"Let go of me right now, or I swear I'll scream!" Sophia's voice quivered with escalating frustration and fear. "Go ahead, do whatever you like, Sophia. Just remember, we're married-I own you!" Alex replied coldly. Sophia's fear surged as she processed Alex's words. She struggled desperately to free herself, but Alex's grip was firm, and with her other hand pressed against the wall, Sophia found no way to escape. "That smart mouth of yours needs to learn its lesson-and not just the mouth, but the one who owns it too. So tell me, dear wife, have you ever been touched by a woman before?" Alex asked coldly, her eyes locked on Sophia as she struggled to break free. Sophia's eyes widened in disbelief at Alex's words. It was clear she had lost her mind. Her heart pounded heavily with fear, dreading what Alex might do next. "Alex, please, I beg you-don't do this. Let go of me, please!" Sophia pleaded, her voice trembling with desperation. Alex merely laughed, clearly enjoying Sophia's visible fear. It was evident that her question had struck a nerve. "Alex, please, just let go of me." Sophia continued to beg, but Alex remained unmoved, seemingly deaf to her desperate please. "Let me tell you a secret, Sophia." Alex whispered, slowly bringing her face closer to Sophia's ear. She inhaled deeply, taking in the subtle scent from her neck, her lips barely grazing the sensitive skin. "Begging turns me on." Alex whispered in her ear, her breath warm and unsettling as she softly bit down on Sophia's earlobe. Alexandria Van Leeuw and Sophia de Jongh are bound by an old agreement between their grandfathers: Sophia must marry Alexandria, who is entangled with the mafia. Thrust into a world of fear and chaos, Sophia struggles with her lack of choice and the danger surrounding her new life. As the two navigate the treacherous waters of their forced union, will unexpected affection bridge the gap between them, igniting a love that could change everything?

(Teacherxstudent) It might have been the way her hand moved effortlessly across the canvas with every stroke she made, or the way her eyes would shine when speaking about her passion that she adored so much, or maybe it was her smile that seemed to captivate me every time. She was perfect in her own way, and I wish I could tell her how much happiness she brings into my life by being present. How all my worries and fears seem to drown away when she's near, or how a simple "hello" makes my day. The only thing stopping me from getting close to her is that diamond ring on her left hand, and how terrible of a person I feel every time I think about her in ways I'm not suppose to, and the fact that I couldn't bring her into my fucked up life. Oh, and because she's my art teacher. Mrs. Shuler, if only you knew how much I adore you.

One Year, that's what they agreed upon. That's why she worked so hard to please him. That's why she did everything in her power to help him and his people. So she could live her second life, the way she wanted. In peace. One Year, they promised each other. To live a life as husband and wife. One Year, to convince everyone that they were a loving couple. One Year, to gather information on his enemies. One Year, to gather as much support and power from the royal court to his side. One Year, of playing pretend and fooling the whole Kingdom of their fake love story. Little did she know, it only took One Year for him to fall in love with her. Will he keep to his word of One Year? Or go back on it and break their promise?

[COMPLETE] Heart of Stone - Part III - Souls Entwine Please read Part I and II found on my profile page first. Thank you. *Thanks to SeductionDestruction for the new cover*

[COMPLETE] Some bonds can't be broken, even in death. -- He couldn't endure another heartbreak. "Accepting her would be a mistake," he said. "She's a human. I can't afford to have her blood on my hands." Gwen looked away, and he knew she saw the image that flashed in his mind. The slaughter. Bodies everywhere. The putrid stench of decay and metallic blood seeping through his fingers and staining the earth under his feet. The small, lifeless body in his hands whose death he couldn't prevent. And whose death he could never forget. "It won't be like that with her," she murmured to the floor. "I won't take that chance." Heavy with sorrow, her brown eyes looked up into his. "Not everyone is given a second chance. Take it." -- Soulmates only come along once in a lifetime. Or so everyone thought. She was his second chance. But her heart loved another. Fate would bring them together, and Fate would tear them apart. -- **A slow-burning, sensual love story with a splash of humor, a dash of action, and a lot of heart.** Rated PG-13 for adult content (coarse language, violence, and non-explicit sex) [There is a separate R-rated scenes book for those who want steamier scenes] CONTAINS: alpha lycan x human mates, strong female lead, second chance mates, reincarnation (tabula rasa), love-triangles, vampires, action, drama, humor, relatable characters, high stakes, passionate romances VOID OF: "insta-love," extremely possessive, aggressive, abusive alpha mates, Stockholm Syndrome *OVERALL WINNER of 2017 Flower's Awards*