Banana Bella

Lucas Costanzo,29,a dangerous mafia king feared by all. Although his face is unknown in the Mafia world, his name is enough to make everyone scared. His life was pretty simple until one night he met someone who changed his entire life. Bella Knights,25,a simple orphan girl who is a normal office worker. She lives with her cute daughter Rachel. But that one night which she spend together with him, changed everything for her. This book is romance genre and contains some explicit scenes but it also primarily focuses on the journey of feeling love for the first time. The story revolves around the journey of a man and a woman who have never encountered true love. They both discover their love for each other and promise to be together till eternity. The characters experiences various stages of love together and learn to understand each other. Please give it lots of love. If you found the characters interesting, don't forget to add it in library. Mature content 18+ Excerpt: Bella: Don't tease me, anymore. Lucas:You know, you are so wet, baby. Bella: Touch me please. He put his head in between her thighs and his breath hit her opening. Bella:What are you doing? Lucas: Taking you to the real heaven, baby. Also every comment will be liked by the author.So please comment a lot. "Cover rights to respective owners" Stay tuned!!

She had everything… except the one thing her heart truly needed. Belladonna Jones was born into elegance—beauty, wealth, and prestige were stitched into her life like embroidery. But beneath the gowns, the gloss, and the magazine covers, was a girl starving for something money couldn’t buy: affection. Loved by everyone… yet known by no one,Bella hides her loneliness behind perfect smiles. Until she meets Caleb, a quiet, guarded man who sees past her perfection—and unknowingly awakens the parts of her she buried long ago. But when betrayal, family scars, and painful choices begin to unravel her world, Bella must face a truth she’s long avoided: To find real love, she must first find herself.

The shadows lurked, its whispers a fearful caress to the heart. A word of it begot omen and doom is the person who sees it. The world was evolving, creatures emerging and some going instinct, but one rule remained among the humans, "BEWARE OF THE NIGHT CREATURES." Ophelia, tossed and turned by the cruel wind and unfortunate side of the world found herself embracing the very shadow that was feared by many. The shadow which always haunted her. Not only was she haunted, but she was also the reason the shadow lurked. Its darkness deftly intertwined with the course of her life, bringing to light secrets locked away in the abyss. Secrets which led her to the arms of the one whose statements remained of evil. Rumors of her prevailed, each one more abhorrent than the other. While most of the rumors were false, there were specks of truth in them. However, in the dance of darkness, its drums beaten by the shadows, everything and every danger she faced culminated on the day she was bitten by the very creature humans termed evil and vile. She was his pawn, his amusement to be poked, his first bite. Her blood the first to ink his fangs, had unbeknownst to him formed a forbidden and sacred bond that could not be severed unless she died. Gone from his play toy to the number one on his kill list, Ophelia found herself confronting dangers that she, no matter how hard she tried, could never win against. When the game of chase and death slowly evolves into an unspoken spark-like trail of shadows weaving in the hearts of the predator and the prey, Ophelia is conflicted about the path to follow. The path to toss the dangers aside and embrace the whispers of her heart— or, the path to heed the warnings of her heart and run further from her predator. Unfortunately, in the dance of the cruel hand of fate, whichever way she took, he was always there like a shadow ready to entrap her. SHE WAS HIS FIRST BITE AND HE WAS HER SHADOW.

He died doing what he loved—on the basketball court, surrounded by cheers, chasing a dream that never came true. But fate—or perhaps the Basketball God—gave him one more shot. When Dirgantara Renji, a washed-out benchwarmer with a decade of struggle behind him, suddenly wakes up as his 15-year-old self, he’s confused, overwhelmed... and determined. This isn’t just a second chance at life—it’s a second chance at the dream he refused to let die. Now in 2009, armed with a mysterious System, years of experience, and a deep hunger to prove himself, Dirga is ready to carve a new path. But this time, things are different. New faces. New choices. And hidden talents he never met in his past life. Will he finally rise from the shadows to become the basketball legend he was meant to be? Our little event 50 Power Stones = 1 Bonus Chapter 5 Golden Ticket = 1 Bonus Chapter 10 Reviews + Comments = 1 Bonus Chapter 300 Collection = 1 Bonus Chapter Come joint us https://discord.gg/RHfhCj8q https://www.royalroad.com/profile/757780/fictions

After the shocking death of his fiancée, bestselling author Mason Cole disappeared from the world and locked himself away in the crumbling Riverton Manor. He thought he buried the past until a stranger who looks just like his lost love arrives, claiming to be her twin sister, Bella. But Bella isn’t just searching for answers, she’s being hunted. Together, they uncover hidden diaries, ghostly messages, and a twisted family plot that killed one sister and may silence the other. As danger grows, Mason and Bella must fight not only for the truth but for each other.

One Click Changed Everything. Zayan Malik Was Just A Regular Guy With A Habit Of Clicking Every Shady Pop-Up Ad He Saw. But This Time, Instead Of Getting A Virus, He Got Something Much Worse—a System. Not A Normal System, Though. This One Sends Him Daily Missions Like “Hug A Policeman,” “Scream I’M A BANANA In Public,” Or “Flirt With Your Boss And Run.” While Other Heroes Get Swords, Spells, Or Super Strength, Zayan Gets Coupons, Cringe, And Public Humiliation. Now, With His Life Turned Into A Daily Reality Show Of Chaos, He Has One Goal: Figure Out Who Installed This Glitchy Nightmare And Why It's Ruining His Life—One Embarrassing Mission At A Time. Because Sometimes, The Wrong System… Might Be Exactly What The World Needs.

Bella Rivers didn’t come to Whitethorn Academy looking for a second chance. She came to disappear in a new world. After a scandal blew up her life back home, she wanted to be somewhere no one knew her name — not the boy who leaked her nudes, and especially not the best friend who gave nothing but pure evil in return for her love. Fresh in a new school in the heart of the forest — much to Bella’s preference — she blends in like a chameleon. Sensing the energy from the last living descendant of the cursed Moonblood line, four boys — powerful and untouchable, the Greek gods — start circling around her like they’ve picked up a scent. “Did I become this beautiful overnight?” Bella questions herself. But when her skin burns beneath the moonlight and a mark blooms on her wrist like wildfire, Bella realizes she didn’t come here to escape her past. In fact, she possesses something entirely sensational — wilder than her dreams. Whatever’s been sleeping inside her? It has awakened hungry. And it doesn’t care who it burns to reclaim its throne.

One jog, one rogue banana peel, and Alex finds his life abruptly… over. But instead of pearly gates, he wakes in a blinding white place to learn he's Soul Unit 742,981 and has been flagged for reassignment. His destination? A vibrant world of cultivation, magic, and very enthusiastic dragons. His new job? A Systems Trader, a cosmic peddler of unique abilities. Now, with a growing catalogue of systems and a burgeoning understanding of his new, bizarre role, Alex realizes his true potential. By giving others systems, he can create a network of powerful individuals. He'll embark on a journey to forge his own sect of system users, not by training them, but by bestowing upon them the very tools they need to become mighty!

#Action #Aventure #Romance #comédien #Parole et Motivation #Sci fi #Faible Fort et Plus Fort #Puissance #Combat #Détermination *Évolution #Technologie #Invention et Innovation Acteur principal : Kairos le samouraï Acteur majeur :Martine Pedro,Bella Zena, Jackson nectar, Champlain 1er, Oscar venas, Blaze Eddy

She's gonna kill the instructor, Alpha," Talon had said. "Or herself. Or both. There's no telling with that one. The sex ed teacher made her do diagrams today." Apparently, the instructor was relentless. No subtlety. No metaphors. No poetic euphemisms. Nope. Just hard, anatomical facts and brutally graphic expectations. And Luna? Poor, brave, deeply mortified Luna? She was dying. Every. Single. Day. Kyllian smirked as he stepped into his quarters. Her scent hit him instantly. He heard a thud upstairs. He climbed the stairs quietly, not wanting to startle her mid-breakdown. At the top, he paused, listening. "…and then she said, if you do not properly stimulate the upper hood of the clitoris—WHAT EVEN IS A CLITORIS HOOD?! Is it a hat? Why does it need a hat?!" Kyllian barely contained his laughter, biting his knuckles as Talon's voice drifted back. "Technically, it's a fold of skin. Like a protective flap." "Oh my GODS, Talon, get out before I break something over your head." There was a loud thwap. Possibly a throw pillow. Kyllian finally entered the room, casual as ever. "Sounds like your education is going well." Luna turned, her eyes wide with righteous fury and embarrassment. "I'm scarred, Kyllian," she hissed. "Mentally. Emotionally. Spiritually." He raised a brow. "That bad, huh?" "She made me draw a penis yesterday." Talon snorted behind her. "It was terrible. Looked like a deformed eggplant." Luna hurled a throw pillow at him. "GET OUT!" Talon darted from the room with a cackle. "So," Kyllian said, lounging back in one of the plush velvet armchairs in the sitting room "What did you learn today that has your knickers in a twist?" Luna, standing in the middle of the room with her arms crossed and a deeply offended look on her face, sighed dramatically. "I learned how to perform oral sex." Kyllian blinked. "I… I beg your pardon?" She tilted her head, sarcasm oozing from every word. "Oral sex, Kyllian. With detail. And a diagram. And a banana." "A banana?" "A banana!" she repeated, throwing her hands in the air. "Like, is that standard procedure?" Kyllian grinned, his amusement growing. "Come on, tell me how she explained it." His tone had shifted less teasing now and more intrigued, though he still wore that maddening smirk. He shifted forward in his seat, elbows resting on his knees. Luna narrowed her eyes at him suspiciously. "Why? So you can laugh at me?" "Absolutely," he said with zero shame. "But mostly because I want to see this banana demonstration for myself." With a dramatic groan, she snatched the nearest banana from the fruit bowl on the coffee table. The irony that it had been sitting right there, mocking her with its yellow smugness, was not lost on her. She held it up with two fingers. "Okay, so first, she said this is the penis…" Kyllian held up a finger. "Wait. Did she call it that?" ***** What happens when a werewolf princess is created for one sole purpose? For revenge against the vampire prince. Princess Luna is artificially mated to Prince Damien. She fights the bond with everything and even agrees to an arranged marriage with Alpha Kyllian. but when her survival depends on a hard choice, the prince chooses to mark her even when it meant it would take him down. Dying and still refused by the werewolf princess, he has to find a way to provide an heir for his people or his uncle Gabriel will turn the entire Blood City upside down if he takes the throne. His people look to him for their own survival but then his only chance of living might be to find his true mate. Will his bond with Luna be able to withstand what fate and politics throw their way?

The powerful leader Freya ended the 10-year zombie apocalypse by leading her team to kill the Zombie King. Just as she was about to become the president, she slipped on a banana peel and died. She woke up in the 1970s, inside the body of a pretty but foolish village girl who used dirty tricks to force a soldier into marriage. The original girl was drugged by a love rival and almost lost her purity? Freya fights back tooth for tooth, eye for eye. Her husband is now disabled? It’s okay. She has a magical spring and medical skills. Her family was thrown into a labor camp because of the silly girl's actions? No worries. She’ll make a great contribution and rescue them herself.

°Nébuleuse.° In an alternate modern France where the monarchy has returned for a third reign, Bella Leclair stands as one of the most powerful aristocrats in the country. At twenty-six, she is the heiress to the Leclair duchy — a duchess by blood, and the brilliant mind behind the global fashion empire BPB. She lives a life soaked in elegance, wealth, and endless expectations… until she meets Lucien, a 19-year-old university student who dreams of working for her company and following in her footsteps. Intrigued by his determination, Bella decides to mentor him… adding his name to her private list of people she sees something in. But as Lucien is drawn deeper into Bella’s world, he begins to see beyond the perfect image. Because behind the beauty and luxury… there is something else. Something much darker. Tags: #DarkDrama #PoliticalIntrigue #Royalty #CEO #Political #Psychological #PowerfulFemaleLead #DarkRomance #ForbiddenLove #Revenge #LuxuryLife #Mystery #TragicLove #SecondChance (don't trust me) #Happ Ending (don't trust me) #SlowBurn #FemaleStrategist #PowerStruggle #ClassConflict #SecretPast #TwistedMind #MoralAmbiguity #Manipulation #DarkPsychology #SocialDeception #darkFantasy #Nébuleuse

~•No Escape•~ "Are you running away from me, my sweet girl" spoke a voice in the hallway that made her stop in her tracks. The hallway had turned dark with only the wall lamps that burned brightly casting the shadow of the man on the floor as he slowly emerged from the other end. "What are you doing here, your majesty," She said and bowed immediately as she saw him approach her with slow but steady steps. "You haven't answered me, sweet" The man said with a sweet smile that made her wary and he heard the way her heart skipped a beat. He stood before her and used his index finger to raise her chin. He tilted his head as he gazed into her green eyes that looked back at him with fear. He took a step forward closing the distance between them and his eyes narrowed when she took a step back, but that didn't stop him from cornering her. "Did you think you can escape from me?" He continued to question and she didn't miss the mockery behind his words. "I…I" she felt her words tied to her tongue because of the man's daunting aura. She felt him trace her forehead with his finger down to her jaw. He continued moving his hand down to her neck and to the top of her swell and her thudding heart hitched when his hand continued to stay there. "Did you think you can escape from me?" He bent towards her as he spoke. His breath fell on her neck which sent a jolt that traveled down her body. "I told you, you're tied to me and me to you" _______________________ Perdita Kartar was a winsome yet strange young lady. She had an appealing beauty with her green eyes that invoked and impelled anyone who gazed into them. She had fooled her villagers so she could live and protect herself and her remaining family from the night creatures and also humans. But what was bizarre of all, was that Perdita had a secret she shared with no one. She had lived in the village since she was little, and over the years, she had been discreet with each move she made. Unfortunately, things didn't go as she planned. Despite her cautious decorum and fight to stay out of sight, a pair of glacial red eyes falls on her, which followed and refused to leave her out of sight.

Taihan is a young man haunted by the ghosts of his past. Born into a world ravaged by war, he has known nothing but struggle and sacrifice, his life shaped by the violence that tore his family apart. As the son of the sun, he carries the weight of his heritage, his body forged from the clay and fire of a homeland in ruin. In the aftermath of the Second Sino-Japanese War, Taihan finds himself trapped in a life of poverty to support his ailing father and family. His dreams of a better future have been reduced to mere survival. But Taihan's world shifts when he meets the enigmatic Bella, a woman whose beauty and mystery captivate him. As their relationship deepens, he finds himself torn between his love for Bella and his loyalty to his wife, Qianqian, a woman he once cherished above all else. Bella's promises of a new life in America, free from the constraints of their bleak existence, prove too tempting to resist.

Prologue “I hate you, so much Alessandro, please just let me go” Bella cried while pounding his chest with her hands. Alessandro just smirked at her little attempt. He lowered himself until he could feel the fear from her breath. Rosa Mia you can hate me all you want it doesn’t affect me anyway but one thing you get straight it you can never escape me. I’m never letting you go, you belong to me.” Bella’s eyes widened, she cried struggling against his huge frame, little did she know. She was waking up his dead heart. But what would happen when she finds out she was just a substitute to his first love? And when time revealed who she really was? Would love prevail? Or will it consume them?

She walked into the room to witness her husband of four years in bed with her sister. What’s worse? There is a divorce paper waiting for her signature over the desk stand and she’s three months pregnant. She was betrayed by everyone dear to her. Danelle craved death, and wanted to end it all. But the poor lives in her stomach gave her a hope like never before. She flew out of the country, disappeared after the heavy smack of miseries. Six years later, she made a return to the frizzling city of Damilton. Not as the weak girl that was preyed upon in the past, but as the powerful CEO of a vast growing company ready to rival all. And she thirst deeply for the downfall of those who wronged her. “Ms Danelle, those babies and you are mine.” His hand stretched to reach her shoulder. She flinched almost before his hand could reach her, “Touch me or them Mr Ford, and I can assure you a case with the authorities,” she threatened coldly.

“I’m pregnant." Bella Bluefield never expected to see the cold billionaire again—let alone carry his child. Xavier Louis doesn’t do love. He does power, deals, and control. But Bella? She’s the one woman who slipped through his fingers—and now, she holds everything he never knew he wanted. Caught in a web of secrets, betrayal, and dangerous enemies, Bella must protect her unborn child… while Xavier must decide: will he fight for her, or lose everything?

Bleed for Her Honor : In the mystical mountains of olden Japan, Kaizen, a monk of the secluded Kurogane Monastery, is haunted by his past as a warrior and seeks redemption through a life of devotion. His disciplined world unravels when he meets Sayuri, a beautiful and enigmatic widow living under the shadow of the cruel Lord Daigo. Drawn to her warmth and resilience, Kaizen begins to question the rigid vows that have defined his life. As their forbidden love grows in secret, Kaizen becomes entangled in Sayuri’s dangerous world, where loyalty and betrayal blur. Unbeknownst to him, Sayuri is forced to conspire with Lord Daigo, who seeks revenge against the monastery. When Kaizen abandons his vows to save her, he finds himself betrayed and cast out from the temple. Now a broken man, Kaizen must confront his deepest fears and the ghosts of his past. When he learns of Sayuri’s imprisonment by Daigo, he sets out on a perilous quest to rescue her, risking everything for the woman he loves. Amid battles, sacrifices, and moral conflict, Kaizen discovers the true cost of love and redemption in a world bound by honor and cruelty. In a tale of passion, betrayal, and sacrifice, Bleed for Her weaves a poignant story of a man who risks his soul to protect the one who broke his heart.

Scared by Blood – In a world where beast tamers hold great power, Samuel, a young tamer with an extraordinary and forbidden ability, embarks on a journey that will shape the fate of the continent. Unlike ordinary tamers who control living monsters, Samuel can tame the souls of dead beasts, gaining their powers and even commanding their bodies. The Beginning: Samuel lived a peaceful life in a small village until his mother revealed the truth about his father and his hidden power on her deathbed. Determined to grow stronger, he left home, trained in secret, and eventually registered as a beast tamer in the capital Zoria. There, he met his closest friends—Elaine, Marianne, Sylvia, and his childhood best friend, Lancelot. The Attack on Zoria & Awakening of Power: While on a job in the capital, Ezekiel (Vox Sanguinis), an infamous beast tamer, led an invasion using monstrous creatures known as the Malugna. In the chaos, Lancelot was killed before Samuel's eyes, breaking something inside him. Fueled by rage, Samuel swore revenge and awakened his Soul Tamer abilities. He summoned Bahamut, the Legendary Dragon, forcing Ezekiel and his forces to retreat. Rising Fame & New Challenges: As Samuel continued his journey, his power grew: He fought and tamed a Leviathan, gaining the ability to breathe underwater. He traveled with his party and Jason, a warrior from the neighboring nation of Sylphora. His abilities spread across the continent, catching the attention of kings, nobles, and enemies alike. He formed complex relationships, including a growing rivalry and romance with Lyra, a noblewoman who served the king. A World in Conflict: Samuel’s increasing power brought both respect and fear. Some saw him as a hero, while others saw him as a threat to the balance of power. The King of Zoria summoned him and his party for high-stakes missions, including investigating a leviathan threat in the city of Lorigna and defending the kingdom from external and internal enemies. But beneath the surface, a greater danger looms—a secret war between powerful factions, hidden forces that manipulate events from the shadows, and the mystery of Samuel’s own past. As he continues his journey, Samuel must face betrayal, loss, and the burden of his abilities. He will be forced to make difficult choices, knowing that every beast he tames, every enemy he defeats, and every soul he claims will shape his destiny. Is Samuel a savior, or will he become a monster feared by all? The world will soon find out.

The Pale Monarch In a vast multiverse, five Monarchs balance the forces of existence, ruled by the divine Benevolent Eyes. But when Raziel, the Monarch of Shades, betrays and kills Alistair, the Monarch of Light, darkness spreads across the universes. Unknown to Raziel, the Monarch of Souls secretly preserved a fragment of Alistair’s soul and placed it in the lifeless body of Cedric, the son of a town chief on Low Earth. Now reborn as Cedric, Alistair exists in a human body, stripped of his full power. He must grow, learn, and struggle as he rediscovers himself—not just as a Monarch, but as a human. But when Raziel discovers his survival, he unleashes Pandemoniums, monstrous demons that devour mana and destroy worlds. The invasion forces Low Humans to flee to the floating Sky City, where they must live under the rule of High Humans, the privileged children of the Monarchs. As Cedric fights to protect the weak, he begins to unlock his lost power, but the High Humans see him as a threat. Betrayed and cast down to the ruined lands below, he must now survive alone against terrifying creatures—while discovering the truth behind Raziel’s betrayal and his own purpose as the last hope against the darkness. A journey of power, destiny, and humanity begins.

While Bella tries everything in her power to ensure she keeps her wolf in check and doesn't find a mate, the moon goddess has other plans for her. Bella is adamant that she has to keep her secrets close to her chest, but she might not be the only one who is keeping secrets. Lies, secrets and betrayal are the building blocks for this mating contract, with twists and turns around every corner, it's hard to know what the future will hold for her. Especially when her past comes back to haunt her in more ways than one, will she be able to keep all her secrets safe, or will she give over control to her wolf to save those she loves most?

When Elara Bello returns to Banana Island, she walks into a house of secrets and a legacy built on silence. Her sister is dead. A boy is gone. And someone knows what Elara did. Now, with her father’s empire watching her every move, she must decide: expose the truth and burn everything — or stay quiet and let the ghosts win. Whispers That Kill is a gripping psychological thriller about power, guilt, and the kind of silence that kills.

When RAIN MAIA SMITH aka PHOENIX clash with LUCIEN RUSHELL ANDERSON aka DRAGON. What will happen? Will they hate each other and become mortal enemies? or Will they fall in love with each other and become lovers?

"Ahhh dad " Bella tried her best to keep her voice low but her father in-law has other plans. "Say that you want me inside you" Nick asked as he sucked those hard nipples alternately. Bella, a simple girl who faced a cruel betrayal from her husband after one year of their marriage found her comfort in the arms of her father in-law , Who Always feel attracted to her since the first time he met her.

Un chico de 18 años llamado Tommy posee una horrible maldición, el esta enamorado de una chica de su misma edad llamada Bella, entre ellos se cruzara un investigador llamado Evans que impedira por acciones del destino que ellos dos estén juntos. Posdata: Historias, personajes y objetos y cosas creados originalmente por mi Luis.A, todo esto es propiedad mia, cualquier parecido con la realidad es mera concidencia, no acepto el plagio y tampoco lo apruebo, respeta la originalidad y se creativo, queda prohibido toda copia de esta historia, historia totalmente registrada en Webnovel. *Ending* https://youtu.be/5y8dk24OPwk

Having your life changed without your consent, not by your parents or loved ones but by an unknown organisation, was really shocking yet thrilling and exciting. Read and learn as Bella goes through different adventures with her twin-partner and overcomes difficult huddles together. But don't forget, no novel can do without romance! Both Bella and Ace get entangled with this mysterious, pyscho & dangerous mutant that wants nothing more than to claim Bella for himself. The question is; will Bella agree to be his' or will she decide to escape his clutches and flees with Ace to finally spend their life as they wished and go for multiple adventures?!

Bella...An orphan insanely clever girl with crimson red hair and blue eyes, a young teenage girl who with the the help of her loyal friends aids the police in catching the cruel serial killer who calls himself 'Jack The Ripper' and commits heinous crimes throughout England.

In a world where memory is fragile and fire burns deeper than flesh, vengeance becomes the only truth. When Bella vanishes from existence—erased from memories, photos, and the world itself—her grieving lover spirals into madness. But his descent leads to a horrifying revelation: Bella made a contract with a godlike being and was reincarnated in a world gripped by elemental war and divine conspiracies. Now reborn as Renji, the boy who remembers everything, he carries a single purpose—to destroy the monster that tore his life apart. A/T- Don't expect anything from this series! It's a school project! But expect atleast regular update for a year. I know we are bad ! Oh we seven people writing this so expect a lot of inconsistency!

Whisper of the souls is a poignant collection of poems that delves deep into the complexities of human emotion and the quiet moments that shape our lives. Through vivid imagery and lyrical verse, Bella17 explores themes of love, longing, loss, and personal transformation. The poems reflect a journey of self-discovery, where the heart’s vulnerabilities are laid bare, and the beauty in both sorrow and joy is celebrated. Each poem invites readers to pause, reflect, and connect with their own inner landscapes, offering solace and understanding in a world that often feels overwhelming. With a delicate balance of tenderness and strength, Whisper of the souls reveals the quiet power of words to heal and inspire.

Jeffery Hoffman was certain I was his destined mate. He spent ten years trying to win me over, and last month, when my wolf finally awakened, fate confirmed it—he had become my mate. But on the eve of our wedding, I overheard him speaking with a friend. "You're really going to marry Bella Ford? What about that sexy she-wolf you've been seeing on the side?" There was a long pause before Jeffery replied, "She was just a snack while I was waiting for Bella to be confirmed as my mate. How could she compare? Bella is the real deal." "If she doesn't stir up trouble, I might even keep her around," he added with a smirk. "Bella’s very tolerant—she wouldn’t mind." The next day, that snack, Fiona, showed up and caused a massive scene at our wedding. In front of everyone, she shoved me off the stage. I stumbled and hit the floor hard, pain radiating through me—but Jeffery didn’t come to me. He ran past me. Straight to her. Fiona was holding a shard of broken glass to her throat, tears streaming down her face as she cried out, “Do you choose me or Bella Ford?” Jeffery turned to me in a frenzy. “Get lost!” he barked, shoving me aside. “I need to take her to the hospital. If anything happens to her, you’ll pay with your life!” In that moment, something inside me shattered. My wolf cried, and my heart died.