She is cheerful and optimistic, yet sensitive and fragile, being the second daughter in a family that values sons over daughters. She longs for marriage, which leads her to fall for a scoundrel like a moth to a flame. After getting hurt time and again, she believes she has found true love; he is considerate and strong, fulfilling all her fairy tale dreams. Three years later, she is fully immersed in planning her wedding. However, she accidentally discovers that beneath the sweet facade of this so-called 'rare good man' lies a pattern of habitual infidelity...
Greyson Dawson was once my ideal man, or rather, the "perfected" version of my ideal man.
When we established our relationship, his life was far superior to mine. He had a car, a house, and came from a good family. As for me, I hailed from a district in Labrudor, just graduated from university, and was interning at a newspaper.
I first met him when I went to his workplace for an interview. My boss assigned him to deal with me, the rookie reporter. Seeing Greyson in his uniform, I found him dull and overly formal, with a fake smile and indifference. I wasn't impressed and decided to challenge him, bombarding him with questions. He stumbled through his answers, yet there was a hint of respect in his eyes.
Perhaps he thought, This young lady was cool!
Feeling triumphant, I hid my pride and politely left my phone number, telling him to contact me if he had any additional information. It wasn't until after my article was published that he finally called, inviting me to dinner.
We met at a bustling restaurant on Beswiaqua, the warm yellow lights making the crayfishes look particularly inviting. He peeled them one by one, his long and elegant fingers expertly removing the shells. At that moment, with the hustle and bustle around us, he seemed captivating.
Finally, after peeling many crayfishes, he casually asked, Greyson casually asked me, "You're so young, have you ever dated?What kind of guy are you looking for?"
I squinted at him, saying, "If I encouraged you, would you dare to pursue me?"
He was so startled he took a gulp of his drink, and I burst out laughing, slapping the table so hard it echoed.
That night, Greyson drove me home, and we ended up in bed together, becoming a couple.
By our second meeting, less than a week after we met, we had already kissed and slept together. To be honest, at 23, I wasn't particularly eager for intimacy, but there was something about Greyson that evoked an inexplicable sense of warmth and trust.
That night, after our night of intense passion, as I traced the light sweat on his waist, I felt this sudden surge of tenderness, and I couldn't hold back my emotions. I decided to drop the playful mask and open up about my past.
I was from Labrudor, born and raised in a small town, unfamiliar with the world. My parents favored sons over daughters, but unfortunately, they only had me and my sister. Initially, my mother didn't plan to have a second child, but a someone assured her that this second child would be a great talent.
My mother, thrilled by the prospect, gave birth to my sister and doted on her, while I was often ignored, leading to frequent outbursts. The relationship at home deteriorated, and our home was often in utter chaos.
It was embarrassing to admit, but back then, I never thought of relying on myself. I was obsessed with novels and often fantasized about a bad boy who would whisk me away, severing ties with my bad parents. When I finally met someone like that, I fell headlong into it, losing both my heart and my body.
At 20, still in my freshman year, naive and inexperienced, I believed that once I lost my virginity, I had to be with that person forever. But then I had an ectopic pregnancy. At the hospital, I gritted my teeth as I undressed and spread my legs, enduring the doctor's indifferent examination. The examination and surgery felt as endless and grueling as a winter night. I was overwhelmed with shame and humiliation, wishing I could just disappear.
But the worst was yet to come. The man who promised to take care of me, to marry me, was secretly planning a wedding with another woman.
Tears streamed down Greyson's chest as I recounted everything, I threw caution to the wind and said to him, "Greyson, I've told you everything If you can't accept it, let's just consider this a one-night stand and part ways."
He fell silent, each second stretching into eternity. I felt like a defendant awaiting a verdict, uncertain if the next moment would bring good news or bad news.
I didn't remember how long it took. Maybe ten minutes or one, but eventually, the Greyson lowered his noble head and said, "I was just too late."
A tear rolled down my cheek, warming my heart. That was Greyson's magic, as he softly said, "It truly breaks my heart."
"I, Erika Blackwood, stand before you, Alexander Robertson, with a heavy heart. I hereby reject you as my mate. The bond we once shared has grown fragile, and my soul yearns for a different path. May you find solace in the love of another, and may we both find the happiness we seek." Alexander didn't say a word and looked at me. But he refused to accept. *********** Erika Blackwood is the next Alpha in line of the Ironclaw Pack. She hides her identity and gets mated to the Alpha of the Moonforest Pack, Alexander Robertson. Three years passed, but Alexander is still unwilling to let go of his childhood sweetheart. Erika is mistreated and eventually framed by the same childhood sweetheart. Now she leaves with that humiliation, and goes back to her pack, swearing vengeance on those who hurt her. They all waited for her to return and beg, but what happens when they realize that the famous Ironclaw Pack that was going to help in the rogue war, was ruled by a woman named, Erika Blackwood. Now her Ex mates want her back. Other Alphas want this woman.. But will she accept any of them? Or will she stay independent forever?...
Due to the plight of her family, Phoebe had no choice but to embark on the path of selling herself. In an accident, she had a tangled night with Alexander. Everything began to derail, and even if she fled to the ends of the earth, she would still be found by him and entangled... *** Phoebe screamed in frustration, "What do you want from me?" What was this supposed to be? He raised an eyebrow wickedly. "What do I want? You'll find out soon enough." With that, he hoisted her up and carried her back into the office. The door slammed shut with a kick, and he cleared the desk with a sweep of his arm before laying her down on it, his body pinning hers in place, completely trapping her in his grasp. Every cell in his body was telling him he wanted her. He wanted to claim her again. This time, there would be no escape for her-he wouldn't let her slip away. Never again. If he had suffered for five years, then this woman wouldn't get off easily either!
Janet was adopted when she was a kid -- a dream come true for orphans. However, her life was anything but happy. Her adoptive mother taunted and bullied her all her life. Janet got the love and affection of a parent from the old maid who raised her. Unfortunately, the old woman fell ill, and Janet had to marry a worthless man in place of her parents' biological daughter to meet the maid's medical expenses. Could this be a Cinderella's tale? But the man was far from a prince, except for his handsome appearance. Ethan was the illegitimate son of a wealthy family who lived a reckless life and barely made ends meet. He got married to fulfill his mother's last wish. However, on his wedding night, he had an inkling that his wife was different from what he had heard about her. Fate had united the two people with deep secrets. Was Ethan truly the man we thought he was? Surprisingly, he bore an uncanny resemblance to the impenetrable wealthiest man in the city. Would he find out that Janet married him in place of her sister? Would their marriage be a romantic tale or an utter disaster? Read on to unravel Janet and Ethan's journey.
Aria never wanted to marry Kael, the arrogant playboy her father forced her to accept as her fiancé. But Kael had his own twisted motives-he only wanted her because she was the one girl who refused him. When Aria rejected his demand to sleep with him a week before their wedding, Kael tried to take what he wanted by force. His drunken pursuit ended in tragedy when he was struck by a car, leaving Aria caught in the crossfire of blame. Zander, Kael's elder brother and the soon-to-be Alpha King, believed Aria was responsible for his brother's death-and promiscuous to boot. To prevent war between their packs, Zander agreed to marry her, but only for revenge. His plan? Ruin Aria's life for a year, then cast her aside and divorce her. But Zander's scheme begins to unravel when his ex-best friend Asher returns, determined to take Aria for himself. As secrets from the past resurface, Zander discovers betrayal, lies, and truths he never wanted to face. Was Aria truly guilty, or was she just another pawn in a deadly game of power and revenge? Asher laugh and say, "You're a fool; she never wanted to come. I told her you were with Lyra, so she came. And now I've achieved my goal: I ruined your marriage." Zander feel foolish, asking, "But why? I never did anything to you! You were my best friend. I should have killed you when you slept with my ex fiancée, Lyra!" Asher respond, "You knew I loved her, but you stole Lyra from me. She was my true mate, but she refused to marry me because you were soon to be the Alpha King! She never loved you. She loved me but wanted to be the queen of werewolves; that's all." Zander would realize how foolish he was. Yet, he still believed Aria wasn't innocent because she slept with his deceased brother before the wedding.
There was only one man in Raegan's heart, and it was Mitchel. In the second year of her marriage to him, she got pregnant. Raegan's joy knew no bounds. But before she could break the news to her husband, he served her divorce papers because he wanted to marry his first love. After an accident, Raegan lay in the pool of her own blood and called out to Mitchel for help. Unfortunately, he left with his first love in his arms. Raegan escaped death by the whiskers. Afterward, she decided to get her life back on track. Her name was everywhere years later. Mitchel became very uncomfortable. For some reason, he began to miss her. His heart ached when he saw her all smiles with another man. He crashed her wedding and fell to his knees while she was at the altar. With bloodshot eyes, he queried, "I thought you said your love for me is unbreakable? How come you are getting married to someone else? Come back to me!"
Kaelyn devoted three years tending to her husband after a terrible accident. But once he was fully recovered, he cast her aside and brought his first love back from abroad. Devastated, Kaelyn decided on a divorce as people mocked her for being discarded. She went on to reinvent herself, becoming a highly sought-after doctor, a champion racer, and an internationally renowned architectural designer. Even then, the traitors sneered in disdain, believing Kaelyn would never find someone. But then the ex-husband’s uncle, a powerful warlord, returned with his army to ask for Kaelyn’s hand in marriage.