Scars Of A Forced Marriage

Elara Edward never dreamed of marrying a man like Leonardo Lorenzo. For her, this marriage wasn't a choice-it was a sacrifice. To save her little brother's life, she gave up her freedom and her heart. Leonardo had everything-wealth, power, and a reputation that made people fear his name. Handsome and commanding, yet ruthless and cruel, he agreed to the marriage only to strengthen his empire. To him, love was a weakness, and compassion was a luxury he couldn't afford. She was sweet, gentle, and broken. He was dangerous, cold, and merciless. Two opposites bound by chains of hatred and duty. But as the line between pain and passion blurs, and as scars from the past give way to unexpected emotions, will Elara and Leonardo destroy each other-or find love in the darkest of places? A story of broken souls, aching hearts, and the power of love against all odds. Warning: This is a dark romance. It contains scenes of violence, passion, and emotional intensity. Reader discretion is advised.

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Chapter 4

LEONARDO POV

"How dare she come here! Who the hell does she think she is? She spoiled our moment. Amore.... How are we gonna tolerate her? I already can't stand her." Nilda says as she hugs me.

"Just ignore her. She's not worth our time." I say short and straight.

" You're right, Nick baby. Instead, let's enjoy ourselves. And I am sorry for overreacting when I got the news of your wedding from Roman. I said so many things both to you and him." I just nod at her as she pulls me towards her and kisses me again.

ELARA POV

LATER THAT DAY

As my phone rings, I take it and see a private number calling. Who's this now? I pick it up, thinking just in case something serious happened. As I press the answer button, I hear, "Heyy, new sis. What's up? How's the honeymoon going?"

" Roman?"

"Yes."

" Where did you get my number from?" I ask, all confused as I walk towards the balcony.

" Well. Just think that I have some really good contacts due to our business. Anyways, sooo how's everything going?" He asks as I stay quiet for a few seconds, not knowing what to say.

" Well.. All's okay." I say I'm not willing to let anyone know what really happened.

" Really! So where's Nick? I called him and he didn't answer."

Okay. Now I need some guidance. Following the scene of the morning, I didn't see him again. So what do I say now?

Think Elara. Think hard. And quick.

"Hmmm.. He went to get ice cream. Actually, I am having a very bad craving for ice cream. And his phone is dead, I think. Maybe that's why he didn't pick up your call." I say, trying to sound as confident as possible.

"Elara.." He says softly. "I'm sorry for his behavior.. I don't know what he did or said to you, but I know something did happen. When I called him, he did pick up the call and sounded a little abnormal. That's why I called you to ensure that you are okay. I know he's a hard man to live with, but trust me, it's not his wish. It's just that business made him like this. And I truly believe that you can change him. So please do not give up on him." He says in a calm tone, touching me.

"Don't worry about that, Roman.. I will not leave him under any circumstances. Even if he wants to. And don't worry about me. I'm fine." I say, after I don't have much of a choice here.

"You know what.. I really like the determination in your voice. " I hear the sound of the door opening from the phone, silence for a few seconds, then Roman continues, "Okay. I have a surprise for you. And trust me, you're gonna like it. "

Surprise! What kind of? Please, I don't want any more..

Surprises always turn out to be Shocks for me.

I'm about to ask him when I hear a voice chirping loudly from the phone.

" Heyyy Diiiiii.... "

" Bunny! Is that you?" I ask all excited.

"Yups Diiii. Guess what!"

"What baby?"

" Rommy is taking me with him this weekend to his home as you both are holidaying away."

" Rommmy? You mean Roman! "

" Yupsss. He said I can call him Rommy if I let him call me Bunny. You don't have any problem with that, right? " Bunny asks, cleverly sounding innocent.

" Well. Since he's taking care of you and I like him too, I guess I can share you and your nickname with Roman. But make sure that you don't trouble him a lot, or else I'll be angry with you.. Okay!"

" Okay Diii.. I promise I'll be a good boy." Just as he finishes, I hear Roman say, "And I promise to spoil him in your absence."

And I hear both laughing at that, smiling at their childish antics, I say. " Okay. Okay. By the way. It's past 10. Time to go to bed, Bunny. And you too, Roman. "

Both reply at the same time. "Yes, Boss. We are off to bed now. Good night. Sweet dreams."

" Good night. Sweet dreams to you, too." I say as I hang up. I stand here looking down at the other people who are currently enjoying themselves, having a great time with friends, family, and close ones. Also reminding me that I'm not fortunate enough to be part of all that. I wipe the tear coming from my eye.

I go back into the room to find Leonardo sitting on the bed and using his phone. Not willing to have any kind of argument again, I move towards the washroom when he says. "You can fool my brother like that. But not me!"

I turn towards him, confused as he continues. "You really think I don't understand what you are trying to do. Pretending to be nice in front of Roman, hiding what happened between us. If you think that I'm gonna fall for that. Well, let me tell you that it's not happening! "

I just nod at him and continue walking to the washroom. But suddenly, he pulls me and pins me to the wall. "How dare you walk away when I'm still talking to you?"

"Really! Why does it even bother you? After all, last night you made it clear that I'm no one to you." I say, trying to get his hands off mine without any success.

"Don't you dare give me that attitude! You'd better show me respect. Otherwise, you will definitely regret it. Maybe your brother as well." He says in a dangerous tone, giving me goosebumps.

"If you're done, can I use the washroom now? " I try saying in my normal voice so as not to show how scared I am.

He leaves me, and I rush to the washroom where I wait till I calm down. I cannot show him that I'm weak. And I will not fall weak no matter what. Finally getting out of the washroom, I see him already on the bed with his pants on and shirt thrown down.

I move towards the bed to go to sleep when he says. "The bed is mine, find your own corner to sleep."

Yes, this man is not a gentleman but an asshole. Without another word, I go out back to the balcony.

Looks like this balcony is going to be my bedroom till the time we're gonna stay here.

Continue to next part

Betrayed by her destined mate, a young wolf is cast aside and left for dead. Stripped of her status and pride, she refuses to let the rejection break her spirit. Instead of fading into obscurity, she embarks on a grueling journey to reclaim her power. Through intense training and newfound alliances, she evolves into a formidable force. Now, she returns to challenge the Alpha who discarded her, ready to prove her worth and seize her destiny.

Action Fantasy Werewolf

7.1

BENEATH THE ALPHA'S MOON

7.1

Aria has always gone unnoticed. As an omega at the lowest rank of the Silvermoon Pack, she has no family, friends, or prospects...only the contempt of wolves who regard her as insignificant. On her eighteenth birthday, she dares to hold on to the hope that fate might grant her a better future. Instead, it destroys her. Her destined mate, Damon, the strong Beta, rejects her publicly in front of the pack. Humiliated and devastated, Aria must face the world alone... until one night transforms everything. Attacked by rogues, she is saved by Alpha Luca, leader of the nearby Bloodfang Pack. Their connection is unmistakable...intense, fierce, and visceral. For Luca, who lost his first mate to hunters, Aria represents a second chance he never believed possible. For Aria, Luca becomes the lifeline she never anticipated would be. Love with an Alpha is never straightforward. Damon's obsession darkens, transforming into something more sinister. Within Bloodfang, betrayal stirs as jealousy and ambition mask themselves with friendly appearances. The werewolf council begins to doubt her value. As conflict with rogue factions approaches, Aria must struggle not just to remain beside Luca but also to ensure the survival of his entire pack. Once a broken omega, now destined to become a Luna... Aria faces a choice: to let her past shape her future or to rise above it and demonstrate that even the most overlooked wolf can alter the course of their destiny.

Action Romance Werewolf

8.8

Claimed By The Ruthless Esports Boss

8.8

I am the best esports jungler in the league, but I've been hiding a severe wrist injury just to keep my team alive in the semifinals. Right in the middle of the crucial tie-breaker game, our mid-laner deliberately walked into the enemy team and died without casting a single defensive spell. He was match-fixing for offshore betting sites, throwing away our entire season for a massive payout. Because of his betrayal, we had to sub in two terrified rookies, and we were absolutely slaughtered. The stadium crowd booed us out of the arena. The internet exploded with pure vitriol, trending hashtags calling me a washed-up fraud who hid on the bench to save my own stats. The media demanded I retire immediately. My physical therapist gave me a grim ultimatum: my shredded nerves only allow me four hours of playtime a day before my right hand completely locks up. I destroyed my own body for this team, only to be sold out by a coward and crucified by the very fans I bled for. Why should my legacy end in total disgrace because of someone else's greed? I refuse to step down. I forced the traitor out, ignored management's safe roster choices, and locked my eyes on the most toxic, universally hated streamer on the platform. "He's a walking PR nightmare," my coach warned. I don't care. He is an arrogant, unhinged killer in the game, and I am going to make him mine.

Action LitRPG Mafia

7.2

From Shattered Prodigy to Abyssal Vengeance

7.2

Elara Vex had everything-a flawless ice core, the title of prodigy, and a place at the pinnacle of the High Tower. But in one brutal night, it was all ripped away. Her mentor tore the core from her chest. Her fiancé drove a sword through her back. Her own sister smiled as she bled out on the cold marble floor. When Elara wakes, she's years in the past, mere hours before her core is scheduled to be stolen. This time, she won't be anyone's sacrificial lamb. She shatters her own core with forbidden blood magic and forges something far more terrifying in its place-a bottomless, ravenous Chaos Core that devours magic itself. Now, branded a worthless cripple and cast into the deadly Abyss, Elara is pulled from the darkness by the outcasts of Elysium Academy-a school for heretics, psychopaths, and everything the Tower despises. Under the tutelage of a reclusive principal who knew her murdered mother, Elara will master her forbidden power and uncover the Tower's darkest secrets. When the Five Academies Ranking Tournament arrives, Seraphina Vex stands in the arena, draped in white saintess robes, ready to claim ultimate glory. She doesn't know that a ghost from her past has clawed her way back from hell. She doesn't know that Elara is coming-and this time, the prodigal sister isn't asking for mercy. She's bringing chaos.

Action Fantasy Horror

9.7

Marked by fate

9.7

Blurb "I, Alpha Jackson Caesar of the Black moon Pack, reject you as my mate!" Rose, a poor and humble slave, enters into a world of power, betrayal and forbidden love. Her life takes a drastic turn when she's saved by the feared yet kind Lycan Prince Aiden, her second chance mate. As their love gets stronger, jealousy and lies threaten to destroy them. Poisoned, kidnapped, almost killed. She unveils shocking truths. She is the long lost daughter of an Alpha and the rightful heir to a very powerful Pack. With enemies exposed, and love prevailing, Rose rises from a servant to a Luna, uniting two great Packs and reclaiming her destiny. But there's always a price to pay. Rose must fight to protect everything she loves.

Action Romance Werewolf

9.7

MARRIED TO THE MAFIA KING WHO KILLED MY FATHER

9.7

She came to kill him. He made her his queen. Valeria Romano spent five years with one purpose ... destroy Lorenzo De Luca, the mafia king who murdered her father. She trained in silence, sacrificed everything, and finally had him in her crosshairs on a cold Sicilian night. Then he showed her the truth. Her father's killer was never Lorenzo. It was the man who held her at the funeral. The man she called every week for five years. The man who handed her the wrong name and watched her walk toward the wrong target while he rebuilt his empire on her father's grave. Her uncle Marco. Now Valeria is bound to the enemy she came to destroy ... in a contract marriage she didn't choose, inside a world she doesn't yet understand, hunting a man who has been ten steps ahead of everyone for twenty years. But Marco has never faced a woman who has nothing left to lose. As the truth unravels and the bodies pile up and the line between hatred and something far more dangerous begins to blur ... Valeria must decide who she is willing to become to protect the people she loves. Because in Lorenzo De Luca's world, power is everything. And she is about to become the most powerful thing in it. Some wars are fought with guns. The deadliest ones are fought from the inside.

Action Mafia Romance

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