"You're my wife, Charlotte. That means I have the right to touch you how I want," he whispered, his body still pressed against mine. ♥ ♥ ♥ Charlotte Fisher's life was turned upside down when she was forced into a loveless marriage. Her husband's infidelity and subsequent abuse pushed her to escape, but instead of finding freedom, she fell into the arms of the last person she expected. As she began to rebuild her life and find happiness, her past came back to haunt her. Her ex-husband was determined to track her down, and Charlotte was forced to confront the demons she thought she'd left behind. Will she be able to overcome her past and build a new life with the one who has captured her heart?
Charlotte Pov
After a long afternoon of grocery shopping, I finally arrived home, arms laden with bags filled with the essentials and a few indulgences. My mind was already drifting towards a hot cup of tea and a quiet evening when I heard it-an odd sound coming from inside the house.
My heart gave a small, startled jolt. I paused, listening intently. It was faint at first, like a silent moaning and then a whisper of words. Pushing the unease aside and the feeling of sadness that already envelope me, I tried not to think about the very possible thing. As I approached the door, the sounds grew clearer. There was an unmistakable rhythm to them now, like hushed whispers mingling with soft footsteps. I forced myself to breathe slowly, refusing to let my imagination run wild.
Step by deliberate step, I moved closer. When I reached the door, my hand hesitated on the handle. Who could it be? I couldn't ignore the possibility, yet I couldn't bring myself to back away either.
With a steadying breath, I opened the door slowly and the entire blood in my body rushed to my feet as I stared at what was before me. My husband had a redhead lady on our matrimonial bed, her clothes were off as he leaned close kissing her roughly and cupped her breast with his hand, she begged him to insert his stuff into her as she moaned to the pleasure.
He bent her roughly and slide his size into her and started to pump, hard. The lady moaned loudly, making the pit of my stomach to grumbled in irritation. I couldn't believe my eyes neither did I believe such would ever happen, I knew my husband didn't love me but I didn't expect that he would do something as stupid as what was happening. It was obvious that he didn't care to know if I was standing by the door watching him bang another woman.
They continued their lustful act as my heart hammered painfully against my rib cage. The air was thick with heat and sweat and they both looked happy. My face felt hot too and I closed my eyes and took several long slow deep breaths.
Even though I don't love him, I couldn't stand there and watch him getting intimate with another redheaded woman. The sight churns something deep within me, an unexpected mix of anger and disgust as I decide to go in and stop them, to put an end to the sordid display.
Just as I take a step forward, I feel a sudden, sharp yank on my hair. Pain shoots through my scalp, and I stumble backward, as I was being pulled by the hair down the passageway and into an enclosed room. I wince, struggling to keep my balance and composure.
Turning to see who has done this to me, I was met with a stinging slap across my face. My head snaps to the side, and for a moment, I was too shocked to react. When I manage to look up, my eyes meet the sharp, unforgiving gaze of my mother-in-law.
Her eyes are cold, and her expression is one of pure disdain. "What do you think you're doing, Charlotte?" she hisses, her voice dripping with venom as her peered into mine in disgust.
I blink, trying to process the sudden shift from anger to fear. "I... I was just-"
"You were just what?" she interrupts, stepping closer, her presence overwhelming. "Going to make a scene? Embarrass my son while he enjoys himself?"
I swallow hard, my cheek stinging from the slap. "I can't just stand by and watch him-"
"Watch him what? Be with someone who he actually cares about?" she snaps. "Maybe you don't know what you were getting into when your parents sold you to us with this marriage facade. This is not about love; it's about duty and appearances. If you can't handle that, then perhaps you should reconsider your place here."
Her words cut deep, each one a dagger to my already fragile sense of self. I want to scream, to fight back, but I know it would be futile. In this family, my voice means nothing. I'm just a pawn in their game, a decorative piece in their twisted idea of perfection.
The fact that I was forced into a marriage with a man I barely knew or loved made everything worse. It was all for my family, as my mom put it. She had always seen me as a way to get rich from the day I began to understand things. And my father was even worse.
My mind flashed back to the moment I walked down the aisle with tears in my eyes. I watched my mother smiling at me and my father looking happy. The only person who wasn't in support of everything was my sister, but there was nothing she could do about it. I feel bad that her fate might end up like mine.
The first day I set foot in the mansion, the rules were laid down with a resounding slap from my husband, supported by my mother-in-law. They both treated me like a slave, saying my desperate parents begged them to accept me.
My mother would never look me in the eye, and my father only told me to do as they said and that whatever happened to me was no longer his business.
Tears rolled down my cheeks as I lowered my gaze, my hand clenched against the hem of my brown long-sleeve shirt.
"I'm sorry," I manage to whisper, though the words taste bitter on my tongue.
"Sorry isn't good enough," she says, her tone softening just a fraction, but her eyes still cold. "You will go back to your room and stay there until I decide what to do with you."
With that, she releases my hair, pushing me towards the door. I stumble out, my heart pounding, my face throbbing. As I make my way back to my room, I can't help but feel the weight of my situation pressing down on me. This isn't a marriage; it's a prison. And I am trapped.
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Freya Barrett's life was turned upside down when her father forced her to marry her late sister's husband, Mason, just days after her sister's tragic death. Despite her reservations, Freya had no choice but to accept the arrangement. But things took a dark turn when Mason began to accuse her of murdering her own sister. As the truth slowly unravels, Freya must navigate the secrets landscape of her new marriage and confront the secrets that threaten to tear them apart. But as the tension between them builds, so does an undeniable attraction. Can Freya and Mason overcome their painful past and find love in the ashes of tragedy?
Three years ago, the Moore family opposed Charles Moore's choice to marry his beloved woman and selected Scarlett Riley as his bride. Charles didn't love her. In fact, he hated her. Not long after they got married, Scarlett received an offer from her dream university and jumped on it. Three years later, Charles's beloved woman fell terribly ill. In order to fulfill her last wish, he called Scarlett back and presented her with a divorce agreement. Scarlett was deeply hurt by Charles's abrupt decision, but she chose to let him go and agreed to sign the divorce papers. However, Charles seemed to delay the process deliberately, leaving Scarlett confused and frustrated. Now, Scarlett was trapped between the consequences of Charles's indecision. Would she be able to break free from him? Would Charles eventually come to his senses and face his true feelings?
Kallie, a mute who had been ignored by her husband for five years since their wedding, also suffered the loss of her pregnancy due to her cruel mother-in-law. After the divorce, she learned that her ex-husband had quickly gotten engaged to the woman he truly loved. Holding her slightly rounded belly, she realized that he had never really cared for her. Determined, she left him behind, treating him as a stranger. Yet, after she left, he scoured the globe in search of her. When their paths crossed once more, Kallie had already found new happiness. For the first time, he pleaded humbly, "Please don't leave me..." But Kallie's response was firm and dismissive, cutting through any lingering ties. "Get lost!"
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.”
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Life was a bed of roses for Debra, the daughter of Alpha. That was until she had a one-night stand with Caleb. She was sure he was her mate as determined by Moon Goddess. But this hateful man refused to accept her. Weeks passed before Debra discovered that she was pregnant. Her pregnancy brought shame to her and everyone she loved. Not only was she driven out, but her father was also hunted down by usurpers. Fortunately, she survived with the help of the mysterious Thorn Edge Pack. Five years passed and Debra didn't hear anything from Caleb. One day, their paths crossed again. They were both on the same mission—carrying out secret investigations in the dangerous Roz Town for the safety and posterity of their respective packs. Caleb was still cold toward her. But as time went on, he fell head over heels in love with her. He tried to make up for abandoning her, but Debra wasn't having any of it. She was hell-bent on hiding her daughter from him and also making a clean break. What did the future hold for the two as they journeyed in Roz Town? What kind of secrets would they find? Would Caleb win Debra's heart and get to know his lovely daughter? Find out!