I'm standing in the gateway to the larger ballroom, almost too far away for my weak eyes to see the three figures that glide onto the stage. The King and Queen walk side by side until they come to their thrones, the Prince walking about five feet behind and moving towards the smaller throne to the King's left. The King and Queen sit down on their thrones in unison. The Prince doesn't. Even I can see the way his shoulders are bristling, a sort of confused wonder dawning on his face. And I would swear he is looking directly at me. //// Lee Collins wants to help her sister, Lucy. She has a vision of a future away from their dad, where Lucy could be healthy and they would have some chance of happiness. When Lee's only friend helps her sneak into the royal ball on the minuscule chance that an attending doctor would be willing to help, Lee ends up fleeing the party early, chased by none other than her mate. Lee finds herself locked in from all sides, desperate to escape the suffocating implications of a mate but frantic to fight for a future for her sister that she still believes possible. Working in the Royal Palace to save escape money is a terrible idea when you have a controlling father, but it's an even worse idea when the mate that you're avoiding is the Prince. //Marked Mature just in case for violence. general trigger warning. Some chapters may be triggering for abuse and anxiety//

Sage I'm the hottest girl at Penhaven University. I'm the most popular. I'm the life of the fucking party. Hell people practically pay to have me show up and post one damn selfie just to say their party was lit. I'll admit I have my vices the biggest one of them all happens to my brother's best friend, Kaden McCarthy. What should've been the night of my fucking life turns into me winding up in a coma. Kaden Sage Henderson is the most infuriating girl I've ever fucking met. I've known this girl since we were kids and I've slowly watched her destroy herself every chance she gets. Her brother is my best friend and his biggest fear is his little sister self destructing. Despite how irritating she is, I'm protective as hell of her for reasons I'm not entirely sure of. But I failed to protect her from herself. Watching this beautiful creature fade away makes something dark surface and all I know is there's gonna be hell to pay.

When Evangeline Ryder, the beautiful daughter of a former Hollywood heartthrob, is faced with yet another one of her father's scandals, she's forced to put aside her independence and rely on Gabe, the handsome new bodyguard hired to keep her safe. Little does she know, he's more than just her protector - he might just be her biggest threat yet. Season 1 of The Bodyguard Club *** Trapped in the spotlight, 23-year-old Evangeline craves nothing more than to escape the suffocating pressures of fame and reclaim her independence. But when her stalker grows bolder and her movie star father is arrested for tax evasion, Eva's world spins out of control as she's forced to hire a new bodyguard, Gabe. The last thing Evangeline wants is more security, but despite her resistance, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to Gabe, a far cry from the polished Hollywood actors she's used to dating. What Evangeline doesn't realize is that Gabe isn't just her protector-he's a threat. Secretly involved with a criminal gang, he's planning to rob her during an upcoming gala to pay off his debts. As their chemistry intensifies, the line between professionalism and desire blurs, and both struggle to keep their distance, knowing that trust could lead to heartbreak-or worse. Gabe must decide if the reward is worth the risk, while Eva starts to question whether to trust the glitz and glamour she's always known - or the one man who could hurt her the most.

**Contains Rape,Abuse, Suicide, do not read it if your not comfortable** The William siblings are not as close as they used to be. Because of one messed up lie by their mother, they abandoned their sister to fight the demons of the world on her own. But when they get new step brothers and she gets close to them, will her brothers realize the truth and catch their sister before she slips away?

A sweet girl who sees the good in everyone. A grumpy guy who just wants everyone to fuck off. A chocolate milk accident that's brings them together. Secrets. Lies. A dark past. What could possibly go wrong? Or right? Maybe a love story. Or something so much more. ♡︎ "His blinding white teeth again then "I like when you say my name," I cock my head "Enzo?" He hums "Hm?" "I like it when you touch me. It gives me butterflies" I say, drawing a butterfly on his chest with the tip of my finger. He's quiet for a moment then "Oh yeah?" I smile "Oh yeah" ♡︎♥︎♡︎♥︎♡︎ #1 in GrumpyxSunshine #1 in brooding #1 in strawberries #2 in bubbly #1 in Althea Started: October 8th, 2021 Finished: July 4th 2022

[18+✔️] (Completed) When Kaitlyn finds her four year relationship ending the day she finds out about her parents separating, she's lost in her own rage. So tired of being the perfect princess of her grade, and to make her ex jealous, Kaitlyn strikes a deal with the devil himself, Xavier Altson. Her mortal enemy. Correction, her really hot mortal enemy. School's hockey captain, her childhood best friend, who she now hated with a vengeance. Don't worry, he did the same. But the deal... Xavier couldn't refuse for his own reasons. Would he let the past get between himself and Kaitlyn, or would he be willing to see where this all went? . . . . . . . . . . . . Warnings and Tropes‼️ - Best friends to Enemies to lovers - Groveling - Fake dating - New adult (Graphic language) - High school, hockey romance - Grumpy x grumpy - Good girl / Bad boy - Jealousy trope - Snapping trope (And more ;) This book talks about Nyctophobia (fear of the dark), death, abandonment issues, betrayal and divorce, cheating and sexual assault.

Ava Brown, a struggling waitress haunted by her memories was someone who could never go unnoticed, despite how oblivious she was to that very same fact. Easton Maxwell, a well-known billionaire C.E.O. with a thriving company and a troubled past wasn't used to not being noticed, especially from such a distinctively beautiful woman. From the moment he laid eyes on her but went unseen, he was determined to make himself known. She had carved herself onto him without even trying, and the need to have her suppressed everything. Why? He couldn't quite figure that out yet. All he knew, was that his bed had been empty for quite some time, and she was the only one he wanted in it. When she slipped through his fingers, he decided he wouldn't rest until he found her again. Luckily, he did, ninety-three days later. And from that day on, for better or worse, their lives would never be the same. Aston Series ----------------------------- Highest Rankings: #1 in lovelife #1 in easton #1 in theone #1 in aston #2 in wattpadafterdark #2 in billionaireromance #13 in literature [Word count: 125.000]

A gasp left her mouth and her eyes widened realising their position. He firmly held her hips and pulled her closer. The tip of their nose were almost touching. "I am very bad!" He muttered huskily. "And wild..." Heat crawled up to her cheeks making her bite her bottom lip in shyness. He traced her cheek with the cold tip of his nose making her shudder in pleasure. "Wanna see it?" She quickly shook her head making him chuckle at her response. "Still.... I will show you." He declared lifting her in his arms. Throwing her on the bed, he started unbuttoning his shirt with a sly smirk playing over his lips.... ~~~~ In an arranged marriage where emotions were never meant to play a role, Agastya-a cold, calculative businessman-holds family loyalty above all. To him, life is a series of obligations, and love is a mere illusion. But as he steps into this marriage, little does he know that he is about to unravel the darkness hiding behind the gentle smile of his bride. Pari is kind-hearted, but beneath her warmth lies a past shrouded in fear. Once trapped in the clutches of a sinister figure-someone who scarred her soul-she carries a secret that torments her. She is running from a shadow, a villain whose identity remains hidden in the mist of her memories. This man's influence lingers in her life, and she fears that her marriage to Agastya might bring him back into her world. As Pari tries to build a new life with Agastya, she finds herself trapped between the cold man she is bound to and the man who once ruined her. Agastya, unaware of the full extent of her trauma, begins to unravel the mystery of the past that haunts her. But as the mysterious presence grows nearer, they are both drawn into a dangerous game where the stakes are higher than either could have imagined. Will Agastya protect her from the shadows, or will her past consume them both? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Content warning - Rape, Abuse, Foul language, Violence etc....

He's rude, he's arrogant and downright insolent. She's a damaged good with walls built so high it's a surprise even she can see over them. It's almost been a year since Scarlett Valentina has been working as secretary to the suave, sexy billionaire - Jasper Queen - and as her first year draws to a close, sparks begin to fly. Suffering from a childhood of abuse, Scarlett refuses to let anyone get too close until even she herself cannot stop her boss from digging deep into her past. But, will she let Jasper break down the walls and unearth every part of herself for him? Will Jasper stay long enough to seek his secretary out? Through all the scars, tears, truths and tantrums, who will burn and who will make it out unscathed? • THIS BOOK HAS BEEN FULLY REVISED AND EDITED AS OF JULY 1ST 2017 • ● DEAR READERS, PLEASE BE COURTEOUS OF THE FACT THAT THE FIRST 16-18 CHAPTERS WERE WRITTEN WHEN I WAS 14 YEARS OF AGE HENCE WHY THEY ARE NOT VERY GOOD AND PROVE TO BE RATHER NONSENSICAL AT TIMES. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING.●

**Highest Ranking : #1 in Chicklit** [ A WATTPAD FEATURED STORY ] Mabel Carter traveled half way across the country to attend college and get away from her dark past. After so many years she finally feels as though she's the one in control of her own life and she's on the way to mending her fragile heart. Until she meets Alexander Woods that is. A friendship sparks between the two of them, and he begins to make her feel things she never thought were possible. But what happens when the past comes knocking? Alex Woods doesn't do girlfriends. He's convinced that the girls he attends school with only want him based off looks, and would prefer him to be "arm candy." When he meets Mabel he's caught between wanting to be her friend and craving so much more than that. He's convinced himself that friendship is all that will ever come of their relationship, but as she shows the vulnerability beneath the sassy temper of hers, his feelings for her begin to grow in an unexpected way. ✖️✖️✖️ WATTPAD FEATURED STORY (3/1/18) Ranking | Chicklit: HR: #1 (4/21/18, 6/25/18)