All her life, Mia endured cruel words and harsh judgment because of her body. Over time, she convinced herself that no one could ever truly love her. Then one night changed everything. While driving, Mia nearly hit a wounded man on the road. There was something about him-his raw strength, his intense presence-that stirred feelings she had only ever dreamed of. That night, she gave in to those feelings and shared a passionate one-night stand with the mysterious stranger. For the first time in her life, Mia felt desired. But by morning, he was gone. In his place was a stack of cash and a single note with one soul-crushing word: Thank you. Devastated and angry, Mia swore that if she ever saw him again, she'd throw his money in his face and make it clear-she was not a woman to be bought. What she didn't know was that the man was Aiden Blackburn, Alpha of the powerful Dawnforge pack. He hadn't forgotten her either. Despite being bound to another, Aiden couldn't shake the connection he felt with Mia-a human, something forbidden in his world. When Mia accepts a teaching job in the heart of Dawnforge territory, fate gives them a second chance. But with secrets, pride, and two different worlds standing between them, will they fight for what they feel-or let it slip away forever?
MIA'S POV:
I parked in front of the house I used to call home, my hands gripping the steering wheel too tight. But it didn't feel like home anymore-maybe it never really had. I let out a long breath. My old Peugeot made a strange sound, like it was just as tired of the trip as I was. It had been through a lot, just like me.
The house stood there, quiet and cold, full of memories I didn't want to think about. I tried to push those thoughts away and made myself get out of the car. The air felt heavy the moment I stepped inside.
As soon as I walked through the door, my mother's voice cut through the silence.
"Well, finally, the daughter of my husband shows up."
Her words stung, but I didn't even have time to react before my father spoke from the dining table.
"Mia, you know I hate driving at night. And here you are, coming in late in that old Peugeot. Don't you think about how dangerous that is?"
"I had to finish some work at the mall," I said, walking over to the table. My voice was flat, tired. I sat down in my usual spot-the one at the end, far from everyone else. I liked it there. It was easier to stay quiet, to stay unnoticed.
Then, of course, she arrived.
"Mum, I'm here!" Prisca Winslow said, walking in like she was the main event. My stepsister. The favorite. The one who could never mess up.
She looked perfect, as always. Her makeup was flawless, her clothes neat and stylish. She had that natural confidence I could never copy. I sat there in my plain skirt and blouse, trying to disappear. I adjusted my glasses and stared straight ahead.
"My baby!" Mum said, rushing over to hug Prisca tightly-the kind of hug I never got.
"You look stunning, sweetheart," she said, her voice full of praise. So full it made me feel sick. She'd never said that to me. Not once. But I'd always wanted her to.
I thought I'd be used to it by now. But the pain still hit me. That quiet kind of hurt that never really leaves.
I could expect this from Mum-she had always treated Prisca better. But Dad... he was supposed to be different. And yet, as Prisca walked over to him, he gave her a smile I had wished for my whole life. A smile that hurt to see. She ran into his arms, and he hugged her like she was the best thing that ever happened to him. Like she was his only child.
He didn't even say a word about her being late.
Something tightened in my chest, like someone had reached in and squeezed my heart. I swallowed hard, pretending I didn't feel the sting. I was his daughter too. So why did he act like I was just... there?
"Mia," Prisca's voice cut through my thoughts like a knife wrapped in glitter. "What have you been eating? You look heavier than last time."
I looked straight at her, not blinking. "Food," I said, calm and steady.
She gave a smug little smile, then turned away like I didn't matter.
"Babe," she called sweetly, her tone suddenly soft. I followed her gaze toward the door-and there he was. Tall, sharp suit, nice smile. Handsome, in a clean, polished kind of way. The kind of guy who never looked twice at girls like me.
All I had was Martin. A guy who thought his broken guitar and garage band dreams made him special. Spoiler: they didn't.
"Hope you found parking okay," Prisca said to the guy, voice full of honey. "We're a little tight on space."
"Mum, this is Luca. My boyfriend," she added with that glowing smile, the kind that made everyone lean in like she was made of light.
"Hello, everyone," Luca said smoothly, sliding into the seat beside her like he belonged.
And just like that, the whole room shifted. Every word, every glance, every bit of attention clung to Prisca. Her love life. Her success. Her beauty. It was like I'd disappeared.
"If I were you, I'd eat less," Mum said suddenly, her eyes locked on me as I reached for the food. "No man wants a girl who can't control herself. You'll never get married like that."
The air seemed to freeze around me. My stomach twisted. Still, I didn't let my face show anything.
"Look at your sister," she went on, voice soaked in poison. "She's already bringing someone home. What about you? Who's going to want you when you're always stuffing your face?"
My fingers clenched around the fork. I wasn't even hungry anymore. I had been starving before this-literally hadn't eaten all day. But now? I just felt sick.
They didn't know. They never asked. They didn't care.
If I could have skipped this monthly nightmare, I would have. But here I was again, sitting in my usual spot, playing my usual role. The extra. The shadow. The unwanted daughter no one saw.
Anastasia Cole, a 22-year-old nurse at Mayfield International Hospital, has always prided herself on keeping her life free of drama. That is, until a new neighbour moves in next door. On his first day, a rude acquaintance of his mistakenly barged into her apartment, forcing Anastasia to handle the awkward situation. Determined to stay away from the womanizing new neighbour, she's stunned to discover that Newton Bradford, a 28-year-old infamous billionaire's son, is also the hospital's new resident doctor. Known for his inability to commit and his reputation for swiftly moving on from women, Newton's transfer to Mayfield was arranged by his father, desperate to distance him from a scandal back home. When their first encounter involves Anastasia slamming the door in Newton's face, he's surprisingly intrigued. Unlike the women who usually throw themselves at him, she seems immune to his charm. Newton sets out to make things difficult for her, but when Anastasia breaks up with her boyfriend and desperately seeks his help to win him back, Newton reluctantly agrees. As they spend more time together, Newton finds himself unexpectedly drawn to her. But will Anastasia be able to see past the revolving door of women in Newton's life, or will she let her growing feelings for him be overshadowed by his past?
"Excuse me, sir?" I inquired, taken aback by his directive. "If I don't see you in the next thirty minutes," he said, his tone ice-cold and authoritative, "I will make sure to inform the financial department to remove a substantial amount from your salary as a punishment for your blatant insubordination. And trust me, I will most certainly follow through on this." "But sir, I live quite a distance from the office, and thirty minutes simply won't be enough time for me to reach there, especially considering it's already midday," I said, anxiously checking the time on my phone screen and hoping he would understand my predicament. "If I don't see you today, I promise you that, I will punish you in such a way that it's gonna hurt you so bad" he said, as he switched of the phone. "Is this the tormentor sent straight from the depths of hell to turn my life into a never-ending, infernal circus of torment?" I quipped to myself, half amused and half incredulous, as I rushed hurriedly towards the safety of my room, pondering the absurdity of my situation. Ayra Malik, an ordinary Casino worker finds herself embroiled in a high-stakes drama when her co-worker impersonated her identity by claiming she was her after successfully stealing an Engraved bracelet from a casino client. Caspian Hawthorne a wealthy business tycoon who has ties with the owner of the Casino accused Ayra Malik of theft and immediately instructed for her apprehension without meeting her in person. When the lady in question insisted that she hasn't stolen any bracelet and infact, hasn't met with the client, Caspian decided that he should pay the lady a visit at the Police division where she was detained but on reaching there, he discovered that he was wrong and the lady is totally not the one at the suite.
"I thoug........",. "That's my problem with you Miss Natasha, you always think and act, forgetting that you have to seek for my consent first." Mr Anthony interrupted. " I am Beverly's father and it is my sole responsibility to decide if my daughter should go anywhere. it seems you are forgetting your place Miss Natasha". He said as he angrily storm out of the house, leaving me standing with a blurry vision. Mr Anthony Devale is a billionaire who recently annulled his marriage with his wife. But the problem is, he has a three years old daughter that needs to be taking care of. Meanwhile, Miss Natasha Evans badly needs a Job to take care of her sick younger brother who has been diagnosed with a heart disease and a large sum of money is needed for the corrective surgery. Natasha saw an advertisement for the position of a nanny from Job vacancy app with a very good pay. She wasted no time to jump for the offer.
Five years ago, Alessia La Rosa's life took a drastic turn when, suffering from memory loss, she wed to Dominic Carter under her grandfather's mysterious arrangement. But their marriage was a facade, bringing her only humiliation and heartache as Dominic showed no love, and she couldn't conceive. Upon discovering Dominic's infidelity, Alessia sought liberation through divorce. Yet, fate had more in store for her. Five years later, spurred by an anonymous email hinting at her lost child's whereabouts, she returns to the city with her twin babies in tow, determined to uncover the truth. As she navigates the tangled web of her past, a surprising twist awaits. Dominic, upon meeting her again, finds himself drawn to the woman she has become, unaware of her true identity as his former wife. Little does he know, the woman he's falling for is not only his ex-wife but also a powerful Doctor and Master Hacker.
A man like Travis Sinclair wants nothing more than a woman who matches his sexual prowess and is used to getting everything he wants. A cold-hearted billionaire ,he lives by one rule - no love, no commitment. Ayanna Davies isn't looking for a relationship. She's focused on her work and the financial security it brings. As a high end escort, her client is full of filthy rich men who are willing to pay handsomely for her services. But when Travis Sinclair becomes one of her clients, she begins twice about mixing work with pleasure. Not knowing that he is an old acquaintance whom she despises.
Corinne devoted three years of her life to her boyfriend, only for it to all go to waste. He saw her as nothing more than a country bumpkin and left her at the altar to be with his true love. After getting jilted, Corinne reclaimed her identity as the granddaughter of the town’s richest man, inherited a billion-dollar fortune, and ultimately rose to the top. But her success attracted the envy of others, and people constantly tried to bring her down. As she dealt with these troublemakers one by one, Mr. Hopkins, notorious for his ruthlessness, stood by and cheered her on. “Way to go, honey!”
Lucia Balstone thought she had chosen the right man to spend the rest of her life with, but he was the one who ended her life. Their ten-year marriage seemed like a joke when her husband stabbed her with a dagger. Fortunately, God is never blind to people's tears. Lucia got a second chance. She was reborn at the age of 22, before all the terrible things had happened. This time, she was determined to avenge herself and let those who hurt her pay! She made an elaborate list of her goals, and the first thing on her list was to marry her ex-husband's enemy, Alonso Callen!
Rachel used to think that her devotion would win Brian over one day, but she was proven wrong when his true love returned. Rachel had endured it all—from standing alone at the altar to dragging herself to the hospital for an emergency treatment. Everyone thought she was crazy to give up so much of herself for someone who didn’t return her feelings. But when Brian received news of Rachel’s terminal illness and realized she didn’t have long to live, he completely broke down. "I forbid you to die!" Rachel just smiled. She no longer needed him. "I will finally be free."
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?