For seven years, Claudia allowed herself to live under Eddie's shadow. She thought that devoting herself to him would eventually win his heart, but it turned out to be nothing more than wishful thinking on her part. When they finally cut ties, Claudia did not argue or ask for any compensation. Instead, she chose her peace and left without looking back. She never imagined that Eddie would suddenly appear on her wedding day, furious and wild-eyed. He glared at her groom and declared, "I was here first!"
Late at night, the dimly lit deluxe hotel suite was filled with the sounds of enchanting moans and heavy panting.
The passion subsided after what seemed an eternity.
Resting against Eddie Selleck's chest, Claudia Murphy could feel his steady heartbeat. She gazed at his sharply defined jaw, lost in thought for quite some time.
Suddenly, Eddie's grip around her waist tightened. He leaned in and whispered, "What's on your mind?"
Claudia paused briefly before responding, "I'm thinking about my work."
"Thinking about work now, with me here?" Eddie's voice dropped, his gaze fixed on her, unblinking. "As my secretary, you're sure getting bolder." His tone carried a tinge of displeasure, hinting at his growing annoyance.
Noticing his mood, Claudia sighed inwardly but quickly wrapped her arms around his neck, replying in a sweet tone, "My apologies."
Eddie continued to stare at her, but her charm seemed to soften him, and he smiled, gesturing for her to come closer.
Understanding his cue, Claudia didn't hesitate. She leaned in and initiated another kiss.
The next morning, as Claudia opened her eyes, she found herself alone.
Turning, she spotted Eddie on the phone, his back to her, speaking in hushed, patient tones. Framed by the backlight, his silhouette appeared tall and imposing, exuding an undeniable presence.
Claudia watched, entranced, her lips unconsciously parting, yet she remained silent, not wanting to interrupt.
Eventually, he ended the call and turned to face her, his expression undisturbed. "Morning," he said simply.
"Morning."
Without another word, he resumed dressing. Claudia swiftly rose from the bed, crossed over to him, and began helping him with his tie, which he allowed without comment.
Once his attire was adjusted, Claudia double-checked his agenda. "I spoke with Frank yesterday. He'll handle your schedule today."
This prompted a frown from Eddie. "Isn't it your duty?" he inquired, a hint of concern threading his voice.
Claudia hesitated, her expression turning grave. "I'm submitting my resignation today. Your assistant Frank will take over my duties this month."
At her words, a shadow cross his face. "Reason?" he demanded.
Claudia responded with composure, "I'm twenty-seven. I've been with the Selleck Group since college, and now it's my fifth year. I'm ready for a change in my life."
Eddie press his lips together, remaining silent.
Claudia look up at him, her voice casual yet earnest. "My family has started pressing me about marriage."
As she spoke, she reached out slowly, her eyes softening with a hint of longing. "I used to think there was plenty of time to wait, but now, I'm beginning to realize it might have been just a daydream."
Her outstretched hand was abruptly caught.
In a swift motion, he tilt her chin upward, his gaze mocking. "Retreat as a way to advance?"
Claudia's heart sank, but she shook her head firmly. "No, I meant every word."
Suddenly, the warmth in his eyes vanished. He released her, turned sharply, and delivered the news without a trace of warmth. "Gwyneth Riley is back."
When Corynn mustered up the courage to tell Elliot about her pregnancy, she unexpectedly found him gallantly helping another woman from his car. Her heart sank as three years of effort to secure his love crumbled before her eyes, compelling her to leave him behind. Three years later, life had taken Corynn down a new path with someone else, while Elliot was left grappling with regret. Seizing a moment of vulnerability, he pleaded, "Corynn, let's get married." Shaking her head with a faint smile, Corynn gently replied, "Sorry, I'm already engaged."
Her hands moved down his broad back, beckoning him to keep going as kissed her deeply. She detangled her tongue from his, to enable her to fully undress him. He released her and undressed when she tried to pull down his pants. Her gaze was fixed on his body, but she was taken aback when she noticed his huge member. "You're huge, Gabby. This is my first time, so please be careful," she said gently, looking a little scared. He chuckled. "Don't worry my love; the pain will be as little as possible, I'll be gentle." He paused, the he asked, "Are you sure you want this my love?" Her eyes widened; there was no way he was going to back down from this. "Don't even give it a second thought, honey, You belong to me." She ordered, "Come here, let me show you." She wrapped her legs tightly around him and moved to rub herself seductively against his massive cock when he climed back on top of her. She dug her hands in his hair and her tongue moved down his neck, leaving a wet trail. "Fuck, Rosy, yes, I'm yours and you are fucking mine." He growled. After that, he pinned her to the bed and began to explore her body. ********* In a pack that produced almost all the Lunas in the region, where most of the females were mated to Alphas lived Rosalie Creed. Rosalie discovers that her sister's boyfriend is her mate, Alpha Tristan. Her sister refuses to let go of him because she wants to become Luna of his pack. Alpha Tristan rejects Rosalie and she accepts his rejection, sacrificing her mate to keep peace in the family and the pack. She meets Alpha Gabriel who saves her life from rogues who tried to kill her. The son of the supreme Lycan King and next in line. They're not fated but are madly in love. What happens when Rosalie finds her second chance mate or Gabriel finds his fated? Will the moon goddess acknowledge their love and grant them a miracle or will their love be only but a sweet memory?
Sophia Drake braced herself for the worst when she was forced to move across the country in the middle of her junior year. Desperate to escape her shattered home as soon as she turns eighteen, her plans are disrupted by the enigmatic and captivating Ashford twins. Sophia can't fathom the intense attraction she feels for the twins and tries to avoid them at every turn. As she's thrust into an unfamiliar world, her past demons resurface, making her question her true identity. Will Sophia flee from her past's secrets, or will she embrace her destiny and take control of her future?
It was a big day for Camilla. She looked forward to marrying her handsome groom. Unfortunately, he abandoned her at the altar. He never showed up throughout the wedding. She was made a laughingstock in front of all the guests. In a fit of rage, she went and slept with a strange man on her wedding night. It was supposed to be a one-night stand. To her dismay, the man refused to let her be. He pestered her like she had stolen his heart on that night. Camilla didn't know what to do. Should she give him a chance? Or just stay away from men?
On her wedding night, Natalie's stepmother set her up to marry Jarvis, a disfigured and disabled man. Fortunately, she managed to escape, but little did she know that later she would fall for the man she was betrothed to.Jarvis pretended to be a poor man, but he didn't think that he'd fall head over heels for this woman.Their life went on until one day, Natalie found out her boyfriend's little secret."Huh? How could you have billions of dollars' worth of assets?" she asked in disbelief.Jarvis didn’t know how to respond.Being met with silence, she gritted her teeth angrily. "They said that you couldn't walk, but as far as I can see, you're strong enough to run a marathon."Still, he remained silent.Natalie continued, "They even said that you only have a few years to live. What about now?"Finally, Jarvis opened his mouth to explain. "Honey, this is all just a misunderstanding. Please calm down. Think about the baby.""Jarvis Braxton!"The man knelt down immediately.
The day Lilah found out that she was pregnant, she caught her fiancé cheating on her. Her remorseless fiancé and his mistress almost killed her. Lilah fled for her dear life. When she returned to her hometown five years later, she happened to save a little boy's life. The boy's father turned out to be the world's richest man. Everything changed for Lilah from that moment. The man didn't let her experience any inconvenience. When her ex-fiancé bullied her, he crushed the scumbag's family and also rented out an entire island just to give Lilah a break from all the drama. He also taught Lilah's hateful father a lesson. He crushed all her enemies before she even asked. When Lilah's vile sister threw herself at him, he showed her a marriage certificate and said, "I'm happily married and my wife is much more beautiful than you are!" Lilah was shocked. "When did we ever get married? Last I checked, I was still single." With a wicked smile, he said, "Honey, we've been married for five years. Isn't it about time we had another child together?" Lilah's jaw dropped to the floor. What the hell was he talking about?