Layla Quinns has to pay a depth that she didn't owe. She has to go with the ruthless mafia as payment for the money her poor parents stole from him in order to avoid blood shed. But never in her wildest dream did she imagine that this ruthless and scary Mafia Boss would become a bigger part of her life, and give more meaning to it. Because she swore she would never love the man who kidnapped her and tried to dominate her. Meanwhile a love triangle is about to spiral after her ex boyfriend meets her since her disappearance years ago. But her ruthless mafia boos would not have this and would stop at nothing until he makes Layla completely his. Until he killed the third party. With his pasts up against him, and enemies building up every corner he turned, and families demanding he puts his life together in order to claim the family's fortunes, Logan is left in a daze and he must choose between the right and wrong, including the thing he never thought was possible: loving a woman.
The rain didn't stop pouring as the night slowly became impenetrably darker. I knew this was a mistake but I acted on impulse and there's no going back now. Going back means getting tortured and living a life of captivity again. I couldn't do that to myself. I've come this far.
I slowly cornered into the dark Alley, feeling my legs getting weaker. I knew I couldn't get any far with these shoes on. Backing into the wet brick wall, I unbuckled the strap high heels and gently placed them down. My hair was getting on my eyes so I pulled them up, pulling out a single hair strand to tie the rest on top of my head.
I wiped the rain water out of my eyes before looking to the right side of the quiet road.
Empty.
Not a single person. Anyone knew better than to trespass here during this hour. Anyone but me.
I could feel my heart thundering in my rib cage as I stepped into the light, slowly making my way towards where I presumed the gate was. I could feel my body visibly shaking. But I couldn't decide why. Whether because of the rain I'd been under for the past one hour or due to the fear that had accumulated inside my body over the course of hours. I didn't know how much longer I could actually Walk without fainting.
The day had been beautiful, it had started well, he was being nice to me, and I ruined it. And now, I'm going to pay for it if he ever catches me again. That's why I need to leave right now without getting caught. I don't have a home to go back to but I'll figure something out. I would this time.
" Bring him closer, asshole! " I fell back as I heard his domineering voice from upfront, the venom in his voice shaking me up till I couldn't walk anymore, finding myself wrapping up against the walls once again. It felt like I had two hearts, and suddenly they were fighting with each other inside my small rib cage. I felt like I was going to faint. But I had to keep going.
I heard strong urgent footsteps upfront. It was the only way I could take to get to the gate. The opposite side lead back to the big mansion. I couldn't go back. I slowly and gently took a step after the other, fearing that I'd actually step onto a pod of water and catch their attention. That was the last thing I wanted right now.
As I approached the end of the wall, I saw the urgent movements of Logan's men, dragging somebody who appeared to be on the wet floor. I couldn't risk getting closer to see who he was killing again, to see who had dared to cross him again. I needed to just wait here till they finished with whatever they were doing before I ran off.
" I swear, I didn't do it! " The man screamed, obviously begging for his life. His voice broke my heart but I tried not to cry. I heard him getting beat up again, causing me to shut my eyes tight. Watching someone getting beaten or hurt has been something that always got me upset and sad and Logan always enjoyed making me watch such events.
After a while, I decided to take a peak of the scene. My eyes met with Logan's back, four of his men standing in a circle, the victim seated on a wooden chair in their center. I couldn't see who the man was. All I could see was the silhouette of the side of his face as he looked up at Logan.
Suddenly, Logan was laughing sinisterly, stretching out his hand for a gun. My heart stopped beating.
" Did you just say you didn't sleep with my hot wife? " He asked amidst laughter, grabbing hold of the gun that he's being provided.
Huh? Sleep with who? Me? I felt confused. Who was that man?
" No, I swear! Please! I'll do anything! " The poor man begged for his life. I tried to see his face but again it was impossible. Suddenly, a surge of energy kicked through me and I told myself I wasn't gonna stand here and let an innocent man die for my sake. He didn't do what he's being accused of.
But again, Logan wouldn't merely let him go just because I testified. He would still kill him and probably kill me too for trying to run away. He was a psycho who didn't reason anything or anybody. He deserved to die and I'll see to that as soon as I get out of here.
I saw his men punching him on the face again. I quickly looked down, feeling the pain like I was the one being punched. This wasn't fair. It isn't.
But we were having such a nice evening a few hours ago, he was being lovely and nice and I was being cooperative like before. He didn't suspect I was planning to escape tonight so why...
Oh no.
The thought struck me like fierce lightening. I remembered the last thing he had said to me before one of his men came to take him from the room. He had said he'd kill Emma.
My heart picked up race, painfully thudding and pushing at my chest. I felt the air get knocked out of my lungs.
" Stop! " I wanted to scream as he pointed the gun at his forehead. I felt my skin crawl as I watched. I wanted to stop him, beg him to stop but at that moment, I didn't know what to do first. Yell for him to stop or run to the gun point. But what guarantee did I have that he wouldn't just kill me and still kill him too? He was a fucking psycho.
Everything seemed to happen so so fast that in a split second I was hearing the clicking of the gun and in the next second, I was hearing a loud gun shot. It was deafening and I almost lost my balance. But I knew giving up now would only jeopardize things. The deed has been done and the last thing I wanted was dying without getting my revenge.
I found myself clinging to the wall, hyperventilating.
I caught sight of a cloth sack getting pulled over Emma's head before being raised from the chair. I couldn't watch anymore, I wanted to throw up. I quickly retracted my way back to the dark Alley where I sat crying for a while, scared out of my mind. I was having difficulty breathing and I didn't know if I could ever make it out of here.
Ever.
Cayli Wither has finally put her men-stalking days behind her. She now has an MBA and is solely focused on moving up the hierarchy at the nightclub where she works. It seems like a perfect plan until her smart, rich, and gorgeous boss, Ricardo Milos flirts with her at the bar. Cayli knows she has to avoid him at all costs or risk triggering her obsessive love disorder, but he offers her an irresistible business proposition: he wants to hire her to act as his public girlfriend. You know it’s about to get steamy hot in here! But being broken individuals, they have to deal with their dark histories and maybe get a chance to heal each other.
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
Rachel used to think that her devotion would win Brian over one day, but she was proven wrong when his true love returned. Rachel had endured it all—from standing alone at the altar to dragging herself to the hospital for an emergency treatment. Everyone thought she was crazy to give up so much of herself for someone who didn’t return her feelings. But when Brian received news of Rachel’s terminal illness and realized she didn’t have long to live, he completely broke down. "I forbid you to die!" Rachel just smiled. She no longer needed him. "I will finally be free."
She was the notorious Alana Wilson, a shameful daughter of the Wilson family. Her reputation went downhill after she broke her engagement with her fiance, Albert Harris. They pointed finger at her, calling her a cheater. However, in truth, who was the cheater here? Alana would do anything she could to have her engagement with Albert broken, even if it meant sacrificing her own reputation. Ten years of abuse she endured in her last life was enough. She made sure that in this life, she would never marry that cheating bastard again. As her previous crush, as well as her brother's best friend, Lorenzo Miller is now back to the country, what would happen to her already messed up life? Especially when her ex-fiance also didn't want to leave her alone. Sequel is out now! Rebirth of the Billionaire's Vengeful Actress Wife
Rena got into an entanglement with a big shot when she was drunk one night. She needed Waylen's help while he was drawn to her youthful beauty. As such, what was supposed to be a one-night stand progressed into something serious. All was well until Rena discovered that Waylen's heart belonged to another woman. When his first love returned, he stopped coming home, leaving Rena all alone for many nights. She put up with it until she received a check and farewell note one day. Contrary to how Waylen expected her to react, Rena had a smile on her face as she bid him farewell. "It was fun while it lasted, Waylen. May our paths never cross. Have a nice life." But as fate would have it, their paths crossed again. This time, Rena had another man by her side. Waylen's eyes burned with jealousy. He spat, "How the hell did you move on? I thought you loved only me!" "Keyword, loved!" Rena flipped her hair back and retorted, "There are plenty of fish in the sea, Waylen. Besides, you were the one who asked for a breakup. Now, if you want to date me, you have to wait in line." The next day, Rena received a credit alert of billions and a diamond ring. Waylen appeared again, got down on one knee, and uttered, "May I cut in line, Rena? I still want you."
In her previous life, Kimberly endured the betrayal of her husband, the cruel machinations of an evil woman, and the endless tyranny of her in-laws. It culminated in the bankruptcy of her family, and ultimately, her death. After being reborn, she resolved to seek retribution against those who had wronged her, and ensure her family's prosperity. To her shock, the most unattainable man from her past suddenly set his sights on her. "You may have overlooked me before, but I shall capture your heart this time around."
On her wedding day, Khloe’s sister connived with her groom, framing her for a crime she didn’t commit. She was sentenced to three years in prison, where she endured much suffering. When Khloe was finally released, her evil sister used their mother to coerce Khloe into an indecent liaison with an elderly man. As fate would have it, Khloe crossed paths with Henrik, the dashing yet ruthless mobster who sought to alter the course of her life. Despite Henrik’s cold exterior, he cherished Khloe like no other. He helped her take retribution from her tormentors and kept her from being bullied again.