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Sterling Heat

Tangled in Desire

Zara's eyes were glued to Xavier's bare chest, unable to look away. The sculpted muscles, the deep V-line, the way his sweatpants hung low on his hips—she couldn't help but be captivated. It was as if her brain had short-circuited, and all logic had left her. She moved a step closer, almost unconsciously, her hand lifting as if to touch his chest. Before her fingers could make contact, Xavier's quick reflexes caught her wrist. His grip was firm, but not harsh, and he raised an eyebrow, looking at her with an amused expression. "What do you think you're doing?" he asked, his voice low but laced with a hint of teasing. Zara, startled but determined not to show weakness, scratched the back of her head awkwardly, trying to save face. "What do you mean? Why are you walking around shirtless?" she countered, trying to shift the focus off herself. Xavier's smirk deepened, his dark eyes glinting with mischief. "I'm not the one sneaking around in other people's rooms, Zara. You're the one who barged in here." Zara blinked, her mind scrambling to find an excuse. "Oh, right," she muttered, still not sure how to explain her behavior. She gave him a sheepish grin, but her eyes darted back to his chest, trying to look casual. "I was just… looking for something," she said, her words trailing off as she tried to think of a better lie. Xavier didn't buy it for a second. Slowly, he took a step forward, closing the distance between them. Zara instinctively took a step back, but Xavier followed, not giving her any space to escape. Her heart raced as she backed up again, trying to keep some distance between them, but Xavier wasn't making it easy. "Trying to run away now?" Xavier teased, his voice laced with playful challenge. He moved another step forward, and Zara continued retreating, her back now against the wall. Her breath hitched as she realized she had nowhere else to go. "I wasn't trying to run away," Zara said quickly, her voice a little too high-pitched. "Just, you know, I… I don't want to intrude. I just—"  But Xavier wasn't interested in her stammering excuses. His gaze remained locked on her, and as he stepped closer, his hand that had caught her wrist slowly slid down to her fingers, brushing against her skin. The gentle touch sent an unexpected shiver down her spine. Zara's heart hammered in her chest, and she took another step back, this time bumping into the wall with a soft thud. She couldn't help but feel the heat building between them, the tension so thick it was almost palpable. Xavier, now mere inches from her, tilted his head, his lips curling into a playful grin. "I think you're lying," he murmured, his voice soft, but full of mischief. "You were trying to touch my chest, weren't you?" Zara's face flushed with heat, and she tried to push back against him, but it was like trying to move a mountain. She cleared her throat, trying to recover some of her composure. "Maybe I was," she admitted, her voice low. "But, um… so what? It's not like you're making it easy to ignore." Xavier's grin widened as he leaned even closer, his body just inches away from hers. The closeness was overwhelming, and Zara's mind started to spin. She could feel the heat radiating off his chest, and she had to fight the urge to reach up and touch it again. "Is that so?" Xavier whispered, his breath warm against her ear. He placed his hand on the wall beside her head, trapping her in place as he stared down at her with a wicked gleam in his eyes. "You sure about that?".
Paula_y2k · 14.5K Views

Rebirth of the Cannon Fodder in the Entertainment Circle

Luo Ning, a cannon fodder female supporting character in a celebrity circle's group pet novel, gets a rerun of life—this time she refuses to be the cannon fodder! Haters clamor: "Luo Ning is just a vase, bad at singing, dancing, and acting; always riding on top celebrities' coattails to generate heat, first-class in everything but talent except for her looks." Later, when Luo Ning who excels in singing and dancing, skilled in musical instruments, chess, calligraphy, and painting, survival skills, gourmet cooking, and also proficient in drawing talismans and fortune-telling appears before the public—extremely beautiful, highly intelligent, and with explosive acting skills. Haters are convinced: "Sister, I can do it!!!" Suddenly, one day a bombshell hits social media. A photo of the mysterious film emperor Lu Xun kissing Luo Ning's cheek surfaces, igniting a whirlwind of scandals across major headlines. Fans and onlookers do not believe it, "Impossible! The photo must be positioned in a misleading way, Luo Ning wants to cling to the film emperor for hype again, shamelessly chasing for popularity and traffic!" Before Luo Ning could respond, the usually low-key Lu Xun clarifies first. @LuXunV: The photo wasn't positioned misleadingly; the shameless one is me! Following this, everyone witnesses the film emperor changing styles daily on social media, showing off his love; either showcasing the cuisine made by Luo Ning or her beautiful photographs. Fans and the public are stunned, never expecting such a demeanor from the film emperor...
Blue White Plaids · 353.5K Views

La Novia Destinada del Dragón

Ten cuidado con las traiciones del destino. —Los llameantes ojos rojos de Sterling taladran la aterrorizada mirada de Faye. —Pequeña mariposa, ¿no entiendes? Una vez que un dragón recibe algo precioso, nunca lo dejará ir. Faye Montgomery es una joven noble de bajo rango atrapada en un juego de traición imperial y muerte. Poco después del inoportuno fallecimiento de su madre, a Faye le informa su padrastro alcohólico y depravado que, a cambio de las crecientes deudas de su familia, ella será vendida en un matrimonio de contrato. Su nuevo esposo es el más celebrado y temible comandante de caballeros en el Imperio Eastcarin... el Duque Evan Sterling Thayer de Lago Stanhall. En su primer encuentro con el severo y glacial guerrero, Faye comprende que su situación es mucho peor de lo que originalmente pensaba. Se da cuenta de que ha encontrado al Duque en el pasado. La joven novia ahora cree que la muerte habría sido preferible antes que ser vendida a esta despiadada unión con el antiguo adversario de su familia y el hombre responsable de sus actuales desafortunadas circunstancias. Sin embargo, con el tiempo, incluso mientras lucha por liberarse de este abominable hombre, Faye descubre que sus rojos hilos del destino están más íntimamente entrelazados de lo que una vez imaginó. Ambos se han convertido en marionetas involuntarias del imperio. Con las muchas agendas ocultas y secretos de aquellos en el poder que los rodean, tendrán que dejar de lado sus diferencias y formar una alianza si desean sobrevivir. ¡Esta novela fue mi entrada en el Concurso WPC de julio de 2023! El apoyo que todos han mostrado es muy agradecido. ¡La historia está llena de giros inesperados que seguro disfrutarás! ... {ADVERTENCIA: Material de contenido maduro R-18} EL CONTENIDO SEXUAL COMIENZA DESPUÉS DEL CAPÍTULO TREINTA. Aviso legal: ESTO ES UNA OBRA DE FICCIÓN. TODOS LOS NOMBRES, PERSONAJES, ORGANIZACIONES, LUGARES Y EVENTOS SON PRODUCTO DE LA IMAGINACIÓN DEL AUTOR O USADOS DE MANERA FICTICIA. El arte de la portada es mío, así que no lo uses. https://discord.gg/YbbR2dK6 correo electrónico: RoseandThornbook@icloud.com
The_Sweet_Sparrow · 97.4K Views

MIDNIGHT Bride La TEMPTACIÓN del CEO

``` Volumen 1: Completado Enlace al Tráiler Oficial de la Novela a continuación: 1. Enlace de Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fvoXQS 2. Enlace de Youtube: https://bit.ly/3v81ATG Advertencia: Un viaje de amor y odio tipo montaña rusa y una historia conmovedora equipada con misterios. Dylan Sterling, el más joven y despiadado director ejecutivo del Grupo Sterling, posee poderes especiales que superaron al Grupo. Dinero, fama e inteligencia eran claras evidencias de su estatus en la sociedad a la que pertenece. Su talento excepcional tenía un propósito oculto, y el mundo oscuro que gobernaba era cruel. No mostró misericordia con aquellos que bloquearon su camino y devoró a quienes intentaron enfrentarse a él. Savannah Schultz, de 21 años, huérfana convertida en modelo, estaba comprometida para casarse con Devin solo para obtener apoyo para el negocio familiar que su padre había construido durante muchos años. Más tarde, la situación se torció después de la muerte de su padre. Y su tío Dalton Schultz la adoptó para obtener todo lo que ella tenía, incluida la ayuda de Devin. Devin la había vendido como a una esclava a su tío Dylan - para urdir un plan contra el hombre notorio a cambio de capital adicional para inyectar en su empresa. Dylan la había consumido como una caja de chocolates y la trató como una ficha de negociación. Se sintió desequilibrada y cayendo en un abismo profundo. Ira, tristeza, vergüenza: se hincharon dentro de ella y amenazaron con arruinar su vida. Para salvarse de la humillación, él planificó perfectamente tomarla como su esposa nominal y prometió ayudarla a romper el compromiso y apoyar el negocio familiar. Ayuda e humillada, aceptó su trato. Empezó a hacerse fuerte frente a esos abusones, pero seguía siendo débil cuando se trataba de él. Vivieron juntos pero se trataron mutuamente como extraños. No tenía planes de enamorarse de ella ya que alguien había ocupado su corazón hace unos años. Entonces la situación cambió cuando descubrió quién era realmente ella. ¡Pero el mundo oscuro que él gobernaba amenazaba con destruirlos! Misterio, engaño y venganza los impulsaron a ambos a surgir juntos. Portada creada por Weilan. Si quieres saber más sobre la historia, sígueme en Instagram: annashannellin. ```
AnnaShannel_Lin · 28.1K Views

Hades' Cursed Luna

In a world where Lycans and werewolves are sworn enemies, Eve Valmont is a werewolf cursed by a prophecy and framed. Betrayed by her own pack and imprisoned for years, her fate takes a darker twist when she is offered to the Lycan King, Hades Stavros—a ruler feared for his ruthless conquests and deadly prowess. Bound by an ancient prophecy and haunted by the ghosts of her past, Eve is now at the mercy of the one being she should hate and fear the most—The Hand of Death himself. Hades, a king carved from blood and his own soul's decay, determined to avenge his family's slaughter and rid his people of the werewolves. He believes Eve is the key to his victory. To him, she is nothing but weapon foretold by prophecy, a tool he will wield to destroy the opposing forces threatening his pack. Yet, he finds himself craving this powerful yet broken woman. Leaving him questioning if she is truly his weapon or the one destined to unravel his carefully laid plans. *** He stalked toward me, a predator closing in on its prey, his eyes dark and unreadable. "So, you laugh?" His voice was low, dangerously soft, making the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. I swallowed hard, suddenly aware of how difficult it had become to breathe. "Hades, I—" "But you only laugh at other men's jokes," he interrupted, his gaze piercing, devoid of any humor. "Not your husband's." The accusation in his tone was sharp, slicing through the air between us. A nervous chuckle escaped me. "You can't be serious... He’s your beta, for Goddess’ sake." In an instant, he closed the distance between us, so fast it left me breathless. His hands gripped my waist, pulling me flush against his body, the heat of him making my skin tingle. I gasped, but before I could say a word, his lips crashed onto mine, claiming my mouth with a force that sent shockwaves through me. The kiss was punishing, hungry—I couldn't breathe, couldn't think. When he finally pulled back, I was trembling, my chest heaving as I struggled to regain my breath. His eyes, dark and stormy, searched mine with a possessive intensity. "You can’t laugh at my jokes..." he whispered, his voice a dangerous rasp as his fingers trailed lower, sending a shiver down my spine, "but you’ll come with my fingers." I shivered, heat pooling low in my belly at his words, his touch. The world around us blurred, fading into nothing as his hand slipped lower, drawing a ragged gasp from my lips. The look in his eyes told me he knew exactly what he was doing to me, and there was no denying the primal connection between us in that moment. "I don’t need your laughter," he murmured against my skin, his breath hot on my neck. "I’ll have every other part of you instead." **** Dark fantasy romance Morally Grey ML Angst Suspense ENEMIES to lovers Smut (like sprinkles on your ice cream)
Lilac_Everglade · 1.2M Views

Hello, Ex! I Finally Found My Worth!

They say Love is blind, but no one is ever truly blind in love. We see everything; we just choose to ignore them because we're scared to move on or start afresh. Twenty-eight years old, Emma Winters has her dreams clearly defined. To have a loving family, a beautiful home, and a stable, fulfilling life. Not only do those dreams come crumbling down when her husband hands her divorce papers just when she tells him she's pregnant, but her pride and dignity are questioned when Jake announces that Emma was unfaithful to him. Emma loses hope in everything she believes in. However, hope comes to her when the enigmatic billionaire Alexander Sterling offers her a way out: A contract marriage to him. Will Emma accept this way out of her predicament even when this savior is none other than her ex-husband's uncle? What happens when she accepts the contract and is only chased back by her ex? Will she return to her once lover, or will she accept her growing feelings for her contract husband? Find out as we unravel Emma's story together! *****Excerpt******** “Why would you help when I was put in this mess by my own husband?” Emma cut in, now crying. “Because your husband is my nephew, and not only do I want to salvage the situation my nephew put you in, I want to escape his plot,” Alex said, and Emma’s heart stopped for a moment, a cold chill running down her spine as she replayed the words in her head. Nephew? His nephew? Jake was this man's... Alex's nephew? She mused, and then the realization of what that meant dawned on her like a crashing wave, knocking the breath from her lungs. Her eyes widened as she stared at him, the shock evident on her face. “Your nephew? You’re Alex Sterling, Jake's uncle?” she asked, unable to believe it herself. Alex nodded, his expression unchanged. “Yes. I'm his uncle,” Alex confirmed, and Emma shook her head.
BabyAngel2 · 162.2K Views
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