Jane's life is falling apart, her father's debtors are after her grandmother, and eviction looms. When two wealthy brothers offer her 200 million dollars to become his wife, she reluctantly agrees, unaware of the tangled web she's about to enter. Married to Davis but sharing a bed with his brother Adrian, Jane navigates secrets, betrayals, and forbidden desires. As love and loyalty clash, the truth about her child's father threatens to shatter everything. Can Jane survive the casualties, or will her heart be the ultimate casualty?
CHAPTER ONE
JANE'S POV
I was standing behind the counter waiting for the next customer, and finally, I was attending to the last customer. Today has been a very busy day, and I was getting tired of standing; my feet were getting sore already.
I felt someone digging daggers at me with their eyes and turned to see my boss scrolling at me; I tried so hard not to roll my eyes; he couldn't make it any more clear that he hated me.
"Someone is waiting for you, table 7 you better be fast about it and not waste my time, the customers won't attend to themselves"
"Yes, sir," I replied with a little bow to avoid being tagged as the most disrespectful worker he had.
I got to table seven and met my best friend, Ava; she looked anxious like she couldn't wait to leave.
"You don't look like you came here to order something so why are you here"
I asked her and kept standing, I could still feel my boss staring at me.
"It's your grandmother Jane, I want to your place in search of you just to find everywhere scattered, and I feel like they harassed her or threatened her before leaving because she looked quite scared and refused to speak to me, so I had to rush down here to get you"
My ear perked up at the mention of my grandmother; she was the only one I had left, and I wouldn't be able to leave with myself if anything should happen to her under my watch.
At this point, I didn't know the next step to take because meeting my boss to make an excuse was useless. He'll just end up deducting from my pay, which was close to nothing at this point, but I didn't have any option, my grandmother was more important than this trash I call work.
"Let's go," I said to Ava in a hurry, dropping the rag I was holding.
"What of your boss, he looks like he's about to match down here and drag you back, but I'm sure he can't do that with me sitting here"
"Let's just go I'll handle him later I need to make sure my grandmother is okay"
Ava looked at me skeptically before standing up and following me out of my workplace.
I entered her car, and she drove off towards my house; I lived in the dirty part of New York, and this area was filled with thieves and pickpockets.
"You know you could come stay with me until you save up money to get a better place, I don't feel comfortable with you staying here,"
My best friend said while trying so hard not to run through nails or any sharp objects.
I ignored her statement, willing the car to go faster so that I could see my grandmother and make sure she was in good condition. I didn't know what to expect, which didn't sit tight with me.
"Did she have any bruises on her body?" I turned to ask Ava.
"Nope, I didn't check but I would have noticed if she had any, she was just in shock that's all"
"Fuck, I hate this city and everyone in it, why would anyone harras an old woman"
Immediately, Ava got to the front of my house; I didn't wait for her to pack well before jumping out and running straight to my house.
I entered inside while shouting my grandmother's name to alert her that I was home.
Our living room was in a very bad condition as everywhere was scattered and different things were thrown around.
I meet her in her room trying to arrange her things.
"What happened here?" I asked, and immediately I saw her. "I came as fast as I could Ava told me what happened"
"I'm okay, you don't need to worry, it's just the landlord, he came in here trying to throw our things out of the house but I begged him and he gave us only a week, if not we'll be out on the street"
I didn't know what to say; as I clenched my fist, my hands trembling as I tried to hold in my anger, the room felt smaller, like they were closing in on me as the anger threatened to consume me.
I felt a hand on my shoulder and turned to see Ava. She must have finally found a good enough space to pack her car. I just hope they don't steal any part of her car before she's ready to leave.
"Calm down, Jane, you need to be calm to figure out what to do at this point; you can't go barging into his house like that," Ava tried to calm me down, but it did nothing to quench my anger.
"Who barges in on an old woman and starts throwing her things out? What if he did something to harm her? I have to warn him, Ava, he can't go around treating my grandmother anyhow; what will it take him to wait till I get back?"
I looked around my house to find out that everything had been turned upside down. At this point, I hated my life so much, but there was nothing I could do about it.
I was already working at three places; I couldn't add a fourth one; someone had to be at home to make sure my grandmother was okay at some point.
I gently pushed Ava out of my way and made a beeline for my landlord's house. Ava followed behind me, trying to talk me out of it, but at this point, I was too angry to listen to her.
I pushed open my landlord's door without knocking, ready to unleash every ounce of my frustration. But the words died in my throat as the scene before me sank in. He was lying in the middle of his living room, shoulders hunched, his shirt smeared with streaks of blood.
I stopped dead in my tracks, my anger evaporating so quickly it left me lightheaded as if someone had pulled the ground from under me. It was like someone had poured me a bucket of chilled water, leaving an empty, hollow space in its wake. My chest felt weightless, almost hollow, and the pounding in my head eased, replaced by a dizzying sense of disbelief.
The words I'd been so ready to throw at him now seemed meaningless. I swallowed hard, my mouth dry, as my fists unclenched and my shoulders sagged. All the heat, all the fury gone, leaving only a cold chill sensation crawling down my spine.
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
"Ahh!" She was in a moaning mess. She did not want to feel anything for this man. She hated him. His hands began to move all over her body. She gasped when he pulled down the back chain of her dress. The chain stopped at her lower waist, so when he zipped it off, her upper back and waist were exposed. "D-Don't touch m-ummm!" His fingers rolled around her bare back, and she pressed her head against the pillow. His touches were giving her goosebumps all over her body. With a deep angry voice, he whispered in her ear, "I am going to make you forget his touches, kisses, and everything. Every time you touch another man, you will only think of me." - - - Ava Adler was a nerdy omega. People bullied her because they thought she was ugly and unattractive. But Ava secretly loved the bad boy, Ian Dawson. He was the future Alpha of the Mystic Shadow Pack. However, he doesn't give a damn about rules and laws, as he only likes to play around with girls. Ava was unaware of Ian's arrogance until her fate intertwined with his. He neglected her and hurt her deeply. What would happen when Ava turned out to be a beautiful girl who could win over any boy, and Ian looked back and regretted his decisions? What if she had a secret identity that she had yet to discover? What if the tables turned and Ian begged her not to leave him?
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.”
After three loveless years, Neil's betrayal deeply wounded Katelyn. She wasted no time in getting rid of that scoundrel! After the divorce, she devoted herself to career pursuits. Rising to prominence as a top designer, skilled doctor, and brilliant hacker, she became a revered icon. Neil, realizing his grave mistake, tried in vain to win her back, only to witness her magnificent wedding to another. As their vows were broadcast on the world's largest billboard, Vincent slid a ring onto Katelyn's finger and declared, "Katelyn is now my wife, a priceless treasure. Let all who covet her beware!"
She was a world-renowned divine doctor, the CEO of a publicly traded company, the most formidable female mercenary, and a top-tier tech genius. Marissa, a titan with a plethora of secret identities, had hidden her true stature to marry a seemingly impoverished young man. However, on the eve of their wedding, her fiance, who was actually the lost heir to a wealthy dynasty, called off the engagement and subjected her to degradation and mockery. Upon the revelation of her concealed identities, her ex-fiance was left stunned and desperately pleaded for her forgiveness. Standing protectively before Marissa, an incredibly influential and fearsome magnate declared, "This is my wife. Who would dare try to claim her?"
"You're a creepy bastard." His eyes smolder me and his answering grin is nothing short of beautiful. Deadly. "Yet you hunger for me. Tell me, this appetite of yours, does it always tend toward 'creepy bastards'?" **** Widower and ex-boss to the Mafia, Zefiro Della Rocca, has an unhealthy fixation on the woman nextdoor. It began as a coincidence, growing into mere curiosity, and soon, it was an itch he couldn't ignore, like a quick fix of crack for an addict. He didn't know her name, but he knew every inch of her skin, how it flushed when she climaxed, her favourite novel and that every night she contemplated suicide. He didn't want to care, despising his rapt fascination of the woman. She was in love with her abusive husband. She was married, bound by a contract to the Bratva's hitman. She was off-limits. But when Zefiro wanted something, it was with an intensity that bordered on madness. He obsessed, possessed, owned. There'd be bloodshed if he touched her, but the sight of blood always did fascinate him. * When Susanna flees from her husband, she stumbles right into the arms of her devilishly handsome neighbour with a brooding glare. He couldn't stand her, but she needed him, if she was ever going to escape her husband who now wanted her dead. Better the devil you know than the angel you don't. She should have recalled that before hopping into Zefiro's car and letting him whisk her away to Italy. Maybe then, she wouldn't have started an affair with him. He was the only man who touched her right, and the crazy man took no small pains in ensuring he would be the last.