Heart of the Empire

"I don't love you... I never have... And, I never will..." I stated firmly. Vicenzo smiled ruefully, licked his lips, and stared straight into my eyes. Then he uttered the coldest words I've ever heard: "What you feel for me is irrelevant... I've never asked for your love. And you always seem to forget that what we have here..." he paused, gesturing his fingers between the two of us. "Is just a peace treaty, nothing more, nothing less!! And yes, we will come out of this alive. And when we do, I will find out who betrayed me! And I'll make them wish for death." ******************************************************************* The Clayton and Griffo families are the two top crime organizations in Philadelphia. In order to coexist peacefully, a peace treaty was signed years ago between the two organizations. But everything goes to shambles when Tomas Griffo, head of the Griffo family was assassinated. Tension rose sporadically, and Harold Clayton, the boss of the rivals, became the primary suspect. To prove his innocence in the matter and to ensure peace, Harold offered a daughter of his, Anastasia to Vicenzo, the new head of the Griffo clan, as a wife in an arranged marriage scheme. However, things take a strange turn when Harold himself is killed. What happens when Harold's sons decide to change the terms of the arranged marriage without Vicenzo's knowledge? Will peace and love reign among the organizations, or will an all-out war break out? Read on to find out.

Alex Mitchell seems to live an ordinary life until one day he receives a mysterious letter revealing a shocking secret - he is the long-lost heir to a powerful criminal empire. As Alex delves deeper to uncover the truth about his past, he finds himself caught in a deadly game of deception and betrayal. Born to humble beginnings, Alex grew up close friends with Victoria Thompson, the privileged daughter of a wealthy businessman. Unknown to Alex, Victoria's family actually controls a vast criminal organization that dominates the city's underworld. When Alex comes of age, a shadowy figure named Mr. Johnson approaches and unveils Alex's true lineage - his late father was the former head of the criminal syndicate before disappearing years ago. Thrust into a world of danger and intrigue, Alex must now navigate the complex web of alliances and enemies that comprise the criminal underworld. But not everyone is pleased with his emergence. Victoria's father, Thomas Thompson, sees Alex as a threat to unseat his family's control. Through manipulation and lies, Thomas engineers a scheme to discredit Alex and take away what is rightfully his. Alex's world comes crashing down when he discovers that Victoria, the woman he loves, has betrayed hi With Mr. Johnson's guidance, Alex transforms himself into a formidable opponent. But his greatest challenge comes in the form of Leonard Vega, Thomas' chief enforcer who has aspirations of his own. Through twists and double crosses, Leonard emerges as Alex's most dangerous foe yet. As Alex climbs the ranks of the criminal underworld, he must outwit Leonard at every turn in a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Lyric had spent her life being hated. Bullied for her scarred face and hated by everyone-including her own mate-she was always told she was ugly. Her mate only kept her around to gain territory, and the moment he got what he wanted, he rejected her, leaving her broken and alone. Then, she met him. The first man to call her beautiful. The first man to show her what it felt like to be loved. It was only one night, but it changed everything. For Lyric, he was a saint, a savior. For him, she was the only woman that had ever made him cum in bed-a problem he had been battling for years. Lyric thought her life would finally be different, but like everyone else in her life, he lied. And when she found out who he really was, she realized he wasn't just dangerous-he was the kind of man you don't escape from. Lyric wanted to run. She wanted freedom. But she desired to navigate her way and take back her respect, to rise above the ashes. Eventually, she was forced into a dark world she didn't wish to get involved with.

"Mr. Evans, please maintain some dignity. Don't forget I'm your brother's wife!" Having caught her husband and best friend together in the bed, Elena wanted nothing more than to exact revenge on the people she once called family. She refused to be a pitiful divorcee and vowed to make everyone who had once looked down on her beg for forgiveness. And to start with her newfound freedom, Elena indulges in a one-night stand with a stranger. However, what was meant to be a fleeting escape turns into a nightmare when she learns that the stranger is none other than her husband's older brother! Would Elena be free from the shackles of her marriage? Or would the mysterious stranger make her life a living hell since he seemed to have a personal vendetta against his family? [The story is 18+ and involves mature content.]

"I, Riccardo Saviano, future Alpha of the Grey Shadow Moon Pack, reject you, Artemisia Guerrieri, Daughter of Alpha Franco of the Blood Moon Pack, as my mate and future Luna." One single sentence. One stupid single sentence was all it took to disintegrate my life. And the day of my birthday, on which this sentence was audaciously uttered to me, I lost the love of my life, my future mate, and my wolf, all at once. As I'm still assembling the pieces of my shattered heart years later, there they come. Like lightning out of a crystal blue sky. My Mates. But wait... If I am mated to triplets, how come I'm about to be mated to 5 gorgeous men? *** TW: explicit and foul language; spicy content; explicit sex scenes ***

After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went unanswered. Shattered by his betrayal, she left the country. Time passed, and Sadie was about to be wed for a second time. Noah appeared in a frenzy and fell to his knees. "How dare you marry someone else after bearing my child?"

Life was a bed of roses for Debra, the daughter of Alpha. That was until she had a one-night stand with Caleb. She was sure he was her mate as determined by Moon Goddess. But this hateful man refused to accept her. Weeks passed before Debra discovered that she was pregnant. Her pregnancy brought shame to her and everyone she loved. Not only was she driven out, but her father was also hunted down by usurpers. Fortunately, she survived with the help of the mysterious Thorn Edge Pack. Five years passed and Debra didn't hear anything from Caleb. One day, their paths crossed again. They were both on the same mission—carrying out secret investigations in the dangerous Roz Town for the safety and posterity of their respective packs. Caleb was still cold toward her. But as time went on, he fell head over heels in love with her. He tried to make up for abandoning her, but Debra wasn't having any of it. She was hell-bent on hiding her daughter from him and also making a clean break. What did the future hold for the two as they journeyed in Roz Town? What kind of secrets would they find? Would Caleb win Debra's heart and get to know his lovely daughter? Find out!

For ten years, Daniela showered her ex-husband with unwavering devotion, only to discover she was just his biggest joke. Feeling humiliated yet determined, she finally divorced him. Three months later, Daniela returned in grand style. She was now the hidden CEO of a leading brand, a sought-after designer, and a wealthy mining mogul—her success unveiled at her triumphant comeback. Her ex-husband’s entire family rushed over, desperate to beg for forgiveness and plead for another chance. Yet Daniela, now cherished by the famed Mr. Phillips, regarded them with icy disdain. "I’m out of your league."