Leigh Sokolov-King x Vera Volkov

The truth is out. After months of whispers, speculation, and carefully guarded moments, Amanda and Ericka step into the spotlight together-no longer hiding, no longer denying what they've built behind closed doors. Interviews are given. Headlines are written. The world has opinions. But love doesn't end when the secrets are revealed. As they prepare for a very public wedding and adjust to life under constant scrutiny, Amanda and Ericka are forced to navigate the quiet challenges no camera can capture. The shifting balance between power and partnership. The strain of being seen while still needing space to be private. The reality of building a future when the world feels entitled to every detail. And then there's the unexpected-new beginnings that change everything. Pregnancy, marriage, and the weight of legacy bring Amanda and Ericka face-to-face with questions they've never had to answer out loud: Who are they when the noise gets loud? What does it mean to protect a love the world now feels invited into? And how do you stay connected when everything else pulls at you from the outside? Love and Secrecy: The Aftermath is a story about what comes after the confession-when the doors are open, the lights are bright, and love must learn how to exist not in hiding, but in the open. Because the hardest part isn't keeping a secret. It's choosing each other once the world is watching.

Ericka Matthews is the ambitious CEO of one of the hottest clothing companies in the fashion world-powerful, driven, and untouchable. Amanda Parker is the new assistant, eager to prove herself in the high-stakes industry. But what Amanda doesn't expect is the secret she's about to uncover. The weight of Ericka's secret draws Amanda in, and as she becomes more involved in Ericka's life, she starts to feel an undeniable attraction to her boss. With every passing day, their bond grows stronger, but so do the risks. Will their relationship survive the pressure of secrecy, the delicate balance of power, and the looming question of whether love can bloom in the midst of such turmoil? In this poignant and heartfelt story of love, sacrifice, and the delicate line between professional and personal, Amanda must decide if the chance at love is worth the risk of losing everything. Will Ericka allow herself to be loved?

AGAIN, THIS STORY IS NOT INCEST, I DON'T DO THINGS LIKE THAT. ⚠️ CONTENT WARNING This story contains sensitive and mature themes including manipulation, obsession, murder, sexual assault, psychological trauma, a significant age gap, and the presence of a minor character. These topics may be disturbing or uncomfortable for some readers. Reader discretion is strongly advised. If you are not comfortable reading stories with these types of themes, it is recommended that you do not continue. This book is intended for readers who are prepared for dark and intense content. REMINDER This book may contain grammar mistakes, typos, and unedited sections, as it has not yet been fully revised. The author has not had enough time to complete the editing process as of 2026. Thank you for your patience and understanding. ©️ ALL RIGHT RESERVED 2022

"i thought we were best friends?" i say holding onto her waist trying to control myself from taking her right here and right now. "ive never wanted to have my best friend fuck me till i cant walk." she wraps her arms around my neck and kisses me hard. River Diaz a 17 y/o intersex girl thats been secretly in love with her best friend for 4 years, she loves art and photography and is trying to get into an art college. Jasmine Carter a 17 y/o girl that moved to rivers town 4 years ago and has always had a "girl crush" on river to scared to admit her true feelings, and dates men to cover up her love for her. will jasmine admit to herself how hopelessly in love she is with river or keep denying it? lowercase intended!

Lilith Hawthorne is a 20 year old psychology student with a complicated heart and more issues than she likes to admit. She feels too much, thinks too hard, and often drowns in the weight of her own empathy. She's curious, emotionally intense, and carries unresolved wounds especially the kind only a mother can leave behind. Valentina Salvatore is a 30 year old CEO. She works hard to build her career and keep things running smoothly. At the same time, she loves deeply but carefully, making sure her feelings go to the right person. She has learned to protect her heart and waits for someone who matches the way she feels. Where Lilith is full of feelings and unpredictability, Valentina has her life sorted out. They come from different worlds and have different ways of living, but what if that's exactly why they fit?

"If you wanted me to fuck you, all you had to do was ask," Tazmin said, her raspy voice lowered as she drew one of her hands up the inside of my thigh. I clenched my jaw, "I didn't," I gritted, even if we both knew it was a full-faced lie. Especially with me bent over her desk with my hands held behind my back. "Oh so this..." she trailed off, suddenly running her fingers along my damp underwear, "Is all for someone else?" I drew in a deep breath, feeling the needy ache between my legs grow as she caressed her fingers back and forth against my covered core. "Anyone else," I forced out tightly. ♤ There's a delicate balance between law and order. And Milena Azhari fought ruthlessly for that balance as a defense lawyer, who is on the brink of achieving her lifelong dream... Making partner at her law firm. But she quickly gets lured off track, dipping deeper into the criminal world she once assumed she understood, until it all crumbles away from the surface. Milena's number one priority was always her family, but that quickly lands her face-to-face with her demons and the corruption that binds them. How far is she willing to go for her family? More importantly... how far is she willing to blur the lines of everything she once fought so hard for?

[There is spelling errors and it's confusing sometimes but I'll try my best to look for them before publishing a chapter] shes the perfect dom for me.