Welcome to Blue Bell, a very elite boarding school that has darkened within its walls. A student within Blue Bell, Audra, is determined to expose the criminality of her headmaster Ashbrook. Handsome and far older than the average male student, Ashbrook draws Audra in and tempts her desires. Sexual scandal and desire are rife throughout Blue Bell, where secrets lurk and linger. Audra knows that Ashbrook is a criminal, and their relationship is illegal. When she sets out to expose him, she falls into a torrid affair that endangers everything she wants to achieve... including bringing him down. Will she succeed, or will she fall for him is this suspenseful ploy of dangerous desire?
Those woods were once my worst fear; my greatest fear once had been him. He had been my first love. The first man to touch me, to make soft love to me. By far it remains the best I ever had with a man. He had away with me. Our long conversations could last for hours. The longing gaze in his eyes peering into my soul.
Yes, It's true I've been aware of pure darkness within him all along. For a while I overlooked it, observing the good side of him. Being young, stupid and so damn in love.
Sitting on my patio area overlooking the Portland skyline. Those days are long gone, enjoying a new sunrise with my warm cup of coffee. Feeling the soft spring breeze upon my face looking at the blank page on my laptop screen. It's past time to speak the truth. Tell the whole story. I spend time reflecting on what happened at Blue Bell Academy. What am I waiting for? I took a long deep breath. It's time!
My name is Audra" Calloway, Born on May 24, 1992. I've grown up in Portland Oregon's elite, a blueblood. My Father, Ronald, the most powerful and respected man in the city. Our family is one of the founding families of Portland. Our family's beautiful Italian architecture mansion was built around 1907, and it overlooked all of Portland's skyline. My mother, Penny, left while I was still a newborn. Telling my Dad, she didn't want to be a wife and a mother. Dad let her go with no fuss. Allowing Penny to leave with loads of money; my Dad had his daughter, and that was all he ever wanted from her. Also, he had his mother; my beloved Grandma Rosemary, helping him raise me. Everyone treated me like a princess. I was content living with my dad, my grandma Rosemary and my dog, Chester.
I went to Happy Valley Elementary School. There I met two of my lifelong best friends, twins, Ella and Riley Ellison. The three of us were always together. In school, I was the teacher's pet. An excellent student, love to learn. Some teachers I've had I didn't care for, I've overlooked that. No bullying went on in my school days, unlike like today. We all were friends and also kin to each other. My Dad gives me the best of everything and always took me anywhere he went.
I went to Ringcon Middle School, the home of the Bulldogs. I was involved in the school's many activities. There, I found my love and passion for writing. I became a part of the school newsletter. I was named the editor of the newsletter my 8th Grade year. Writing became my passion. I went out with Josh, the boy I played within the sandbox during pre-school. Josh gave me my first kiss; one night while walking to his home in downtown Portland. The kiss set off something that was missing inside me.
My grandma always told me stories of her high school days at Blue Bell Academy. Grandma held a particular fondness for her old school. "Audra, my girl, you're the right fit for the school." She urged me. It was a family tradition to go there, and everyone expected my Dad to send me to Blue Bell. Had I thought of attending there? In fact, I did all the time. Dreaming of that day I could enroll. I've googled Blue Bell, more often than I'd like to admit. Built in 1812 and opening the same year, Blue Bell quickly became one of the top boarding school in the US. Still, the school is hard to get into and only accepts the best. Even though I was a legacy, something else was at work; drawing me to Blue Bell.
One night my Dad and I were discussing the high school I will attend in the fall. Eating dinner at the best French Restaurant in Portland. I asked him if I could go to Blue Bell in the fall.
"Audra, I knew you've been dreaming about attending Blue Bell. Sweetheart, are you sure about attending Blue Bell? It's way back on the east coast! You might be homesick." He told me after a sip of his wine. Eyeing me while he does.
"Yeah, I know daddy, I won't get homesick. Grandma went to Blue Bell, and she made it. She loved her time there and graduated top of her class. Blue Bell is also a tradition in our family. It will prepare me for Dartmouth like we had planned. Oh, pretty please Dad!" I beg him.
"I can't argue with that! However, there is a wonderful private school right here, in the heart of Portland that matches Blue Bell, Portland's Ridge Academy. I went there, and I've hoped that someday you'd attend it. All your friends will be going there as well; you would be home with your grandma and me. I already put a call in for you began in the fall."
"Dad, I love you... I had set my heart on going to Blue Bell." I reply to him.
"Are you truly sure of attending Blue Bell, Audra?"
"Yes, I've carefully thought it out, Dad." I pointed out to him.
"How can I ever say no to my princess?" taking in a deep breath, letting out a side. "All right, Blue Bell it is. I'll put a call in for you to begin in the fall. Audra, you will be a shoo-in because of our family history there."
"Daddy, you are the best!" I exclaimed smiling at him.
Five years ago, Alessia La Rosa's life took a drastic turn when, suffering from memory loss, she wed to Dominic Carter under her grandfather's mysterious arrangement. But their marriage was a facade, bringing her only humiliation and heartache as Dominic showed no love, and she couldn't conceive. Upon discovering Dominic's infidelity, Alessia sought liberation through divorce. Yet, fate had more in store for her. Five years later, spurred by an anonymous email hinting at her lost child's whereabouts, she returns to the city with her twin babies in tow, determined to uncover the truth. As she navigates the tangled web of her past, a surprising twist awaits. Dominic, upon meeting her again, finds himself drawn to the woman she has become, unaware of her true identity as his former wife. Little does he know, the woman he's falling for is not only his ex-wife but also a powerful Doctor and Master Hacker.
It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience, but Carrie made the mistake of falling in love with Kristopher. When the time came that she needed him the most, her husband was in the company of another woman. Enough was enough. Carrie chose to divorce Kristopher and move on with her life. Only when she left did Kristopher realize how important she was to him. In the face of his ex-wife’s countless admirers, Kristopher offered her 20 million dollars and proposed a new deal. “Let’s get married again.”
Melanie married Ashton out of gratitude, but she quickly found herself entangled in a web of relentless challenges. Despite these struggles, she stayed true to her commitment to the marriage. In the hospital room, Ashton indifferently attempted to draw her blood, disregarding her discomfort. This callous act was a harsh revelation for Melanie, awakening her to the grim reality of their relationship. Resolved to prioritize her own welfare, she decided to sever ties. With newfound resolve, Melanie filed for divorce. In the process, she unveiled her concealed identities, leaving everyone in shock. Throughout these turbulent times, Melanie realized that Derek, Ashton’s uncle, had been discreetly protecting her all along.
To the public, she was the CEO's executive secretary. Behind closed doors, she was the wife he never officially acknowledged. Jenessa was elated when she learned that she was pregnant. But that joy was replaced with dread as her husband, Ryan, showered his affections on his first love. With a heavy heart, she chose to set him free and leave. When they met again, Ryan's attention was caught by Jenessa's protruding belly. "Whose child are you carrying?!" he demanded. But she only scoffed. "It's none of your business, my dear ex-husband!"
After hiding her true identity throughout her three-year marriage to Colton, Allison had committed wholeheartedly, only to find herself neglected and pushed toward divorce. Disheartened, she set out to rediscover her true self-a talented perfumer, the mastermind of a famous intelligence agency, and the heir to a secret hacker network. Realizing his mistakes, Colton expressed his regret. "I know I messed up. Please, give me another chance." Yet, Kellan, a once-disabled tycoon, stood up from his wheelchair, took Allison's hand, and scoffed dismissively, "You think she'll take you back? Dream on."
"Who is she?" I asked, feeling tears well up in my eyes. "He met her at the Alpha training camp," he said. "She is a perfect suitor for him. It snowed last night, indicating that his wolf is happy with his choice." My heart sank, and tears made their way down my cheeks. Alexander took my innocence last night, and now he is taking that thing in his office as his Luna. **** Emily never shifted on her 18th birthday and became the laughingstock of the pack. When her old crush, Alexander Black, returns from Alpha Training, she never expected him to be her mate. After a night of passionate love, Emily finds out that young Alpha Alexander has taken a chosen mate. Heartbroken and humiliated, Emily runs off and disappears from the pack. Now, five years later, Emily is a high-ranking warrior in King Alpha's army, specializing in sensitive matters. When her best friend invites her to a night of music and laughter, she never expects to run into her mate, Alexander. Will Alexander figure out it is Emily? Will he chase after her, and most of all, will Emily be able to keep her secrets safe?