Gray_Night

Blurb ( Theirs To Keep) Two powerful men: one belonging to the underworld of crime and the other a down to earth and loving man. Both men who are creatures the beautiful ethereal human, Adeline Martelli know nothing about. Adeline's life turned upside down years ago after a raunchy night she spent with a handsome stranger who left her with a child, and no hopes of ever seeing him again. Five years later the ruthless Ashe Lockwood is back: for her and his son which she had hidden so well, but she is about to be married to the soft hearted Jacob Ford. One shock after the other rocks er when she finds out both men are brothers and even worse, they're both estranged Alpha's with hate for each other who are both hiding a secret from her, big enough to tear her apart. Both has to protect her from an evil they created years before her and one that looms over them while trying to keep their identity secret from her. With an unknown twin sister, two secret children, both brothers at loggerheads for her, each not relenting and them wanting to have her no matter the cost, and a ghost from the past back to haunt them, all is not what it seems with the brothers. Adeline lives in total darkness. Who will she choose in this game of love, deceit, hate, desire and betrayal. TITLE: Theirs to keep GENRE: Romance, Family, Arranged marriage,Billionaire husband,mafia TROUPE: Hate to love,Romance, Family THEME: Love, Betrayal, Forgiveness SETTING: Urban, Modern day (California) Adeline Martelli (POV) Female , average height, light skin,red hair , slender, brown eyes, fit. Adeline Martelli is the female lead and the love interest of the male lead. She had a one night stand with a stranger she met at a bar and falls in love with another she met the next day only to be caught up in a web of secret, lies and deceit involving both men. She is hardworking and softhearted. Ashe Lockwood Male, tall, muscular, light skinned, blonde hair, grey eyes. Ashe Lockwood is the male lead and one of the love interest of Adeline Martelli. He saves her from his father when she was a baby, and watches over her till she was grown. After a night of passion with her he feels guilty, and leaves before she wakes up only to find out five years later that she has his son and she was about to Marry his brother. He is dominant and possessive and deals with Loneliness and fear of abandonment. Jacob Ford Male, tall, light skinned, fit, middle aged, black hair, grey eyes Soon to be husband of Adeline, he is the half brother to Ashe Lockwood. He protects her from his father after finding out what his father did to her twin sister. Shocked to see a dead woman at the airport he trails her to find out she was the sister to his father's dead mistress and her sister's daughter was with him. He falls in love with her but keeps this secret from her to protect her and the children. He is softhearted and kind. Carla Devon Female, tall, slender, brown eyes, blond hair, light skinned She is a model and ex girlfriend to Jacob Ford. she is the fake mother to Anna's child and the mistress to Jackson Ford. She helps Jackson to catch Adeline. She is devious and only wants Jacob for selfish reasons. Jackson Ford Male, elderly, black hair, light skinned, grey eyes The father to Jacob Ford, he hates Ashe and blames him for the death of his brother. He is the antagonist of the story. Anna Martelli - Dead twin sister of Adeline Martelli Elizabeth Lockwood - Dead mother of Ashe Lockwood. Anthony Lockwood - Dead father of Ashe Lockwood. Amanda Ford - Daughter of Jacob Ford and Jackson Ford. Andre Martelli - Son of Adeline and Ashe Lockwood TROPE: Romance, hate to love, Arranged marriage, werewolves, mafia. EXPOSITION The female lead Adeline and Ashe is introduced. Adeline and Ashe meet one night at a bar and after a heightened attraction and tension between them, they both have a heated time of passion leading to a one night stand, unknown to her this was not his first time meeting her. Ashe leaves in the morning before she wakes up leaving her heartbroken and pregnant a month later. Alone and pregnant she meets Jacob who helps her navigate her fear of flying and morning sickness on the plane back home, progressively she falls in love with him. Five years later, Adeline is a happy mother and about to be married suddenly, Ashe Lockwood returns for his son and to take Adeline back, there she finds out he is the ruthless boss to a mafia gang and he was willing to do anything to get her and his son back. Another shocker hits her when she finds out Ashe Lockwood is the half brother to her soon to be husband Jacob Ford, after Ashe breaks into their house and both men held each other at gun point the hate between the brother came to light. They were both estranged half brothers who fell off after Ashe killed his father, scattered their family took over the pack and a secret Jacob choose to keep.

Yelena discovered that she wasn't her parents' biological child. After seeing through their ploy to trade her as a pawn in a business deal, she was sent away to her barren birthplace. There, she stumbled upon her true origins—a lineage of historic opulence. Her real family showered her with love and adoration. In the face of her so-called sister's envy, Yelena conquered every adversity and took her revenge, all while showcasing her talents. She soon caught the attention of the city's most eligible bachelor. He cornered Yelena and pinned her against the wall. “It's time to reveal your true identity, darling.”

For as long as Emily can remember, she has wanted to overcome her shyness and explore her sexuality. Still, everything changes when she receives an invitation to visit one of the town's most prestigious BDSM clubs, DESIRE'S DEN. On the day she chose to peruse the club, she noticed three men, all dressed in suits, standing on the upper level, near the railing. Despite her limited vision, she persisted in fixating on them. Their towering statues belied the toned bodies concealed by their sharply tailored suits-or so she could tell. The hair of two of them was short and dark, and the third had light brown-possibly blond-hair that reached the shoulders. The dark, crimson background incised their figures, exuding an air of mystery and strength. They stood in stark contrast to the unfiltered, primal energy that pulsed through the club. Shocked by the desires these men aroused in her, she was disappointed to learn that they were masters seeking a slave to divide and conquer. She couldn't afford the fee, and she also realized that they were outside her league. Emily hurriedly left the club, feeling disappointed and depressed, unaware that she had also caught the group's attention. A world of wicked pleasure, three handsome men. Over the years, they have lived a life of decadence, their lavish lair serving as a stage for their most sinister desires. But despite the unending parade of willing subjects, one woman sticks out. A mysterious stranger with white porcelain skin and a killer body, a slave, a name with no address, the first lady to attract their eye and they will go to any length to obtain her no matter the consequences.

Hazel Queen had loved her husband with all her heart for three years. But the one thing she never saw coming was the cold, shocking truth: he wanted a divorce because his mistress was pregnant. Heartbroken and betrayed, Hazel decides to move on and returns to Queen Corp, where she steps into her true role as the powerful female president, worth hundreds of millions. This revelation shocks her ex-husband, Damon Price, who never knew that the woman he left behind was the mastermind behind the famous Queen Corp-the Heiress of the Queen family, who had supposedly died in a fire three years ago.

Blair comes home to find her fiancé in bed with her cousin Laura. She is determined not to let it destroy her. She is a strong capable woman. What she hadn't planned on was drinking too much then sleeping with her boss. Roman shows her things she had never experienced before. Didn't even know she would enjoy. The next morning in the cold light of day and sober, Blair wants to pull away and call it a one-night stand. Roman has other ideas. He just doesn't want her for one night he wants her period.

"I want a divorce Noah", I said to him. My heart beating and knees weak. I was scared of how he would react. 'He should be happy right? I mean I am giving him a way out of the bondage of a marriage', I said to myself. Noah expression darkened and I could see his jaw tighten. He stood up and took slow steady steps towards me with both hands in his pocket. I immediately got scared and moved backwards. Noah Wellesley isn't the abusive type but he hates me to the bone, I wasn't sure what he is capable of. "Wh-what are you doing?", I asked, still moving backwards. Before approaching him for the request of divorce, I promised to be strong and not to let him intimidate me but... he is Noah Wellesley, the only man I have loved, and maybe still love. "What did you say?", He growled and I flinched. "I want to end this sham of a marriage, shouldn't you be happy?!", I suddenly found the courage to speak back. "And what makes you think I would be happy if we divorce?", He uttered and my brows furrowed. What did he mean by that? I stopped moving and he soon caught up to me, his eyes dancing on my lips and I saw the hidden feelings in his eyes. 'Why is he like this?', I asked myself.

"You make me want to risk it all," Lenora confessed nervously to her boss. "Then risk it all, cos I already have." The ever enigmatic billionaire CEO-Astor Parker, assured her with a kiss to her forehead. -- All Lenora Albert did in her past life was love the wrong man completely, blindly, and to her own destruction. She overlooked Lucian's constant disrespect, convinced that one day, he'd soften toward her. But Lucian never changed. Instead, he got her best friend pregnant, and together, they laughed at her. As if the betrayal wasn't cruel enough, her best friend ended it all by murdering her. But fate isn't done with Lenora. She's brought back in time, given a second life to rewrite her story. When she's wrongfully fired at work after being implicated in a scandal, Lenora lands an unexpected role at a billion-dollar fashion firm as the personal secretary to its powerful CEO, Astor Parker. Cold, brilliant, and dangerously alluring Astor falls for her fast. One that he reveals with actions rather with words. But Lenora no longer believes in love. All she seeks is revenge. Then comes the cruel twist-Astor is Lucian's brother. Astor is willing to burn the world to keep her safe. But beyond Lucian, beyond her traitorous best friend, lurks a darker force. A stalker, who tends to be a greater threat to her life and won't stop until she's dead again. Will she survive again in this second life?

Katelyn endured a marriage of cold stares and crushing silence. Ethan despised her, yet she convinced herself that if she loved him enough, he'd love her back. But everything changed the day an accident struck. She nearly lost her life, and their son was in danger-yet Ethan stayed by another woman's side. That was the final blow. Shattered but resolute, Katelyn drafted the divorce papers, relinquished custody, and walked away with her head held high. She cut ties with Ethan and threw herself into her career, rising from the ashes to build a billion-dollar empire. Just as Katelyn begins to reclaim her life, Cayden enters-a man almost too perfect to be real. His warmth is intoxicating, his charm disarming. He makes her feel again, something she vowed never to do. But is his kindness genuine, or is there something darker beneath that perfect smile? Caught between a painful past and an uncertain future, Katelyn must decide: will she give her regretful ex-husband a second chance or risk everything for a man shrouded in mystery?

"I knew he was trouble the moment I walked into our shared house. The way his hands gripped my waist when no one was looking, the way his voice dipped when he said my name, it wasn't just wrong, it was dangerous. He wasn't just my stepbrother, he was my undoing." **** All Evie Hayes wanted was to finish her college degree in peace, far from the chaos of her past. But when she moves into her stepfather's house near Ravencrest University, she finds herself stuck with Ryder Kingsley, her stepbrother and the school's golden boy. Ryder is everything she's sworn to avoid, arrogant, infuriatingly handsome, and completely off-limits. When late-night arguments turn into stolen touches, their forbidden connection becomes impossible to ignore. But in a world where secrets don't stay hidden, someone's bound to uncover the truth. And when they do, Ryder and Evie will have to decide if the risk is worth the ruin.

"I'm sorry Gerald, I'm not ready to be devoted to one man, that's why I cannot agree to this marriage," Caroline said and Gerald stood there surprised and dejected. She gave him their baby and left to pursue her dreams. Just then, the baby started crying and he panicked. Caroline didn't drop anything for him, not food, nothing. What was he supposed to do now? This is so messed up. He hires Tiffany Lawrence to become the billionaire child's nanny. Tiffany is an orphan, a college dropout, struggling with petty jobs to pay her sister's tuition fees. Life of Gerald and Tiffany were soon to take a surprising shift and the best and worst times of their lives ensue.

Amy didn't expect that her husband whom she had loved and trusted earnestly for many years would be cheating on her by having sex with his secretary. When she confronted him, he and his secretary mocked and ridiculed her, they called her barren to her face, afterall, she had not conceived for the past three years that she had been married to her husband, Callan. Terribly Heartbroken, she filed for divorce and left to the club, she picked a random gigolo, had a hot one night stand with him, paid him and dissapeared to a small city. She came back to the country six years later with three identical cute boys and three identical cute girls of the same age. She settled and got a job but soon find out that her CEO was the gigolo she had sex with six years back at the club. Will she be able to hide her six little cuties from her CEO, who happens to be the most powerful man in NorthHill and beleived to be infertile? Can Amy and the most powerful man in NorthHill get along considering the social gap between them.