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Katrina Stuart

The Demon King's Substitute Bride

***** "And the kiss last night?" he asked, stepping closer until she could feel the warmth of him so near. Katrina clutched the roses, heart pounding, feeling the butterflies rising in her. His eyes held her, intense and filled with an emotion she couldn't name. "I don't regret it," he murmured. "I meant every bit of it, and I'd love to—" Katrina didn't let him finish. She pulled him close and pressed her lips to his, unable to resist any longer.  He responded immediately, his arms wrapping around her waist, pulling her close.  His kiss was slow and deep, full of a passion that set her on fire. ****** King Karl of Xylonia, known as the masked king, is feared by all. Cursed at birth to die at 25, he hides half his face behind a mask, leaving everyone wondering what lies beneath. Ruthless and cold-hearted, he never expected to fall in love—until Katrina enters his life. Katrina, a slave-princess, is treated like a servant in her own home because she was born outside of marriage. When her father can't repay his debt to King Karl, he offers his eldest daughter in placed of his youngest daughter, claiming she has a magical touch that heals with a simple massage. Intrigued, the king agrees. But Katrina was never the chosen one, and the healing power is a lie. As the king starts to fall for her, Katrina is trapped in a web of deceit. How long can she keep her secret before the vengeful king uncovers the truth? And when he does, will their love survive—or will the mask of the king hide a fury that could destroy them both? Contain 18+ scenes detailed explicit content. Hot Romance, Dark secrets. #Not your regular Dark-Romance novel#
Ella_Dominic23 · 25.2K Views

Holding onto the darkness

*anti-hero* *lover-obsessed* *enemies to lovers* A lonely princess trapped in a tower by a paranoid father, and a prince, who secretly longed for love, but avoided it just as passionately. With threats to the Empire created by the families of them both, would they be able to find love amongst it all or will all crumble down to nothing? ***** Katerina stood by the door, not making any sound, or attempting to come forward. She just kept her back against the door, so, if in case she had to leave, she would take less time and get her ass out of here. The man in front of her, who was sitting behind his desk, was her fiance. Someone who I had belonged to since childhood. In fact, before she was born actually. The man who looked disappointed, and held his head in his hand. Gulping, she regretted the choice of clothes she had worn. It was cold in her country and she was barely wearing anything but a piece of clothes. The night was ruined and now she was at the mercy of the heater about which she wondered whether it worked or not. “Why,” Matvey sighed, “why are you here?” ‘To have fun with my friends,’ she wanted to say, but then refrained. Her friends were actually downstairs, and must be waiting for her. It was the one night where she had backed her father to let her go with her friends, and by far, she knew she was going to go home for the rest of the night. “And now you have no words.” He chuckled ruthlessly. “I always find you here and there, somehow always in my sight, and that, with what you’re wearing,” he pointed his hand at her, “seeking my attention is one thing, but whoring yourself is completely another. Do you think a man wants to marry a whore?” Her eyes widened and before she could even control herself, her tears had already made their presence known. Blinking, she looked away, and her tears dropped her cheeks. How could he say that? “I suppose I have not made my decision clear so I will say it clearly, get out of my sight and my life. Walk the other way where you find me walking in the same direction or just fucking better yet, remove your existence from in front of me. Is that understood?” Hie voice turned Harsh with each word, hitting her heart with a hammer and a nail so painfully that she let out a little whimper, accompanied by a sob. Katrina’s throat choked up but she attempted to answer him. “Y-yes—“ “Good.” He sighed. “Now, get out.” Before he could even say the words, she was already on it. She opened the door and flung herself out of it, only to notice who was standing beside her as she left. A scantily dressed woman who moved inside, just as she moved out. Shame burned her from within as she moved through the dance floor, and moved out to where her car was already waiting for her. “Drive home, please.” She whispered. Drive home, and away from him. Hopefully forever.
Inara_Me · 19.6K Views

Mr Billionaire, please feel at ease

Mr Billionaire, Please feel at ease (.. Not so innocent) Theme: Dark secrets, Romance , Erotic, Mafia Pure love. ______________________________ " I don't want to ever see you again, we can't be together!! How many times do you want me to tell you that?" She said looking so frustrated. " I guess you have no choice, we're getting married, and you milady, is going to be the mistress of the Stuart family very soon. We're bound together Val " He said with his usual smirk plastered on his face. ________________________________ ***** Meet Valeria Valdez, an 18 year old high school girl who lives with her father, step sister and step mom. Her mother died when she was 7 years old, her father blamed her for her mother's death. Her father remarried her step mom who already had her step sis. Her step mom lured her father into sending her younger brother who she is only two years older than,outside the country. And then him . Stuart Robinson. The eldest son of the first noble family in country X. The youngest Billionaire in country X. A young eligible bachelor who's drop dead gorgeous. Almost all the women in the country were looking forward to get into his bed, but sadly, he never looked their way. Until she came. She didn't have to do anything to get his attention, to get him hard, to get his heart crazily beating for her. But she didn't want to have anything doing with him. What happens when the dark secrets of the past come knocking on their doors? What do you think is stopping Valeria from accepting Stuart? What do you think the secrets of the past are? Do you think Valeria's brother would return? Is Valeria's dad ever gonna come around the fact that his daughter wasn't at fault? And will Valeria even accept her father back even if he comes back to his senses? If you're eager to know, just join me on this rollercoaster as we uncover chapters together.
Amber_Rossonbird_ · 6.9K Views

CEO'S ACCIDENTAL BRIDE

"You need money and I need a wife, so deal or no deal? Lucian lazily asked ignoring the woman who was glaring at him as if wishing for him to drop dead at the moment "Just know it's a contract and nothing more!! Summer boomed "It is what it is, if not so urgent, I wouldn't consider a flat woman like you" Summer almost puked blood hearing him Flat woman? did he just say I'm flat?! She subconsciously looked down at her boobs and understood "What a spoilt unscrupulous man! She mumbled and Lucian's gaze darkened as he gripped her arm tight "What did you say? He demanded, his face gloomy.... ********* Summer Hales, a young woman with a complex past, found herself entangled in a web of responsibilities, dropping out of school to undertake multiple part-time jobs solely to alleviate the burden of her brother's escalating hospital bills. Her resilience was encapsulated in the phrase "Rudeness ain't only for the rich," as she navigated life with a blend of boldness and subtlety. In matters of the heart, Summer was paradoxical. She approached love with an unwavering commitment, yet harbored a devious edge when consumed by hatred. Behind her facade of courage, fearlessness, strength, and fierceness lay a vulnerability shielded from a world that had previously wounded her. "Never fall and keep tall" became her daily mantra, a testament to her determination not to succumb to vulnerabilities. On the other hand is Lucian Stuart, a formidable and emotionally guarded man in Los Angeles. He embodied power, disdain for love, and a reputation as a stern figure with a penchant for retribution against those who wronged him. Despite societal expectations and the call of circumstance, Lucian found himself in need of a wife, a notion at odds with his aversion to love and women. Fate, however, wove an unexpected narrative, pushing Summer and Lucian into a contractual alliance—a temporary marriage born out of necessity. The intriguing question now lingered in the air: Could love blossom between two individuals with starkly different perspectives on life and love? As Summer and Lucian navigated the complexities of their arrangement, the answer unfolded in the intricate dance of emotions, challenging preconceived notions and reshaping the contours of their lives.
Daoistl476bw · 35.2K Views

Just To Meet You

*COMPLETED* "If you don't believe me, then follow the family rules." Her eyes closed as she faced her fiancé's accusations and distrust. She inwardly convinced herself. 'This is the last time I'm giving my heart to you, Peter. If you choose her, then we are over.' With a blade in his hand, he charged forward. He watched as the sharp tip of the weapon meets her soft, porcelain chest. Shocked by her unmoving body, he pulled the blade away from the broken skin. Her white top was dyed scarlet while the blade had already dropped to the floor, making a "clang" sound. "Why didn't you dodge?!" Peter Sin attempted few steps forward to apply pressure on her wound. It hurt, but she held in her cries. Blood squirted to his sleeve and shirt when he forced the blade out of her wound. Holding the bloody mess near her heart, a broken smile cracked on her face as she retreated away from the man in front of her. "At the end, you still chose her words over mine. You've never believed in me, but it doesn't matter anymore. Let's break up. Even if we pass by each other in the future, we'll be nothing but strangers." He tried approaching her again, but failed as she strode backwards in larger steps than before. "Mister Sin, goodbye." "Selina!" He screamed, but held back from chasing after her lonesome figure. His heart was a mess as he fell onto the ground and stared at the blood stain on his clothes. __________________ Selina Gu drove straight home where she had prepared herself to announce her failed engagement to her mother, Katrina Gu. Pressing her wound, she slowly leaned against the wall to bring herself to the living room where her mom's voice echoed loudly. Selina: "So, all my life..I've been nothing but a chess piece. Are you done with your game?" Katrina: "...Daughter." Selina: "Daughter? Do you know how many years and efforts I've wanted to hear you call me daughter? But all this is fake. Just an act. I've always convinced myself I'm the one who could do better because I wanted to hear a compliment from you. But you? You've forced me to the edge and suffocated me!" _____________________ Katrina: "It's mother's fault! Don't jump. I'm begging you!" Bryan (Selina's brother): "Did you get bullied? Brother will protect you. Please, come back down! It's dangerous to stand at the edge! You don't know how to swim!" "I don't want to play this game anymore. I'm tired of my life. Didn't you want revenge? I'll complete it for you. Sorry, brother." Selina fell forward with her eyes closed. She didn't struggle as she desired to forget everything. ___________________ Assistant: "Mister Hui, after multiple investigations, we have confirmed that the girl you have been searching for is Selina Gu." _________________ Awakening from her coma after a month later, Selina woke up hearing a familiar voice by her side. Although she couldn't recognize him, her instincts told her he wasn't going to harm her. "Selina! You're awake!" Jason Hui tossed his laptop to the table, ditching the video meeting he was in and hugged her. "Does it hurt anywhere? Are you thirsty? Hungry? I'll go get a doctor!" He spat out countless questions, confusing her greatly. ________________ Jason held her hands, "It's okay if you don't remember me. As long as I remember our promise, that's all it matters. I won't let anyone hurt you anymore." _________________ "Jason Hui!" "Wife, if you're not happy about something you just have to say it. No need to shout. You'll get a sore throat." Selina pointed to the rubber band on the counter, "I forgot to tie my hair, but my hands are dirty from marinating meat. Do you know how to tie girl's hair?" A minute later, a messy ponytail was created and Selina looked at him with a speechless expression. Noting to himself on his calendar, he typed, "Learn how to do wife's hair." Image in book cover does not belong to me. All credits to the author of image in book cover.
Sweetflowlips · 2.2M Views

The Pirate King’s Siren

"You're a monster." "Aye. That I may be. But you'll soon realize, you're a monster too." His breath tickled the hairs on my nape, causing my skin to prickle with awareness of how close we were. His left hand on my waist, touching the bare skin just above my hip, his right arm against the wall by my head. I was trapped, and I found myself realizing that I didn't mind it for once. Not when it was with him. "Why don't we find out how much of a monster you truly are, my siren." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Serenida's life had always been unpredictable and left her fighting for survival. Growing up as a poor orphan on the streets was already difficult, especially in the kingdom of Cari, but hiding a deadly secret was even harder. When her secret is exposed to the kingdom, instead of becoming a spectacle and withering away, she instead runs, stowing away on a ship that was just leaving port. However, she doesn’t realize she stowed away on one of the worlds most dangerous and rough places for a girl to be: Neptune’s Judgement. When her identity is discovered, she is faced with two choices. Change her identity and survive as a pirate, or go back to port and become a prisoner for life. But even as a pirate, not everything is as jolly as it seems, as mutiny abounds and trust is betrayed, faster than the changing of the tides. Catching the attention of the Captain’s son was never meant to happen. Nor was her saving him meant to reveal her secret.
Katrina_Shaw_0110 · 2K Views

Contracted Marriage: Can't stop loving you

Looking at the television in her front showing the white wedding her sister and her fiance are having. Anne Franklin,a beautiful girl who was loved by everyone but hated by her loved ones. Trapped, she had to watch her sister and her fiance get married right in front of her, she was supposed to be burnt to death but was saved by a man she supposedly had an history with. Slowly she Undercovers the truth, follow her and find out the big truth that may leave her traumatized. **************** "hubby, she was bullying me and i slapped her,was that too much?". "of course not, do your hand hurt"he looked at her with care making her heart flutter. she smiled slightly as her phone rang, one look at the id caller, she dropped it on the table, the phone continued vibrating. "won't you pick your call?". "no,they are some people that are not worth your attention"he strokes her hair gently. ************ "anne, please come back,i will never cheat again,i was blinded by Marina gentleness"stuart pleaded as he soon gathered a crowd. Anne sneered at his words"i don't feel you're blind that you can't see the wedding ring on my finger"she raised her hand up showing him,his eyes showed regret,he never thought she would live well without him,how much better would it be if she had actually died in that fire, he thought. "divorce the man and I'll take better care of you and give you all the money in the world if you want"he said shamelessly, she didn't want to argue any further but if she doesn't make it clear to him, he may continue to pester her. "your company is at the verge of bankruptcy and even if you get me all the whole money in the world or even grow a money tree,i would never come back to you"he stared at her, he started walking towards her not caring about his image, he held her neck and tried to strangle her when a palm held his wrist ********************** Don't forget to read,add to your library, comment and vote for me and it will mean a lot to me. Love y'all.
Purpleblack · 5.7K Views

Taming my naughty little girlfriend

"I have a girlfriend,Nike".Nike dismissed her comment with a scoff. "You must be trying to pull a trick on me dear Trina.You love Aiden so dearly you can't cheat on him". Haven't you heard of the word disloyalty?".Her brows rose in question. "Do you think I will fall for such jokes".He snickers."Prove it". He dared her to it and she kissed an unknown stranger. He had said that day ."Don't go around kissing strangers".He bit her ear gently that made her blush harder. MEET Katrina Owens the only child of a millionaire,the only heiress, pampered and showered with love all her life. But one day her father died and her life turns a different course. Three years later,she came back to only meet her fiance engaged to her cousin with the approval of her family,her inheritance and properties was passed to her cousin. And now she's determined to get back what was taken from her. MEET Asher Lee,a narcissist jerk known for his high intelligence, etiquettes manners and the youngest richest millionaire in the world. Two opposite attraction crosses paths again as something magical drew them to each other. Watch the sparks fly....... Filled with love, romantic tensions, comedy, families conflicts,envy,sad past that can tear them apart and characters one will love to hate and one you love to love. Trina has to make a choice... Leave her past behind and love the one man she can't have Or Never love again. A choice that can make her or break her....
Krisstal_99 · 62.1K Views
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