I am Dorothy Crawford. My son, whom I've carefully nurtured, fell head over heels for Charlee Harrison, the classic damsel in distress—a scholarship student with a chaotic past. After some digging, I found a father involved in gambling, a mentally unstable mother, a parasitic brother, and the wreckage of her family life. Quite the introduction. I promptly contacted my old friend Alexandria Hudson overseas, imploring her to send her meticulously educated daughter back, hoping my wayward son would gain some perspective. As expected, Bodhi nearly lost his mind at the news, threatening to disown me just to live a life of struggle with Charlee. Before my patience ran dry, Alexandria's daughter, Selah, flew in. "Aunt Dorothy, I've arrived to assist!"
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"Half a million dollars—walk away from my son!"
Staring at the petite, frail girl before me, I was consumed with frustration. What was Bodhi thinking? Those art appreciation classes were evidently a waste.
Chapter 1 of Rescuing Bodhi from Love
I am Dorothy Crawford.
My son, whom I've carefully nurtured, fell head over heels for Charlee Harrison, the classic damsel in distress—a scholarship student with a chaotic past. After some digging, I found a father involved in gambling, a mentally unstable mother, a parasitic brother, and the wreckage of her family life. Quite the introduction.
I promptly contacted my old friend Alexandria Hudson overseas, imploring her to send her meticulously educated daughter back, hoping my wayward son would gain some perspective.
As expected, Bodhi nearly lost his mind at the news, threatening to disown me just to live a life of struggle with Charlee. Before my patience ran dry, Alexandria's daughter, Selah, flew in.
"Aunt Dorothy, I've arrived to assist!"
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"Half a million dollars—walk away from my son!"
Staring at the petite, frail girl before me, I was consumed with frustration. What was Bodhi thinking? Those art appreciation classes were evidently a waste.
Charlee glanced at the card on the table, dismissively. "Mrs. Crawford, I'm not with Bodhi for his money."
I bit back my irritation and retrieved another card. "Let's make it seven hundred thousand dollars!"
"Love isn't about money. Please don't belittle my feelings."
"A million dollars!"
Charlee jolted upright, her face flushed with anger. "Mrs. Crawford, are we stuck in the last century? You're still using such outdated methods?"
My patience was wearing thin. "Exactly! In today's stories, the heroines take the money and walk away triumphantly."
"I've offered a million—a million dollars! Most people don't make that much in a lifetime, do you get it?"
With fiery determination, Charlee stood her ground and looked away. "I understand we're poor, and I've never seen this much money, but Bodhi is worth far more than financial gain. He's extraordinary, deserving of genuine love."
Her resolute figure faded from view, and I was left massaging my throbbing temples.
Of course, it's not just about the money! Who becomes remarkable without effort and investment? As if I hadn't spent a fortune molding him into the person he is today.
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The greenhouse was my sanctuary in a pack house that had never felt like home. Dawn hadn't yet broken when I slipped inside, the familiar scent of damp soil and blooming flowers wrapping around me like an embrace I'd long been denied elsewhere. My fingers trembled slightly as I reached for the watering can—a weakness I couldn't afford to show outside these glass walls. I focused on the white lilies, my favorites. Their pure petals reminded me of what I once was—hopeful, untainted. Before the mate bond that became my prison. "You're wilting too, aren't you?" I whispered to a drooping bloom, gently supporting its stem. My wolf, Luna, whimpered softly in the back of my mind. Once silver and strong, she now barely stirred, weakened by the sickness that had been consuming us both since I gave too much blood to save William three years ago. A sudden tremor ran through my bones, stronger than the usual morning weakness.
Betrayed by My Alpha Mate
The bass from the karaoke bar pulsed through my chest like a second heartbeat, each thump making my temples throb. I watched Lucca laughing with his pack brothers, his arm slung casually over Delta Marcus's shoulder as they belted out some terrible rendition of an old pack anthem. The crowd was a sea of familiar faces from Silvermoon, all here to celebrate our territory's founding anniversary. I'd been smiling for two hours straight, playing the perfect Luna-to-be, but the noise was finally winning. 'I need some air,' I murmured to Mira, who nodded with understanding before turning back to her own conversation. The cool night air hit my face like a blessing as I slipped through the bar's side door. Silvermoon territory at night was beautiful—the trees rustled gently, and moonlight painted everything in silver and shadow. I took a deep breath, letting Selene, my wolf, stretch contentedly within me. For just a moment, I could pretend I was alone with the night sky. Then I heard Lucca's voice.
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He Married Me Just for Money
“Don’t stop,” she whispered. “She won’t come up.”
I did.
I stopped breathing. Thinking. Existing.
The voice came from inside my bedroom—our bedroom. My sanctuary.
I stood frozen in the hallway, dinner still warm downstairs, candles flickering in a room that no longer mattered. The scent of truffle butter still clung to my sleeves.
Through the door—left carelessly ajar—I saw enough.
A woman with auburn hair and wine-colored nails was curled into my husband's side, her lipstick smeared across his throat like a bruise. Her fingers skimmed down his back, possessive, practiced.
Oliver moaned softly. A sound I hadn’t heard in months.
I didn’t scream. I didn’t cry. I turned.
Through the adjoining bathroom, I slipped into the walk-in closet, hiding behind the luxury he insisted I needed. Dresses lined in neat rows. Shoes in pyramids. A fortress of silk and leather and betrayal.
I sat down, gripping the hem of my dress, listening.
“I don’t know why you’re still stalling,” Lily said, her voice languid and confident. “She’s not stupid, Oliver. She’s suspicious. You said she keeps asking questions.”
He sighed. “Let her ask. She won’t do anything. Not until it’s too late.”
A beat.
“She’s planning something tonight,” he added, almost amused. “Made some kind of fancy dinner. Probably filet again. It’s sweet, in a tragic way.”
Lily giggled. “You think she’s figured out we’ve been using her?”
“Scarlett sees what she wants to see. She’s desperate. That’s what makes it easy.”
There was movement on the bed. Sheets shifting.
“She still has no idea about the inheritance?” Lily murmured.
“None,” he said. “Her father’s trust releases next month. Once the money hits the accounts, I’ll serve the papers. I’ve already started moving things offshore.”
My throat closed.
I bit the inside of my cheek so hard I tasted blood.
So this was what I got from our five-year marriage.
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