Tortured by Love follows a woman whose past lover returns after a painful breakup, hoping to reignite their lost romance. As she navigates unresolved feelings and old wounds, she must decide whether love can truly heal or if reopening the past will only bring more heartbreak.
It had been three years since Lily's world had shattered. Three years since the man she had trusted with every piece of her heart, the man who had promised her forever, had walked away without a word. And yet, as she stood in front of her apartment window, watching the rain pour down, the ache in her chest felt as raw and fresh as the moment he had left.
Her fingers traced the cool glass, the drops of rain blurring her reflection. She didn't recognize the woman staring back at her anymore. Gone was the carefree, vibrant girl who had fallen for James in the first place,the girl who he had laughed with abandoned, the girl who had believed in love with all her heart. In her place stood someone colder, someone afraid to trust, afraid to love again.
But even now, after all this time, the memories haunted her. She closed her eyes, and there he was again-his smile, the warmth of his touch, the way he had kissed her as if the world around them didn't exist. He had made promises, promises that now felt like cruel lies.
"Maybe it was all just a dream," she whispered to the empty room, her voice breaking in a way she hated. She hated sounding weak, hated feeling like she was still trapped in the past, but there it was. The wound still open.
Lily pulled away from the window and moved to the kitchen, where the quiet sound of the refrigerator was the only sound that kept her company. She grabbed a glass from the cabinet, the dull clink of it almost mocking her. She poured herself a glass of red wine, because it felt right for the weight she carried. Sipping it slowly, she thought about how far she had come since the day James had left. How much of herself she had given away trying to hold on, trying to fix something that wasn't her fault.
He had been her everything, her anchor. And when he left, so had her sense of self.
But there was something she'd never quite let go of-hope. Even now, she held onto that fragile thread, a part of her still wondering if he would return, if the love they had could somehow find its way back. Maybe that was what tortured her the most. The what-ifs, the unanswered questions.
What had gone wrong?
What was it about her that hadn't been enough?
The sting of those questions never dulled. She set the glass down and leaned against the counter, letting the silence envelop her. She wasn't looking for closure anymore-she was too tired for that. But there was a part of her that needed to understand, even if that meant facing her past head-on.
Suddenly, the sound of a knock on the door jolted her from her thoughts. Her heart skipped a beat, and for a moment, she dared to hope. Could it be him? Could it be James, back after all these years to explain himself, to make things right?
Lily's breath caught in her throat as she walked cautiously toward the door. She peered through the peephole, only to find a man standing on the other side. He wasn't James, but the sight of him still caused her pulse to race.
The stranger was tall, his figure broad and imposing. His face, however, was partially obscured by the hood of his jacket, but something in his posture made her hesitate. Something about him felt... familiar. A gut feeling, an unshakable pull in her chest that she couldn't explain.
She opened the door a little , her voice shaky as she asked, "Can I help you?"
The man lifted his head, revealing a set of striking, almost haunting eyes that sent a shiver down her spine. His gaze was intense, as if he were searching for something-perhaps her. She froze, unable to look away.
"I'm sorry to bother you," he said, his voice low, almost apologetic. "I was wondering if you might know where I could find someone."
Lily swallowed hard, unsure of why her heart was racing, but the man's presence made her feel as though everything she had tried to bury was suddenly bubbling to the surface.
"Who are you looking for?" she asked, her voice steady despite the chaos stirring inside her.
"James," he replied.
Lily's heart lurched painfully in her chest. She blinked, the world suddenly feeling off-kilter. "James?" she whispered, almost to herself. "Why do you want to find James?"
The man hesitated, then nodded slowly, his eyes never leaving hers. "I need to talk to him about some things that can't wait any longer."
Lily's mind spun. There was no way this was a coincidence. The man who had left her heartbroken, the man she had never truly stopped thinking about, was somehow connected to this stranger standing at her door.
"I'm sorry," she said, her voice quivering. I don't know where he is.
The man looked at her for a long moment, his expression unreadable. "I see. He paused. "If you hear anything... please let him know I'm looking for him. It's important. Before she could respond, the man turned and walked away, leaving her standing in the doorway, heart pounding, her mind racing.
*James.*
The name echoed in her mind as the rain continued to fall outside. She had never expected to hear his name again, not like this. But the strange man's visit had stirred something in her-a spark of something she thought she had buried long ago. The ghosts of her past were rising again, and Lily knew, without a doubt, that her life was about to be overturn once more.
What happens when an all business Alpha planning his chosen's mating ceremony, smells the most wonderful fruity scent that belonged to his curvy mating ceremony planner. Confident plus size Ji'lahni, her two cousins, and friend owns a successful Wedding planning company along with a dance, and self defense workout studio, get hired by their new friend who is like a mother to them to plan her sons wedding I mean mating ceremony? What will happen when the sassy plus size women step into the world of werewolves? Read to find out.
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?
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.
Once upon a time, there were two kingdoms once at peace. The kingdom of Salem and the kingdom of Mombana... Until the day, the king of Mombana passed away and a new monarch took over, Prince Cone. Prince Cone, has always been hungry for more power and more and more. After his coronation, he attacked Salem. The attack was so unexpected, Salem never prepared for it. They were caught off guard. The king and Queen was killed, the prince was taken into slavery. The people of Salem that survived the war was enslaved, their land taken from them. Their women were made sex slaves. They lost everything, including their land. Evil befall the land of Salem in form of Prince Cone, and the prince of Salem in his slavery was filled with so much rage. The prince of Salem, Prince Lucien swore revenge. 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳 Ten years later, thirty-years old Lucien and his people raided a coup and escaped slavery. They went into hiding and recuperated. They trained day and night under the leadership of the fearless and cold Lucien who was driven with everything in him to get back their land, and take Mombana land too. It took them five years before they ambushed and attacked Mombana. They killed Prince Cone and reclaimed everything. As they screamed out their victory, Lucien's eyes found and pinned the proud princess of Mombana. Princess Danika. The daughter of Prince Cone. As Lucien stared at her with the coldest eyes anyone can ever possess, he felt victory for the first time. He walked to the princess with the slave collar he'd won for ten years rattling in his hand as he walked. He reached close to her and with a swift movement, he collared her neck. Then, he tilted her chin up, staring into the bluest eyes and the most beautiful face ever created, he gave her a cold smile. "You are my acquisition. My slave. My sex slave. My property. I will pay you in spades, everything you and your father ever did to me and my people." He stated curtly. Pure hatred, coldness and victory was the only emotion on his face. .
“Do I want a taste?” his voice deeper than he had ever spoken. His eyes pinned on me like I was the only thing that fascinated him. “What do I do?” I thought to myself as he moved closer to me, I wanted to run away, to resist him but I was pinned to the wall by him. “Gosh I hate this man so much” his scent, his body, his beautiful green eyes, he was driving me crazy. I know this is wrong, he has a fiancee and all but that makes me want him even more. “Get on the bed and spread your legs” his cold voice woke me up and then I remembered I was just a maid to him. “Yes master”.
PERMISSION IS TAKEN FRIM THE ORIGINAL, BE WARNED!! Do you believe in Myths? Just when she thinks it can't get any worse, it does. Lucy lost everything four years ago in a rogue attack. She's been abused, starved, rejected, and broken. As her eighteenth birthday approaches, strange things start to happen, things that only happen once every century. She finds friendship in the most unlikely place and escapes to find her true self with the help of the most dangerous Alpha. Warning: This werewolf trilogy is not intended for anyone under the age of 18 or anyone who doesn't enjoy a good spanking. It will take you on adventures around the world, make you laugh, fall in love, crush your heart and possibly leave you drooling.