Ethan, the leader of a powerful tribe, is my husband. Proud and relentless, he never considered commitment until blackmail forced him into marrying a woman he barely knew. This woman is none other than the daughter of his greatest rival. No matter her looks or personality; he is determined to do everything in his power to call off their engagement and erase the evidence of the blackmail. However, one obstacle stands in his way: now that she is in his life... he cannot bring himself to let her go. She, the leader's ideal daughter, represents an invaluable opportunity for her family to climb the hierarchy of their world. Marrying Ethan, this feared man, means access to opportunities that would otherwise be inaccessible to her tribe. Although Ethan is distant and difficult to understand, she agrees to this arranged marriage for the sake of her family. However, the unexpected passion she feels for him was not at all in her plans. As they struggle with their pride and conflicting emotions, external threats emerge, testing their fragile union. Will they be able to balance their responsibilities and desires, or will their budding love be destroyed by the forces that seek to see them fail?
Forced marriage. Ethan Valmy, Alpha of one of the most powerful packs on the continent, placed a hand on the crystal glass in front of him without really paying attention. The atmosphere in the room, cozy and heavy with the scent of leather and old wood, was not reassuring. In front of him, Edouard Morel, a man with a predatory smile and expertly styled graying hair, held between his fingers a thick file, almost insignificant at first glance. But its content? Ethan knew this could shatter everything he had built.
- So, Ethan, Edouard whispered in an icy voice, what are you going to do? My daughter is ready. All you have to do is say "yes."
The silence that followed was heavy. Ethan sat up straighter in his chair, staring at Edouard with an almost animal intensity.
- Do you really think I'm going to play along to your little game? he replied, his voice low and serious.
Edouard did not flinch. He placed the file on the table, slowly pushing it towards Ethan.
- You underestimate my determination, my boy. What I have here would be enough to shake your entire clan. These dubious contracts, these agreements that you thought were invisible... All of this would end up in the hands of the media in less than an hour.
Ethan clenched his fists. Each word spoken by Edouard sank into his mind like a blade. He had always been blameless, or at least he thought so. But this compromising evidence – although he did not know how Edward had obtained it – represented a real threat.
- Why her? Ethan asked, more to save time than out of real curiosity. Why Alayna?
Edouard's smile widens, revealing teeth of an almost frightening whiteness.
- Because my daughter deserves the best, obviously. And you, Ethan, are the best. Powerful, influential, feared and respected alpha... But above all, because with this union, my family gains power that we would never have been able to obtain otherwise.
A bitter taste filled Ethan's mouth. He hated the idea of being a piece on Edward's chessboard. But he had no choice. The eyes of his clan members weighed on him, their trust was his top priority.
- I will, he said finally, his voice laced with a mixture of disgust and resignation. But don't you dare think that will make me an ally.
Edouard nodded, satisfied, before getting up with calculated slowness.
- Wise decision. The ceremony is already in preparation. You just have to introduce yourself... like any good groom should do.
Ethan stood still as Edouard left the room, his musky scent leaving an unpleasant trail behind him. When he was finally alone, he slammed the glass on the table, shattering it.
The wedding was organized in three days. Three days were enough to transform the Morel property into an ostentatious luxury theater. Ethan, dressed in a tailored black suit, watched the crowd from an alcove. Politicians, industrialists, Alphas from neighboring clans... All were there to witness the union which would seal an unexpected alliance between two rival families.
But Ethan only had eyes for one person: Alayna.
She descended the main staircase with a grace that seemed almost unreal. Her white dress, light and elegant, perfectly fit her slim figure. However, what caught his attention was his look. Cold. Distant. Alayna Morel was anything but a docile woman.
Ethan looked at her for a moment. Her hair, pulled back into a sophisticated bun, revealed a graceful but taut neck. Her lips, delicately tinted pink, remained sealed in a neutral expression. She looked like a statue, magnificent but inaccessible.
When she reached his side, they exchanged a brief look. Not a smile, not a word. Just a mutual recognition of the situation they were trapped in.
- Monsieur Valmy, Miss Morel, we can begin, announced the master of ceremonies with a voice marked by studied solemnity.
The words that followed were lost in a fog. Ethan stood there, saying his vows like an automaton, his thoughts elsewhere. When it was Alayna's turn, her voice rang out, soft but firm, like a blade hidden in velvet.
- I, Alayna Morel, agree to become your wife... for better and for worse.
The "worse" seemed to carry more weight in this statement.
An hour later, in the icy silence of the car that was driving them to the Valmy estate, Ethan finally broke the silence.
- Do you know what you got yourself into? he asked, his gaze fixed on the passing landscape.
Alayna turned her head towards him, meeting his gaze in the reflection of the window.
- And you ? she replied calmly. Do you really think I'm here by choice?
His response stung Ethan, but he didn't show it. He just sighed, sinking further into his seat.
- This marriage... it's just a facade. I'm going to find a way to end this.
Alayna raised an eyebrow, a smirk playing on her lips.
- Good luck with that, Ethan. But in the meantime, we're stuck together.
The car stopped in front of the huge gate of the Valmy estate. When the doors opened, revealing the imposing mansion, Alayna felt a knot form in her stomach.
- Welcome home," Ethan said sarcastically as he got out of the car.
She followed, her heels clicking on the gravel. The interior of the mansion was even more impressive than the exterior: crystal chandeliers, antique tapestries, overwhelmingly rich furniture. But despite all this luxury, the place seemed cold, almost inhospitable.
An hour later, Alayna was alone in her assigned room. She looked around the room: a four-poster bed, thick curtains, a dressing room that must have held clothes of unimaginable value. But it wasn't her home. Not yet.
A slight noise caught his attention. Turning around, she found Ethan in the doorway.
- Is everything to your liking? he asked, his indifferent tone poorly masking a certain tension.
Alayna stared at him for a moment before answering.
- If I say no, will you find me another room?
Ethan gave a cold smile.
- Probably not.
He entered, closing the door behind him.
- Listen, Alayna. I'm not going to lie to you. I didn't want this marriage, and I doubt you did either. But if we have to live together, there are rules.
She crossed her arms, waiting for him to continue.
- Rule number one: Don't interfere in my business. What happens in this mansion or in my pack is none of your business.
- Of course, she replied dryly. All I have to do is smile and stay in my place, right?
He clenched his jaw, clearly annoyed by her tone.
- Exactly.
They stood staring at each other for a moment, the silence between them filled with tension.
- Good night, he finally said before leaving the room.
Alayna flopped onto the bed, staring at the ceiling. This marriage was just the beginning. She knew it. And despite appearances, she had no intention of remaining a mere spectator in this game.
***
Far away, in his office, Ethan, a glass of whiskey in hand, contemplated the events of the day. This marriage... he was just a pawn on the chessboard, a piece sacrificed to protect his kingdom. But as he stared at Alayna's reflection in a photo on his desk, a thought crossed his mind, disturbing and unexpected: he couldn't deny that she was more than just a piece in this game.
A 20-year-old woman, Sofia, has always lived in the shadow of a powerful crime family. Since the tragic death of her mother, her father and his accomplices have treated her with contempt, forcing her to hide behind a mask of coldness. She has chosen silence since the age of 15, sharing her thoughts only with her faithful dog, an animal with keen instincts that accompanies her everywhere. One day, after discovering compromising secrets about her father's illegal activities, Sofia decides it's time to escape. She goes on the run and accidentally finds herself in the territory of a feared billionaire mafioso: Marco De Luca. Marco is known for his magnetic charm and his overwhelming authority in the underworld. When he meets Sofia, he is first intrigued by her mysterious beauty and her aloof air. Instead of treating her like an intruder, he sees in her an opportunity-a way to escape his own loneliness. As Sofia begins to navigate this dangerous world alongside Marco, she discovers that behind his tough exterior lies a man wounded by past betrayals. Together, they explore the boundaries between loyalty and freedom, while confronting the enemies that threaten their future.
In a world where an alpha's every decision can seal the fate of the pack, respected and ruthless alpha Gabriel Blackwood is forced to honor an ancient alliance by marrying the daughter of a neighboring chief to ensure peace between their clans. But when he locks eyes with Elena, a fierce and hauntingly beautiful human healer, his wolf growls with a desire he can't suppress. Caught between his duty and the overwhelming force of his budding bond with Elena, Gabriel faces an impossible dilemma. Every choice he makes could have devastating consequences-for him, for his pack, and for the woman he's forbidden to love. As tensions mount and dark forces threaten the fragile balance between humans and wolves, the alpha's choice could decide their survival...or their doom. When duty clashes with passion, will the alpha's heart resist the call of destiny?
After being betrayed by her half-sister, Elena, a young woman with a broken heart, decided to leave her country to escape the machinations of her family. Three years later, she returns with the firm intention of rebuilding her life, but finds herself trapped in an arranged marriage to ensure the well-being of her sick grandmother and, secretly, with the aim of taking revenge on those who hurt her. To her great surprise, the billionaire she is to marry is not Alex, the businessman who caused her so much pain and with whom her half-sister had ridiculed her. Instead, she meets a mysterious and seductive man, a billionaire she has never met, whose magnetic charm and self-confidence disconcert her. What happened to Alex? Why did this stranger become her fiancé? Elena discovers that her half-sister and stepmother have discovered that Alex is nothing more than a usurper with no legitimacy within their family fortune. They orchestrated this marriage to find the rightful heir, thinking they would use Elena for their own ends. But they do not know that the billionaire they have chosen is much more influential and formidable than Alex, being the true owner of an immense fortune. This enigmatic man, Maximilien, has returned after a long absence to claim his inheritance and establish his authority. In this arranged marriage, Elena finds herself involved in a complex game of power, between family loyalty, forbidden passion and corporate secrets. She must juggle her desire for revenge with the irresistible attraction she feels for this man she should hate. Will Elena be able to unravel the mysteries surrounding her family and decide where her allegiance and feelings really lie?
In her previous life, Alayna Griffin suffered the worst betrayal: her mate, the Alpha of the powerful Blackridge clan, marked her before rejecting her for another, leaving her alone and humiliated. Wrongly accused by her manipulative rival and persecuted by the pack, she died in an accident while carrying the clan's heir. But the moon offers her a second chance. Returning to the past, before everything changed, Alayna is determined to never be a victim again. This time, she will take revenge on the lies, regain control of her destiny, and claim her place as the true Alpha. However, an unexpected danger looms: Kael Storm, the most fearsome Alpha on the continent, begins to take an interest in her. His heart of ice hides secrets darker than the night itself. Why does Kael persist in protecting Alayna? What lies behind his piercing eyes and ruthless aura? Will the pack survive the flames of vengeance... or will Alayna burn her wings by defying the laws of pack and destiny?
A pregnancy test could have changed everything for Maya. She still believed she could save her marriage to the handsome and ruthless billionaire Adrian Westwood, CEO of the powerful WestCorp empire. But her hopes faded when the truth came out: Adrian was cheating on her with the person she trusted the most. An unwanted pregnancy. A brutal betrayal. An inevitable divorce. Maya, overwhelmed but determined, decides to disappear from the media world to protect her child... and her dignity. What Adrian didn't know is that she is not just the scorned former wife of a tycoon. Behind her calm hides a woman ready to rebuild her life with a fortune and a network more powerful than he had ever imagined. But when their paths cross again, and dark secrets from Adrian's past resurface, questions remain: Why does Maya seem more powerful and influential than ever? What dangerous legacy does she hide that could turn Adrian's world upside down? What if the greatest danger isn't a woman's vengeance... but a love that refuses to die?
When she agrees to accompany her half-sister for a weekend in a charming country house, Élodie has no idea that these few days will transform her life. And yet... As soon as the attractive alpha Julien Duval smiles at her, an inexplicable shiver runs through her body: could he be the man of her dreams? This feeling intensifies when he kisses her passionately... Unfortunately, the dream turns into a disaster. A few weeks later, when Élodie discovers that she is expecting a child, Julien reveals an unexpected side of his personality and demands that she become his wife. Destabilized, Élodie finds herself facing a dilemma: can she really build a life with a man who seems to be hiding disturbing truths? What secrets does he hide behind his seductive allure?
Katie was forced to marry Dillan, a notorious ruffian. Her younger sister mocked her, "You're just an adopted daughter. Count your blessings for marrying him!" The world anticipated Katie's tribulations, but her married life unfurled with unexpected serenity. She even snagged a lavish mansion in a raffle! Katie jumped into Dillan's arms, credited him as her lucky charm. "No, Katie, it's you who brings me all this luck," Dillan replied. Then, one fateful day, Dillan's childhood friend came to her. "You're not worthy of him. Take this 50 million and leave him!" Katie finally grasped Dillan's true stature—the wealthiest man on the planet. That night, trembling with trepidation, she broached the subject of divorce with Dillan. However, with a domineering embrace, he told her, "I'd give you everything I have. Divorce is off the table!"
Madisyn was stunned to discover that she was not her parents' biological child. Due to the real daughter's scheming, she was kicked out and became a laughingstock. Thought to be born to peasants, Madisyn was shocked to find that her real father was the richest man in the city, and her brothers were renowned figures in their respective fields. They showered her with love, only to learn that Madisyn had a thriving business of her own. "Stop pestering me!" said her ex-boyfriend. "My heart only belongs to Jenna." "How dare you think that my woman has feelings for you?" claimed a mysterious bigwig.
“Drive this woman out!” "Throw this woman into the sea!” When he doesn’t know Debbie Nelson’s true identity, Carlos Hilton cold-shoulders her. “Mr. Hilton, she is your wife,” Carlos’ secretary reminded him. Hearing that, Carlos gives him a cold stare and complained, “why didn’t you tell me earlier?” From then on, Carlos spoils her rotten. Little did everyone expect that they would get a divorce.
Leanna's life had been full of hardships until her Uncle Nate, who wasn't related to her, offered her a home. She fell deeply in love with Nate, but as he was about to get married, he ruthlessly sent her abroad. In response, Leanna immersed herself in the study of andrology. When she came back, she was renowned for her work on solving problems like impotence, premature ejaculation, and infertility. One day, Nate trapped her in her bedroom. "Seeing various men every day, huh? Why don't you check me out and see if I have any problems?" Leanna laughed slyly and quickly unbuckled his belt. "Is that why you're engaged but not married? Having trouble in the bedroom?" "Wanna try it out for yourself?" "No thanks. I’m not interested in experimenting with you."
My family was on the poverty line and had no way to support me in college. I had to work part-time every day just to make ends meet and afford to get into the university. That was when I met her—the pretty girl in my class that every boy dreamt of asking out. I was well aware she was out of my league. Nevertheless, I mustered all my courage and bravely told her that I had fallen for her. To my surprise, she agreed to be my girlfriend. With the sweetest smile I had ever seen, she told me that she wanted my first gift for her to be the latest and top-of-the-line iPhone. I worked like a dog and even did my classmates’ laundry to save up. My hard work eventually paid off after a month. I finally got to buy what she wanted. But as I was wrapping my gift, I saw her in the dressing room, making out with the captain of the basketball team. She then heartlessly made fun of my inadequacy and made a fool out of me. To make things worse, the guy whom she cheated on me with even punched me in the face. Desperation washed over me, but there was nothing I could do but lie on the floor as they trampled on my feelings. But then, my father called me out of the blue, and my life turned upside down. It turned out that I was a billionaire's son.
Three years ago, Cecilia was left battered and alone by the man she loved most, Alston, yet she bravely completed the wedding ceremony while pregnant. Three years later, although they were married, they grew apart over time. Cecilia focused on her career, no longer foolishly believing in love. But her transformation instantly threw Alston into a panic... And what is the secret from 11 years ago that Cecilia has always been reluctant to reveal? *** "She went to a law firm, met with a lawyer..." A lawyer? Is Cecilia suing someone? Who? Is there any recent litigation against the company? Alston suddenly chuckled coldly, "Who could she sue? I'm the CEO of this company. How come such a matter doesn't come to me first?" The assistant swallowed nervously, speaking softly, "Sir, there's no litigation against the company. She met with... a divorce lawyer."