The land of Britain has never been one simple to rule, for thousands of years kingdoms fought for dominance between each other but when the Roman's came in, after a few tries, they dominated the centre of the country, from the south coast to the northern border of Hadrian's wall. This land, is Esma's history her ancestors battled to stake their claim and now it was her turn to make the ultimate sacrifice for the good of her people, she's used to being independant, but that was before the Roman came to claim his Rose.

"And do you think lying to me again would make me stay." I was taken back by her question. "Lying to you? When did I ever..." "Cut the crap Dylan, I saw you. That night in your office. I saw the marks..." Taking her hand I placed it against my chest. "It's not what you think. Nothing happened that night believe me." "And why should I?" "What?" ***** "You are wrong. I don't feel anything about her. She is nothing compared to you." ***** "Dylan," she removed herself from me, "I don't think I can take all this emotional roller coaster ride. Before sure I admit I was struggling to make means end but my heart didn't endure this much pain when I'm with you." What is she saying? "What are you telling me?" Taking her hand she removed the ring from her fingers, "I can't marry you, I'm sorry."

Evelyn married Adrian, believing her love could melt his cold heart. But years later, she finds herself trapped in a lonely mansion, raising their daughter Elena while her husband parades his mistress in public. Humiliation, heartbreak, and betrayal become her everyday companions-until the day Evelyn decides she has suffered enough. From a fragile, broken wife, she begins to rise as a woman of strength, grace, and power. But when Adrian finally notices her transformation, will it be too late? Or will love bloom in the ruins of their cold marriage? A slow-burn emotional journey of heartbreak, betrayal, and self-discovery - where love and revenge intertwine.

What happens when Rebecca, wife and mother of two kids finds out that her husband of six years is involved in an extramarital affair? Rebecca does everything to make her kids Lizzy and Drew, and her husband, Andrew happy as a classic housewife. Nevertheless her husband is involved in another relationship because he wants more excitement in his life. Will she be able to forgive, and keep her wedding vows 'till death do us part'? Or will she leave the man she loves for good? **Extract** Putting on a big smile on my face, sighing that I finally found Andrew and I still had time for my surprise. I just hoped he wasn't angry with me for coming here in this state. I looked up ready to speak, when I felt my whole body go rigid and my throat constricted seeing the sight before me. There I saw my husband's naked back covered in a quilt from the waist down, thrusting hard into a female beneath him, looking exactly like Claire Carter, his 'Personal assistant'. I felt the blood drain from my body and my stomach hit the ground. I blinked several times, praying that this was just a bad dream. Just a mere nightmare. ******************* Join me on an intriguing journey to see what happens. Contains certain mature content. @copyright Inc. This story is not permitted to be copied or altered by anyone but the author. The characters in this book belongs solely to the author, @Santana Blake. Any resemblance to any character, living, dead or fictional, is purely coincidental. The plot and the story are entirely my own and may not be reproduced anywhere without my permission. If this is not followed, legal action will be taken. Picture on book cover, credit goes to rightful owner.