Rabya was unwillingly tied up in a knot of marriage with the only son of a big Zamindar; Adhrit Singh Chauhan. She once had a happy life, trying to achieve her dreams in the metropolitan city by striving to become independent so that she can financially support her family. But then, her one mistake and she was forced to marry Adhrit who's a decade older than her and lives in that regressive part of a small town in Uttar Pradesh where girls are not even allowed to step out of their house. Will Adhrit ever be able to be loved by his wife? Or will she always remain his unwilling bride?

She is 21 fresh out of college looking for a job as a secretary. Lucky for her, her brothers best friends have a job for her as their own secretary. The brothers get surprised when they see her after 5 years. She doesn't look like the nerdy Anastasia anymore with her braces and nerdy glasses. She doesn't wear anymore the baggy clothes. She now looks like a woman. Which gives them mixed feelings. Will this story have a happy ending or will it end in a disaster? Read more if you want to find out __________________________________ ITS UNEDITED

(I don't own The Academy, Ghost Bird, or Scarab Beetle. The Academy, Ghost Bird, or Scarab Beetle and their characters are the property of CL Stone, and are not my intellectual property. There is no financial gain made from this nor will any be sought. This is for entertainment purposes only.) Sang Sorenson is a 16 year old werewolf. All she has ever wanted is to find her mate, so she could know what love was. Has she found more than she bargained for when she meets 9 "brothers"? Owen, Sean, Kota, North, Nathan, Silas, Victor, Luke, and Gabriel may not be blood brothers, but no one could ever take away the bond and love they have for each other. They are on a job for the Academy when they find something very unexpected. The Academy is a private "school". They know about Sang, and have offered her a place on an all bird team. She has declined multiple times. Maybe the guys can change her mind.

"Close your eyes." he croaked, I did as I was told without any disobedience. "Have you any idea how badly I want to kiss you right now?" I shook my head in reply. "Badly, so fucking badly." he whispered as his harsh breath fanned across my cheek. Dark haired and tattooed, Xavier looked like the ultimate bad boy...but weren't bad boys meant to have that boyish charm? The thing is, Xavier was extremely guarded, hot headed and quite frankly, scary. In fact, Xavier was many things but romantic and loving wasn't two of them. He was a building half built, a puzzle with half of the pieces missing... Until he met me. Warning: Bad language (lots of). A possessive delinquent that is guaranteed to make you smile (or cry.)