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 6

ELARA POV

As he shuts the door, I keep that cup 3/4 filled with horribly extra-strong coffee down and rush to the washroom to spit out the remaining liquid in my mouth. Washing my mouth and face, I look at myself in the mirror and say to myself. " Now I get why this man behaves like a jerk. How can one drink such a horribly strong coffee? I should have ordered a regular cup of tea for myself. But Noooo.... Miss Edward.. Naa... Mrs Lorenzo wanted to play strongly in front of her so-called husband. But didn't it kind of work? We finally discussed without any argument or shouting at each other.

From his expressions, I can say that he was surprised a little by the fact that I was normal in front of him at the start. Make your biggest weaknesses become your biggest strengths, and success will be yours. And now I can be assured that he won't say anything stupid or wrong in front of my Bunny. But only till I do not get in this way. I just need to wait for this 1 month, and then Bunny will go to the boarding school. And then I will deal with Leonardo.

Maa aapne theek thi. Kabhi kabhi shanti se kaam zyada jaldi aur theek se hi jata hai. Aur results bhi zyada ache hote hai.

( Maa, you were right. At times, with a calm mind, work gets done more easily and quickly. And better results also sometimes."

I say to myself, happy that last night Maa came to me as a dream to remind me that even I am strong and that life gives challenges only to those who have the capacity and willpower to fight them. I will fight. I will definitely fight. I will not give up fighting, nor will I let this marriage fall apart.

Hours Later

LEONARDO POV

Opening the door, I step into the room and go straight to the couch to sit down and take a deep breath as I close my eyes. It has been a very hectic day. I am supposed to be on my honeymoon, relaxing and enjoying myself, but here I am. Attending business meetings to crack deals for my company.

5 meetings are scheduled one after the other. No time to relax for a single second. And also skipped lunch in the process. But it's worth it. Now we will be the best and first choice of the public.

I open my eyes and look around. No trace of her. Where is she? I peep towards the balcony but do not see her there. Maybe she went out to spend some good time enjoying herself. Anyway, why should I care? She doesn't even exist for me.

Let me freshen up, then I'll have a drink. It will de-stress me from today's hectic routine. Thinking all of that, I finally get up after a few minutes and head to the washroom. As I open the door, I look at her in shock.

" Elaraaa...." I shout as I see her lying on the floor. I rush in to see if she's okay. As I bent down, I turned her face towards me, only to see a wound mark on her forehead with traces of dried blood. I pick her up in my arms and bring her to the room. After I make her lie on the bed, I call the reception to send a doctor urgently to my room.

While waiting for the doctor, I searched for the first aid kit to clean up the wound. And I get it in one of the drawers in the washroom. As I finish cleaning the wound, there is a knock on the door, and I open it. As expected, a doctor comes in. I guide him to Elara, and he checks her.

" Is she okay? What happened to her?" I ask as the doctor does his work.

The doctor turns to me and says, " Mr Lorenzo, I think she's been a victim of poison."

He says as I look astonished at him with this news.

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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.

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Scars Of A Forced Marriage

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