When Arianna marries billionaire Zach Price to save her family, she doesn't expect to fall in love with a man who'd always consider her a second choice. An unexpected turn of events brings the couple closer together, but can a marriage based on lies and deceit ever survive? ***** When Arianna's older sister, Olivia, decides to run away on the day of her wedding, Arianna is forced to take her place to save her family from ruin. But her new husband is angry, heartbroken, and seems to hate her guts. The cold, elusive billionaire Zach Price has never quite struck Arianna as the kind of man she'd want to spend her entire life with. She was more than content with her sweet, thoughtful boyfriend Noah, but when circumstances force them together, Zach and Arianna's hearts get entangled in a way she never saw coming. As the couple grows closer, they must battle the demons of their past and of the lives they left behind - especially when Olivia returns and decides she wants Zach all for herself. Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains scenes of violence and sexual abuse, and mentions abortion and miscarriage. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren Tachibana

When she was 14, Dalia was sold to Matteo Martinelli, the former leader of the largest Italian mafia. Flash forward with his son, Vittore Martinelli as the new leader, Dalia is given to him as a birthday present after years in spent in the "safe house". Dalia struggles to fulfill a promise she made and get her old self back as Vittore tries not to fall for the black beauty. Will they go through all the lies, jealousy, betrayal, envy, lust and murder together all in the name of love? Because at the end of it all, she is still Property Of Vittore Martinelli. * * * "Lift your hand," I said looking at how he held onto his bicep with a tight grip. "Let me take a look at the bullet wound." "No tesoro. I can do this myself," Vittore grumbled and I gave him incredulous look. "Don't start that bullshit with me Vittore. Remove your arm and let me help you or..." I trailed off, not able to say more. I was still in shock but I could do this. "Just... just let me help." "No." I glared at Vittore. "Why are you being so damn egotistic?! Let me help you! Do you know what it was like to find you like... and to..." I couldn't even get all the words out. "Let me help you. Please." Begging wasn't something I'd ever do but I just needed him to let me help him. "No-" "Why?!" I suddenly exploded. "Why won't you just let me help you?!" "Because I don't know how to handle it ok?!" Vittore suddenly exploded, his dark eyes glaring at me. "I don't know how to handle these... feelings. Fuck tesoro you drive me crazy! Don't you see that? You make me question everything I've ever known and... I can't..." I watched Vittore as his expression turned determined. "Fuck it." He leaned forward and pressed his lips on mine. * * * WARNING! Mentions of death, torture, gore, abuse and other things related to the mafia.

Ynessa was in an unhappy marriage with her husband, Tage Lasten Del Prado. After 5 years of unhappy marriage, Tage decided to file a divorce na inaayawan naman ni Ynessa. She did everything to have him kaya hindi niya basta-bastang isusuko nalang ang asawa. Ynessa don't trust people easily. Maybe that was the reason why she doesn't have friends na pwede niyang pagkwentuhan ng problema niya tungkol sa asawa. Gusto niya lang naman magkaroon ng pamilyang masasabi niyang kanya. A husband na makakatuwang sa habang-buhay, anak na magpapawi ng mga pagod at lungkot niya at mga kaibigan na maituturing niyang pamilya. Was it too hard to have? 'Yan lang naman ang hiling niya. She was never been loved by her family on both her parent's side. She tried hard to fit in. Pilit nakikipaglaro sa mga pinsan kahit pinagkakampihan siya ng mga ito. They would steal her toys and break it. They would slap or pushed her and will act like she was the villain while crying when their parents are near. Papaluin siya ng mga magulang nila. Her parents won't know kasi busy sila sa kompanya. Since then, wala siyang naging kakampi. She may have all the material things but she never had an affection from family. She never felt to be in a family. Kaya nung nakilala niya si Tage, pinangako niya sa sarili niya na makukuha niya ito. She never get the love of her relatives but she'll get his. And up until now, she's still trying her best to have it. Doing her very best to get it. Kaso ang hirap. Ang sakit-sakit ng mahalin ang asawa niya. Nakakaramdam na siya ng pagod pero ayaw niya pang tumigil. Gusto niya pang ilaban kasi ayaw niyang may pagsisihan siya bandang huli. Ayaw niyang mabuhay sa what ifs and what should have been kaya kahit masakit, she'll do everything para ipaglaban ang pagmamahal sa asawa.