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Being second best is practically in my DNA. My sister got the love, the attention, the spotlight. And now, even her damn fiancé.Technically, Rhys Granger was my fiancé now—billionaire, devastatingly hot, and a walking Wall Street wet dream. My parents shoved me into the engagement after Catherine disappeared, and honestly? I didn’t mind. I’d crushed on Rhys for years. This was my chance, right? My turn to be the chosen one?Wrong.One night, he slapped me. Over a mug. A stupid, chipped, ugly mug my sister gave him years ago. That’s when it hit me—he didn’t love me. He didn’t even see me. I was just a warm-bodied placeholder for the woman he actually wanted. And apparently, I wasn’t even worth as much as a glorified coffee cup.So I slapped him right back, dumped his ass, and prepared for disaster—my parents losing their minds, Rhys throwing a billionaire tantrum, his terrifying family plotting my untimely demise.Obviously, I needed alcohol. A lot of alcohol.Enter him.Tall, dangerous, unfairly hot. The kind of man who makes you want to sin just by existing. I’d met him only once before, and that night, he just happened to be at the same bar as my drunk, self-pitying self. So I did the only logical thing: I dragged him into a hotel room and ripped off his clothes.It was reckless. It was stupid. It was completely ill-advised.But it was also: Best. Sex. Of. My. Life.And, as it turned out, the best decision I’d ever made.Because my one-night stand isn’t just some random guy. He’s richer than Rhys, more powerful than my entire family, and definitely more dangerous than I should be playing with.And now, he’s not letting me go. 
He kissed me breathless, senseless—he had me wanting, shamelessly panting against the cool glass of the courtyard, open for anyone.“We can’t! Someone could see—!”“Let them," he husked against my neck. "I want them to see.”My name is Ayda Sabine, once the princess to the illustrious Emerald Lake pack, now a single mother living a life of destitution in Eventide City. My status has been stripped from me, banished by my parents for my digression of falling outside my betrothal agreement. To make matters worse, I don't remember who the father of my son is. All I can recall are his golden eyes. However, when the opportunity arises for me and my son to ascend the social ladder as the personal stylist to Narcissa Onasis of the Diamond Spring clan, I finally get the opportunity to find the man who could be my true mate. If Narcissa's fiance, Prince Sebastian of the Obsidian Moon doesn't stop me. Alpha's Secret Mate is created by Claire Wilkins, an eGlobal Creative Published author. 

Kyra caressed her growing belly—she was finally pregnant with her best friend Nathan's child after three years of marriage. But when she returned home with the happy news, her Alpha husband was on his knees, begging her to end their bond."Sophia is back," Nathan’s voice raw with guilt. "My fated mate."Heartbroken, Kyra agreed to dissolve their union, hiding her pregnancy to avoid burdening him. Yet when she tried to leave, Nathan refused to let go. "Can't we at least stay friends?"She wrenched her wrist free. "You lost that right."Nathan didn't understand these feelings until Kyra was gone and then he knew this wasn't just friendship. This was love. And he'd fight to get her back.Then he appeared—Kieran, Kyra's stepbrother and the infamous Alpha from Raven Shadow Pack. He kept her captive, craving every inch of her."We're siblings,"Kyra gasped.His teeth scraped the mating mark on her neck as he growled."'Not by blood.Run from him all you want, little wolf. But you belong to me now."Trapped between two impossible loves—where does Kyra truly belong? 
Callan kissed me thoroughly, fanning the flames between us before nibbling my lip.Craving more, I opened my mouth in sweet invitation. He ran his tongue along mine, and then deepened the kiss. I clung to the sides of his shirt, swaying into him. Callan’s hands drifted down to grab my bottom and pull me fully against him. I could feel his hardness against my thigh.“Callan…” I whispered as his lips trailed down my neck.“Mhm?” Callan murmured against my skin.“Make love to me.”***After a breakup hat led to the loss of her business, Isla has a no-dating policy when it comes to coworkers. She’s a woman with something to prove, and no man is going to take it from her this time.Except, perhaps, CEO Callan. After a steamy night, Callan is determined to break down Isa’s icy walls.Can Isa let go of the past and risk it all forCallan? Or will she be just another new girl?Not Just Another New Girl is created by Scarlett Rossi, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author. 


In my past life, I was madly in love with Ethan Grayson and his bootlicker. I knew he had feelings for someone else but refused to leave him alone, even forcing him to be with me to repay me. Many years later, I finally married him after pulling some tricks.
I thought I'd found happiness and tried hard to melt his heart throughout our three-year marriage. Only upon his first love's return did I see the light. In hindsight, my life was filled with nothing but regret.
When I'm reborn to the time before my SATs, I look at the young man I once was madly in love with. This time, I'm not going to bug him anymore. I want to live life my way. If I can't make him fall for me, I won't try anymore.
To my surprise, he drops his usual icy attitude and pins me to a corner. He forces through gritted teeth, "How dare you try to run away after attracting my attention, Evelyn! Dream on!" 


Amanda Beller, forced by her father, is married to Christopher, a man older than her by ten years, who after many years of marriage begins to be indifferent and no longer sees her as his wife, one day she discovers her husband being unfaithful for the third time, she asks him for a divorce, but he, He tries to win back her love, asking for her forgiveness and acting as if he really loves her, but it is all an evil plan, so that she can sign the divorce without affecting her patrimony, leaving her in ruins and keeping her lover. Amanda discovers his intentions and decides to look for the woman who is dating her husband and proposes that between the two of them they can teach him a good lesson. Lucia, a very ambitious woman, who has been Christopher's lover for more than three years, must choose between helping Amanda with her plan, or continuing her secret love with Christopher. Will Amanda be able to get away with her husband's evil intentions? Will Christopher be able to resist the union of these two women? A story where what should be enemies become the best of allies. 
On her way to her father's funeral, Elaine Foster was nearly killed by a hitman hired by her stepmother. But when she woke up, she had somehow become Audrey Parker, the wife of a powerful business tycoon. "Hahaha! Now I can cling to my CEO husband and crush those scumbags!" she thought gleefully.Before she could even celebrate, her so-called husband coldly tossed a divorce agreement in front of her. "Audrey Parker, sign this. It's your last chance."Divorce? Not a chance! She’d rather lose her life than her marriage."My love for you is as boundless as the rushing river, as unstoppable as the Yellow River in flood! How could you bear to leave me?"The CEO’s lips twitched, and after a long pause, he managed only one word: "Leave."Elaine took a step closer, batting her eyelashes as she playfully poked his chest. "Leave... and roll right into your arms?""Shameless."She clasped her hands together in mock courtesy. "You flatter me."From that day on, she embarked on a fearless journey—backed by the mighty CEO, no ghost or demon could touch her. 

“Well, take this, Alpha. I, Shadow Raven Hawks, omega of Night Stalker Pack—”“Shadow, what the fuck are you doing?” He was fast to cup my face as his eyes began brewing the pain.“Rejecting—” I wasn’t finished when he slammed his mouth against mine, stopping me.***She’s a lone wolf— a rogue.Shadow Hawks learns to keep her head down. That’s how she survives until she wakes up in a pack run by a control freak hot-as-sin ruthless Alpha. With one single sniff of him, she feels an intense connection with irresistible heat.Now she’s got her old pack on her heels. The only one who can protect her is Alpha Califf. She will do everything, even if she has to bow down and reveal herself.Califf Stone doesn’t have time for a relationship but to protect his pack from a sinister, vicious Alpha killing the neighboring packs. Until he meets a mysterious rogue who enjoys defying his orders, he finds himself craving for her, losing control— And he knows she’s the one. When their common enemy threatens her, he’s ready to break his defenses to protect his mate. What surprises him, she’s not only half-Lycan, half-witch. She’s also a Lycan Princess. 

The Moore family, the richest family, unexpectedly chooses an uneducated girl as their granddaughter-in-law. The Moore brothers look at her with disgust and demand that she back off, considering her too ugly to be part of their family.However, Lizette Young puts on makeup that deliberately makes her look unattractive and is secretly pleased with their reaction. She has no time to deal with losers as she wants to focus on her career.But Lizette's true identities are gradually revealed, including her status as a powerful figure who controls global mineral resources, a design master who is worshipped as a god by the whole world, a hot gold medal screenwriter, and the leader of a secret organization.After fulfilling her contract with Grandpa, Lizette decides to leave quietly. However, a previously aloof and abstinent president suddenly shows interest in her and even refers to himself as her husband, asking her not to leave. Even the Moore family brothers and sisters plead with her not to go, calling her their little aunt. 


Ariana York is a proud woman, but she sets her pride aside to pursue Elijah Linden, a cold, distant man. Her wish comes true, and she finally marries him. However, after marriage, she realizes he has someone else in his heart.Ariana becomes the laughingstock of the city's upper crust. Once, she fights with Elijah and jumps off a building. The debacle is recorded and uploaded online—the whole city mocks her.When Ariana wakes up, she's lost all her memories of Elijah."Who are you, mister?""Pulling the amnesia trick isn't the trend anymore, Ari. I won't divorce you."Ariana turns and leaves without hesitation.Three years later, an adorable little girl accidentally runs into Elijah. He sees the woman he's dreamed of countless times approach, and he blurts out, "Ari, is this our—"Ariana is holding a handsome man's arm. "Mr. Linden, allow me to introduce you to the father of my child!" 



Mildred Ginger returns after years away from the Gingers to find her family in ruin. Quietly, she takes it upon herself to save her father and brothers from decline.When her father's business teeters on collapse, she orchestrates behind the scenes and raises the Gingers to the top of the elite.When her eldest brother struggles with an impossible mission, she steps in and ensures his success.For her second brother's crippled legs, she devotes herself to research until the day he walks again.The list goes on and on for her third and fourth brothers…For seven years, she has given her everything and asks for nothing in return, only their safety.Then, the fake heiress stages her own kidnapping, and Mildred becomes the ultimate sinner, burned to death by the family she saves.When she opens her eyes again, seeing through their feigned love and deep-seated favoritism, a sneer curls at her lips.This wasn't about sacrifice anymore. In this life, she wants payback! 


Evelyn Reed marries Lucas Grant to save her adoptive brother. The loveless marriage is kept a secret for three years.
On the day she's diagnosed with a terminal illness, Lucas sets off fireworks with his lover to celebrate. Meanwhile, the adoptive brother she sacrificed everything for walks out of prison and announces another woman is the love of his life!
Evelyn stops waiting for the men who seem cold but don't shy away from going public with their true loves. She gets a divorce, quits her job, and severs her ties to her family…
She picks up her dream again and goes from a scorned housewife to a legend in the tech industry.
However, one day, her secret identity and terminal illness are exposed.
Her unruly adoptive brother comes to her with reddened eyes. "Will you call me your brother again, Evie?"
Lucas, who has always been cold and heartless, loses his mind. "I'll give you my life, honey. Don't leave me!"
Evelyn thinks this is all too little, too late. She doesn't want any of it anymore. 

Ling Yiran had been sentenced to three years in prison due to the car accident that killed the fiancée of Yi Jinli, the richest man in Shen City. When released from prison, she somehow ended up catching the attention of Yi Jinli. She kneeled on the ground and begged him, "Yi Jinli, can you let me go?" But he only smiled and said, "Sister, I will never let you go." It was said that Yi Jinli was completely indifferent to anyone and everyone, but for some reason, he did everything he could to please a sanitation worker girl who had been in prison for the past three years. However, the truth of the car accident that year had robbed her of all her love for him, and she ran away. Many years later, he begged her while on the ground, "Yiran, as long as you return by my side, I will do anything for you." But she only stared at him coldly and said, "Then, go die." 
17 years ago, Hera Youngworth was switched at birth. 17 years later, her biological family, the Everetts, manages to track her down. To her dismay, her father is scornful of her, and her grandmother dislikes her. Even her so-called fiancé has nothing but contempt for her.Her father, James Everett, tells her, "There's no way the Gaskell family will accept a country bumpkin as their daughter-in-law. For the sake of both our families, we'll make a public announcement about you being our adoptive daughter."Her grandmother, Mildred Barker, snaps, "Your grades are abysmal; you don't deserve to sleep in a room meant for members of the Everett family. A guest bedroom is all you deserve!"Her fiancé, Zyler Gaskell, says, "Giselle is the true daughter of the Everetts, and she's the only one worthy of me. Get lost, you country bumpkin!"Hera's reaction to all of this? She couldn't care less.Later, her name frequently makes headlines.Secret No. 1: Hera's the mysterious genius who got perfect scores on her SATs!Secret No. 2: Hera is actually Raven, the infamous hacker!Secret No. 3: Hera is at the top of the Divine Forum's list!Secret No. 4: Hera is the one who holds Mr. Killian's heart!The list goes on.This plot twist humiliates those who previously looked down on Hera. They get on their knees before her and beg her for help, but a certain someone teaches them a lesson and turns them down without hesitation.Bernard Killian gives them an arrogant look and dominantly announces, "Hera is mine and mine only."Then, he turns to Hera and says pitifully, "Look at how incredible you are, Mrs. Killian. I hope you'll take me under your wing in the future."Hera gives him a cold look. "Drop the act, Mr. Killian. Your secrets have long been laid bare." 
"Wait," she breathed. "We have to stop. This isn’t just conversation.""It's better than talking," he murmured, kissing her neck."No, we need to have a conversation," she insisted. "Get off me, let me get dressed.""You can't make love while dressed," he replied, playfully biting her earlobe."Listen to me," she urged. "I'm trying to be serious, alright? I realize I shouldn’t have fled.""What’s this about?" he asked, his tone growing cold."I simply want to resolve things," she said earnestly, gazing into his eyes.A flicker of disgust crossed his features, and his lips turned downward, "I see what's going on. You think I'll forget your betrayal if you let me fuck you."She fled from her wedding, which led to her own downfall and became a lasting nightmare. She chose to elope with another man instead of the one who truly loved her. That man deceived her, coaxing her into abandoning her husband, ultimately driving her to her demise.She returned to consciousness and found herself lying on their matrimonial bed.A firm yet gentle grip enclosed her wrist, leading her hand to the front of his pants. She observed her small, pale hand beside his large, tanned fingers, allowing him to press her palm against him.It would be so simple to let him take control, to surrender to him. She craved it. She yearned to feel his strong hands exploring every part of her body. 



“No matter what it takes, I must break the curse and be with my true mate, my fated Luna.”Alpha Zadok is a ruthless alpha male and King of the Roman pack. After a betrayal by witches that led to the murder of his parents and the near extermination of his people, he retaliates, eradicating the entire witch clan in his territory.Following the extermination, he faces the cruel reality of a curse that prevents him from sensing his fated mate.When an unsuspecting and powerless witch is teleported to the wrong location and kills a wolf in her wake, Zadok is enraged and ready to kill.What happens when he discovers she might be the salvation of his pack and, ultimately, his fated mate in this enemies-to-lovers paranormal romance?Ithra is a powerless witch from the Celts clan. When her coven and home are threatened by a breach in the force field protecting her people from the underworld, she must embark on a journey to save her clan.A spell gone wrong lands her in the wrong location, facing danger at the hands of a ruthless alpha in this shifter romance. With a mission to save her community and a destiny she cannot escape, what happens when she falls in love with the greatest enemy of her kind in this forbidden love tale? 
Yohan Morris, the CEO of Morris Corporation, is a handsome man. He's already 30, yet he remains unmarried. His grandmother urges him to marry, and he huffily drives to the courthouse to wait for a bride to descend from the heavens.He thinks this is enough for his grandmother to get off his back, but there's a plot twist when a young woman he doesn't know knocks on his window and asks, "Are you waiting for the heavens to give you a wife?"Before he can answer, she smiles and continues, "It just so happens that I'm waiting for the heavens to bring me a husband. I'm willing to marry you, and I have all the necessary identification with me. Should we head inside to get that marriage certificate?"After marriage, he thinks his wife is insane. She constantly talks to the air, yet she can occasionally save people from danger.One day, he can't help asking, "Why do you keep talking to the air?"She says, "I'm not talking to anyone.""What, are you talking to ghosts, then?""Yeah, I am. I can see ghosts, so I might not just see humans on a daily basis. They might be ghosts, too."Yohan is lost for words. 
Reese agreed to marry Troy, thinking their feelings were mutual. It turned out that he only used her to get close to her mother, Mandy. When she went home after taking care of her mother-in-law, who pretended to be sick, she caught her mom and husband in their marital bed. She exacted revenge by having a one-night stand with a stranger, who happened to be the wealthiest man in town, and the business partner of her unknown biological father, Vincent.The chaos escalated when Reese discovered that the billionaire, Lorenzo Carter, intended to marry her twin sister, Candice, with whom she thought her son was Enzo's. Overwhelmed, she fled to escape the painful memories, unaware of her own pregnancy. By chance, she encountered a woman who proposed a modeling career, which flourished until her pregnancy was revealed. Faced with pressure to choose between her rising career and her unborn child, Reese stood at life's crossroads, contemplating the profound decision before her.When Lorenzo Carter found her, he proposed marriage, but sadly, she had no memory of him. Utilizing his influence, he persuaded her to agree to the contract marriage. Once successful, he endeavored to make her remember him and to reignite her love for him. 


"I am bound to punish you for breaking the rules," he said as he started undoing his tie. I swallowed, the thought of being punished by him terrified and excited me at the same time. I needed this. The heat pooled between my legs as I watched him undo his tie with one hand and his belt in the other. It was hot. He grabbed me by the neck, bending me over the table with my face down on the surface and my ass high up in the air. He caressed my soft flesh with his palm. "Count," he ordered, My brows furrowed in confusion, the haze of lust so heavy in my head that my brain failed to grasp his words. The first slap landed on my ass cheeks and I cried out. "Count," he barked. I whimpered but I nodded my head to his request. "One," I counted as the first slap came on my behind. I kept counting as he delivered blows to my now red ass. "Good girl," he murmured as he rubbed them gently, to take away the ache. I was moist and he could sense it. Dipping his finger into my pussy, he confirmed how wet I was for him. "Hmm," he hummed, embarrassment slammed into me with enough force. I barely knew this man and here I was letting him possess me. I liked it. I licked my lips in anticipation of what he wished to do, his lips touched the nape of my neck and I jumped. He licked the juncture of my neck, and the pulsating nerves there responded to his touch. "You taste so sweet," he murmured as he kissed his way down my neck. "T...thank you," I managed to get out. "Let me make you mine," he says, 


Throughout the six years of her marriage, Wendy Sanders pours herself into caring for her husband and son. However, she is only repaid with heartbreak when her son makes a birthday wish for a "new mommy".Her husband brushes it off. "Kids say the darndest things."Yet, in truth, he's tangled up with the very woman their son wants to be his new mother!Wendy decides she's had enough. She grants them both their wish and files for divorce.Everyone says she won't last a month on her own. They say she'll come crawling back, begging her husband and son for reconciliation.Even her own parents place all their love and attention on their adopted daughter. They bleed Wendy dry, then cast her aside without a second thought.The cousin she once saved with her own life now wishes she were dead, all for the sake of Jenna Sanders.Completely disillusioned, Wendy leaves to pursue advanced research.At first, her ex-husband and son don't care. But when they both fall ill, no one's there to look after them. Lying helpless in bed, they finally realize what they've lost.Three years later, Wendy returns with a vengeance. Her new drug shocks the world and earns her global acclaim as a rising star in the scientific community.Now, that once-arrogant father and son duo are out of their minds with regret."Wendy, I was wrong. Please forgive me…""Mommy, please don't leave me…"Even her biased, ungrateful parents fall to their knees in shame after being swindled out of everything by their beloved fake daughter. "Wendy, we were blind. Please forgive us."And the cousin who once wished her dead breaks down in bitter remorse after learning the truth—she was the one who saved his life all those years ago."Wendy, come home... I'll give you my life if you forgive me…" 

Ella Gaiser's tragic life began as she was sold to an unscrupulous lab by her own parents. After more than a decade, she was finally granted freedom by the higher authorities, but her failed attempts at social adaptation left her desperate for acceptance.Rejected by four families, even her biological parents disowned her, until she found a home with the seemingly "ordinary" Moore Family. Little did they know, she was a brilliant hacker, a leader in scientific research, and a renowned figure as Dr. Legend worldwide.While others excelled in science and art, Ella was a mischievous genius, earning the title of a top little devil. Sylvan Parks, the son of the nation and a nemesis to villains, took it upon himself to eliminate the GF9 test products.With a peculiar allergy to women, he unexpectedly crossed paths with Ella, and from that moment, he couldn't resist her charm. Unbeknownst to all, the person Sylvan sought to vanquish was the very person he was determined to protect with all his might. 
The Locke family's long-lost daughter, Madison Locke, is reunited with her family. Then, she starts doing livestreams to make a living.
Everyone in Riverview's upper crust is waiting to see her make a fool of herself. However, all they get to see is how bigwigs from all over the country flood her livestream to ask her for help.
A rising star in the business world says, "Save me, Ms. Locke!"
An award-winning actor who's fresh out of the oven says, "Help me get rid of my unwanted admirers, Ms. Locke!"
A bigwig in the research world asks, "Could you help check on the geomancy in my area, Ms. Locke?"
A certain someone says, "Come closer to me, babe!"
Everyone wonders why this certain someone is so different from everyone else.
Madison says, "That's what I'd like to know, too." 
“Why are you spying on me? Tell me, your real motive.”She moved closer to his ear and whispered, “My real motive is to attract you because you’re awakening my inner desires with your dangerous and mysterious personality.”“Control your desires, Andrew, she could be a spy.” He said to himself in his mind.__________________“You're testing my patience, Miss Walker.”He clutched the pistol tighter.“And you're turning me on.” She bit her lower lip.He was a rude, arrogant, aggressive, ruthless and dominating Mafia Boss, a frightening man. The whole world was under his feet. Nobody had ever dared to disobey him except one girl. Everybody was afraid of him except one girl, that girl was badass, she was afraid of nothing in the world, and she was a warrior, confident, fearless and brave businesswoman. She was the first girl who wasn't afraid of the Mafia boss, only she had the guts to challenge him, deny his orders, argue with him and flirt with him. In the beginning, he was annoyed that why she wasn't afraid of him and disobeyed him. He tried everything to scare her, but she always shocked him with her braveness and boldness. He was finding her weaknesses and in the end, he himself became her first and only weakness and she became his badass girl. 

*18+ only. Contains mature themes*Adeline’s world gets flipped upside down when a neighbouring Alpha takes over her pack. He’s ruthless, rumors being said that he even killed his father for the Alpha position, yet Adeline can’t help but drop to her knees whenever he’s nearby.Convinced that Alpha Jaxon has been cursed by the Moon Goddess to never have a true mate due to his violent history, he takes a compatible mate of choice instead, a woman who's strong enough to help lead the pack, unlike Adeline who looks meek at the first sight. However, Adeline discovers there’s more than lust pulling her to Alpha Jaxon. How will she be able to resist?****“I’m not sure if that’s how one should greet their Alpha”, he uttered inches away from my lips.I paused for a second in an attempt to compose myself, adrenaline free flowing, as my wolf and I took in the comfort of being so close to him again. “Hmm, that may be true except you aren’t my Alpha yet”, I challenged him back in a seductive tone that came off naturally. Our faces were so close together that the warmth of our breaths was clashing, I so badly wanted him to give in and close the distance between us.“You feel that, don’t you? Your wolf is squealing inside to have me mark you… right… here…”, Jaxon nipped at my neck ever so lightly. I felt as if my legs were about to let out under me at any second.He moved his hand just under my sweater on my back pulling me closer into his hardness while his other hand glided across the side of my face, caressing my jaw softly. Crisp electric sparks shot through my body at his touch, “Shh Adeline, soon I’ll have you completely submitting to me. You’ll be begging your Alpha to stretch that tight, wet pussy and fill it entirely”, lowering his hand and lightly swiping between my legs. 



Everyone in the circle knows that Vanessa York will do anything for Alexander Hawke.She once took a bullet for him, spent half an hour in freezing water just to save the woman he loved, and even when her cramps left her pale with pain, she still handled every mess he dumped on her plate without batting an eye.Everyone says Vanessa loves Alexander so obsessively that she can never leave him. However, in her fifth year as his secretary, Vanessa submits her resignation. The HR stared at her in shock, confirming over and over, "Vanessa, are you really quitting?""Yes, I'll be gone in a month," Vanessa says calmly, signing the papers before turning to leave. But instead of going home, she drives to the cemetery. The man on the headstone has gentle features. He bears a resemblance to Alexander, but his eyes look much softer. 

"Gale Warm, what the Warm family owes me is for you to pay!" Shawn Wood threw Gale Warm into a mental hospital, tortured and humiliated. Two years later, he married her. "Don't be delusional, you are just here to atone for your family sins." He hated her, and only wanted to bully her.Gale Warm endured it while searching for the truth, and proved her family's innocence. Later, Gale Warm threw the evidence on Shawn Wood's face. "I never owed you." Later, Shawn Wood turned pale overnight. He whispered in her ear day and night. "Gale, don't leave me. Otherwise, I won’t be able to live..." "Shawn Wood, how dare you threaten me!" "How dare I? You wouldn’t want our children to have no father, would you?"