"What the--?" Rose exclaimed when she saw Sean walk out of the bathroom with only a towel wrapped around his waist. "Can't you put on a robe? You know you are not living here alone," she said after calming herself. Who wouldn't gasp at the sight of water dripping on Sean's six-pack's olive-skinned body? "Just look the other way," he replied with a stoic face. "Unless you really want to see me like this," he added, spreading his arms that showed his beautiful body, which made Rose roll her eyes at him. "Tsk, tsk, tsk, the last woman who rolled her eyes at me was when I made her cum when I finger f***ed her. Do you want to try?" Sean asked, which made Rose's face turn red and her eyes widen. "Pervert!" she shouted and turned her back on him. She rushed back to her room and locked her door while Sean laughed, which irritated her even more.
Rose's POV
"Grandpa, I already told you, I don't want a bodyguard. It would only draw attention, and I don't want that," I said. My grandfather is Alejandro Deniro, though not by blood. He was the father of my adoptive mother. I was adopted into one of the wealthiest families in Country C.
To get him back, my adopted father's former lover claimed me as their daughter before their relationship ended. Fortunately, my father wasn't a fool. Without her knowledge, my father had done his investigation and found out everything.
Rachel, my father's former lover and a man who harbored feelings for my adoptive mother, was sent to prison after their plan about me was discovered. That's a different story that only my parents can tell. After that, as a child, I was worried about being alone. Luckily, I was able to make a good relationship with my Mommyly, my adoptive mother now loves me unconditionally.
To make a long story short, I moved to Grandpa's after high school. Now, this old man here, after handing me his company, told me that I needed a bodyguard. "You would need Sean, and I would only feel at ease if I knew he was with you all the time." He replied.
"I am capable of taking care of myself. What's the use of all the training I have gone through if you would require me to have a bodyguard?" I reasoned it out.
"Sean is not just there to protect you. He will also teach and train you, whether it be in running the business or in physical strength. We both know that what you know about self-defense is not enough. You need more, and Sean can help you out."
"I can do the training, but not the bodyguard thing." I insisted.
"If you cannot follow me on this, I will let someone else manage the company, and you can leave my house and go back to your mom and dad." He threatened me, and I stood up. He knew I couldn't leave him. Not because of his money or connections, but because he knew that my concern and love for him were real.
Another thing is that I didn't want to worry my mom about him. She never grew up with him, and I'm sure she wanted someone to look after him and tell her if anything happened.
"Fine, fine, just make sure to tell him not to act irrationally and show up all the time when I can handle things myself." I agreed before he could take a step. He looked at me with a smile on his face.
"Thank you so much, my dear," he said happily.
"I am only doing this because I didn't want to leave you. Mom will get mad at me if I go and leave your side."
"So was it only because of your mom that you're here?" He asked, sadly, so I rolled my eyes at him.
"You know it wasn't like that. I chose to be here because I love you and I want to be with you. But if you decide to let me go, I will not allow that to occur, as my mother will be extremely distressed. She loves you so much. Plus, Jaden keeps asking me how you are and always reminds me to take care of you."
"As long as you agree with me, everything's fine. I love you, my dearest, and you're my only granddaughter. I don't know if your mom will still be able to have another, but having Jayden miraculously, I think they shouldn't take any risks anymore," he replied as he returned to his seat. I made my move and sat beside him. I adore this old man so much, and I have no regrets about coming with him, even when Dad and Mom were against it.
"I love you, Grandpa, and I don't want to leave you. I love Mommy and Daddy and, of course, our little man Jayden, but I adore you the most. I'm sure Jayden understands how I feel." I told him, and he laughed as he caressed my head.
"I know that my dear; that's why I am protective of you too," he said.
"I already agreed to the bodyguard thing and managing your company, but please don't make me do anything anymore." I told him, "I wanted to concentrate on your business first because I know you have many beneficiaries depending on you, so I had to work hard. I wanted them to have the kind of life I have now and find a family like ours." I added.
"Thank you for having the same goal as mine, dear," he replied. Grandpa is getting older, and I don't think he will still be able to see more of my achievements in the future. That's why, as much as possible, I want him to know that I love him so much. We stayed there for a few more minutes. I was about to get up and go home when someone came in.
"Sir Alejandro," the man said, looking at Grandpa. He was tall and handsome, even though he was wearing a jacket. I can tell he had lean muscles and six-packed abs underneath.
"Sean, you're finally here." Grandpa greeted him happily. Wait, what? Sean? He's my bodyguard? "I want you to meet my granddaughter, Rose," he said, introducing me to Sean. "Rose, he is Sean, your bodyguard." He added, looking at me, smiling. I didn't know what to say. The way Sean looked at me when I turned my gaze at him, it was as though he didn't want to become my bodyguard as well. Did Grandpa force him?
"Are all your things ready?" Grandpa asked Sean, and I looked at him curiously. What did he mean by his things being ready?
"Yes, Sir," Sean replied, and my gaze immediately flew to him and then back to Grandpa.
"What things? Why did he need to prepare his things?" I asked briskly.
"Rose will start working tomorrow, and I want you to look closely at her. I don't want her to get hurt or have anything bad happen to her. Make sure she's safe. I entrust her to you." Grandpa told my bodyguard, who nodded his head and looked at me.
His downturned shape with green orbs looked at me with a stoic face, so I wasn't able to tell what he was thinking. He was tall with olive skin-very manly if you ask me. But I didn't want to indulge myself in his appearance because I had a feeling that he didn't want his job now. "I am pleased to meet you, Ma'am Rose," he said in a cold, baritone voice.
I looked at Grandpa, and he looked at me as well. Maybe he was waiting for my reaction. "What do you mean about his things being ready?" I asked him again.
"You are going to live together," he replied, and being shocked was an understatement. I never thought he was as crazy as my mom's best friend, Aunt Seily. Then I looked at Sean, who was still looking at me with a smirk on his face. I don't think I am going to be like this.
Ashley woke up one day realizing that she loved her brother-in-law. He is her sister's husband, but not just any sister; she is her own twin. She feels guilty and hurt every time the couple is sweet with each other, but she can do nothing because she has no right. She knows she doesn't own her brother-in-law, so she is content with the stolen moments they share. How far will their betrayal go? What will she do if she discovers everything she believes isn't true?
Serendipity or Serene was a smart and strong woman and was actually a mafia leader. She came back to her father to get what was rightfully hers that her step mother and half sister together with her own father was trying to take. In her mother's will, she had to marry a wealthy man for her to be able to get her mother's shares which is equal to 57% company share. Her father's business partner wanted Serene for his son but her father insisted to let him marry her another daughter because Serene grew up in a rural region so she was stupid and not worthy of his son. His friend agreed and they plan to make Serene's share become null and void by making her marry a poor guy. Alexander McGregor was a billionaire who had no plans on getting married. But because his father and mother wanted him to get married to stop the board who wanted him out of his position from attacking him, he decided to look for someone whom he will be able to work with as a wife. Just for convenience, they agreed to marry each other, But because marriage was something important to Alexander, he told Serene not to cheat on him and do her duty as a wife but Serene, who had no faith in marriage, didn't like the idea at all. She planned on leaving Alexander after she got her inheritance. What would happen if Alexander found out about Serene's true identity? Will he still let her stay or will he let her go just as she wanted? Serene's grandparents wanted a great grandchild as well which made it hard for her to leave Alex who had no plans of letting her go either. Find out who will win against two dominant married couples. Who will dominate and who will submit. The mafia or the Billionaire?
Chloe married Ethan Wilson, a ruthless billionaire, to pay for her grandmother's medication. She planned on being committed to him and doing all he asked, but she had no idea that the treatment she would receive from him would be worse than a wh**e. Even if it was like such, she attempted to go through it for her grandmother's sake. But after a year, when he took her by force and her grandma died the next day, she decided to divorce him and flee. What she didn't anticipate was for Ethan to go out of his way to find her and make her return. Will she accept him, or will she succumb to the rage she had towards him? How will Ethan persuade Chloe to stay and fall for him when she has never felt anything for him to begin with?
Lycan King Alder Volcik had been waiting for his mate for over a hundred years. What would happen if he found his mate in a pack he was to visit because of the Luna challenge that occurred and he found out that she was also the same Luna who lost the challenge and was rejected by her mate, who was the Alpha. Cindy Mills is the daughter of a billionaire who was betrayed by her boyfriend and best friend and killed her after. But it did not end there. She was reborn in the body of the lost Luna named Clover, who died because of the rejection? What will King Alder do when Clover doesn't want to accept him because of her past rejection from Alpha Vlad and, at the same time, lose her title to another she-wolf and, as Cindy, who was betrayed by the two people he trusted and cared for other than her father? As Alder tries to get Clover's trust, they will both discover Cindy's true identity. She, on the other hand, will do everything to get her revenge on her ex-boyfriend and best friend that killed her and her father. Once Cindy accepts Alder, will she give up herself and live as Clover for the rest of her life?
After 3 years, he came back and I heard him talking about divorce. Even after he took my innocence before he left, he didn't say a word. I was deeply hurt, he never gave me a chance to be a wife to him and yet he wanted to divorce me. It's not that I love him, it's just that I thought I had been loyal to him while he enjoyed himself with his mistress and yet he has the audacity to complain as if I had him on his neck. I was furious, I will see to it that he will have a hard time convincing me with the divorce.
In a twist of fate, Jared is coerced into a marriage with Colleen, a fragile soul battling against time. With a long-term girlfriend, Stacey, already in his heart, Jared finds himself trapped in a web of emotions he never expected. As Colleen faces a life-threatening illness, Claire, Jared's mother, is drawn to her unwavering optimism and selflessness. Hidden secrets about Stacey's infidelity weigh on Claire's conscience, but she hopes that time will heal all wounds. Unexpected events force Jared and Colleen to see each other in a new light, leading to a delicate dance of unspoken feelings. Colleen's pregnancy adds a layer of complexity to their relationship, further testing Jared's commitment. As tensions rise, a threat from Stacey's past puts Jared's life in jeopardy, leading to a heart-wrenching separation on a crucial day. Colleen's battle for survival takes a tragic turn, but she leaves behind a heartfelt plea for Jared to find happiness and love once more. This emotional rollercoaster of love, loss, and second chances will tug at your heartstrings and leave you breathless.
"It's getting hot in here, don't you think?" I shudder as my clit becomes wet with his smooth voice. I melt away in his arms. He kisses me with a passion I've never felt before, and I moan into his mouth, lost in the moment until I sense him kicking open a door. I realize we're in a room. He continues the kiss as I wrap my leg around him, pulling him closer, his erection pressing into me. I feel my panties dripping wet from arousal. He releases me, resting his back on the headboard, and grabs my thigh, pulling me closer. His hand goes to my hair, releasing it to let my curls fall freely. He guides his fingers from my scalp to the ends of the curls, muttering in a husky voice, "Fucking beautiful. ****** Jasmine found herself trapped in a loveless marriage. Her world shattered when she uncovered her husband's betrayal on his birthday. Heartbroken and betrayed, she made the difficult decision to leave him and start anew in Illinois, with her friend Ava by her side. As Jasmine tried to go through her new life, a one-night stand left her pregnant, uncertain about the father's identity. But complications arose as Maxwell, Jasmine's ex-husband, refused to let go. Jasmine discovered shocking truths about Ava's betrayal. As secrets unraveled and loyalties were tested, Would she find the strength to overcome the obstacles in her way? Could she trust her heart, or would the shadows of the past forever haunt her?
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?
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."
"There will be no falling in love, we will only act as a loving couple when we are in public, we will share a room to make it believable, but no intimacy, touching is off-limits. We'll only have sex once a month, and that's solely to produce an heir. You won't interfere in my business, and I won't interfere in yours. You will be my wife in every sense and you will not be involved with any other man," he said, arrogance seeping from every word. I watch his mouth move, I'm not ready to fall in love with any man, especially not one as arrogant and egoistic as him. I can handle acting as a loving couple, and as for intimacy once a month. I can agree to that just to satisfy my sexual cravings with no strings attached. "Where can I sign?" I asked since I had nothing to lose. *** Nadine's wedding dreams turned to nightmares when she caught her sister and fiancé cheating! With a secret recording, she's ready for revenge. But then mysterious billionaire Logan West offers a deal: A Contract Marriage to take down her ex's empire. But what Nadine doesn't know is her life is getting complicated as she takes her chance to get revenge or risks everything for a chance at love?"
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.
Corinne devoted three years of her life to her boyfriend, only for it to all go to waste. He saw her as nothing more than a country bumpkin and left her at the altar to be with his true love. After getting jilted, Corinne reclaimed her identity as the granddaughter of the town’s richest man, inherited a billion-dollar fortune, and ultimately rose to the top. But her success attracted the envy of others, and people constantly tried to bring her down. As she dealt with these troublemakers one by one, Mr. Hopkins, notorious for his ruthlessness, stood by and cheered her on. “Way to go, honey!”