"Every step you take away from me only drives you closer to the brink of my madness. You belong to me, Winter. Any alternative reality or illusion you hope for- I will destroy them until your very existence is entwined with mine." -𝐈𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐞 Eighteen-year-old Winter has always been a quiet shadow, a shy spy avoiding the perils of the spotlight. But when she's tasked with stalking five powerful Heirs, her carefully crafted invisibility shatters. Her mission is clear: erase their scandals, track their every move, and never draw attention. Yet, when she crosses paths with Ivan Arcane-the ruthless heir to one of the world's most powerful empires-everything changes. At first, Ivan saw her as dull and dependent, an insignificant watcher in the crowd. A beautiful doll to be kept locked and safe somewhere- an innocence belonging nowhere near him or his world. But when she makes one fatal mistake, he uncovers the sharp, wild mind she's concealed beneath fragile masks of pink and purples. Now, Ivan is obsessed, determined to dismantle her defenses and claim her as his own. And In a world where power rules, Winter is no longer the Hunter in the game -she's Ivan's fixation, a prey to a predator and he'll stop at nothing to change the very narrative of the fairy tale so the villain gets the girl in the end. REVIEWS This book is so consuming. My heart is unsteady since i read this chapter. I read it trice and i am stil recovering -neilavni_love I am blown away. WTF just happend? -meladeeee I think i seriously need to go for a check up. Why does my heart race so fast reading every fucking chapter? -amara_sullivan IVAN FUCKING ARCANE I love you so much baby -googleydodley So hot for what? -kookieshopes •CHECK LIST OF TRIGGER WARNINGS INSIDE• •4 YEAR AGE GAP• •DUAL POV•

Love and hate get tangled in sheets when Vaughn and Claire enter into a marriage of convenience that defies a fragile and bloodthirsty family rivalry. *** Rich and spoilt, Claire's perfect life takes a turn when her father tries to force her into a marriage to pay for his debts. Claire's only escape lies in her father's worst enemy and business rival: Vaughn Jackson. To make matters more complicated still, Vaughn is the man responsible for her brother's death four years ago. However, their marriage will protect her and - sweeter still - show her father once and for all that he does not own her. It seems like the perfect plan. But Vaughn is burdened by dark secrets and vengeful desires. Can six months be enough to fire their passion? Or is the man she turned to for protection, the man she is starting to love, the greatest danger of all? With a killer on loose and love in line, bed sheets aren't the only thing tangled in this game of hearts. *** WATTPAD HQ EDITOR'S PICK - January 2023 Contains descriptive sexual content, strong language and violence. (18+)

Abhimanyu Chatterjee A well-known criminal lawyer. Very protective towards his people and possessive about what's his. A wise young man and focused on what he does. Nidhi Sharma A Ph.D. student of criminal psychology and very intelligent.Sweet and warm person and loves her people a lot. She is a lecturer at Pune Army College and a junior criminal psychologist. Ridhi Sharma A Dr in City Hospital and soon-to-be anesthetics. Abhimanyu's fiance and Nidhi's twin sister. Modern and free-spirited.

"I'm marrying your daughter." "W-what do mean you're marrying my daughter?" "James, you failed to pay what you owe so now I'm going to take something from you, your daughter and I shall make her my wife." "P-please, I don't want her or my wife to know about my gambling addiction." "It's a bit late for that... Don't you think?" * * * Valentina Rosetta Martinez, 22 years old. She has a normal life... Or so she thinks that she does , she works in a small cafe and she lives with her mum and dad. The thing she doesn't know is her dad has a gambling addiction, her mum doesn't know either and things are getting worse for her dad. What happens when James, Valentina's dad has to give her away to Luca Marino, the 25 year old ruthless billionaire playboy? Secrets will unfold... There will be heartbreak, love and betrayal.

STORY CREDIT....SAMEERA (TU) A girl was shown in bridal wear sitting on the middle of the bed waiting for her husband she smiles and started talking to herself .. G : I am so happy Sanskar atlast we got married after so much misunderstanding I am so happy that it misunderstandings cleared now we will start our life afresh which will be full of love just come soon Sanskar can't wait for u On the other .. A boy was standing smoking cigarette and he talks to himself .. B : finally Swara u became Swara Sanskar Maheswari my so called wifey for world but for me u are my slave I married u to take revenge u are "KAATIL" I will give u sooo much pain baby u will crave each n every day for death ...he has a devilish smirk on his face ...

"Stop there" I startled at the sudden loud voice. I turned my head towards it's direction. There I saw him standing near our bedroom door. Or should I say his bedroom? He kept on staring at me angrily while my fingers are trembling. I gulped loudly which made him to smirk devilishly. He pointed his index finger at my dresses and things which he threw out from his room. Now it looked like a mess. "Take all this mess to the room near the kitchen. Never ever try to get in my room again. Got it?" He asked me in a icy tone. I stared at his eyes which showed pure hatred and disapproval. When he found I am not gonna respond to his question, he shook his head and muttered something under his breath. He went into his room and closed the door behind him with a bang which brought me back into reality. I felt a warm liquid running down my cheeks. I placed my hand on it to find it is my tears. 'No Kavi You are stronger than this. Dont cry. Dont show your weakness' I said to myself.

"Why? If you don't want this marriage, why you asked me for married with you? Why you asked my dad that you want to marry with his daughter?" I try so hard to hold back my tears. I will not crying in front of him. I never ever crying in front of everyone, not even him. "Because I have to, my father want me to get married and after that all the company will be handover for me. So we make a deal for this." I smile hurtly. "You fooled me? married with me just to get all of it? Do you think I just a thing or a bridge to get what you want?!" I said sarcasticly. I just really hurts while he enlighten me. "It's not like the way you've thinking, you also have a privillage, you can live in my penthouse, use my cars, meet me everyday, use all the facility I have and I will give you much money to go shopping and have fun with yourself." He open his wallet and pull one card and give it to my palm. I just look at him disbelief. I throw the card to him and stare him. I laugh teasingly. "I don't need your money." "Feisty? try to caught my attention? sorry I don't even interested with you." He said and stare at me too. He's a jerk! "I will make you fall for me." I said this while look at his eyes. He chuckled and shook his head. "You gotta be kidding me." he smile and look at me disbelief. "I've never been this serious in my life Axel Wellington. I will make you fall for me and begging for my love." I said seriously and go to my room and shut the door hardly in front of his face. I can't holding back again my tears, they're just falling down through my cheeks. I go down and hug my knees and crying silently. I never thought my life will be like this. My husband don't want me but I will not give up easily. Axel Wellington, you already stole my Heirstone become a Wellington, so I will stole your heart and I'll show you and made you begging for every inch of me.

"don't come any closer" I stutter as he takes long strides towards me. I press my back against the shelf and he traps me with his two hands. "do you really not remember me" he says slowly leaning closer and stopping by my ear. "because I have a feeling you do" he says his minty breath fanning my ear. it made my heart beat faster feeling him so close to me. I look up at him taking in all his features. I thought I was pretty tall but he was towering over me making me feel inferior. he was the definition of a handsome, arrogant jerk. but why can't I take my eyes off him. **** meet emiliana Valdez, a twenty four year old lady who desperately needs a job since she couldn't pay her loan and the loan sharks are on her neck. she finally has the opportunity to interview for the role of a personal assistant in the biggest enterprise in the whole country. she is ultimately shocked when she meets the CEO of the company. apparently, she had had an encounter with him four years ago on her trip to Las Vegas. how can she pretend not knowing him and worst of all, ignoring his killer looks. ***** meet Raphael corrado, The Italian CEO of corrado enterprises. he is the definition of a model who stepped out of a magazine. he is arrogant, cocky and handsome . he recognizes emiliana at first sight and promises to make her pay for what she did in Vegas. but what really happened in Vegas? follow the journey of an arrogant CEO and a girl pursued by loan sharks. will their love blossom or will they be ignorant and remain as only a boss and employee

Calcutta, India. 1899 Being a woman in this age means being tied under the shackles created by the British and an equally orthodox society. Headstrong and outgoing, Anvesha doesn't care what people think about her. She is not one of those women who stay in their homes and pop children for their husbands. She is determined to pry her freedom. Alexander Stewart is a "childishly" arrogant man of eighteen. His journey to life begins when he comes to India with his two best friends, Matthew Hemmings and Jordan Wedlock. The day he crosses paths with the fierce looking Indian woman, he's sure that coming to India was the worst of his decisions. But will time change his mind? A feeling other than hatred; would something develop? (Descriptions would really be the death of me. Don't be disappointed, give this book a chance ^_^ ) ... A/N: Please note that:- • I do not own the pictures in the cover, I found them on google. Enjoy! #1 IN HISTORICAL FICTION! #1 IN TEENAGER! © 2015 Bhavini Sharma All Rights Reserved