They say that hate is almost as powerful as love. Almost. They also say that Hades is someone you don't want to mess with. Well, that's what they told me. But how can you avoid someone when he is looking for revenge and you don't let anyone walk over you. It's simple, you can't. So I might as well play his game with him. And I definitely play to win. ------- ''Ever heard of personal space?'' I say while I try to push him backward. He grabbed my wrists and pushes them beside me against the lockers. He still didn't say a word. ''Ah, I guess you liked my gift,'' I said with an evil smile. ''You did a very stupid thing yesterday. I don't know if you're brave or just stupid'' His eyes are never leaving mine. ''Well, I think we're even now,'' I said with a fake sweet smile. His face comes closer to mine till I can feel his breath on my skin. ''I can ruin your life and I will if I want to. So a smart girl would know to back off.'' ''But who says I'm smart?'' ''Then you will have to deal with the consequences.'' ------ 17-year-old Alex is new at Greenwood High and a senior. After she also lost her dad she is forced to live with her uncle. Alex is someone who doesn't let anyone walk over her. Not anymore. Her dangerous past is something she rather wanted to forget. She discovers secrets that would rather stay hidden. Who can she trust? And can she forgive those who have or will hurt her? Hades is the boy who has it all. Girls, the looks, money, popularity, but most importantly, power. People fear him. They know not to mess with him or you'll get burned into the ground. They say that behind every bad boy is a boy with a big heart. But Hades is only blinded by hate. He wanted to make them pay. --- through all those games, secrets, lies, and betrayal is there more at stake than just their pride? Or is it also their hearts they can lose? After all, love can conquer every hateful heart...right? Warning: Mature Content, Read at own risk!

𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐒, renowned CEO and entrepreneur. Ruthlessness was all she knew after her first love disappeared without a trace. Worst of it all was she was carrying his child, who turned out to be more of a blessing than a curse. Celeste worked her way around the single mother life and built an empire at the feet of her daughter. As time passed over, she never anticipated the return of her lover, the father of her daughter. Does he deserve a second chance? Will Celeste ever forgive him for leaving? 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐗𝐄𝐑

"WHY CAN'T YOU GET IT INSIDE YOUR HEAD?" He trapped my trembling body between his arms and slammed his fist into the wall. I flinch at the sound as I feel tears forming in my eyes. "I'M SICK AND TIRED OF YOUR CRYING. JUST ACCEPT THE FACT THAT YOU'RE NEVER LEAVING. THIS IS YOUR LIFE NOW, WITH ME" He spits, anger consuming his voice as I push myself further against the wall. Shutting my eyes closed and turning my face to the side as I do. Moments later, I feel his rough hand on my waist and his finger grazing my cheek. "Look at me, love." His hand grips onto my jaw, his thumb playing across my lower lip. He turns my face to meet his as I lower my gaze to the floor. He lowers himself to my level and I feel his breath fanning my cheek causing my breathing to become unsteady. "I love you so much, darling. But you need to learn. You need to learn that you won't be going anywhere. You're mine." With that being said, his other hand slides down to my waist "Your entire body, your mind, your soul. All mine." All I could do was tremble at his touch. How can someone so beautiful be so heartless? ~~~~~~~~~~ All a 19 year old Aurora Shaw wanted to do was work to make a living and volunteer at the orphanage. Unfortunately for her, ruthless and cunning 26 year old Mafia leader and billionaire Tristan Black had other plans for her. He's been waiting for the perfect moment to kidnap her and finally make her his queen after 2 years of watching and stalking her every move. He'd kill anyone who gets in the way of getting what he wants. What will happen when he ruins everything she wanted and forces her to marry him? Will she escape and resist him? Or will she submit and accept her fate?