"I mindlinked Adam: 'Divorce me today, or she dies.'" Three years ago, Adam promised to marry me if I became his lover’s blood donor. I naively believed that marriage would lead to his love. Instead, I became a servant to his family and a mere blood donor to his lover, never truly his Luna. Now, stripped of my wolf, I needed to escape this loveless union. "Don’t be foolish, Bianca. Is it money you desire? I can offer more," Adam proposed. "I want nothing from you," I declared, gesturing to the divorce papers. "Sign them, Adam." “Daddy…” I mindlinked my father, with whom I hadn’t communicated in the three years of my marriage. “Bianca? What’s the matter?” My father’s voice, soft yet commanding, filled my mind. "I am divorced," I informed him solemnly. "Return to the palace, my princess," he ordered. As reality dawned on him, Adam finally understood his loss. "Will you marry me again, my mate?" he implored, relinquishing his pride.
On a scorching day, Adeline stood in her wedding dress, heart sinking as she witnessed her beloved fiancé locking lips with her sister-in-law, whose conniving mother had already seized control of her father's affairs. As they brazenly marched off, intent on stealing her groom-to-be, Rosiley felt the sting of betrayal pierce her soul. In her despair, she received word that CEO Kyle was seeking a wife, prompting her to apply out of a vengeful impulse. Little did she anticipate that this marriage would mark a dramatic turnaround in her life's trajectory...
“Maybe love is a risk, but it’s a risk I’m willing to take and as you said, it’s not a choice. I never thought I would, never thought I could love someone like that but I fell in love with you. I fought it. It’s the first battle I didn’t mind losing.” Brian Foster, Capo of the New York Famiglia, a brutal murderer, a cold hearted bastard. He might be one of the hottest men in New York, but not even the fires of hell could melt the ice wrapped around his black, lifeless heart. People cower under his name. He is a mystery. But there's one thing they know..What's his, stay his. Felicity Carter, a sweet innocent girl, a mother to her younger siblings, a pawn to her father. And now she is engaged to a monster. But duty is duty. There is no turning back now. That's how the mafia world is. Once you are born there. There is no escape.
I plan to crown her as my queen. Our agreement includes a wedding, one child, and a duration of five years, for a sum of ten million dollars. These conditions are part of a well-considered, audacious, yet essential contract. Fulfilling a prerequisite for my inheritance requires me to be married. She believes her stipulations will prevent me from getting close to her. However, she's mistaken. The Loughreys dominate, and I stand as their sovereign. My desires always come to fruition, and she is my current desire. I am determined to have her by my side, regardless of the circumstances.
Seraphina's mother knelt in front of her, begging her to replace her half-sister to marry the man, Fred who was said to be impotent and ugly. On the wedding night, she was shocked looking at thehandsome man! Fred even directly said she was too ugly!Originally thought she would be safe and sound, but she was pinned on the bed by him. "Aren't you impotent?" Seraphina asked with astonishment. "Impotent? You will know the answer soon," an evil smile was on his face.
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.
Vivian was desperate to escape her trashy blind date, so she impulsively kissed a handsome stranger. To her surprise, the man proposed to her on the spot! Vivian scoffed, “You want to marry me after just one kiss? What if I kissed you again?” The man, Wayne, smirked and challenged her, “Try it and see what happens.” Vivian seized the opportunity and demanded that he close his eyes. But instead of kissing him, she ran away. Little did she know that Wayne was not easily deterred. Soon, he found her and began to shower her with affection day and night. Vivian tried to flee from his grasp, but he chased her relentlessly. It seemed that she couldn’t escape from his love, no matter how hard she tried.
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.
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.