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The evening air buzzed with anticipation as Ella stood in front of her mirror, smoothing the delicate folds of her lavender dress. She had spent hours choosing it, hoping tonight would be a memorable one. This was the annual family gala, a rare occasion where her family would celebrate together, and Ella felt her heart race at the thought of seeing her long-time crush, Nathan, there too. As she admired herself, a soft knock echoed from her door. Her stepsister, Ava, strode in, a faint smirk tugging at her lips. She looked Ella up and down, eyes glinting with something between amusement and disdain. "Nice dress," Ava remarked. "You know, I was planning to wear lavender tonight too." Ella held back a sigh. Ava had a knack for turning even small things into her own, often at Ella's expense. Ever since their parents married, Ava had acted as if she owned every corner of Ella's life. "Oh, maybe you can pick another one?" Ella suggested politely, hoping to avoid any confrontation. Ava's expression hardened. "I don't think so. In fact, why don't you change? I think it'd be better if you wore something a little... simpler." She feigned a concerned look, "Wouldn't want you outshining everyone." Ella's stomach twisted, but she kept her voice steady. "But I really like this one." Just then, her stepmother appeared in the doorway, raising an eyebrow as she took in the scene. Without waiting for Ella's explanation, she sided with Ava, as she always did. "Ella, don't make a fuss," her stepmother said coolly. "Go change. It's a big night for Ava, and she deserves to look her best." Ella felt a lump in her throat, but she bit her lip and nodded. Silently, she went to her closet and pulled out a plain navy-blue dress, trying to hide her disappointment. As she closed the door behind her, she could hear Ava's soft laughter from the other side. The gala was as grand as Ella had imagined, yet something felt off. She couldn't shake the sting of being overlooked, of being told she wasn't enough. As she wandered away from the crowd, she found herself outside on the terrace, breathing in the cool, comforting night air. Suddenly, she felt a presence beside her. Nathan stood there, his warm gaze studying her face. "You look beautiful tonight, Ella," he said softly. Ella's heart skipped a beat, her surprise evident. "Thank you," she whispered, feeling a spark of warmth break through the evening's chill. They shared a quiet moment, the moonlight casting a soft glow around them. For the first time in a long while, Ella felt seen, her worries and doubts fading away. Perhaps she didn't need the fanciest dress or her family's approval. Standing there, she realized that she had the power to create her own happiness, regardless of how others treated her. This version emphasizes the theme of self-worth, family dynamics, and budding romance, capturing the essence of a character finding strength amidst challenges without the supernatural elements. Let me know if you'd like more depth or a different twist!
The evening air buzzed with anticipation as Ella stood in front of her mirror, smoothing the delicate folds of her lavender dress. She had spent hours choosing it, hoping tonight would be a memorable one. This was the annual family gala, a rare occasion where her family would celebrate together, and Ella felt her heart race at the thought of seeing her long-time crush, Nathan, there too.
As she admired herself, a soft knock echoed from her door. Her stepsister, Ava, strode in, a faint smirk tugging at her lips. She looked Ella up and down, eyes glinting with something between amusement and disdain.
"Nice dress," Ava remarked. "You know, I was planning to wear lavender tonight too."
Ella held back a sigh. Ava had a knack for turning even small things into her own, often at Ella's expense. Ever since their parents married, Ava had acted as if she owned every corner of Ella's life.
"Oh, maybe you can pick another one?" Ella suggested politely, hoping to avoid any confrontation.
Ava's expression hardened. "I don't think so. In fact, why don't you change? I think it'd be better if you wore something a little... simpler." She feigned a concerned look, "Wouldn't want you outshining everyone."
Ella's stomach twisted, but she kept her voice steady. "But I really like this one."
Just then, her stepmother appeared in the doorway, raising an eyebrow as she took in the scene. Without waiting for Ella's explanation, she sided with Ava, as she always did.
"Ella, don't make a fuss," her stepmother said coolly. "Go change. It's a big night for Ava, and she deserves to look her best."
Ella felt a lump in her throat, but she bit her lip and nodded. Silently, she went to her closet and pulled out a plain navy-blue dress, trying to hide her disappointment. As she closed the door behind her, she could hear Ava's soft laughter from the other side.
The gala was as grand as Ella had imagined, yet something felt off. She couldn't shake the sting of being overlooked, of being told she wasn't enough. As she wandered away from the crowd, she found herself outside on the terrace, breathing in the cool, comforting night air.
Suddenly, she felt a presence beside her. Nathan stood there, his warm gaze studying her face. "You look beautiful tonight, Ella," he said softly.
Ella's heart skipped a beat, her surprise evident. "Thank you," she whispered, feeling a spark of warmth break through the evening's chill. They shared a quiet moment, the moonlight casting a soft glow around them.
For the first time in a long while, Ella felt seen, her worries and doubts fading away. Perhaps she didn't need the fanciest dress or her family's approval. Standing there, she realized that she had the power to create her own happiness, regardless of how others treated her.
Allison fell in love with Ethan Iversen, the soon-to-be Alpha of the Moonlight Crown pack. She always wanted him to notice her. Meanwhile, Ethan was an arrogant Alpha who thought a weak Omega could not be his companion. Ethan's cousin, Ryan Iversen, who came back from abroad and was the actual heir of the pack, never tried to get the position nor did he show any interest in it. He was a popular playboy Alpha but when he came back to the pack, one thing captured his eyes and that was Allison.
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.
Julia and Evan were the perfect couple-or so she thought. But everything changed when Evan abruptly ended their relationship, leaving her heartbroken and unable to tell him she was carrying his child. Years later, Julia has built a life for herself and her son, Andy, while Evan has risen to unimaginable wealth and success. Their paths cross again at a chance meeting, but Julia soon discovers Evan has moved on with someone else. Julia is done with the pain. She's fought battles alone, raising a son who deserves the truth about his father, even if Evan doesn't deserve her forgiveness. When Julia told Evan years ago she had something to say, he didn't listen. Now, it's time for him to listen. But is it too late to reclaim what he lost? "We should break up," he'd said, the words cutting through her like glass. The pregnancy test in her pocket stayed hidden, just like the child they would never share. Now, it's Evan's turn to hear the truth-and to face his deepest regret.
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."
Life was perfect until she met her boyfriend's big brother. There was a forbidden law in the Night Shade Pack that if the head Alpha rejected his mate, he would be stripped of his position. Sophia's life would get connected with the law. She was an Omega who was dating the head Alpha's younger brother. Bryan Morrison, the head Alpha, was not only a cold-blooded man but also a charming business tycoon. His name was enough to cause other packs to tremble. He was known as a ruthless man. What if, by some twist of destiny, Sophia's path were to intertwine with his?
Rosalynn's marriage to Brian wasn't what she envisioned it to be. Her husband, Brian, barely came home. He avoided her like a plague. Worse still, he was always in the news for dating numerous celebrities. Rosalynn persevered until she couldn't take it anymore. She upped and left after filing for a divorce. Everything changed days later. Brian took interest in a designer that worked for his company anonymously. From her profile, he could tell that she was brilliant and dazzling. He pulled the stops to find out her true identity. Little did he know that he was going to receive the greatest shocker of his life. Brian bit his finger with regret when he recalled his past actions and the woman he foolishly let go.