Can I? A story of two people adjusting to what is expected of them?

Isolte, the embodiment of unyielding dominance and regal authority, and Cassian, the epitome of quiet strength and unrelenting stubbornness, are bound by an arranged political marriage. Their clashing ideals and refusal to bend create a volatile union, one where emotions run deep but unspoken. As power struggles escalate, hearts teeter on the edge of shattering, and the risk of irreversible mistakes looms large. In a world where compromise feels like defeat, will their discord ignite a fire that consumes them both?

"So if I say, you should bark like a dog, what are you gonna do, Stella." "Spit on your face." I lashed out. "You barked. Loud. Let's see how loudly that voice barks." She shifted the tiny screen of my hair to look into my eyes. The sly expression on her face belies her extreme lack of character. And how long will these days, months, and years be? "Bark!" She commanded. "Ugh...eugh!" I grunted. I then exhaled. If I didn't bark, I would have failed my father. Do I want to disappoint my father and have him declare bankruptcy, leaving me unable to live that life? No. So, with a timid slide of the dog, I bark. "Woof," I lowered my gaze to her charcoal gentleman shoes-nothing about her screamed gentleman or lady. "Bark louder than that, Stella." "I fucking hate you!" I swore under my breath. "Woof, woof!" "Again. Bark like a proud dog!" "Woof, woof!" "Good. Now, stick your tongue out." ************** Stella life was going haywire-with her father casino and hotel business on the fall. He did what any, father not wanting to be plunged in the wallow of being poor-sold his daughter-Arranged her to marriage, is better way to explained it. Stella, a free spirited and sassy girl, life is about to dragged up like a zip, when she was paired with none other than the high class, wealthy and jerk of a billionaire Mateo Allard.

Katherine Baldwin-Crawford has always been confident. On the soccer field, she's a force. In the halls, she's effortlessly charming. But when it comes to love? That's the one game she can't seem to win. For years, she's been hopelessly in love with her best friend, Sophie. No one knows she's intersex, except for her family and Sophie. Valerie Winters has never had time for high school drama. As head cheerleader and student body, she's always been composed, polished, and in control. But with her parents pressuring her into a relationship she has no interest in, she needs a way out. A deal is struck. Katherine to distract herself from sophie, Valerie to get her parents off her back. It's perfect. Simple. No strings attached. What if the perfect play was never the one she planned? Book was at 1 million reads but got deleted by wattpad

Mia McCarthy is the class clown - always making people laugh, but secretly harboring a crush on her best friend's twin sister, Charlotte Vanderhorn. Charlotte is everything Mia thinks she's not: confident, popular, and way out of her league. As Mia's senior year unfolds, balancing friendships, school, and her role in the student newspaper, she begins to question if her feelings for Charlotte might not be so one-sided after all

"listen Ashton, no one must know what a disgrace you are. If your secret is ever brought to light you will lose everything, your father's love, your inheritance, your respect, everything!. Promise me Ashton that you will keep this secret until your last breath" With her hands tightly holding unto the edge of her wet gown, her blue eyes brimming with tears, she replied "yes mother" ***** Ashton Reynolds has a secret, a big secret that could cost her a lot if it is ever brought to light, she would surely loose respect from everyone, she would lose her fathers love, she would break the promise she made to her mom, and most of all she would lose her inheritance, but would Ashton be able to keep her secret forever? Could she enjoy the bliss of knowing that her secret was safe when she was falling in love with a girl that would most likely be the reason she would be exposed?

It's the year 2074 and the world has drastically changed into the worst. A war broke through and slaughtered half of the world's population. Many places became unsuitable to live in anymore. With a new world order taking place, Charlotte harvey, a 29 year old scientist had the desire to build a time machine. Succeeding however, her machine was rejected by her professor. Determined to fix things, she took the matters in her own hands to travel through time, back to 2030, where it all started. But things didn't go as planned as she traveled to more than 500 years ago where she met a princess named veronica lawder. Fierce yet gentle, she felt something new and exciting towards her. how will things turn out between them after she's forced to adapt and live in the lie she created? Cover by the amazing @Nameless6006 ------------------------------------------------- Copyright ©2018 Shadowheart1000. All right reserved by me and only me. No part can be reproduced, distributed, reused in any forms by all means, unless a written permission is handed over by the author, Shadowheart1000. My work will only be distributed in one language and that's English, so no request will be approved of for translation. Any sign of copyright infringement will be punished by law. If seen a copy of my work, please notify me and report. I will be taking actions immediately. .

Sometimes two souls that belong together are so afraid of the connection, that they drift apart. I hope you all enjoy this story and don't hate me for the rollercoaster that you're about to ride ☺️ 18++

Enemies to lovers Two women in an office always compete for the top spot. There is constant arguing between the two in their offices. One day things change and all of a sudden they can't stay away from eachother.