Tex Avery Kiss

Mula sa masakit na karanasan sa unang pag-ibig, tatlong taon ang lumipas nang mapagpasyahan ni Celestine na ituon na lang ang sarili sa kompanyang naman mula sa nagretiradong ama. Sa mga papeles at tanging sa trabaho na lamang niya ibinuhos ang buong atensyon upang makalimutan ang masalimuot na karanasan mula sa dating nobyo na nangloko at ginamit lang siya para sa pera niya. Hindi naging madali para sa kaniya ang lahat ngunit minabuti niyang huwag nang pagtuunan pa ng pansin ang paghanap ng lalaki na para sa kaniya o kung meron ba talaga. Ngunit nagbago ang lahat nang makilala niya ang isang lalaki na bigla na lamang sumulpot sa kaniyang buhay. Hindi niya inaasahan na makakatagpo ng isang gwapo at matipunong nilalang na kahit ang ipis ay maaring mahumaling rito. Sa bawat araw na magkasama sila sa isla ay hindi mapigilang mas nahulog pa ang kaniyang loob sa lalaki. Paano na niya mapipigilan ang malalim na nararamdaman gayung alam naman niyang hindi rin magtatagal ay maghihiwalay rin sila ng landas dahil aalis rin siya sa lugar na iyon matapos magbakasyon? Kakayanin niya kayang mawalay sa piling nito o hahayaan na lamang ang kung anuman ang nararamdaman para sa binata?

When her father passed away, her mother married into a large family. She thought it'll be a new beginning of her life, but it only brought her an substitute marriage to a disabled husband her step-sister didn't want. On the second day of their marriage, the noble and aloof man said indifferently, "Divorce or live as a widow, choose one." She pulled off his suit pants and touched his firm and sexy thigh, "I choose the third option!" Latter, she used her medical skills to healing and saving people, including her disabled husband, who turned out to be a hidden billionaire! Nobles and celebrities sought medical advice, flocking to her like ducks. Those who humiliated her regretted it deeply, begging for mercy on their knees. The billionaire smiled proudly, "My wife is a treasure, only her husband knows it!" She rubbed her waist and gritted her teeth, "Didn't you say that you wanted a divorce and warned me to stay away from you?"

"I dare you to kiss any boy in this club Bluey"Sasha's friend said with a smirk and my heart skipped a beat immediately. This is the reason why I don't do truth or dare,I thought and stood from the chair walking away from the table that Sasha and her friends surrounded. I told her that I don't want to come to this club but she insisted that it'll be fine. Now look,I'm about to give a stranger my first kiss,I thought and turned back staring at her. "Come on Bluey , You're no longer a kid.......You're 21 for Christ sake. You can do this ...... Just pick any in the club, kiss him and then walk away"She assured and I glared at her before turning back. I looked around walking slowly and all the guys I was seeing were either making out with a girl or they're so drunk. I searched and then my eyes finally fell on a man. He was sitting quietly sipping from a glass of beer in his hand in the dark side of the club and then I didn't even know when I walked to him. He looked up at me coldly as he felt my presence and believe me he is drop gorgeous. He had some tattoos on his arm and he had this beautiful green eyes......but I noticed he had this cold look in his eyes giving me chills. I turned back one more time and glanced at the girls and they winked at me beconing on me to kiss him. I looked down at the strange man who was still staring coldly at me and bit my lips. I sighed and immediately kissed the stranger,and strangely he reciprocated the kiss making me surprised. I immediately broke the kiss and muttered a "I'm so sorry sir" Before running out of the club without looking back. If only I knew that was the biggest mistake of my life and that was going to be the start of my predicament. . . . Who's she??? Meet Bluey Johnson,she's a very beautiful girl with bright blue eyes. She's known all over the school as the school's hottie because she's really hot and sexy. If you wanna describe someone with the figure 8 shape then use Bluey Johnson,because she's the perfect definition of a figure 8 shape. The only problem with with her is ...... She's very shy and she's an introvert.She also hardly talks to people and that's why she was nicknamed the "hot introvert". What happened when she was forced to the club by her crazy bestfriend and was dared to kiss any stranger in the club.What happened when she did but with the deadly dangerous Assassin. • • • • Who's he??? Meet Dwayne knights,He's a very tall handsome man with a set of beautiful green eyes. He is nicknamed the grim reaper or the Terminator because he's known all over town as a deadly and dangerous assassin. If you want someone dead..... Just call Knights and he'll do it within the blink of an eye. He's cold and hardly smiles.The only time he smiles is when he's killing or shedding blood. According to him.... The smell of blood turns him on. What happened when the naive Bluey kissed him and now he's bound to make her his. You don't want to miss this ride lovelies, So grab your popcorn and relax.

Avery Carter had it all, but her world is shaken when she learns about her real family’s financial struggles. Many people expect her to fall from grace, but she surprises everyone by lifting her biological family out of poverty. Avery’s determination makes her stand tall, despite the odds against her. Alexander Moran, a businessman, arrives in the City on a mission to secure a deal with V Group and find medical help for his sister. However, meeting Avery turns his attention to her. He is fascinated by her strength and the way she handles everything thrown her way. The more he interacts with her, the deeper his admiration grows. What starts as a business venture soon takes a personal turn. Alexander is not only impressed by Avery’s professional abilities but also her charm. As they get closer, he finds himself wanting more than just a business deal – he wants to win her heart too.

In a world of cool tech a pair of siblings Karun and Kathy, ordinary IT workers, receive a mysterious assignment from their company's chairman. They're tasked with infiltrating a groundbreaking 3D game located on a remote island, where players can physically enter the virtual world. The catch? Many people vanished within the game, never returning. With little information and no explanation for why they were chosen, Karun and Kathy embark on a perilous journey into the unknown. As they enter the immersive game environment, they confront a landscape of wonder and danger, where nothing is as it seems. But what secrets lie hidden within the game's code? And why did the chairman specifically pick Karun and Kathy for this mission? As they navigate through the game, they realize that the true challenge may lie not in conquering the game, but its motives. With each step forward, Karun and Kathy must confront their fears and rely on their bond as siblings to survive. But as they delve deeper into the digital labyrinth, they can't shake the haunting question: What awaits them at the heart of the game, and will they ever find a way back home? "Dare to enter the game, but can they escape its grasp?"

Warning: This book contains mature content. About the story This story is a mysterious suspense and romance story about a girl who had a contract marriage with a mysterious but heartless billionaire in other for her to pay the debts of her father who was on sick bed. Watch how this story unfolds. Avery was a young girl who was used as a collateral to pay for the debts her father owed in form of a contract marriage to a mysterious but heartless billionaire who made her life a living hell not knowing he already fell in love with her at first sight.Will Avery accept his love and forgive him for all what he did ? " Who are you?" She asked calmly as tears kept rolling down her cheeks. Fear was evident in her voice. You don't need to know. The deep voice said and before she could fathom what he was about to do. He stabbed her. Avery was so shock as she felt the sharp piercing of the dagger thrust through her as blood flowed down her abdomen staining her pink dress. She fell to the ground as blood kept gushing out of her stabbed abdomen. James twisted the doorknob and entered inside only to see Avery on the floor. "I love you Avery. I am sorry for maltreating you. James said as he hugged her tightly. Am sorry for realizing late. He said as he held the dying girl in his hand."

“P-please let me go..” I stammered and before I knew it, I was word vomiting while crying. “—I won’t return. You won’t ever see me again. I know you don’t want me as a mate. You hate me, so please let me go.” I cried out. Cain’s jaw tightened with each word that left my lips “What gave you the idea that you have the power to choose what you want?” His voice was low, “You don’t get to decide what, how, and when you leave. Only I get to do that. You don’t get to leave me, you don’t get to run! You only leave when I want you to.” "I didn’t ask for this,” I whispered, trembling. “I didn’t ask to be your mate.” Cain stepped back, “Neither did I,” he muttered under his breath. “But the bond doesn’t give us a choice, does it?” ~~~~ As the only child of her late Alpha father, Avery Jae was meant to inherit her family’s legacy. But on the day of her arranged marriage to Alpha Lucian, her world crumbles. Rejected, humiliated, and cast aside for her own cousin, Avery barely escapes with her life only to find out a much deeper secret. One that changes everything. When Avery awakens, she finds herself in a foreign land, caught by the ruthless guards of the Vehiron pack, led by the infamous Alpha Cain. Tall, broad and as dangerous as the army he commands. Alpha Cain has a reputation that sends chills down the spine of even the most dangerous warriors. Haunted by his dark past, he has vowed never to take a mate, yet the moment he lays eyes on Avery, everything changes. With a single word, Avery is bound to Cain—whether he wants it or not. In a world where betrayal runs deep, can Avery ever trust the alpha who might just be her worst enemy.

Charlotte loses everything and goes on the run after her entire species is attacked in the soo called holy wars. Finally she finds stability in a small town near the border under the guise of Avery. With the hero's party believing that they have brought the demons to extinction. They decide to settle down in a quite town now that their mission has been fulfilled, which just so happens to be the same one where Charlotte is hiding. Can Charlotte now known as "Avery" hide her secret.?? Will she chose to take revenge for her species?? Can she finally find peace in her life after experiencing the horrors of war??

Could waking up in a body not your own be the worst thing to happen? Perhaps not, or possibly yes. After all, a Prince is after me, and a Duke wants to marry me, but do I want either of them? And if everyone loves me, why did I die in the first place? Oh, and to add to it, the High Mage insists on unlocking my grand potential, but I've never been able to use magic. What to do?

“Why did you run away from me?” Avery’s breath caught in her throat. That voice—it was familiar. She looked up, her heart pounding, her eyes narrowing as her mind pieced it together. With shaking hands, she reached up and pulled the mask from his face. Prince Adrian’s sharp features were illuminated in the soft glow of the moonlight. His expression was unreadable, but his intense gaze bore into her, searching for answers. Avery gasped, taking a step back. “Prince Adrian…” she stammered. “I—” “You ran,” he interrupted softly, his voice calm but filled with an undercurrent of emotion she hadn’t expected. “You rejected me and fled. Why?” Avery looked into his eyes, her mind racing. The prince, the very same character she had written to be cold, calculating, and utterly uninterested in Celeste, was now standing before her, asking why she had run away from him. Her thoughts were in chaos. None of this made sense. How could he feel this way about her? Celeste was never meant to be his choice. It was supposed to be Evelisse. *** After the successful debut of her bestselling book, Avery Clarke faced a tragic death that transmigrated her into one of the characters of her book. Was she the protagonist or the heroine of the novel? Hell, no. Avery was none other than the villainess, Lady Celeste Duvernay. However, there’s a twist. Prince Adrian, who was supposed to marry the love of his life, Evelisse while Celeste suffered them, broke off his engagement with Evelisse and announced his proposal to marry Celeste instead.  Avery didn’t want to accept that fate but she had no choice, the game of royalty was so strong to escape. With a new resolution, Avery made her own choice… she would marry prince Adrian but what was her goal… to make him hate her like he did in the book and reconcile with his betrothed love, Evelisse.

Avery: Aside from his mother, Avery is the only omega in a family full of alphas. As the youngest of four, he was strongly loved and heavily supported as he decided to make a name for himself as an artist. However, rather than filling him with warmth and passion like it once used to, he began feeling empty inside whenever he painted or drew. The night before his freshman orientation at the university he was going to attend, he made up his mind to deffer his enrollment and step away from art entirely. At nineteen years old, this one decision would not only alter the course of his future, but lead him to finding the answers to questions he desparatley searched for, "Why do I paint? Who do I paint for? What am I trying to say?". Even after taking a step back from his greatest passion, art is the only thing he has on his mind. Feeling lost and confused, a seemingly meaningless decision and one unfortunate situation leads him into the arms of an alpha he has never met. Though he was in heat, Avery has never been more sure of anything in his life as he was about this man. This was his alpha, and he would do anything in his ability to make sure it stayed that way. Kai: At twenty-four years old, Kai's life has been nothing but difficult. Having been abused by his mother after his father walked out on them as a baby, he could have easily wound up down the wrong path in life. Instead, despite everything he has been through, he graduated high scool and then went straight to work. Now Kai is a modest owner of a bar, living in a studio apartment and sending what wages he can to the mother who blamed him for her life. Harboring deep seeded guilt for the way his mother has lived, Kai swore he would never get involved romantically with anyone, much less an omega, lest he resign them to the same fate of his mother. However, that all changed when he was walking to work one evening and smelled the frightened pheromones of an omega in heat. He followed the scent to a young and incapacitated Avery, and decided that he needed to help him before things got worse. Carrying him back to his apartment, he did everything he could to reassure Avery and make sure that he was safe. He ran down to the corner store that was right next to his apartment and purchased some inhibitors to help with Avery 's heat... But when he returned he quickly realized that they would not work. Follow the story of Surrendering to Insanity, told from first person in both points of view. *This story takes place in a fictional setting. All names, places, and locations are fake. Any resemblance to reality is unintentional. The cover may change as the story progresses. If the length ends up longer than what is suited for the short stories category, it will be updated accordingly. As the story progresses, tags may update to better suit the work.*

In a hidden world of vampires and ancient curses, Lila, a human from a family of vampire hunters, falls for Lucian, a powerful vampire lord. Their forbidden love ignites a battle between fate, betrayal, and a prophecy that could destroy them both.

"¿Hasta dónde llegarías por arder a su lado?" Avery Collins y Ethan Sullivan siempre se han odiado. Como vecinos y rivales, han pasado años alimentando un odio que muchos creen un simple juego de adolescentes, pero para ellos es tan real como el fuego. Sus padres son amigos, sus hermanos están casados, pero nada ha logrado unirlos. Hasta ahora. Cuando se ven obligados a convivir bajo el mismo techo para cuidar a su sobrino, el fuego entre ellos empieza a arder de otra manera. Las discusiones se vuelven feroces, los silencios, amargos, y cada encuentro deja una marca que ni ellos mismos logran entender. Pero a medida que pasan más tiempo juntos, Avery y Ethan descubren que algunos secretos duelen más que las llamas. Porque el verdadero peligro no es que las llamas se apaguen... sino que los consuma el fuego que han creado.

Avery, an average, if a bit weird, college student, decides to explore a town called Sable due to the mysterious circumstances the town is under. As she so graciously identified it as a "Historical Deadzone."

• This story contains very DARK and ADULT themes. Please approach with caution. TW contain - Abuse, SA, murder, a variety of kinks, yes even those ones. - Filthy reading. • ••••••••••••• Thalia Onasis - A beautiful young woman whose life has been hard but not so bad with her best friends by her side; Jade & Jasper - Fraternal twins, meeting 20 years ago in their towns orphanage. Everything has changed except the dreams.. The dreams have never stopped, only got more vivid and real - Sometimes a man, Sometimes some kind of demon with wings and horns, but the eyes are always the same. One blue, one black. The creature is frightening but in my dreams I'm not afraid of it but drawn to it. A journey of Thalia getting enslaved and found by a lust thirsty incubus eventually finding out who and what she really is. This is a fantasy story that dives into a morbid story including creatures of all natures including but not limited to incubi, succubi, cambion, fae, ect

Alicia Cheslyn was betrayed and murdered by the man she loved, pushed from a cliff where they had once dreamed of their future. But instead of staying dead, she awakens ten years in the past, with all her memories of pain and betrayal intact. Desperate to escape her tragic fate, Alicia vows to avoid her fiancé at all costs—and destroy him before he can do the same to her. To gain power and protection, Alicia agrees to an arranged marriage with Duke Arthur De Braose, a man who reluctantly accepts the union to fulfill his dying grandmother’s final wish. Unaware of Alicia’s dark past or her secret agenda, Arthur views their marriage as little more than an obligation. For Alicia, however, the marriage is the perfect way to stay out of her fiancé’s reach while quietly planning his downfall. But as she and Arthur are drawn into each other’s lives, Alicia begins to see him not as a tool but as a man of unexpected kindness and strength. Now Alicia must navigate the dangerous game of revenge while keeping her new husband in the dark. As feelings grow between them, will Alicia’s plans crumble, or will she find a way to rewrite her fate and embrace the love she never expected?

A certain day, something unexpected affected the whole humanity, radically changing their lives. Everybody was brought to another planet from what it seemed to be another dimension, and started playing a “GAME”, which was controlled through the so-called ‘Challenges’. At first, Akari didn’t know what was happening, she was just used to do her job properly. Her high popularity and idolization, which she benefited a lot from, of the old world was now completely useless in this brand-new planet: it was a dangerous place which required completely different set of skills. Finally, with the her coworker, Junichi, she discovered her class and… The dangerous “GAME”… “Hurry and kiss me!” ....... I’m dancing for him Blushhhh

Claimed by the Alpha In a world where Lycans live hidden among humans, two packs stand divided by power and tradition. Ethan Blackwood, the confident and fiercely loyal Alpha of the Blackwood Pack, carries the weight of his pack’s legacy on his broad shoulders. Avery Silvermist, an intelligent and guarded librarian from the Silvermist Pack, prefers the solitude of ancient texts over the politics of her kind. When an unexpected encounter ignites an undeniable spark between them, both are thrust into a whirlwind of passion and peril. But their growing attraction is forbidden by the rigid rules of their packs, and a more dangerous threat looms in the shadows. Liam Stormbringer, a rogue Lycan with a thirst for power, has uncovered a dark secret in Avery's possession—an ancient text that could tip the balance of the Lycan world forever. As Ethan vows to protect Avery, the line between duty and desire blurs, forcing him to risk everything for the woman he cannot deny. With time running out and Liam’s forces closing in, Ethan and Avery must unite against a dangerous enemy who seeks to destroy everything they hold dear. Will they survive the looming battle and defy the traditions that keep them apart, or will their love be torn asunder by betrayal, secrets, and a thirst for power? Passion, power, and loyalty collide in this gripping tale of love and survival.

Crystal couldn't believe it. The Dragon Emperor, a man of perfect form, handsome looks, and great power, was lying on top of her! And they would share this very delicate and embarrassing position for three days!   Crystal Diante was a woman cursed with terrifying Fate and Destiny. She was fated in sorrow and destined in suffering. She was captured by powerful men who sought to challenge an Ancient Dragon. But the Dragon awakened was much more than a regular dragon. It was the Ancient Dragon Emperor, Adam, the Serpent of the Perfect Morning! He was like a god of the ancient era and revealed not a dragonic form, but that of a man. He was perfect. He was arrogant. He was handsome beyond the furthest dreams that Crystal could dream of. A battle raged as Adam fought Crystal's kidnappers which ended in Adam and Crystal being buried in a mountain. The young woman found herself protected and sheltered by Adam who bore the weight of the mountain. But he, could not leave for he was exhausted. The two shared a tight space. With only little room to move, Adam was forced to lay on top of her to carry the mountain, and Crystal was forced to lie under him. Their lips were always less than an inch apart from each other. When the proud Dragon Emperor spent hours with the girl, he began to use his powers to feed her by transferring energy through the mouth. Each kiss only drew Crystal deeper to the depths of love. For three days, the god and girl talked, kissed, and shared the most joyous moments that they could possible experience. Soon, the Dragon Emperor succumbed to his emotions and betrayed the purpose of his rebirth. He bestowed a Binding Kiss to Crystal. But such heaven could not continue. The gift bestows Crystal with great power, but Adam mysteriously vanishes. Will the magical binding kiss be enough for Crystal to overcome the shadows of treachery that lurk to slay her family? Will she reunite with the perfect stranger and find answers to the mysterious kiss? Will the Pray of the Dragon become the Partner? Dive into a tale of forbidden love, tragedy, betrayal, inherited destinies, and epic battles. Dive into a world of Wizardry and Will. A world of staves of magic and Swords of Power. Journey with Crystal as her life was forever changed when she was... Kissed by the Dragon Emperor.

Destini never expected her new apartment to lead her into a world of danger and forbidden love. After a drunken mistake, she stumbles into the wrong apartment, only to encounter Gabriel, a handsome and enigmatic landlord with a deadly secret. As their paths cross, Destini discovers that Gabriel is no ordinary man—he’s a demon bound by a curse, and his past is filled with darkness and deceit. Despite the growing tension between them, an undeniable attraction ignites, pulling Destini deeper into Gabriel’s world. But as she unravels the mysteries surrounding the apartment building, she realizes that the cost of discovering the truth may be more than she’s willing to pay. With danger lurking around every corner, Destini must decide if she can trust Gabriel or if she’s simply another pawn in his dangerous game. Will love conquer the curse, or will the demon’s kiss consume them both?

What is the definition of LOVE to the poor and orphaned Iris Norbert?.. It's nothing else but.. L – Longing O – Only V – Victimizes E – Emotionally Because why?... Love to her is added struggles, pain and self-loathing. However, fate rewrote this definition after that night... That memorable night that got her pregnant for an enigmatic billionaire, Harrison Brooks, whom she met in his drunken state at the bar… Realizing what happened during the long night, Iris fled in fear but when he wakes up, the billionaire is relentless in searching for the girl who took his virginity just the same way he took hers.... What happens when she gets employed in his company but none of them recognizes the other?.. Why do his voice, cologne and bodybuild seem so familiar to her?.. What's that crack and melt in his heart?.. TWIST?.. What happens when fate mercilessly unravels the fact that Iris' female-college bully is Harrison's betrothed whom he must get married to within six months…? Not just that.. What if a past event comes haunting, one day, when things were just about to get better?.. What wins?.... Love or obligation??.. Fate or fear?...

Bumping into a stranger while looking for shelter while raining, Avery was about to scold the stranger but got tongue tied in seeing the handsome face . Follow the story of Avery and the millionaire playboy Alex Gibson who is also a mafia lord #Forced marriage # Betrayal # Funny # Bloody Note We're here to read not to criticize, also mature content and bloody

Sophia, a shy and introverted college student, lands an internship at a prestigious company. On her first day, she accidentally kisses the CEO, Alexander, in the elevator. As they work work together, Sophia and Alexander grow closer, but their differences in social status and age threaten to tear them apart

After being reincarnated as a female lead in a reverse harem novel. Avery, who possessed Avyanna Brooke's body, a female lead who us beautiful, wise and strong. Every man wanted her to be their muse. And there are four male leads that seek the lady's hand. But, turns out the soul that possessed her body is a lesbian. Avery was loved at first sight at the innocent faced villainess Yelena Royal, a woman who is also candidate for the throne.

Story Background: This is a world where vampires and humans coexist, and the status of vampires and humans has been reversed. Character Settings: The female protagonist is Cynthia, a red-haired vampire girl. She is the offspring of a human and a vampire. As a result, she can enjoy sunbathing in the afternoon and taste delicious human snacks. With her fair skin and eternal youth, she has won numerous suitors. However, every full moon night, a violent aura will appear on her. The male protagonist is a silver-haired man. Although his specific identity and background are not described in detail in the story, he has a great attraction for Cynthia. Story Synopsis: Cynthia has no trouble dealing with the pursuit of numerous vampires and vampire hunters. And she has a love story full of fun and twists and turns with the silver-haired man. From their initial acquaintance, when Cynthia called herself "Little Bunny", to a series of light-hearted, humorous and slightly ambiguous interactions later, such as "Mr. Hu, you have a little bunny to sign for", their feelings gradually grew deeper during the bickering and playing around. Although Cynthia would be chained up by the silver-haired man, the chains were always loose. She would even tie herself up with ropes, pretending to be captured, and the silver-haired man would cooperate with her by untying the chains and setting her free. All these details reflect the unique affection between them.

In a kingdom where fate is determined by the stars, Princess Elira has always been bound to a prophecy she cannot escape. Marked by the celestial alignment at her birth, she is destined to marry the ruthless Crown Prince of Vandir and unite their warring realms. But when a chance encounter with a mysterious traveler named Kaelen awakens her heart in ways she never thought possible, Elira is faced with an impossible choice: fulfill her duty or follow her soul’s desire. Kaelen is no ordinary wanderer. Hidden behind his mischievous grin and piercing amber eyes lies a secret that could shatter kingdoms. Born of forbidden magic, he is a Starforged—an immortal created to serve the gods but cursed to live in shadows. Drawn to Elira by an inexplicable connection, Kaelen knows their bond could destroy the fragile peace between their lands. Yet every stolen glance, every whispered word, deepens the bond neither can deny. As Elira’s wedding day draws near, political alliances unravel, and long-buried secrets rise. The stars themselves seem to conspire against the lovers, their paths fraught with betrayal, ancient curses, and the wrath of the gods. To defy her destiny, Elira must uncover the truth behind the prophecy that chains her and harness the forbidden power locked within her soul. But love comes at a cost, and one kiss could rewrite the fate of not only Elira and Kaelen but the entire realm. Fate’s Forbidden Kiss is a sweeping tale of star-crossed lovers, treacherous magic, and the unyielding strength of the heart. Will love triumph over destiny, or will the stars tear them apart forever?

"I WILL MAKE THEM ALL REGRET THE DAY THEY MET ME! I WILL MAKE THEM WISH THEY WERE NEVER BORN! AND I WILL MAKE THEM HATE THE DAY THEY THOUGHT OF BETRAYING ME!" "You will, Sweetie. And I'll help you with that..." Those were the last words Avery spoke and heard before passing out in her bloody red wedding gown, on the same day she was supposed to marry her boyfriend from senior high school. ~~ Avery McCallum, the sole heiress and president of the McCallum Group of Companies, had her whole family wiped out on her wedding day. Framed for her grandfather's murder and stripped of her position, Avery vows to take revenge on those who wronged her. But her powerless state seems to mock her determination. Enter Archibald Donovan. She used to hate the devilishly hot and narcissistic chairman of the A² Corp who also happened to be her older brother's best friend, but when consumed with the need to take revenge, she begged him to marry her in return for fulfilling a long list of conditions. Archie agrees, and a month later, Avery re-emerges as Ava Donovan, a rising actress and the wife of the most powerful man in the country. With her newfound status, Avery systematically destroys her adversaries, uncovering dark secrets and hidden agendas along the way. But as she navigates the treacherous landscape of her new life, she must confront the truth about her family's past and at the end of it all, come back to him. She owed him after all... ~ EXCERPT Archie's eyes darkened when he saw her stumbling out of the wine cellar, a bottle of wine in one hand and her night robe, in the other. She was literally half naked. "Hey..." her greeting came out in a slur, and that was all he needed to know she was drunk. Very drunk, at that. "Why?" he asked simply, knowing she would interpret his question as she usually did. "I...I visited them today. The flowers on their stones were already wilted and...and...it broke me. I wanted to be happy and at the same time, I wanted to cry," Avery replied, inhaling short wisps of air before she continued, "Then I found the cellar." "Did it work?" She shook her head slowly in reply, lifting her head up in time to see a mischievous smirk curl on his lips. "Don't be sad, Baby girl. I happen to know a way to make you cry and keep you excited at the same time," he said. "Really?" "Wanna try it, Mama?" Avery nodded, slowly but firmly as he closed the distance between them. As he promised, she did cry...in pleasure. Note: This book is participating in the Cupid's Quill Contest. Your support is highly appreciated!