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.

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When life burned her world to ashes, she chose to bloom. After a childhood tragedy and years of abuse under her aunt's control, Kiera Sinclair never imagined her freedom would come disguised as another prison; a forced marriage to the cold and powerful billionaire, Ryan Montenegro in place of her cousin. Their union, born from deceit and desperation, begins as a battlefield. Ryan believes Kiera is part of a plot against him, while she silently carries scars from a past he cannot begin to understand. But as walls crumble and truth peeks through the cracks, their hatred gives way to something dangerously tender. Through the trials, Kiera grows stronger, learning to navigate the world of wealth, manipulation, and love with courage and self-assurance. Just as love dares to grow, Luciana Salvador; Ryan's actual lover and the unstable daughter of Sandra Montenegro's late friend burns with a vengeance when she realises Ryan's closeness with Keira yet she only let him marry Keira so she could bore him a child through surrogacy and then divorce her and come back to her. Her obsession turns deadly, her lies spark chaos, and her darkness threatens to consume them all. Luciana secretly aligns with Alex, forming a dangerous partnership where Alex manipulates situations to pressure Kiera, while Luciana fuels Ryan's emotional turmoil and spreads deception, making them a formidable, intertwined threat. Caught between revenge, heartbreak, and buried family secrets, Kiera must decide: will she rise from the ruins or let the past destroy what's left of her heart?

Action Modern Romance

9.3

Age is just a number

9.3

MATURE CONTENT!! FOR 18+ ONLY " What the fuck did you call that reason again?" he asked coldly, making me wonder where his gentleness had gone! " I... I'm five years older than you, Kelvin, and being in a relationship with you..." " Bullshit!" he snapped and suddenly grabbed my neck roughly. My eyes widened. " What are you doing, Kelvin! I'm your teacher..." " You didn't think about that when you let me kiss and finger your pussy huh? You even screamed my name like your lord" then he chuckled. "Look, you can't even free yourself from my grip." Then he effortlessly pulled me closer and leaned toward my ear. " I will make you beg for my love, Lisa. You will learn the hard way that the age gap you valued between us is just a number. You will have nowhere to go but my side, unless you travel off this planet, Lisa. I've already claimed you, leaving you with no choice... now get out," he said calmly, yet very dangerous. I quickly grabbed my bag and escaped from the room! How did I even get myself into this situation? I suddenly felt Kelvin was more dangerous than Timothy, my ex-husband!! Not only am I older than Kelvin! I'm also his homeroom teacher, for goodness sake!! His parents intentionally avoided young teachers and trusted me with their son because I'm older! Now look who is dating him!! ..... Ever since Lisa resigned from being his teacher, her life has turned upside down!

Action Modern Romance

7.7

Betrayed, I Married the Feared Cripple

7.7

Three days after my fiancé publicly dumped me for my stepsister, the Supreme Don issued a command that silenced the entire estate. I wasn't being cast aside. I was being sold to Damien Russo. The "Broken Don." A crippled, scarred monster rumored to have murdered his last two wives. My adoptive mother, Elena, didn't cry for me. She smirked. To her, I was finally being disposed of. She was so confident I was walking to my death that she decided to loot my corpse before I even left. She forged documents to steal my entire inheritance—my biological mother’s trust fund—to pay for my stepsister’s lavish wedding to my ex. "She won't need money where she's going," my stepsister laughed, wearing a dress bought with my stolen funds. They thought they were sending a lamb to the slaughter. They thought I was too weak, too stupid, and too afraid of the monster to fight back. But they made a fatal mistake. With my aunt’s help, I didn't just find the proof of their embezzlement; I found a weapon. I’m not running from the monster. I’m going to marry him. And when I hand him the evidence that the Herrera family stole from his bride, he won't be my executioner. He will be my vengeance.

Action Mafia Romance

7.2

Chamber: An Esports Romance

7.2

Clifton, the god of esports, was secretly battling a career-ending wrist injury to protect his team. A year ago, he kissed his duo partner, Justice, only to be met with violent disgust. Justice shoved him away and dry-heaved in the rain, looking at him like a monster. Humiliated by the straight man's raw revulsion, Clifton cut him out of his life. But now, Justice suddenly appeared at Clifton's club as a rookie tryout. Instead of an ambitious climber, Justice played the perfect, pathetic victim. He cowered, trembled, and acted terrified whenever Clifton was near. He even signed a bloodsucking contract with a toxic teammate, sparking rumors he was brought in to replace Clifton as captain. During a scrimmage, Clifton hesitated to shoot because he remembered Justice had just severely burned his hand. Justice showed no mercy. He ruthlessly gunned Clifton down, humiliating the captain in front of the entire coaching staff. Clifton was consumed by blinding rage and betrayal. If Justice was so disgusted by him, why did he fake his devotion for six months just to use him? Why was he acting like helpless prey now, after trampling all over Clifton's pride? Determined to rip off the liar's disguise, Clifton dragged Justice into a live stream in front of sixty thousand viewers. "He's asking if you are in love with me." Clifton smiled cruelly, waiting for the public execution. But just as the trap snapped shut, a choked, terrified gasp came through the headset.

Action LGBT+Modern Romance

8.7

He Chose Her Lies, I Chose Revenge

8.7

I was the spare daughter of the Vitiello crime family, born solely to provide organs for my golden sister, Isabella. Four years ago, under the codename "Seven," I nursed Dante Moretti, the Don of Chicago, back to health in a safe house. I was the one who held him in the dark. But Isabella stole my name, my credit, and the man I loved. Now, Dante looked at me with nothing but cold disgust, believing her lies. When a neon sign crashed down on the street, Dante used his body to shield Isabella, leaving me to be crushed under twisted steel. While Isabella sat in a VIP suite crying over a scratch, I lay broken, listening to my parents discuss if my kidneys were still viable for harvest. The final straw came at their engagement gala. When Dante saw me wearing the lava stone bracelet I had worn in the safe house, he accused me of stealing it from Isabella. He ordered my father to punish me. I took fifty lashes to my back while Dante covered Isabella's eyes, protecting her from the ugly truth. That night, the love in my heart finally died. On the morning of their wedding, I handed Dante a gift box containing a cassette tape-the only proof that I was Seven. Then, I signed the papers disowning my family, threw my phone out the car window, and boarded a one-way flight to Sydney. By the time Dante listens to that tape and realizes he married a monster, I will be thousands of miles away, never to return.

Action Mafia Romance

9.2

He Chose Her Over Our Child

9.2

My world shattered twice. First, the ocean claimed my son. Then, the mountain road took another, a direct sacrifice to the man I loved and the woman he chose. In the hospital, beeps marked the emptiness where my second son used to be, echoing the first loss, both involving Holden and Giana. During the car crash, I was pinned, bleeding, and trapped. Holden, my partner, looked me in the eyes, then chose to save Giana, abandoning me and our unborn child. Soon, I overheard Holden praising Giana for turning our tragedy into a PR win. His hollow apologies and focus on Giana’s "miracle work" reignited the brutal memory of her push and his past denials. A decade of sacrificing my life and two children for a man who saw me as a liability left a bitter taste. His choice was clear; only profound abandonment remained. But this time, I was choosing me. From my profound loss, a dangerous spark ignited: I would not just survive; I would find freedom and make him pay.

Action Adventure Modern

Scars Of A Forced Marriage

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