Layla Winters never intended to fall for the man behind the power suit and shadowed past. Dominic Ward is intoxicating-dominant, enigmatic, and utterly off-limits. When fate throws them into a contract built on secrets and submission, she discovers a dangerous craving she can't deny. But with every whispered command and every truth revealed, Layla finds herself tangled in more than just desire. There are lies buried deep beneath the luxury, and someone is watching-someone who knows the truth could destroy them both. In a world where passion is a weapon and trust is a luxury, can Layla survive the fire she's fallen into... or will it consume her? Bound by Truth is the first book in a gripping dark romance series where seduction and suspense collide. Perfect for readers who love powerful alpha males, emotional depth, and heroines who discover their strength one secret at a time.
The glass doors whispered shut behind her as Layla stepped into the sleek, high-rise office of Ward Enterprises. Everything screamed power and precision-from the cold marble floors to the towering wall of screens behind the receptionist's desk. She smoothed her skirt and inhaled, nerves bubbling under her polished surface.
"Layla Morgan?" the receptionist called. "Mr. Ward will see you now."
She followed the assistant through a corridor of frosted glass and steel, heart pounding like a war drum. The door to Dominic Ward's office slid open silently.
He stood at the window, tall and sharp in a tailored suit that molded his broad frame. When he turned, she felt the air shift. Dominance radiated from him, not just in posture, but in the way his gaze assessed her-slowly, deliberately.
"Miss Morgan," he said. His voice was smooth but commanding. "I reviewed your application. Impressive... though I usually don't hire assistants without corporate pedigree."
Layla straightened. "And I usually don't take interviews with men who have a reputation for chewing through assistants every three weeks."
His brow lifted in amusement, just slightly. "Touché."
There was a beat of silence. Then he gestured toward the chair across from his.
"I run my company with discipline. Discretion is paramount. My assistant is expected to anticipate needs, handle chaos, and obey strict confidentiality." He leaned forward. "Can you do that?"
"I can do anything if the compensation is worth the trouble," she replied evenly.
A smirk ghosted over his lips. "You're bold. I like that."
He tapped a pen on the desk. "You'll start tomorrow. 8 a.m. sharp. One mistake, and you're out."
Layla rose, her pulse thrumming as their eyes locked again.
"I won't make any."
As she walked out, she could feel his eyes on her. Heat pooled low in her belly.
This wasn't just a job-it was the beginning of something dangerous
The room smelled like jasmine and secrets. Alina's eyes blinked open, dazed and dry, the silk sheets soft against her bare skin. She tried to move, but her wrists tugged gently against restraints-not metal, but velvet. A sound-a sigh, maybe a whisper-slipped past her lips before her memories could catch up. Her heart began to race. Where am I? The walls were cream and gold, everything glowing in soft candlelight. A storm rumbled beyond the glass-paned windows, waves crashing in the distance. She wasn't in the city anymore. This place felt... untouched. Intimate. Dangerous. And then she saw it-etched delicately onto her inner thigh in crimson ink. V. C. Her breath hitched. The letters matched the invitation that had appeared mysteriously in her inbox two weeks ago. An all-expense-paid retreat to a private island, promising indulgence, luxury, and liberation for "those who dare." She'd thought it was a scam. But the tickets arrived. First-class. Then the private jet. The champagne. The man in the mask who whispered, "Everything you desire lives here. If you're not afraid to burn for it." Now, lying in this golden cage, Alina knew one thing for certain. She had crossed a line. And there was no going back.
They say power is seductive. That once you taste it, you'll do anything to keep it. Layla Monroe had never craved power-only purpose. She thought she knew what that looked like: a stable job, a quiet apartment, control over her own life. But that was before Dominic Langston. Before the man with ice-blue eyes and a broken legacy offered her a choice. Not love. Not promises. Just a contract. A dangerous one. What began in shadows grew roots in truth. Secrets unraveled. Desires flared. And somewhere between dominance and vulnerability, Layla discovered herself-not just the woman she was, but the woman she could be. But every truth comes at a price. And the deeper she fell, the more she realized-Dominic wasn't the only one with demons. Some were born of betrayal. Others of blood. And not all of them would stay buried.
★ Jericho Brown is the school most popular boy,He's got the looks but he's not the most popular just because of that,the main reason why he's popular is his ability to make three girls cry on the same day. Don't judge with his innocent looking face,yes his face is damn too innocent to have such attitudes of his. His face screams perfection,and that's the weakness of the girls. He's a crazy Casanova,it should be an official statement for girls to stay away from Jericho Brown but still they never stop flocking over him like lost sheep,giving him more rooms to break more hearts. Aside being a Casanova,he's the school biggest enemy,he's the type who does things only to make himself happy not minding if anyone gets hurt in the process. He cares less about people's feelings. Some says he grew up where there was no love,because absolutely that word is missing and weird in Jericho's dictionary. He's the only one you will find countless bad habits in his hands. In a word,Jericho live his life only the way he wants not giving a damn about anything in the world. It would have been so perfect when an innocent girl came into his life,if only she's not off his limit. Someone he shouldn't dare to stay close with,but even though Jericho tried his best not to get close to her,she kept on coming and coming until he was unable to resist any longer. Why is she off-limit? Then find out in this sweet one you don't want to miss out for anything.
Madisyn was stunned to discover that she was not her parents' biological child. Due to the real daughter's scheming, she was kicked out and became a laughingstock. Thought to be born to peasants, Madisyn was shocked to find that her real father was the richest man in the city, and her brothers were renowned figures in their respective fields. They showered her with love, only to learn that Madisyn had a thriving business of her own. "Stop pestering me!" said her ex-boyfriend. "My heart only belongs to Jenna." "How dare you think that my woman has feelings for you?" claimed a mysterious bigwig.
Lila didn't expect her life to change so dramatically just days after arriving at the pack. She certainly didn't anticipate being married to the Alpha almost instantly. All she wanted was to return and find a mate, but circumstances changed, and now she has to pay for a sin she didn't commit. "Please Rafael," pulling my undies away, I begged. ''It's Alpha to you... It's only when I'm making that pussy of yours feel good, then you can call me God," his voice was like a whisper, sending cold shivers down my spine.
Caught in a web of betrayal, Nicole's life shatters in a single evening when her mother-in-law, Veronica, sets her up in an elaborate scheme. Blindsided, Nicole faces her husband Taylor's cold rage as he casts her out of his life and home, accusing her of infidelity and theft. As she tries to defend herself, her best friend, Sarah, adds another blow by denying their loyalty. "Please, Taylor, you have to believe me!" Nicole pleads, her voice breaking, but his icy response is a dagger to her heart. "I don't hate you, Nicole," he sneers. "I despise you." When Nicole reveals she's pregnant, she hopes for compassion, but it only fuels Veronica's determination to rid the family of her. After signing the divorce papers, a dejected Nicole wanders alone, where a brutal attack leaves her bleeding, helpless, and desperate to protect her unborn child. Six years later, Nicole returns from the ashes to inflict seven times the pains upon those who humiliated her and left her to die. "I'll make them pay so dearly that they'd regret ever been born!" She declares. This is a story of romance and revenge you don't want to miss!
Elena, once a pampered heiress, suddenly lost everything when the real daughter framed her, her fiancé ridiculed her, and her adoptive parents threw her out. They all wanted to see her fall. But Elena unveiled her true identity: the heiress of a massive fortune, famed hacker, top jewelry designer, secret author, and gifted doctor. Horrified by her glorious comeback, her adoptive parents demanded half her newfound wealth. Elena exposed their cruelty and refused. Her ex pleaded for a second chance, but she scoffed, “Do you think you deserve it?” Then a powerful magnate gently proposed, “Marry me?”
Rumors claimed that Fernanda, newly back with her family, was nothing more than a violent country bumpkin. Fernanda just flashed a casual, dismissive grin in response. Another rumor suggested that the usually rational Cristian had lost all sense, madly in love with Fernanda. This frustrated her. She could tolerate gossip about herself, but slander against her beloved crossed the line! Gradually, as Fernanda's multiple identities as a celebrated designer, a savvy gamer, an acclaimed painter, and a successful business magnate came to light, everyone realized they were the ones who had been fooled.
PERMISSION IS TAKEN FRIM THE ORIGINAL, BE WARNED!! Do you believe in Myths? Just when she thinks it can't get any worse, it does. Lucy lost everything four years ago in a rogue attack. She's been abused, starved, rejected, and broken. As her eighteenth birthday approaches, strange things start to happen, things that only happen once every century. She finds friendship in the most unlikely place and escapes to find her true self with the help of the most dangerous Alpha. Warning: This werewolf trilogy is not intended for anyone under the age of 18 or anyone who doesn't enjoy a good spanking. It will take you on adventures around the world, make you laugh, fall in love, crush your heart and possibly leave you drooling.