrust.
'I -I was scared at first. And then when I saw you, I knew I'd be safe. I-I wanted to be happy. I wanted p-peace. You looked like a mysterious dark prince. But my prince. And you gave me strength in front of Emilio that day. I liked that. ' I slowly began rocking against him without his help, rubbing my clit against his hard-on, ignoring the layers between us. 'You scared me in the beginning. B-but you gave me respect. Love. Happiness. Family. Home. Peace. I wa—' A scream and then a cry laced with pain interrupted my train of thoughts. I squeezed my eyes shut and held him tighter.
'Do you know what the first though in my mind was when I saw you at the auction?' He quickly asked and I shook my head, my nose brushing against his neck.
'I wasn't sure if you were my mate. Your wolf wasn't present back then. But I really, really wanted you to be. I thought you were beautiful, Avalyn. I loved you the second I saw you.' I gasped as his words. 'I wasn't there to buy a slave. But when those bastards started bidding on you, I had the unimaginable urge to take you away from that place and save your purity and innocence.'
The Crownwell Academy

The Crownwell Academy

2.2k Views · Ongoing · medusastonebooks
Aslan

I came to Crownwell Academy on a scholarship and a promise to myself:
Keep my head down. Don’t make waves. Survive.
I didn’t plan on standing up for anyone.
I didn’t plan on becoming a target.
And I definitely didn’t plan on catching the attention of Garrett Williams.
The king of Crownwell.
Cruel. Untouchable. Beautiful in the most dangerous way.
Now the school watches my every move. His friends circle like predators. And Garrett makes my life hell in ways I don’t always understand—hot, cold, violent, confusing.
The only safe place I find is with Aitor.
Quiet. Kind. Gentle.
The boy who keeps saving me when things go too far.
But safety doesn’t stop my pulse from racing when Garrett looks at me like I’m something he wants to destroy… or devour.
And I’m starting to realize:
At Crownwell, kindness is a weakness.
And attention can be lethal.

Garrett

I didn’t bring my past to Crownwell.
I buried it.
Here, I’m power. Control. Fear.
Here, no one knows what I was forced to become—or what I still fight not to be.
Then Aslan Rivers walks in, all effortless perfection and amber eyes that drag my attention where it doesn’t belong, in his refusal to break…
He shouldn’t matter.
He shouldn’t exist in my head.
He definitely shouldn’t make me lose control.
So I push him. Humiliate him. Hurt him.
Because if I don’t… I might want him.
And wanting him is dangerous.
I don’t do love.
I don’t do weakness.
But Aslan is a risk I can’t seem to eliminate.
And if he finds out who I really am…
I don’t know whether I’ll destroy him—
Or burn my world down to keep him.
The Alpha’s Song

The Alpha’s Song

990 Views · Ongoing · mortonsharp598
Callan Grey, the stoic Alpha of Silver Hollow pack, is haunted by tradition and duty. Despite his responsibilities, he feels an ache for something more. One night, under the silver light, he hears a mysterious song that draws him to Liana Hale, an exile with a scarred heart.

Liana is pulled to Silver Hollow and Callan, but her past betrayals make her wary of trust. As they connect, Callan's world is threatened by a rogue, and ancient prophecies speak of a union that could change their fate. Torn between duty and desire, Callan faces an impossible choice: protect his heart or his people.

As tensions rise and the full moon approaches, Callan and Liana must navigate their forbidden love. Will Callan risk everything to answer the Alpha's Song? Can their love bridge the gap between tradition and freedom?

This paranormal romance novel explores the struggle between duty and desire, loyalty and love. With its dark, mysterious tone and sensual pacing, it's a compelling read for fans of forbidden love stories and werewolf lore.
The Mafia’s Collateral

The Mafia’s Collateral

2k Views · Ongoing · Maureen Elochukwu
"Three hundred thousand euros. That’s what her father owed. And now... she's the payment."

When sarah Alexander walks into billionaire mafia boss Michael Anderson’s office, she’s not there to plead for mercy, she’s there to offer herself.
Her father, a ruthless gambler and selfish man, has racked up a debt he can’t repay. With the Mafia king at the door and no options left, he offers his daughter as collateral. Disgusted by the man’s shamelessness, Michael is ready to kill him? until sarah appears. She's Beautiful and desperate to save her father. She offers her body, her time, her freedom… anything to save her father, Michael whispers to her ears
🔞 "Come tonight. Watch what I do to women like you. Then decide if you're truly willing to be mine."
The Alpha's Seductress

The Alpha's Seductress

1.1k Views · Ongoing · Bree
"Don't think for one second that because we had sex means I get to tell you anything."
His voice was raspy, cold, and utterly devoid of the passion that had consumed us just seconds ago. I was still sitting on his mahogany desk, naked, my legs dangling, my breath coming in ragged gasps, while he calmly buttoned his shirt as if he hadn't just railed me into oblivion.
My mission was simple: Enter the Stone Heart Pack, seduce Alpha Williams, find his secrets, and kill him. I was Cleopatra, the best assassin in my pack. I don't catch feelings; I catch bodies. But Alpha Williams was... different. He was a predator who knew exactly how to play with his prey.
I had been caught snooping in his office. He found me holding the secret bottle I needed to hide my scent. I thought I was dead. I thought my cover was blown. So I did the only thing I could to distract him. I dropped the bottle, pulled down the shirt I was wearing—his shirt—and stood before him, bare and inviting.
It worked. God, did it work. He didn't ask questions. He just took.
But now, watching him walk away with that icy glare, leaving me used and confused on his desk, I realized something terrifying. I might have his body, but I was nowhere near his secrets. And worse? The bottle—the only thing keeping my true identity safe—was now in his pocket.
"Clean up," he ordered without looking back.
I smirked as the door closed. He thinks he won this round. He has no idea that the game has just begun.
THE ILLICIT SERIES

THE ILLICIT SERIES

860 Views · Ongoing · beyondlocks
ILLICIT means forbidden by law. ILLICIT is the most influential company in Europe built by Billionaires. Despite their success, no one knows who they are. The rumor said that ILLICIT consisted of a couple of billionaires but are they? ILLICIT is a company that does weapons, medical technologies, and security business. They work side by side with the EUROPOL.

ILLICIT Series is a romance series with five different books.
ILLICIT #1: NEW MOON [PHOENIX STERLING X LANA CASTROFF]
ILLICIT #2: CRESCENT [ADRIAN NIELSEN X LEAH MORRIS]
ILLICIT #3: QUARTER [ANGELO VANDER X DAKOTA DELAUNE]
ILLICIT #4: FULL MOON [CHANCE KYSON X ARIA NIELSEN]
ILLICIT #5: ECLIPSE [DEAN ALESSANDRO X DANIELLE LEONE]
The Untypical Marriage

The Untypical Marriage

447 Views · Ongoing · Aby delami
"If you think that you have been living in hell all your life, let me break that illusion for you," Adrian said. He spoke slowly, his voice full of menace.
"This place–this is true hell, right here, where I am. His statement, "In this place, death is not an escape, no matter how much you may yearn for it," was enough to make the audience shudder, but all that tiny figure did was raise her lifeless, dull eyes.
"Then help me, so I can remain here." She replied, her voice barely above a whisper.


In a world ruled by loyalties and bloodlines, Kira, the first daughter of the strongest family in the American mafia, finds herself entangled in an unexpected twist of fate.
She was betrothed since childhood to the second son of the Italian mafia's don, due to a blood alliance between both families. She was raised alongside him and always considered him as her everything, while joyfully waiting for the day they would finally get married.
To her, their love story was set in stone. However, on the day of the wedding, Kira's world as she knows it comes crumbling down when receives a shocking revelation — instead of her betrothed, a different groom appears at her wedding. And to top it off, he was dressed in a prison uniform.
What happens when Kira finds herself thrust into the clutches of Adrian Vasillos the infamous 'devil' of the Italian mafia? Will she be able to navigate this world of danger, intrigue, betrayal, tested loyalties, and forbidden desires where she must come face to face with her deepest fears? Or will she finally discover the true meaning of love and get her happy ending? Read on to find out more in this twisted romance series…
The Dragon's Heart

The Dragon's Heart

757 Views · Ongoing · Eva Monroe
"Take off your shirt," I said.
Kaelen looked at me surprised, but his eyes started to glow in the dim light. "Excuse me?"
"Yesterday you were burning up. Literally. Your skin was hot enough it should've killed you, but here you are." I stood up from the bed. "I need to see."
A smile spread across his face as he pulled off his shirt, revealing defined muscles and skin that seemed to glow with its own light.
"Is this really about science, Annabeth?" he asked, and his voice had dropped lower, rougher.
I walked closer, unable to stop myself even though I knew this was a bad idea. My hand lifted almost on its own, reaching toward his chest, and I placed my palm flat against his skin.
"Shit," he muttered, his voice rough. "Don't do that."
"Why not?"
"Because you don't know what you do to me when you touch me like that." His hands closed into fists at his sides, trembling with the effort of keeping them there. "My control is already shit when you're around."
**
Kaelen has been running for years. Three golden dragon siblings hiding among humans, trying to survive while an organization hunts them for their blood. The last thing he needs is to get involved with anyone.
Annabeth trusts science and doesn't believe in magic. But the guy she saved from a beating heals too fast, her own eyes glow in the mirror, and there are dreams where she flies breathing fire.
When they meet on campus, Kaelen sees that red flash in Annabeth's eyes and understands she's not human. She's something he thought extinct. And worse: his soul recognizes her as his destined mate.
What do you do when finding your soulmate could destroy everything you've fought to protect?
The Lycan Luna

The Lycan Luna

41k Views · Ongoing · Essence Looks
"You little ungrateful, spoiled brat," she spat venomously. "I fed you, allowed you to stay in my house, and took you in after the old man died. And this is how you repay me? With disrespect and disobedience."

I miss my dad. His excessive kindness and gentle disposition rendered him blind to the true nature of the woman he chose to marry—this beautiful, evil, vicious stepmom standing in front of me.


"I want you to brew two glasses of Irish tea. ”

That’s my stepsister.

I stood wide-eyed as she spoke.

Irish tea.

I used to make it when Dad was sick in bed.

Why would she want tea at a party? She never even drank it.

"Have you gone deaf now?" she snarled, glaring at me with contempt.

"Um—no, no. I’m sorry," I stuttered, lowering my gaze again.


Pushing through the crowd, I collided with someone and let out a surprised whimper.

"I'm so, so sorry," I muttered anxiously, tears threatening to spill.

Then I froze as an unfamiliar voice echoed inside my head.

I slowly looked up and met the stranger’s intense gaze. My thoughts spun wildly as vibrant green and gold hues swirled around and consumed my mind.

"Mine!"


Unaware of her true heritage, Camila was married off to a ruthless alpha king by her stepmother, who abused and mistreated her all her life. But just when she thought that her life would only get worse, life threw her a curveball that rocked everything she had ever known and believed in, and she had no idea how to handle it. With these new discoveries came dangers that she was not prepared for. Will Camila be able to fend off and defeat the dangers that come with these new findings?
The Hot Professor

The Hot Professor

1.3k Views · Ongoing · Mehak Dhamija
A mysterious professor. A curious heart. A forbidden love that will change everything.


"Now, you'll just follow my command." As he told me, I nodded my head meekly, sitting on the desk. "Professor wants his favorite student to stand up and come to him."

As he commanded, I stood up and sauntered to him. My heartbeat was accelerating with every step I was taking toward him.

"Now remove your top for your professor, my favorite student." As he ordered, I flushed, moving my eyelashes down.

"Do it fast, Princess. I'm waiting." As he spoke, I moved my eyes up at him shyly. He pointed his finger at my top. I held the hem of my green top and pulled it over my head, gazing at his handsome face sheepishly.

"Now give it to me." As he said, I instantly gave my top to him, and he inhaled my scent from the top, closing his eyes.

"Your scent is exquisite, Princess." He whispered after opening his eyes.

He kept my top on the table. "Now this." He pointed his finger at my bra, asking me to take it off. I blushed hard before taking my hands behind me and unlocking it. This was really increasing my excitement.

As I removed it, he moved his eyes down at my twins and then up at me. "You're really beautiful, Princess." He complimented me, touching my heart.

He pulled out his hand, and I gave my bra to him. Then like this, I pulled out my jeans and undies too and gave them to him. This was arousing my desires more.

He was gazing at my body like he was gazing at the stars. "I like you like this. You are so beautiful, Princess. For me, your body is perfect from every corner."
The Last Tribid

The Last Tribid

30.7k Views · Ongoing · Dancingpen
Astrid has a seemingly perfect life as a high school girl, but when her good friend Jason introduces her to his brother Killian, she is immediately attracted by Killian's danger and charm. She is obsessed with him until she finds out that Killian and Jason are both powerful werewolves. What's more terrifying is that she is a combination of a werewolf, a vampire and a witch, and the last powerful Trisolarian on earth.
Two powerful Alpha brothers claim to be her mate and want to mate with her. She is drawn into a world full of dangerous prophecies and wars, and she completely collapses...
Beneath the Facade

Beneath the Facade

217 Views · Ongoing · Deborah A. Olaleye
Although born into opulence, Hermione Watson Pierce has always felt like a mere pawn in her parents' ruthless game of power. Her voice has been silenced since childhood, her autonomy suffocated by the weight of expectation. Behind the facade of luxury, Hermione has discovered a devastating truth: her life is not her own. As a result, she has learned to suppress her emotions, earning her the reputation as the icy queen of the corporate world.
However, when her parents demand she undertake a task that will irreparably alter her future, Hermione decides to seize control of her destiny. That's when Aiden Mendes enters the picture – a charismatic playboy with a reputation for recklessness. But beneath his carefree exterior lies a complex web of scars, forged in the fire of his dysfunctional family.
Aiden's coping mechanism is to indulge in the excesses of life, using his charm and good looks to keep people at arm's length. Yet, when he's threatened with disinheritance unless he marries the enigmatic Hermione, Aiden reluctantly agrees. For him, it's a mere contract marriage, a means to an end. But when they meet for the first time, Aiden is blindsided by an unexpected attraction. It's love at first sight, but his notorious reputation precedes him, and Hermione's disdain is palpable.
As their contract marriage turns into a battle of wills, Aiden must thaw Hermione's icy heart and prove that there's more to him than meets the eye. But can he convince her to look beyond his reputation and take a chance on love?
THE CURSED LUNA

THE CURSED LUNA

1.7k Views · Ongoing · nweyeogbobula
He stalked forward. Like a predator circling prey.
"You were talking about sex."
My heart tripped.
"No, we weren't."
His dark brows lifted.
"Messier," he drawled. "Your words."
Heat bloomed in my chest.
"You were eavesdropping."
By the time I got there, he'd gotten down on one knee and sat down in front of me, one hand on the armrest. His scent hit me---smoke and cedar. "And I didn't like what I heard."
Possessiveness laced every word, thick and heavy.
My stomach flipped in that knowing way.
"You don't own me."
He leaned in like he always did. His lips brushing against my ear.
"Oh I do."
I shivered.
His fingers went to my wrist, his thumb making slow circles over my pulse. I caught my breath. He always did this---teasing me open, oh so easily.
"You can't just drag me away every time someone mentions---"
His mouth curved against my jaw.
"I can."
My heart thudded.
Arrogant bastard.


Luna Elara of the Crescent Moon Pack discovers her husband's affair with her sister and is thrown into the dungeons, where despair awakens her prophetic bloodline. Cold Alpha Axel forcibly takes her to save his dying mother—she despises his tyranny, he loathes her defiance, and they are at each other's throats from their first meeting. Though they hate each other, they desperately save one another in life-or-death moments; though they clash constantly, they tend each other's wounds in the depths of night. She believes he's just another user like her ex-husband, while he thinks she'll never truly care for him. Until the blood moon night when she takes a fatal blade meant for him, until the moment of life and death when he betrays all his principles for her—only then do they realize in shock that this entanglement born from hatred has long since transformed into inescapable devotion. When the ancient temple demands blood sacrifice, when enemy forces close in on all sides, can these former enemies set aside their prejudices to face destiny together, or will they betray each other once more at the final moment?
The CEO'S SECRET

The CEO'S SECRET

1.1k Views · Ongoing · mheixccc
After Ava found out the truth about Levi, the CEO of Vidalio Group of Hotels being the son of her parent’s killer, wounded and impair - she flew to New York with her half brother to pursue her dreams leaving the love of his life.

She wanted to continue her journey leaving all the bad memories behind but everything turned into chaos when a scandal of her exploded like a bomb leaving her with no choice but to come back to the Island of Mar De Vena.

And when she came back, the last man that she wanted to see was the CEO of the company she was applying to be an architect. Wanting to get away from the scandal that she’s been accused of, she begged Levi to be his pretend girlfriend, and the rest of the happenings stirred their life causing them to realize that they still love each other.

Will they be able to surpass the choices that lie ahead of them? Can Ava forgive and choose Levi? Or will the CEO’s secret will be kept hidden and buried in the ground forever?
The Seven Sins

The Seven Sins

1.2k Views · Ongoing · Miracle V.
Quinn was invited to the Luther family by her boyfriend Ace for the first time. She was so thrilled and excited. She never thought that she would ever be able to step foot into that legendary family that was rumoured to be the wealthiest and most mysterious in the world. But would never have imagined that she was just entering the Lions' den, a den containing seven deadly brothers. She would be experiencing an Intoxicating and unforgettable encounter making her question her previous excitement of wanting to be in that family, questioning whether this was the price his boyfriend, one of the brothers had to pay for getting her into their family, but it was already too late because even though her mind wants her to make a run for her life, her body refuses to obey, craving for a passion so intense that she never thought was in her blood, and she kept on falling deeper and deeper into the seven brothers grasp, her mind wants only her boyfriend but her body screams for the seven abomination's touch...
The Billionaire's Deceit

The Billionaire's Deceit

1.5k Views · Ongoing · Shravani Bhattacharya
Anna Miller

“I see...even after a year apart, your ice barricades hadn’t melted yet Kardoula mou....” He was looking at her with a faint hint of aversion.
It was like waving a red cloth in front of an angry bull. She felt mad. ‘How arrogant can a man be? A year ago, she had barely escaped the cell, where he had locked her up - in his ancestral castle in Greece ......after marrying her, and then throwing her away like a used toy that no longer interested him.

And if that hadn’t been enough.....he had then done the most despicable thing ever, by taking another lover to his bed and keeping that woman as his mistress in his city apartment.
Spending night after night with that woman, while SHE – his wife remained in his home, waiting for him in the empty castle, like a lost soul!

Eros Kozakis
This time, he was going to get his wife back!

And then he would whisk her back into his bed where she belonged, her lithe body thrumming with uncontrollable passion underneath him, as he surged inside her over and over again, to satiate the unquenchable fire that burned between them.

He would keep her barefoot and pregnant for the next few years, until she gave him a few children and until the idea of ever leaving him was completely and utterly eroded out of her mind!
The Virgin Wife

The Virgin Wife

2.4k Views · Ongoing · Gabby Sobio
Eve is left with no choice other than getting married to Jason who is arrogant and has not an iota of respect for her. Eve is in need of changing the poor status of her family and Jason needs to secure his company by getting a wife.

Their marriage is built on pretence and deceit for the sake of keeping his company and her family's new wealth.

However, things change the minute Jason finds out Eve was a virgin the next morning after their first sex.
The Forbidden Throb

The Forbidden Throb

196.9k Views · Ongoing · Riley
They say your life can change in a heartbeat.
Mine changed in the time it took to open a door.
Behind it: my fiancé Nicholas with another woman.
Three months until our wedding. Three seconds to watch it all burn.
I should have run. Should have screamed. Should have done anything except stand there like a fool.
Instead, I heard the devil himself whisper in my ear:
"If you're willing, I could marry you."
Daniel. The brother I was warned about. The one who made Nicholas look like a choir boy.
He leaned against the wall, watching my world implode.
My pulse thundered. "What?"
"You heard me." His eyes burned into mine. "Marry me, Emma."
But as I stared into those magnetic eyes, I realized something terrifying:
I wanted to say yes to him.
Game on.
The Erotic Pen

The Erotic Pen

1.2k Views · Ongoing · Yukides
[WARNING 18+ NO HATE WILL BE TOLERATED]
"Porn is not a crime, it's a basic necessity."
Ravine who goes by her alias name is a pornographic script writer who is well known worldwide. Her body is extremely sculpted and she is irrestible to all men.
She only goes out whenever she is interested in shooting for a film or getting ideas for the script. That makes her very hard to approach even through her assistants.
Although, Ravine was needed by a young human arts director to make a script for his own small pornographic company. He tries all ways to lure her into his studio. Meanwhile, even he can't resist her.
"Your body is so delicious that even I want to break the rules of society."
The Goddess Vessel

The Goddess Vessel

375 Views · Ongoing · Desiree
“This child has no wolf!”

These were the words that began the nightmare of Vanessa Novastra, the daughter of the Alpha and Luna of Moonlight pack–Lucian and Victoria Novastra, on her 18th birthday.

Although she was loved and protected by her parents, fate's cruel fingers tore them away from her. Her pack turned on her and her mate rejected her for her bully.

Given an opportunity to escape, Vanessa is now burdened with two choices: unveil the truth behind her parents death, a perilous journey, or journey the city of Luminara to live a life in the city of Crimson Sands.
THE BILLIONAIRE'S SURROGATE

THE BILLIONAIRE'S SURROGATE

1.7k Views · Ongoing · kellyfavyhu
Madison Green grew up believing she was an orphan, abandoned with no family. Adopted at seven by the Green's, she thought she had finally found a home—until they had their own child, Savannah. From that moment, Madison became nothing more than a servant, enduring years of cruelty and neglect.

When she finally earns an opportunity to escape, the Green's, furious that she might surpass Savannah, throw her out with nothing. Homeless and desperate, she finds a surrogacy opportunity and agrees to carry a child for Michael Harris, a billionaire known for his ruthless demeanor.

What she doesn’t realize is that Michael is the same boy she once swore never to leave behind at the orphanage—until she was adopted and disappeared. Now, she is living under his rules, carrying his child, unaware of the resentment he harbors against her.

But just as she starts to rebuild her life, she is kidnapped—not by strangers, but by the Green's, who have uncovered a devastating truth: Madison is not an orphan at all. She is the missing heiress of a powerful British family. If she reunites with them, the Green's will be exposed for their lies.

Determined to silence her forever and secure Savannah’s marriage to Michael, they take drastic action. Beaten and tortured, Madison suffers a miscarriage at seven months pregnant.

When Michael discovers the truth, the woman he once resented becomes the one he cannot afford to lose. But will he be too late?
The Devil's Wife

The Devil's Wife

1.1k Views · Ongoing · alimichael380
Blurb: I never thought I’d find myself trapped in a gilded cage, but Damon Blackwell made me an offer I couldn’t refuse—a year of my life for my brother’s freedom. Cold, ruthless, and impossibly handsome, Damon promised me the world in public while stripping me of my dignity in private. What started as a marriage of convenience quickly became a battlefield of power, secrets, and shattered trust.

But I’m not the kind of woman who breaks easily. I walked away, determined to reclaim my life and my dreams, leaving Damon and his cruel games behind. Or so I thought.

Now, he’s back, tearing down the walls I’ve built, swearing he’s changed. He says he loves me. He says he regrets everything.

But how can I believe the man who destroyed me? And why does my heart betray me every time he’s near?

Just when I think I have all the answers, Damon reveals one final secret—one that could change everything between us forever.

And this time, walking away might not be an option.
The Dragons Desire

The Dragons Desire

993 Views · Ongoing · Catie Barnett
In the heart of a realm where fire and ice intertwined, Razel soared through the molten skies, his scales glistening like jewels under the sun. He was a fierce dragon, proud and untamed, guarding his territory against those who dared encroach upon it. But when a formidable warrior princess named Zariah entered his domain, the world shifted.

Zariah was a vision of strength and beauty, her raven hair cascading like a waterfall of darkness. With a sword that shimmered with magic and a heart emboldened by her relentless spirit, she stood fearless before Razel, ready to confront the ancient threat that loomed over them both.
As they faced each other, the air thickened with tension, crackling with the promise of destiny. “You think you can intimidate me, dragon?” Zariah challenged, a playful glint in her emerald-green eyes. “I have faced monsters before, and you are no exception.”

“Is that so, warrior princess?” Razel’s deep voice rumbled like thunder, a teasing growl escaping his lips. “Perhaps you would like to find out how warm my flames can get.”

Zariah’s breath hitched at the sultry tones of his words, her pulse racing with both fear and exhilaration. “I’m not afraid of a little heat,” she replied, stepping closer, her body taut with anticipation.
The Gifted Luna

The Gifted Luna

1.1k Views · Ongoing · Mikiel Belzts
Tiara, an omega who tragically lost her parents to unknown and strange circumstances, lived on the outskirts of town in the remains of her parent's home as it was the one of the few things she had to remember them in her course to find out the cause of their untimely and forgotten death.
She lives all alone after serving as a maid in her uncle's house literally all day, enduring hardships and isolation, leaving her with little or no time to make ends meet.
To survive, she gathered herbs from the woods a few miles away from her house and sold them at the market to make a living.
The woods that laid behind her house also served as the hunting ground for the alpha who is always accompanied by his most trusted aides and subordinates.
Fate finally intervened when Tiara and Edwin met on one of their numerous visits to the woods. Edwin discovered that they were fated to each other the moment her set his eyes on her but Tiara could not because she was an omega, very weak at heart, unable to feel the bond immediately.
Despite the fact that they clicked almost immediately, their bond and choices faced so many challenges that threatened to tear them apart.
Will they overcome their challenges?
What will be Tiara's fate? Will she be right by Edwin's side, taking her rightful position as the Luna to the Darkmoon pack?
Will she find out the cause of her parents death?
The CEO's submissive

The CEO's submissive

3.8k Views · Ongoing · Helena Naionara
Diana has always been obsessed with her boss.
Ethan Alencar: cold, unattainable, sexy as hell.
For years, she was content to observe from afar, imagining a thousand ways to be noticed.
Until one day, tired of being invisible, she decides to release all her pent-up lust in a house of domination, blindfolded, with no names, no faces. Only pleasure.
She just didn't expect that the man who took her to the limit that night... was precisely the only one she had never had the courage to touch.
Her boss.
The Rogue Kings

The Rogue Kings

1.5k Views · Ongoing · MishanAngel
Book 1: Solaris has finally reached the end of her journey. After years of battling with the scars of being captured and abused by Hunters, her body is finally giving out. She still have some last strings to tie together before she leaves this world. Two of which bring her back to her home pack, Moon River. As her body slowly gives out, she struggles as her past that she has run away from so long catches up with her. All the while trying to make sure she protects the four men in her life she loves the most. Not to mention the duties she still has to her adoptive father and the rogues she's chosen to lead.

Book 2: Nate and Silas struggle with the death of Solaris in their own ways. Both making decisions that push each other away to the point of nearly breaking one another. Everything that Solaris had tried to help build between them starts to crumble. Silas has to now deal with a pack without his best friend and Beta. Nate navigating being on his own away from the pack for the first time, trying to become the wolf Solaris knew he could be. Can the two of them reconcile their relationship as Solaris had wanted or are the scars they've inflicted on each other too much for them to bare?
The Unforgiving Beloved

The Unforgiving Beloved

1.1k Views · Ongoing · J.D. Pierce
The day my husband lifted another woman into his arms, I was lying on the ground, the runway behind me still smoking from the blast.
“That pregnant woman looks so pitiful.”
The girl in his arms spoke, her voice soft and trembling—so innocent, so kind, so beautiful.
Everything I wasn’t.
If the man holding her weren’t my husband, I would have liked her too.
Just like my husband once liked the woman I used to be.
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