He stole her freedom. He shattered her innocence. But worst of all... he made her crave him. Sophia's life was simple work, school, and protecting the only family she had left. But everything changes when a stranger walks into her café a man who looks at her like he already owns her. She doesn't know him. But he knows her. For years, Adrian DeLuca, the cruel and untouchable mafia boss, has been watching her. Waiting. And now that he's done waiting, he takes what he wants. Her. Kidnapped and locked in his world of power, danger, and brutal desire, Sophia fights for freedom. But Adrian doesn't just want to own her body-he wants to break her mind. She hates him. He consumes her. And the more she resists, the deeper he drags her into his darkness. Escape is impossible. Love is unthinkable. But when a baby enters the picture, everything changes. And the monster who ruined her might be the only one who can save her. He was her nightmare. So why does he feel like home? --- ⚠️ Warning This is not a fairytale. This is a dark romance. It contains intense themes including obsession, manipulation, forced proximity, emotional turmoil, and a dangerously possessive male lead. The female lead struggles with rebellion, survival, and finding her own strength in a world she never chose. If you're looking for a soft, gentle love story this is not it. But if you crave raw emotions, enemies-to-lovers tension, dangerous devotion, and a heroine who fights back... then welcome to the storm. --- A Petition to Readers This story is not just words it's passion, pain, and power woven into every chapter. If it makes you gasp, cry, or scream at your screen, then I've done my job. But writing takes time, effort, and love, and your support means the world! Comment – Every reaction fuels the story! Share with friends – Let's grow this dark, twisted family. Invest in it – Every bit of support helps bring more chapters. Your love keeps this world alive. So... are you ready to dive into chaos?
The café smelled of freshly brewed coffee and vanilla, the warmth of the machines humming softly as Sophia wiped down the counter. It was a slow evening, the kind she usually liked just a few customers scattered around, the faint chatter blending with the music playing overhead.
Her best friend, Liam, leaned against the counter, grinning as he sipped his iced latte.
"You work too much, Soph," he teased. "You should let me treat you to dinner after your shift."
She rolled her eyes but smiled. Liam was always looking out for her.
"You know I have to save up for school," she reminded him. "Besides, you already pay for my coffee most days."
Liam was about to argue when the bell above the door chimed. The moment it did, a strange chill ran down Sophia's spine.
A man entered.
Not just any man. He was a presence.
Tall, broad-shouldered, and dressed in an expensive black suit, he moved with a quiet dominance that made the air in the café feel heavier. His sharp features ruthless jawline, piercing dark eyes, and neatly combed jet-black hair were striking. But it wasn't just his looks that made Sophia uneasy.
It was the way he looked at her.
His gaze settled on her as if she were the only thing in the room. As if he owned her.
Sophia's fingers trembled around the cloth in her hand. She had never seen him before, and yet, something about him felt dangerous.
"Hey, you okay?" Liam's voice snapped her out of it.
She forced a smile. "Yeah. Just tired."
The man walked toward the counter, his movements slow, deliberate. He didn't glance at the menu. He didn't need to. He wasn't here for coffee.
"Black. No sugar," his voice was deep, smooth but laced with something unreadable.
Sophia nodded and turned to make his drink, but she could feel his eyes on her. It was suffocating. When she set the cup in front of him, his fingers brushed hers as he took it. A jolt ran up her arm, cold and sharp.
"You work here every night?" he asked.
Sophia blinked. The question was casual, but something about it felt wrong.
"Yes," she answered hesitantly.
His lips curved slightly. Not a smile. A smirk.
"Good."
Then, he turned and walked out, leaving the coffee untouched.
Sophia shivered.
She didn't know it yet, but she had just met Adrian DeLuca
And Adrian had been waiting for this moment for years.
Rumors said that Lucas married an unattractive woman with no background. In the three years they were together, he remained cold and distant to Belinda, who endured in silence. Her love for him forced her to sacrifice her self-worth and her dreams. When Lucas' true love reappeared, Belinda realized that their marriage was a sham from the start, a ploy to save another woman's life. She signed the divorce papers and left. Three years later, Belinda returned as a surgical prodigy and a maestro of the piano. Lost in regret, Lucas chased her in the rain and held her tightly. "You are mine, Belinda."
"I stood at the edge of my heart and watched him choose her. In the end, I was not the one he needed. I was simply the one he settled for." - Noelle ~~~~~~~ I thought I was the one he loved. But a few days before our wedding, I saw him in a way I never had before. His eyes softened as he spoke to her. His first love, and the very woman who had left him in pieces. Heartbreak was something I knew too well. And as I watched the love he still held for her in his eyes, I realized what I had to do. I couldn't marry a man who wasn't truly mine. With no means to cancel the wedding and lacking the courage to confront him, I made a desperate choice to leave. I painfully gave his first love my treasured engagement ring thinking it was for the best and the only way to free myself. But when he saw that ring on her finger, the fragile world I had tried to escape began to shatter. His obsession to find me and bring me back ignited a dangerous game of cat and mouse.
For as long as Emily can remember, she has wanted to overcome her shyness and explore her sexuality. Still, everything changes when she receives an invitation to visit one of the town's most prestigious BDSM clubs, DESIRE'S DEN. On the day she chose to peruse the club, she noticed three men, all dressed in suits, standing on the upper level, near the railing. Despite her limited vision, she persisted in fixating on them. Their towering statues belied the toned bodies concealed by their sharply tailored suits-or so she could tell. The hair of two of them was short and dark, and the third had light brown-possibly blond-hair that reached the shoulders. The dark, crimson background incised their figures, exuding an air of mystery and strength. They stood in stark contrast to the unfiltered, primal energy that pulsed through the club. Shocked by the desires these men aroused in her, she was disappointed to learn that they were masters seeking a slave to divide and conquer. She couldn't afford the fee, and she also realized that they were outside her league. Emily hurriedly left the club, feeling disappointed and depressed, unaware that she had also caught the group's attention. A world of wicked pleasure, three handsome men. Over the years, they have lived a life of decadence, their lavish lair serving as a stage for their most sinister desires. But despite the unending parade of willing subjects, one woman sticks out. A mysterious stranger with white porcelain skin and a killer body, a slave, a name with no address, the first lady to attract their eye and they will go to any length to obtain her no matter the consequences.
Life was perfect until she met her boyfriend's big brother. There was a forbidden law in the Night Shade Pack that if the head Alpha rejected his mate, he would be stripped of his position. Sophia's life would get connected with the law. She was an Omega who was dating the head Alpha's younger brother. Bryan Morrison, the head Alpha, was not only a cold-blooded man but also a charming business tycoon. His name was enough to cause other packs to tremble. He was known as a ruthless man. What if, by some twist of destiny, Sophia's path were to intertwine with his?
Linsey was stood up by her groom to run off with another woman. Furious, she grabbed a random stranger and declared, "Let's get married!" She had acted on impulse, realizing too late that her new husband was the notorious rascal, Collin. The public laughed at her, and even her runaway ex offered to reconcile. But Linsey scoffed at him. "My husband and I are very much in love!" Everyone thought she was delusional. Then Collin was revealed to be the richest man in the world. In front of everyone, he got down on one knee and held up a stunning diamond ring. "I look forward to our forever, honey."
In the previous life, Maggie Johnson was so cowardly, gullible and stupid that she was coaxed by her fiance and stepsister and then broke her legs and lost everything including her fortune, love and even life. However, she was so lucky that she was reborn in the year before everything happened. Since her life restarted, how could she repeat a previous tragedy? Therefore, in this life, she took the opportunity to improve herself and take revenge on the ones who had ever insulted her. Facing the people who had humiliated her previously, she became smart and experienced to break their frames and tricks that had caused her to hurt in the previous life. Finally, no one could stop her pace to amaze the world any more.