Informed by her father, Esme Rivera learns she is to marry Ronald Rivera for their family's wealth. Devastated and feeling her life collapse, she finds little solace from her mother. Aware of her future husband's cruelty and power, she is forcibly prepared for marriage. Treated as a possession, she is subjected to strict rules and isolation. Feeling trapped and powerless, she mourns the loss of her freedom and autonomy. With the wedding day approaching, she wakes up to the harsh reality, feeling numb and like her life is ending.
Daniel Hall is a pretentious, work-obsessed, and exasperating billionaire, who happens to be my boss. He's unbearable. And yet, he's the father of my child. Working for Daniel is a nightmare. Despite his striking looks and immense wealth, he seems to have a personal vendetta against me, bombarding me with last-minute tasks and weekend work, ruining all my plans. I've been counting down to leave as soon as my two-year contract is up and I receive my signing bonus. But after an exceptionally terrible day, a breakup over text, and my computer crashing, I reach my limit. So, at the stroke of midnight on Friday, I storm into Daniel’s office, ready to unleash my pent-up frustrations. Except, things don’t go as planned. AT ALL. Catching your incredibly attractive boss in a compromising situation, especially when he's calling out your name, can throw off even the most determined. And the result? I'm now expecting his child. He proposes marriage as a solution, thinking it's the honorable thing to do. But marrying him? That’s definitely not in my plans.
No one knows the criteria for selecting new members to the board of Simmons Banking and Holding, but there are persistent rumors about a mysterious initiation rite. It is said that one woman and nine men vanish into a boardroom for this purpose. This time, the woman chosen for this secretive process is Samantha. The Simmons family, known for owning the eighth largest bank in the world and having substantial influence over their town, including the mortgage on her parents’ mansion, now seems to have set their sights on her. Aiden Simmons, known for his charm, seduction, and ruthlessness, and most notably his deceptive nature, has caught her attention. Despite her body responding with intense desire under his intense scrutiny, she resolutely denies herself any enjoyment in it. Faced with a dire need to save her family, she is prepared to strike a deal with what she perceives as the devil, offering herself to the Simmons. However, she is adamant that while they might claim her in some ways, Aiden Simmons will never possess her heart.
In a state of disconnection and numbness, David finds himself engaging in emotionless encounters. Haunted by the resemblance to his heartless father, he attends a dull party with plans to leave. However, everything changes when he notices a young woman in a white dress. Overhearing her conversation about her father's health, David witnesses her vulnerability. But as she walks away with an aggressive man, David's predatory instinct awakens, leading him to confront the man in his own way.
Grace, a bartender at a nightclub, reluctantly agrees to wear a uniform top she's uncomfortable with to appease her manager, Callum. Grace has a photo of her and her mom in her locker, reflecting on their similarities. Grace hides her tattoo, marking her as a werewolf, as best as she can. A customer hits on her and asks about her tattoo, offering money for the story behind it. Grace lies, saying it's a reminder of her mother's murder. Another werewolf enters the bar, and the owner, also a werewolf, questions Grace about her pack. Henry offers to take her to meet the Alpha, and Grace considers running but decides to act normal. She attempts to escape but is caught by Henry. A mysterious man named Zayden appears, revealing himself as the Alpha, and takes Grace to his pack's headquarters.
Yvette really dislikes Patrick, even though he is her brother's best friend. In her eyes, she and Patrick are fundamentally incompatible. She sees him as a hypocrite with a malicious heart, yet an excellent actor, presenting himself as a paragon of virtue, deceiving everyone with his seemingly flawless character. Yvette is determined to expose his true nature. Unexpectedly, in the process, she ends up getting deeply involved herself. What's more surprising is that it turns out he has been plotting against her for a long time. Warning: explicit words or sexually descriptions included
In the labyrinth of the Academy, where shifting shadows and whispered secrets reign supreme, Mave's world shattered on their very first day. Imagine, being thrust into a realm of towering expectations and clandestine politics, only to find one's destined mate—the revered Alpha's son—callously rejecting them in front of the entire shifter community. But amidst the heartache and the unrelenting pull of the rejected bond, Mave harbored an audacious determination—to defy fate itself. Their journey unfolds not only in the tumultuous world of wolf pack politics but also in the enigmatic presence of a captivating human companion, tangled in their own web of undisclosed truths.
Magnolia, a bride-to-be, is preparing for her wedding to football player William Green. Despite initially thinking he was a jerk, Magnolia has seen a softer side to him. Her best friend Isabella, who is pregnant, is living with them, along with friends Rhiannon, Luna, and Samantha. On the day of the wedding, Magnolia sneaks out to her fiancé's room and discovers him cheating with Isabella. Devastated, she decides to cancel the wedding and escape to New York with her friends. They plan to expose the truth about the cheating scandal by releasing a recorded conversation to the press. Meanwhile, Edison, a hotel owner, sympathizes with Magnolia and they begin to form an emotional connection.
Scarlett Butler and her sister, Emmeline, attend a party at the Bell estate. Scarlett, the introverted sister, feels out of place but agrees to support Emmeline's potential match with Gideon Bell. While seeking solace in a library, Scarlett is watched by someone until she meets Gideon. They have a tense conversation, playfully argue over a book, and Scarlett tries to seduce him. Gideon challenges her claim of being a virgin and they engage in sexual activity in the library. Scarlett is conflicted but ultimately agrees to his demands.
Eulalia, once a free and vibrant soul, now finds herself imprisoned and devoid of all memory. Time passes, and a burning desire for revenge against the Four Horsemen consumes her. Finally released, she is tasked with finding and destroying them. Returning to the city, Eulalia is determined to fulfill her goal, even at the risk of her own life.