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Being in love as they say is just as easy as breathing but for Hera and Zach, it was the opposite. It felt like choosing between life and death, especially for Hera whose hope had once been shattered. ****** "You don't understand what I mean, Zach. I am...I am the one bearing the pain and humiliation the most. Was everything my fault?" She asked as her eyes started getting wet. "You know what, let's end this relationship." She turned to go but he pulled her back and kissed her. Her feet became numb and all her questions were rendered powerless as tears gushed out of her eyes. She couldn't control any of her emotions and it hurts. Zeus released her lips and kissed her forehead. " I understand your pain because we are in this together and I love you for being able to stand up for yourself and your son. I love you no matter what. " He replied and She hugged him tightly for more comfort. ****** Join in this ride of love, romance, care, pain, rejection, and betrayal. PLEASE NOTE: The book cover isn't originally mine. I got it from an all so I give all the credits to the owner when I finally get to do mine, I will change the cover. This book also contains some mature words and contents. Thank you very much.
Hera was running in the rain but not at a fast pace. It was quite dark due to nature's course of events. Even though it was cold, she had hot burning tears streaming down her now pale skin. That night was the darkest and most unforgettable night of her life as she was forced to experience a second death to her recovering heart that was filled with injuries that were scarcely bandaged. Why did this happen to her? Was it bad to ask for just one time a chance to be happy and to forget her sorrow?... Just one time to try to live in her world of fantasies?
Someone who appeared to be a man ran up to her and grabbed her right hand, forcefully turning her around. He was breathing heavily as the rain reduced its power of pouring.
" He...Hera, you've got to listen to me, okay? Don't jump to a conclusion yet, I need to explain what you saw earlier and it's not what you think."
" What did you say? It's not what I think? How could you have done this to me? She is my stepsister! Even if you wanted to commit such an abomination act, why should you have done it to my sister? Why? It's a month to our marriage, you fool! " Hera cried as she hit his firm chest harder.
" Listen, Hera it's not really what you... "
" Shut up, James! Just shut it. Aren't you ashamed of saying that dirty words over and over again? I saw it clearly. I...I saw it with my two eyes, you and...and her on the bed...stark naked... " Hera paused as she swallowed a mouthful of saliva. She just couldn't say it out as it tasted like a bitter pill.
She had planned all day how she was going to surprise the man she had come to love with her broken heart that she thought was being fixed with his arrival into her life. It was his birthday and she had baked a cake for him with rich ingredients...a homemade cake she was sure that he would love. Hera did not bother calling him so she could inform him of her coming. She sets out as early as she could in the evening after making sure her son had something to eat before greeting him goodbye. She never planned to stay over for her son's sake so that was why she set her short journey as early as possible not knowing what she was going to face.
On her way to his house, she tried calling his number but it was switched off. ' Why is his phone switched off? It never gets switched off. ' She had wondered but never cast any thought to the reason. There was traffic on the way so she had to arrive late though she didn't mind. She got to the entrance and knocked consecutively but she got no response so she opened the door, surprisingly it wasn't locked. She looked around in search of him and opted for his bedroom with a smile on her face but the smile soon faded off when she heard the erotic moans of a man and a woman coming from inside the room. She opened the door only to meet the worst scene of her life, her stepsister was sitting on her fiancee having raw sex with him.
They didn't seem to notice her arrival until the cake she was holding fell to the ground, that was when the two looked up at her with a shocked expression. James wasn't expecting her that late neither was Ella, Hera's stepsister but she did not stop the act as she continued moaning loudly and had her release. Hera's feet were rooted to the ground for about three minutes before dashing out of the room and house in pain.
James in a haste pushed Ella off him and put on the least clothing he could think of before running after Hera. Ella did not seem to mind as she picked the remote control on the desk and turned on the air conditioner after the hot sex she had just finished. She stood up and went to take her bath so she could go home for the night.
So, there they were, Hera seeking an explanation for James' misconduct, the dark, cold and rainy night.
" You betrayed me, James. You betrayed the...love I had for you. " Hera was sobbing hard as her lips shivered.
" Will you quit it already? I am sick of hearing you tell me how much you love me when you certainly don't. " James accused and Hera's mouth widened in disbelief.
" Yes, you don't love me, Hera. What do you think a relationship entails? Do you think it's all about kissing me, visiting me every time with that son of yours from God knows where? I am a man, Hera and my body craves sexual needs and desires like every other man out there but you denied me this multiple times. " Hera looked dumbstruck by what she just heard. They started six months and their wedding...not even an engagement was stimulated for next month, she allowed him to kiss her and maybe romance her once in a while but she only denied him sex because she wanted to know how faithful and loyal he could be.
"I, Erika Blackwood, stand before you, Alexander Robertson, with a heavy heart. I hereby reject you as my mate. The bond we once shared has grown fragile, and my soul yearns for a different path. May you find solace in the love of another, and may we both find the happiness we seek." Alexander didn't say a word and looked at me. But he refused to accept. *********** Erika Blackwood is the next Alpha in line of the Ironclaw Pack. She hides her identity and gets mated to the Alpha of the Moonforest Pack, Alexander Robertson. Three years passed, but Alexander is still unwilling to let go of his childhood sweetheart. Erika is mistreated and eventually framed by the same childhood sweetheart. Now she leaves with that humiliation, and goes back to her pack, swearing vengeance on those who hurt her. They all waited for her to return and beg, but what happens when they realize that the famous Ironclaw Pack that was going to help in the rogue war, was ruled by a woman named, Erika Blackwood. Now her Ex mates want her back. Other Alphas want this woman.. But will she accept any of them? Or will she stay independent forever?...
In the previous life, Maggie Johnson was so cowardly, gullible and stupid that she was coaxed by her fiance and stepsister and then broke her legs and lost everything including her fortune, love and even life. However, she was so lucky that she was reborn in the year before everything happened. Since her life restarted, how could she repeat a previous tragedy? Therefore, in this life, she took the opportunity to improve herself and take revenge on the ones who had ever insulted her. Facing the people who had humiliated her previously, she became smart and experienced to break their frames and tricks that had caused her to hurt in the previous life. Finally, no one could stop her pace to amaze the world any more.
Melanie married Ashton out of gratitude, but she quickly found herself entangled in a web of relentless challenges. Despite these struggles, she stayed true to her commitment to the marriage. In the hospital room, Ashton indifferently attempted to draw her blood, disregarding her discomfort. This callous act was a harsh revelation for Melanie, awakening her to the grim reality of their relationship. Resolved to prioritize her own welfare, she decided to sever ties. With newfound resolve, Melanie filed for divorce. In the process, she unveiled her concealed identities, leaving everyone in shock. Throughout these turbulent times, Melanie realized that Derek, Ashton’s uncle, had been discreetly protecting her all along.
Rumors said that Lucas married an unattractive woman with no background. In the three years they were together, he remained cold and distant to Belinda, who endured in silence. Her love for him forced her to sacrifice her self-worth and her dreams. When Lucas' true love reappeared, Belinda realized that their marriage was a sham from the start, a ploy to save another woman's life. She signed the divorce papers and left. Three years later, Belinda returned as a surgical prodigy and a maestro of the piano. Lost in regret, Lucas chased her in the rain and held her tightly. "You are mine, Belinda."
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The dream of everyone with regards to marriage is to be able to find that special someone and settle down with them. Even arranged marriages grant you an opportunity to meet your partner briefly before the wedding. How will you feel about waking up in the morning with someone sleeping next to you who is not just anyone but your legally married partner yet with no memory of how that had happened in just a few hours of going out the previous day? This is the story of Jason Haward and Julia Harrison, two strangers trapped in a marriage they never planned. The quest to find out why led to the unfolding of a mystery which made them realize they are both living a lie. To find out more, read this amazing story of love, betrayal, revenge and murder.