Refining the Mountains and Rivers - Chapter 1541 – Will You Believe Me?

How long would a marriage be able to sustain itself when it had nothing to do with love? Then how would a marriage based merely on power and a monetary transaction be able to last?

The person in Shang Yushang’s embrace was his male wife. A temporary wife that was bought to get rid of bad luck. But ever since the moment he had this person in his arms, he decided not to let go of him.

He Changning obeyed his so-called family’s decision and married himself off. Thinking that, when this transaction was over, he can live his own life happily ever after. But, little did he know that he had just stepped into a big net filled with warmth that was specially woven for him, and that he would never have a chance to get out of it.

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[Warning: SEXUAL SCENES] “Lust. Pleasure. Desire. I’ll teach you everything, but don’t come to me looking for love.”Purchased by the dominating alpha prince, Mila’s life as the personal maid to this lusty prince begins. An innocent maid paired up to serve a wolf in prince’s clothing. As Prince Leonard’s cruel teasing, seductive caresses, and caring side confuse her heart and melt her defenses, Mila learns of lust, pleasure, and desire that she never knew existed. However, the hot and cold prince isn’t interested in giving her the one thing she truly yearns for - his love.Caught up in the politics and drama of a kingdom ruled by wolves, Mila deals with three alpha princes and their jealous lovers. The race to produce the Ultimate Alpha heir would determine which prince would ascend to the throne as the next king has begun. However, Prince Leonard is against breeding to produce an heir. Mila’s life takes a dramatic turn when the royal court starts to believe that she is the only one who can change the prince’s mind and become his mate.Can Mila resist Prince Leonard’s tempting and seductive charm, or will she end up falling hard on him? How long can the two lovers deny their fate?Unbeknownst to them, the night of the full moon is about to change the fate of their lives forever…My other books: Forbidden Heat, Love Slave to the Mafia Boss's Passion, Love Slave to My Devil CEO Boss, Lust Contracts, Conquering the Emperor, Substitute Wife for the Mafia King

Mimizuku, a small girl with chains on her wrists and ankles and the numbers “332” branded onto her forehead, wanders into the Forest of Night seeking to be eaten by a monster. However, when the ruler of the monsters, the mysterious and beautiful “King of Night,” refuses to eat her, she tries to formulate a way to convince him otherwise.

Leila's, the daughter of a powerful Alpha, is cast aside by her father after being born as his first child. Disappointed that she cannot inherit his title, he sacrifices her to settle a debt with a notoriously brutal rival pack. Sentenced to a life of slavery, Leila's is subjected to unspeakable cruelty, her spirit hardened by the abuse she endures.Driven by a thirst for vengeance, Leila's vows to reclaim her honor and seek retribution against her father and her captors. Her life takes a turn when she escapes her torturous existence and encounters her destined mate. He introduces her to a world of love, protection, and comfort—a stark contrast to the harsh life she has known.With her mate’s unwavering support and the skills he helps her acquire, Leila's transforms from a mild, innocent young woman into a formidable force. As she prepares to exact her revenge, she grapples with the darkness within her, ultimately seeking to quench her thirst for vengeance while navigating the complexities of love and power.'Turning Dark' is a gripping tale of betrayal, transformation, and the quest for justice as Leila rises from the ashes of her past to become a force to be reckoned with.