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'A soul and a spirit in a body of a human. Her life leads to a totally different path where she meets the heavenly realm and the Demonic realm.' "What do you think is she going to choose?" 'Love might be a joke but He will love her with his life, but will he change or will he be the same,' "Two royalties, where there is only hatred. Who will save her from this mess?"``` [COMPLETO - GANHADOR DO PRÊMIO SILVER $8,000USD: Competição de Lobisomens 2022] Zev avançou em direção a ela, toda uma brilhante e brutal beleza, o queixo baixo e aqueles olhos incríveis e penetrantes fixos nela. Ele não parou até que estivessem frente a frente e ele bloqueasse sua visão de qualquer outro macho no círculo. Seus olhos desceram para a boca dela enquanto ele se inclinava, seu sussurro brincando em sua pele. "Você. É. Minha." Sua voz profunda ressoou na barriga dela enquanto os uivos da matilha de lobos surgiam por trás dele, ecoando pelas montanhas de Tana, enquanto os outros Quimeras protestavam contra sua reivindicação. Segurando o impulso de acariciar o amplo peito nu dele com suas mãos trêmulas, Sasha forçou-se a inclinar a cabeça e erguer uma sobrancelha. "Tão ousado para um filhote que acabou de encontrar suas presas." Os outros machos rugiram de riso. Ignorando suas provocações, os olhos de Zev brilharam e ele se inclinou ainda mais, a barba por fazer em sua mandíbula fazendo cócegas na bochecha dela enquanto ele sorria. "Tão ousada para uma humana que já conhece o prazer de ofegar meu nome." Ela estremeceu quando os dentes dele roçaram sua orelha. ***** Apenas dias depois de Sasha se entregar ao amor de sua infância, ele desapareceu. Cinco anos depois, em uma escura rua da cidade, Zev voltou - com perigo seguindo seus passos. Zev é Quimera: Metade humano, metade lobo. Criado em um laboratório de pesquisa seguro, sua existência é um segredo. Mas quando os homens poderosos que o criaram tentam matar a única mulher que fez seu coração cantar, Zev rompe sua coleira e a sequestra para o mundo brutal e oculto dos clãs dos Quimeras. Dividida entre a atração magnética de seu primeiro amor e a dor da traição de seu desaparecimento, Sasha tenta manter Zev a uma distância segura. Mas quando chegam a esse mundo misterioso, Zev descobre que, em sua ausência, os humanos tomaram o controle e roubaram quase todas as fêmeas. Os Quimeras estão morrendo - e Zev não é mais o Alfa. Agora, Zev deve lutar contra seu próprio povo para ganhar o direito de acasalar com seu único amor. Será que ele consegue provar a ela que sua promessa de muito tempo atrás, de proteger seu coração, bem como seu corpo, era verdadeira? Ou os humanos atravessarão mundos para caçar o lobo e separar os amantes para sempre? [Conteúdo maduro, sem assalto sexual] Imagem de capa por Aenaluck e usada com permissão com direitos autorais pagos. Veja mais arte deslumbrante e apoie o artista em www.patreon.com/aenaluck ```
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At the Baeksang Arts Awards ceremony, a stunning actress was sitting alone in the audience. It seemed she was waiting for someone, constantly tapping her hand. While waiting, she dialed a number. Seeing the caller ID, she remembered the past. Weirdly, she remembered the feeling—once upon a time, she loved this man, but now he had become the person she hated the most. On the other side: As soon as the man's work finished, he grabbed his car keys, rushing out as quickly as possible. When his car engine roared, he glanced at his watch—it was already 7 PM. He was late. Cursing in his head, he stepped on the gas fully. No sooner than ever, his car was zooming across the highway at 300 km/h. He wanted to reach Seoul within half an hour. "Ha." What madness. He was trying to cover 150 km within 30 minutes, from Daejeon to Seoul. Now, some people might ask why he was rushing so fast, so desperate to get there. It was because of his wife. Early this morning, his wife insisted on going to the Baeksang Arts Awards ceremony. She told him that this was the most highly regarded award in South Korea, and she had been nominated for the Best New Actress award. That's why he was rushing as recklessly as possible. He didn't want to miss out on this golden opportunity to make amends with his wife, so he promised her that he would attend. While driving, his phone rang. Thinking it must be Soo-jin, he didn't pick up and instead increased his car's speed. He had been in a cold war with his wife for a few days now. Well, it wasn't her fault; he was the one who broke the promise. Now, he didn’t want to repeat the same mistake again. As he reached the Baeksang Arts Awards venue, he could hear the award presenters' voices. "The Baeksang Arts Award for Best New Actress goes to..." When he hurriedly showed his venue tickets, the security guards stepped back without checking and bowed. As soon as he was about to start running inside, he heard the presenter's voice again. "Kim Soo-jin." When he heard his wife's name, he was filled with immense joy. His halted steps started running toward her, finding new determination to see the award in her hands. While he was one step away from the venue, Soo-jin's voice could be heard throughout the room. "Good evening, everyone. I am deeply honored and humbled to receive this prestigious Baeksang Award tonight. I want to thank the judges, my incredible team, and my fans who have supported me through every step of my journey. This award means more to me than I can express." When he opened the doors, their eyes met. She was staring at the door, waiting for him, it seemed. He showed a victory sign with a big smile on his face, saying he kept his promise, but... Suddenly, Soo-jin became quiet, staring at him. There were tears in her eyes, her brows furrowed. Her eyes changed—they were the same as his father's eyes, filled with hatred. In the past, Soo-jin looked at him with indifference after their marriage, but never had she looked at him with hatred. "Why?" was the only question in his head. He was confused. On stage, countless thoughts were going through Soo-jin's head. She didn't want to do this; there was no choice for her but to reveal everything. If she wanted to be happy, she needed to reveal everything to the public because, even after everything she had done, she could not get a divorce out of this marriage, as she firmed her resolve. Her voice cracked while speaking. Tears were pouring from her eyes, but she spoke as stubbornly as always. "I have been diagnosed with angiosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer of the heart. I have less than three months left. I want to spend these three months with the person I love. I was forced to marry Kim Joon-ho. There is no love between us. Please help me. Please save me."Sold by her father to a wealthy man with sinister intentions, Mona's only escape is to offer herself to an escort. Little does she know that fate has a twisted plan in store for her. When she encounters the same escort again, he accuses her of taking advantage of him. Fleeing the situation, Mona discovers she is pregnant with the escort's child, unaware of his true identity. To her shock, the escort turns out to be none other than Leon Lester, the ruthless billionaire CEO feared by all. Mona's friend inadvertently reveals the truth during a televised contract signing ceremony. Overwhelmed with the realization, she learns that Lester despises children due to his own traumatic past. With danger looming, Mona goes into hiding abroad, supported by loyal friends, while concealing her pregnancy. Years later, she returns with a young girl bearing an uncanny resemblance to Leon's late mother—the product of their encounter. In this captivating tale of conflicting emotions, will Mona and Lester find love amidst their tumultuous circumstances? Or will Mona's determination to protect her daughter lead her to walk away? As a vengeful ex-fiancée seeks revenge, their journey becomes a thrilling mix of romance and suspense.
[Warning: Mature Content] Cecile, an unyielding woman, finds herself on the run from ruthless foes–werewolves faithful to her scheming ex-boyfriend. In the midst of this chaos, she lands into the care of Tristan, a feared Mafia boss renowned for his intense dislike of women, and unbeknownst to most, an Alpha Werewolf. Facing imminent danger, Cecile begs for Tristan's protection, striking a bargain that breaks through Tristan's longstanding aversion to women. Stirred by her plea and her unique scent, he agrees. The two share an unforgettable night that intertwines their destinies. A month later, Cecile holds a secret–an unborn child from that memorable night. Hoping to escape her past, she leaves the city. Yet, her past isn't done with her, pulling her back into the very place she fled. When she crosses paths with Tristan, he recognizes her–her scent acting as a beacon, challenging his conditioned aversion to women. Cecile is swept up in a maelstrom of emotions, caught between seeking revenge on her ex and her burgeoning feelings for Tristan. Will Cecile accept her destiny as the mother to a werewolf's child? Can Tristan handle his newfound emotions for a human woman? ***** Daily updates [00:05 GMT+8]
Kana Grizelle and Damian Alvano Ganendra met on the hotel's rooftop when Kana was tired of her life leading the girl to a path she shouldn't have taken, she became the second wife of a man who turned out to be a Mafia and Kana only found out right after she signed the marriage certificate. The various dramas that Kana has to deal with, starting from Damian's first wife appearing to the feud between mafia groups, makes her tired. Until the decision is unanimous, she will ask for a divorce from the man who has already stolen her heart. “YOU ASK FOR A DIVORCE? AS LONG AS I AM ALIVE IN THIS WORLD, YOU WILL NEVER BE SEPARATE FROM ME, KANA!” This is about Kana, a woman whose identity is as the second wife of the leader of the Mafia group, and Kana also has another identity, the only daughter of a mafia group that is hostile to her husband's group.
Over one night, she's drugged and betrayed; the next, her father is killed in a car accident, her company crumbles, and she's left a fallen heiress. To add insult to injury, she catches her boyfriend and best friend in a tryst. Just when all seems lost, a wealthy tycoon crosses her path, offering a lifeline to navigate through her tribulations... Five years later, she reappears, transformed and intent on settling scores. With a plan to leave with grace after exacting her revenge, her carefully laid plans are upended when her three children insist on finding their father. The tycoon corners her, his voice a low rumble, "Woman, you think that I won't recognize you just because you're hiding behind a mask. Tell me, when did you bear my children?"
In "The Billionaire's Unexpected Twins," a woman's life takes a tumultuous turn after a one-night stand with a mysterious stranger leaves her pregnant with twins. Fleeing from a broken marriage and ostracized by her family, she rebuilds her life in a new city, raising her children alone. But when a devastating genetic illness threatens their lives, she embarks on a desperate quest to find their father for answers. Along the way, she encounters a wealthy and charming suitor who offers love and security, but as their relationship blossoms, dark secrets and opposition from unexpected quarters threaten to tear them apart. Amidst betrayal, heartache, and unforeseen revelations, she must confront the truth about her past, her children's heritage, and the true meaning of family. "The Billionaire's Unexpected Twins" is a riveting tale of love, sacrifice, and the enduring bond between a mother and her children.
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
①2023.10.5 【An Apology to Readers and the novel Break Announcement】 Hello readers who enjoyed this book, I'm CloudC. I'm sorry for the 1 month break, this was due to the fact that I was made redundant at the beginning of last month and with very little earnings from writing novels, I started a frantic search for a job in order to make ends meet (while I haven't found one yet) Once life is back on track, I promise you that I will be back to updating as soon as I can, and I'll be back to updating as of 24.1.1! Please forgive me, I was really hard pressed by life and had no choice but to cut off my updates. Chapter 103 is definitely not the real ending, the plot of this book has only progressed halfway, this chapter can be considered a minor climax or the beginning of a key turning point in Chad and Orville's emotions. The book is marked as "Finished", I think it may be due to contractual reasons, because it's not what I marked, after a while, I will discuss with the editor to change the status of the book. This novel will be back on 24.1.1, please look forward to it, I'm sorry for the break in production. ②2023.9.2 Notice: On the cover is the ML: Orville ③2023.8.17 Notice: Frequency of daily updates:One episode per day ================================================== Chad has three secrets. One, Chad is a false name. Two, she is a woman disguised as a man. And three, she has a crush on the Duke of Orville. She tells no one these three secrets, but one night the second one is broken by a strange man. The man uses her secret as blackmail, forcing her to give in step by step, to fall a little, but she doesn't even notice that the man is asking her for more and more favours, and that the Duke is giving her more and more looks. Then one day she found out she was pregnant. In a panic, she hurriedly and roughly packed some important luggage and fled in the night. [Update frequency] 1. Working days (Mon-Fri): 2-3 episodes updated daily 2. Rest days (Saturday-Sunday): update as you go, may not update if you have other arrangements, new chapters will be dropped randomly
Mia Adams is taken by Cyran of FireMoon and transformed into a werewolf. She is forced to leave her entire life behind, along with her boyfriend, Garrett. Cyran says that she is his mate and the two of them fall in love, but things complicate when his twin brother, Calhoun, kidnaps her and claims her as his mate and Luna. She is torn between the two, unable to choose. She soon discovers that their love is fated and completely out of her control. Only one of them can have her. Who will she choose?
"You are the girl of my dreams..." Ross Michael Varga’s marriage, being arranged without his consent, left a bitter taste in his mouth. However, despite his disappointment, he didn’t want to disobey his mother’s wishes. When he was introduced to a gorgeous and charismatic girl, Shenna Villegas, just then, he understood why his family picked her as his wife—numerous men will go to great lengths to win her affection. However, everything took a turn when he met the woman he had always longed for, leading to a complex and perplexing situation, as his younger brother also fell in love with her. Would he move heaven and earth to follow his heart’s desire? * EXCERPT: “Why did you kiss me?” As he stared at her, the girl in front of him had captivating eyes that widened in surprise when their lips unexpectedly met. “I’m sorry. I thought you were…” He was cut halfway when the girl snapped at him. “Kuya Ross, I am your sister-in-law!”
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[WARNING: Some chapters contained mature content.] In the Kingdom of Heaven, falling in love with a human is forbidden as it is against the laws of the realm above. Yet, a high-ranking and most trusted angel named Araqiel fell in love with a human named Feaubry, who was claimed to be the daughter of an exiled prince and an angel. When the head had heard of the act that was against their rules, he then exiled Araqiel and threw him on earth as punishment. All of a sudden, however, an agreement of becoming a Demon Prince was given to him in order to protect her little princess. Will they meet again—or will they perhaps have their love bloom again like a risen flower as if born from the ashes? Little did Araqiel know, however, that the little damsel that he loved had the goal of leading him to his demise! Will Feaubry wrap him around her fingers and betray him? Or will Araqiel find this out? ~•~•~•~•~ Volume 1: De Mémoire D'Homme A simple girl who lives in Korea couldn't recall her memories from ten years ago. She felt like some part of her life had gone missing. Upon moving to a secluded, rural town located in the woods, she met a guy with blonde hair and blue eyes. The moment she laid her eyes on him, it's as if they had a deep connection with each other, though she couldn't comprehend why. Does this get something to do with her lost memories ten years ago? Volume 2: Corps Êt Ame A man named Denvir had stolen the most important element inside the human body. One of his victims was a girl named Feaubry and on her 21st birthday, her fate is destined to change. In order for her to restore her dying body, she needs to find her missing soul. Will she be able to find her missing piece when the man who had stolen it from her is already dead? Or... Will she accept her fate of her possible death at any given moment? Volume 3: Ma Douce Petite Revance Feaubry wanted to got back to Korea with the guys to have a normal life and leave the past in the province, Oregon. But little did she know that a man with a mask will come to her in order to get the man’s figure for revenge—by using her. The photo is not mine“I knew when I saw you the other night,” Jasper said, his voice tender, “that you were the one.” I blinked and my heart went crazy. “The one, what?” “I knew that you were my mate.” — Adele was told that she can’t bear a child. However, when her lab results come back ‘pregnant’, she’s torn between two potential fathers— her best friend who brought her to her room, or the hunky man she woke up next to. To top it off, her parents just made a deal to marry her to Red Moon Pack’s Alpha without her consent. She scrambles to handle everything while fighting hard to keep her baby. — I don’t know what compelled me to say it, maybe the heat running through me, maybe desire. I added, “So I’m just standing here naked, talking to you.” Damien exhaled sharply, and I could tell I got the rise out of him I’d wanted. “You don’t have to stand there alone, think about me while you’re naked,” he whispered. Are You My Pup's Father is created by Flora Harvey, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.
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Mylar Rodriguez is a waitress at Gentleman's club, a famous night club in Brooklyn, New York city. She finds herself in a hassle after her boss from the club revealed his intention of keeping her with him for as long as he wanted while using the excuse of a repayment of $80,000. And in the long run, she is involved in a one night stand with a big shot known as Camilo Wylder. Camilo is a young man who can't stand on his own without depending on his daddy who is a very rich business tycoon. Mylar finds out later on that she was in a really deep mess due to what she did out of compulsion and finds it difficult to think of a solution to her problem. Rumours about Camilo's habits are quite famous in the New York's papers and social media. Mylar took a big step after being pressurized by Vida, her best friend from gentleman's club. Mr Julian, Camilo's daddy accepted her into the family with open arms but with a condition of a contract marriage that will last for three years only. Elio, Camilo's younger brother and Mrs Camila, Camilo's mom liked Mylar very much and treated her like family but some others hated her especially Miss Emelda, Camilo's nanny and confidant. Elio falls in love with Vida and a new love story is formed. Mylar's curiosity reveals all the family's dirty secrets. Mr Julian's love affair and his plan to make Mrs Camila totally crazy by giving her the wrong drugs just to keep her properties for himself. Mylar saves Camilo from being killed by Mr Julian after he found out that he isn't his dad. Mystery finds it way into romance and romance finds it way into Mystery. PART TWO ROmance MYstery2 (FAMILY DRAMA) SYNOPSIS In order to cover up her secret about having a child out of wedlock, Mylar Tiffany Rodriguez had to find someone to put the blame on and that someone was going to be Camilo Diego Wylder, rich billionaire and mummy's spoilt boy. After a one night stand with a woman whom he almost ran over with his car, his life turned upside down. Mylar, the crazy and most popular stripper in Magic City Strip Club on 241 Forsyth St SW, Atlanta Georgia had recorded their sex video. Camilo's mom was forced to organized a contest to find a wife for her son by her father-in-law to please him after his failed seven dates but Mylar had to ruin it with her pregnancy news. His granddad literally ruined his life by arranging a contract marriage for both of them with the hope that one day, they will begin to love each other. "Hey daughter, we are moving in." Mylar's insanely terrible mom suddenly informed her that they'll be moving into her daughter's in-law's house because her gambler dad made a bet with their house and now they are homeless, broke and they do not have a place to live. More trouble for both Mylar and Camilo other than their daily trouble because Camilo's mom, his grandma and Mylar's parents despised each other. Here is a romance and a family drama with a twist for you to read. Enjoy.......EROTIC ROMANCE | R- 18 Laurenestine Valencia, a 20-year-old nursing student in Manila. She's usually quiet, but her life changes when she starts liking her professor who has a captivating charm strong personality. Even though she's not usually interested in these things, she tries hard to get her professor's attention. She's surprised when she finds out he's engaged. But Laurenestine doesn't give up. She decides to try and break up his engagement. She changes from a quiet student to someone who uses charm and tricks to get what she wants. But then she finds out she was flirting with the wrong man, not her professor. Will her misguided affections lead her down a path of regret?
[Félicitations, survivant Terran #99598, pour avoir activé le Système d'Assistance de l'Univers !] Althéa, en compagnie du 1% restant de la population de leur planète natale, fixait l'écran holographique devant eux, confus. Leur galaxie était apparemment en train de se terminer, et soudainement des annonces d'un système alien apparaissaient dans leurs têtes, leur disant qu'ils seraient transférés de manière permanente vers un autre monde. Les survivants étaient tous très déprimés. D'abord, ils avaient été forcés de survivre dans une apocalpyse zombie, et maintenant ils devaient survivre dans un nouveau monde entièrement ? Il se trouvait qu'Althéa était l'une des rares personnes ayant obtenu le Jeton Seigneurial, le billet pour contrôler un territoire---un havre de sécurité supposé pour son peuple. Althéa regardait son très gros ventre et soupirait face à un avenir inconnu. Serait-elle capable de construire une bonne maison pour ses enfants et ses compatriotes ? Et... retrouverait-elle son mari après cette catastrophe ? #Apocalpyse, #Josei, #Romance, #BelleFL, #BeauML, #CouplePuissant, #Infrastructure, #EspaceMagique, #ConstructionDeRoyaume, #Aventure, #Grossesse, #ÉlémentsDeJeu, #Système #LitRPG ____ Maintenant en e-book~! Vous pourriez évaluer, ne ? ÇA NOUS AIDERAIT TELLEMENT~ ! Livre 1 : AMAZON : https://a.co/d/hy7Rocr GOODREADS : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/203724162-after-surviving-the-apocalypse-i-built-a-city-in-another-world (Dernier) Livre 7 Lien Amazon : https://a.co/d/bceWSq0 Ce serait génial d'avoir vos évaluations sur Goodreads, aussi ! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210710079-after-surviving-the-apocalypse-i-built-a-city-in-another-world si vous le pouvez, s'il vous plaît évaluez également les livres suivants. Merci tellement Alterans ! ____ SALON DES LECTEURS MAINTENANT OUVERT~ ! (Uniquement pour les lecteurs s'il vous plaît !) https://discord.gg/w8qKw2yaNK
After an accidental one-night stand with a mysterious man, Charlotte Johnson had eight children. Four years later, Charlotte lived a blissful life with her eight genius children. Although her life was tough, in her eye's, everything was worth it. However, Henry Stevens, the wealthiest and most powerful man in the Imperial City, disrupted her previously uneventful life. At first, he thought that she was playing hard to get, so he was disdainful of her. However, afterwards, he realized that not only was she the mother of his children, but also the woman he wanted to spend the rest of his life with.
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"Hey! Why did you undress?" I said without glancing at him, only to perceive his genuine and humorous laugh. "What happened to you? Why do you look so scared? Oh come on, don't you dare think nasty of me". Again, with his joyful and teasing laughter. I just shut my mouth and ignored him. I focused my glare on the floor, shivering cold in my sopping wet dress. "Didn’t you say you wanted to stay for a while, and that you don't want to go home yet? It's not good for you to stay in your soaked dress for very long. I'm serious, and I don't want you to get hypothermia. So, you better slip off that gown and hang it on the railing to dry a little. Doesn't it feel heavy?" He looks serious, delivering his point. He's probably right, but that seems uncomfortable. Disrobing in front of Ziggy while ogling over his naked body, it feels so awkward to me. He is my best friend, my hero and if there is something that is most important in my life, it is to not lose him. I tried hard not to fall in love with him because they say relationships are complicated, and being in love with your best friend and failing hurts double time. What if it's too late for me to realize that he is more than just a best friend, but really my first and only true love? DISCLAIMER: THIS STORY MAY CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE AND CONTENT, IT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL ADULT READERS. VIEW AT YOUR DISCRETION. This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.