Falling in love with someone who doesn't exist

[COMPLETE] Reth stalked towards her, chin low so the shadow cast by his hard jaw cut across the thick fur collar of his vest. His hair had fallen over his eyes in the scuffle, so he peered at her through it like a lion in the grass. With each step, his graceful, rolling gait reminded her of a predator stalking its prey. Despite the forest floor littered in twigs and leaves, he didn’t make a sound. “Wh-who are you?” Elia stammered, backing away, her hands up. He met her step for step until she came up hard against the tree behind her—and didn’t stop until he loomed over her, so broad his shoulders and chest made a wall in front of her. She could feel the heat rising off his skin in the cool, night air. “I am the Leonine King.” His voice was a dark, husky gravel. Behind him a chorus of wheezes, howls, and chirps of agreement rose from the people watching. “And you are?” “Elia,” she breathed. “Elia,” he growled, leaning in closer, bringing with him the scent of pine and rain and the musk of something distinctly male. “I am Reth.” He said the name with a strange, guttural roll in his throat. “I am the King of Beasts. I am Clan Leader, and I am Alpha of WildWood.” Several snarls rose from the crowds behind him then, but he ignored them. Elia swallowed as he leaned in until the scruff on his jaw rasped her cheek. “I am the King,” he said, “And you will be my mate.” The forest behind him erupted. ****** Elia is a poor university student until the night she's taken to the world of the Anima—ruled by humans whose ancient hearts pulse with the blood of animals. There she's forced into a battle to the death. But when Elia survives, and refuses to kill her final opponent, the King must either kill Elia himself, or take her as his mate. Reth, the brutal King of the Beasts with the blood of lions, shocks everyone when he chooses the weak, human Elia to become his Queen. He promises her every comfort of his wealth and position—but he is clear: She will not warm his bed. He chose her to defeat those that were trying to corner him into blending his Leonine line with the Wolves. Elia needs the help of the Anima to become stronger and rule them well. But the vengeful Wolves see only a weak human that brought them shame. As Elia and Reth grow closer, the wolves are determined to destroy her. Will Reth and Elia admit their feelings for each in time to fight for the Kingdom—and their lives—against the villainous wolf-tribe? Or will the wolves kill Elia and steal the throne? [Mature content - no sexual violence] Cover Art used by paid copyright permission. Illustrated by Aenaluck--see more gorgeous art and support them on www.patreon.com/aenaluck

After years of longing, Mu Chenyan was finally going to marry the man of her dreams — Yuan Xuan. However, on her wedding day, the tragic death of Shu Qinger, her well-known romantic competitor led to Mu Chenyan's prison sentence. Two years later, Mu Chenyan was released from prison due to insufficient evidence, but she ended in another “prison” — the Yuan household. However, she was no longer the naive girl who would let anyone have their way with her... Her days in the prison had left their marks and a passion for revenge was now ignited in her. Even as Yuan Xuan tried to regain her love, she has now built a wall to guard her heart, cutting off all advances from him. The question remains — who killed Shu Qinger? Who are the people on her side, and those who are on the devil's? Love and hate intertwined, with Yuan Xuan's love and protectiveness over Mu Chenyan remaining unchanged...

Aria and Ivy are twin sisters whose father has gone missing for three years. They have left no stone unturned to find him, but all in vain. In an unusual encounter, a business tycoon, Noah Allen Carter, falls in love with Aria. Meanwhile, Ivy approaches Joshua Martin, who is a friend of Noah, to help find her father and in the process falls for his charms. What happens when the sisters find that the people they love are the ones behind their misery? ............................................................................................ "Ivy, sweetheart. Please come back. I love you." Joshua cried holding her hand. However, there was no response from her. "Ivy, please say something. Don't be like this." Joshua kissed her hand, but Ivy had long made up her mind. Only a miracle could make her come back to him. ............................................................................................ "I hate you, Noah," she shouted. "I love you, Aria," he replied, pulling her towards him. "No, you don't." "Yes, I do. Falling in love with you is the best thing that ever happened to me. I will always love you; today and forever." ............................................................................................ Readers can join my discord server to know more about the book. Discord: https://discord.gg/rPCgMp9MCH Disclaimer: The cover picture does not belong to me. Editing is under progress.

"Your virginity has always been mine to take," he said while his fingers gripped the neckline of her gown ready to rip it off. Her teary eyes widened in shock at his declaration, and she forgot to breathe. All the colours drained from her face as she froze frightened. She was meant to be his forever, but his one mistake turned her love into hatred. He was her Prince Charming, but her hatred turned him into a heartless Villain. Mistakes and misunderstandings led to heartbreaks. She doesn't want to be with him anymore, but he doesn't want to let her go, ever. A Love-Hate relationship between childhood Sweethearts who turned into archenemies by the time they reached adulthood. Read on to know more about their journey into the roller-coaster ride of LOVE. PS. The male protagonist comes with a bit of negative shade. My characters are immature reckless teenagers, and they act impulsively. They make mistakes and wrongs, but eventually, they'll learn from their wrongdoings. Don't be too quick to judge them unless and until you read till the end.

He thought he wasn't capable of love... until he met her. Can a marriage survive when 'love' is one-sided? Is the love of one person enough for two? Can you forgive the enemy when the person who destroyed your life is the person you love the most? *** Vega Linden was taken away from her doting parents and led a desperately lonely life in a quiet village, not knowing who she was. There, she met the prince who came to give her family.... or so she thought. She was the sun that shone over his darkness, the flowers that bloomed in his spring, the only woman he would ever love... if only he could. This is the story of the prince who cannot fall in love and the missing heiress. The book covers revenge and how love conquers all. Can bad people turn good? Will kindness really defeat evil? Can you forgive people who had hurt you so badly that you want to destroy the world just to make them pay? *** This novel shares the same universe as my two novels: "The Alchemists" and "Finding Stardust". This is the sequel to "The Alchemists". You don't have to read it to start with this book, but I think if you do read it, you will LOVE it. CHECK OUT MY OTHER STORIES: - The Alchemists - Completed - Finding Stardust - Completed - The Cursed Prince - Ongoing - The Cursed King - Completed - Till Death Do Us Part - Completed - The King's Wife Is The Alpha's Mate - Ongoing I DON'T DO SLOW BURNS You can buy me coffee through: https://ko-fi.com/missrealitybites Talk to me on Discord: bit.ly/missrealitybites Instagram @missrealitybites

Khusus Dewasa!! "Mungkin Dia hadir di hatiku di awal perjalananku, tapi kamu hadir di akhir dari perjalananku hingga akhir hidupku nanti." (Aska Aliando) Berawal hanya karena sekedar candaan Karin, di sebuah kamar pasiennya di rumah sakit. Karin yang selalu jahil dengan tiap laki-laki yang baru di kenalnya. Karena di mata Karin, laki-laki semua adalah hidung belang. Yang patut untuk di permainkan. "Apakah kamu mau menjadi kekasihku?" Kata Karin dengan santainya. "Oke...aku mau menjadi kekasihmu." jawab Aska Aliando "Tapi ada syaratnya, kamu harus menyerahkan semua hartamu..apa kamu mau?" lanjut Karin dengan suara merayu. "Baik,..aku setuju! tapi harus ada surat perjanjian kontraknya..jika kita bisa menjalani 6 bulan hubungan ini, maka semua hartaku untukmu." sahut Aska dengan serius. Perjanjian sudah tertulis dan sudah di tandangani masing-masing..bersamaan hasil lab Aska yang sudah keluar. Aska di vonis Leukimia stadium 4. Dunia Karin berubah seketika, ingin dia membatalkan perjanjiannya namun takdir mengharuskan Karin di samping Aska. Mampukah Karin bertahan dengan hubungannya tanpa berdasarkan cinta?? Dan apakah Aska bisa bertahan dari penyakitnya..dan harus meninggalkan Karin beserta harta yang di berikannya pada Karin?? 'Jangan tinggalkan aku, aku mohon..kamu harus bertahan hidup untukku..jika aku harus bertahan untuk hubungan ini..kamu pun harus bertahan untukku..karena aku sudah jatuh hati padamu!! ( Karin Aadvantika )