bound by duty cora reilly

After Xia Feng transmigrated, his heart was mysteriously removed. In its place, a defective demon heart capable of sustaining life only for eighteen years was implanted. This is a magical heart that can sync with the power level of its target. To stay alive, he bound himself to the ultimate villain of the future, a Destructive Witch who was destined to destroy the world. The stronger the Destructive Witch becomes, the stronger he becomes! Thus, Xia Feng realized, it's not my fault for stirring up trouble: "Miss Witch, I admit you're strong, but not strong enough!"

Gabriel, a dominant omega, is caught up in a complex web of intrigue and danger at the royal court. After uncovering the truth about Olivier, a member of the royal family, and inciting a rebellion, he is marked by an unknown alpha. As the rebellion overthrows the old order, a new empire emerges, driven by a ruthless ruler whose rise Gabriel inadvertently enabled.Haunted by the weight of his actions, he flees from his family, his past, and the dangerous ties of the court. On the run, Gabriel must deal with shifting alliances, hidden enemies, and the growing power of the mysterious alpha whose mark he carries. As the empire's grip tightens and ghosts from his past resurface, he must decide whether to confront the forces threatening to engulf him—or risk losing himself completely in a world that regards him as either a pawn or a weapon.

Seraphina Moon, an orphan desperate for a family of her own, thought her last chance at motherhood was finally within reach. But then, bam! One accidental pregnancy later, and she’s not just expecting, she’s carrying the heir of Kaelen Thorne. And Kaelen? He’s not your average dad-to-be. He’s an enigmatic billionaire Alpha werewolf, and this baby is everything to him—like, the key to his entire future and his pack’s. To protect her child, Seraphina gets dragged into Kaelen’s dangerous world, forced to play the part of his adoring Luna in a high-stakes game of shifter politics that could easily get her killed. The wildest part? This whole charade, this fake relationship, starts to feel disturbingly real. There’s an undeniable, raw fire sparking between them, and beneath Kaelen’s harsh, dominant Alpha exterior, Seraphina glimpses a man who’s fiercely protective and surprisingly tender. But there’s a massive problem: he’s a shifter, she’s human, and he’s destined for a true werewolf mate, meaning their intense connection seems doomed from the start. With assassins on her trail, Kaelen’s scornful ex-mates making her life hell, and the shadows of her own past creeping in, Seraphina is caught. Can she navigate this treacherous game and guard her heart from the Alpha who commands her body’s surrender, or will the very man she’s forced to deceive be the only one who can save her? And could he ever truly choose a human, even if she’s carrying his precious heir?

**[Warning: Mature Content R18+ (COMPLETED) ]** She is not a weak nor submissive type of woman. She is Dominant! A female alpha, the rarest of her kind, who could match up the strength of the most powerful creature, the Vampire King. As the war between the two races continues, the Alpha Princess falls for the Vampire King. Their fated bond will be tested by their past and origins. Will the two be able to break the loop of revenge and hatred between their clans? Bound by blood and revenge, can love set them free? ***** Excerpt: "You. Are. Not. Going. Anywhere!" His scarlet eyes settled on her face, blazing in a raging fury. "No way! You just want me for your revenge," she responded mockingly while meeting his intense gaze. "Just leave me alone!" In a flash, he closed their gaps, pushing her down on the bed while trapping her in his arms. "I can't... because my kind of revenge means... Trapping you here…" he brought her hand into his chest, pointing to his heart. "and by enslaving you here… in my bed," his mouth moved over hers in a sensuous exploration, traveling down her throat to her neck. His hand was already caressing her soft flesh. "I will get what I want by making you mine!" Before she could complain, a ripping sound was heard as he tore her clothes apart. ============ The artwork/illustration/photo on the cover is an AI generated by the Author

Disclaimer!!! it contains mature and dark content. And a morally grey main character. Viewer's discretion advised ‼️ You ever punch a stranger and wake up the next morning to realize he’s your new boss? Yeah. That happened. I should’ve known the night I drank and went after that jerk, the universe was about to ruin my life in style. He didn’t even flinch. Just caught my fist midair, dragged me into a private room, and told me he could destroy me… or make me beg. Guess which one he chose. His name’s Cassian Wolfe. Ex-convict. Billionaire. Walking felony in a three-piece suit. And apparently... my new Boss. Now he owns my paycheck, my body, and every goddamn thought in my head. He calls me his pet, smirks like the devil knows a secret I’m too weak to resist, and every time he touches me, I forget why I ever said no. It’s sick, really. He humiliates me, ruins me, makes me crawl, and I let him. well because I have no damn choice... or maybe I just really like it.

Synopsis: Axiom of the Ash-Bound Script ​"I do not follow destiny. I am the one who erases it." ​In a world governed by the Great Scroll, every human is born with their life story already written in divine ink. From the lowliest peasant to the highest emperor, no one can escape their scripted fate—except for Hao-Ran-Zhi. ​Born as the world's only Script-Burner, Hao-Ran-Zhi possesses the forbidden power to look upon the heavens and burn the words of destiny itself. With a single stroke of his Void-Bone Brush, he can erase a tragedy, delete a death, or vanish a kingdom. But the universe demands a heavy price: the "Black Ash" of every erased destiny must be absorbed into his own body, turning him into a "Monster" scarred by the sorrows of a thousand lives. ​ Follow the cold, devastatingly handsome Sovereign as he navigates the elegant courts and misty peaks of the Traditional Realms." His solitary path of ash is shattered when he encounters Yu-Xi-Amet, a woman whose golden script predicts a world-ending catastrophe. ​To save her, he must do the unthinkable: He will burn the Heavens' own book and rewrite the universe in his own image.

"Have You Ever Wondered What Would Happen If You Transmigrated to a Cultivation World?" For Lin Fan, the answer is chaos—especially when he finds himself in the body of a powerful Saintess! But that’s not all: the Saintess has taken over his body in the modern world. With their lives swapped and worlds turned upside down.

In her previous life, Yvonne Taylor died with hatred. Her stepsister burned her face with sulfuric acid, and her father was brutally murdered by her stepmother. Even Zachary Leinster, her father's best friend and the man who loved her the most, died trying to save her. Yvonne is miraculously reborn and begins her revenge. When she comes back, she is no longer the playful girl everyone knew. In order to take revenge, she applies for a prestigious school, majors in business, caters for her stepmother, and even... marries Zachary Leinster, her father's business competitor and ten years her senior.

Sepasang sahabat yang tidak pernah bermimpi akan menjadi pasangan kekasih. Mereka hanya percaya pada apa yang mereka jalani selama ini, termasuk hubungan dekat sebagai seorang teman. Rainold Faya adalah anak tunggal dari Fadly dan Raya. Laki-laki itu sering sekali menyangkal pertanyaan dari Papanya sendiri yang mengatakan tentang bagaimana perasaannya terhadap seorang gadis yang selalu bersamanya sedari kecil. Raina Martha adalah anak tunggal dari Amar dan Mitha. Gadis itu sudah memiliki kekasih yang begitu sangat posesif terhadapnya sehingga membuat mereka sering bertengkar dan sahabatnya selalu menjadi penengah diantara keduanya. Orang tua mereka adalah sepasang sahabat sedari kecil, sama halnya seperti Rai dan Rain. Entah bagaimana takdir mempermainkan keduanya, berawal dari sebuah perjanjian yang dibuat ketika masih berumur 5 tahun. Persahabatan mereka terikat oleh sebuah janji yang menjadi takdirnya suatu hari nanti. Keduanya tidak bisa menentang hal itu sehingga Rai dan Rain terbelenggu dalam sebuah perjodohan. Entah itu akan berakhir bahagia atau tidak, tanpa disadari bahwa perjodohan menyatukan mereka dan menjadi penentuan dari kisahnya. Lantas, bagaimana kehidupan mereka selanjutnya setelah menikah ? Art by Pinterest

Warning {Mature Content} Elaine has spent her life being the responsible one. The one who steps in when things are about to fall apart. So when her grandfather arranges a marriage for her younger cousin Ivy to Zane Whitmore a billionaire CEO with a dangerous reputation Elaine does what she has always done. She takes the burden on herself. What begins as a lie meant to protect Ivy quickly turns into a contract Elaine never meant to sign. Zane Whitmore is cold, controlled, and ruthless in both business and life. He doesn’t believe in love, only leverage. When he meets Elaine, he recognizes something he rarely encounters: a woman willing to stand her ground even when she’s afraid. Their agreement is simple. A marriage on paper. Mutual benefit. No emotions involved. As they are pulled deeper into each other’s lives, secrets begin to surface old betrayals, family conflicts, and a past that ties Zane to Elaine’s brother in ways no one is willing to talk about. The lines between obligation and desire blur, and what started as a sacrifice turns into something neither of them can control. In a world where power dictates everything and trust comes at a cost, Elaine must decide if she’s willing to gamble her heart on a man who could destroy her. A story of contract marriage, buried history, and a love born out of defiance rather than choice. (Mature content) Zane’s lips crush to mine, hungrily tasting my mouth and sucking my tongue into his. He moves lower, nipping at my neck, then my boobs, enveloping his lips around a pink nipple. I sigh in pleasure, my hands sliding into his hair and gripping hard as he bites down and then slips his mouth lower. And lower…….. My eyes fly open as he shoves my dress up to my waist and pulls my panties to the side. Suddenly, his mouth dives between my thighs, and when I feel his tongue drag up my slit, it’s like an electrical shock and my eyes roll back behind my head. Holy! FUCK!!.