
Tangled In Your Web
Barbie Cruise · Ongoing · 123.8k Words
Introduction
Yuki agrees to protect the boy she loves. Soon after the charges against Kade are dropped, his family sends him abroad, and he ghosts her completely.
A year later, Yuki enrolls in the same elite college. The shy girl Kade once adored has become the hottest girl on campus, pursued by every guy around. The gentle boy she sacrificed everything for has returned colder and more distant than ever.
Now Kade must fight to win back the only person who ever made him feel alive, even after he ghosted her.
Chapter 1
[Orphanage]
“Yuki..! The driver’s already here, you’re going to be late!”
Sister Marie’s voice echoed from downstairs, calm as always. Too calm, considering my current state of chaos.
“I’m coming..! I’m coming!” I yelled back, hopping on one foot while wrestling with my shoe.
Oh my goodness. I’m such a mess.
I had overslept. Again. Which meant my packing turned into a disaster zone of folded clothes, unfolded clothes, and clothes that somehow ended up under my bed.
Today was the day I was leaving the orphanage. The day I’d been waiting for, and somehow I was still running late.
Today, I was moving into Sister Marie’s home.
Well… technically, her younger sister’s home. She and her husband had kindly agreed to take me in so I could attend college. A simple request from Sister Marie, she’d said. But to me, it felt like the biggest miracle of my life.
I’d lived in this orphanage since I was five. I hadn’t really seen the world beyond its gates. Everything felt exciting and terrifying all at once.
What if I get do something wrong? What if I say the wrong thing? What if I trip in front of everyone?
“This shoe…” I muttered, tugging at it stubbornly.
A second later, gravity betrayed me.
“Aghhh!”
I fell backward and landed right on my butt.
Perfect. Absolutely perfect.
“Yuki, are you okay?” Sister Marie asked, rushing into my room with concern written all over her face.
“I’m fine! I’m fine!” I said quickly, scrambling to my feet like nothing had happened.
She raised a brow, clearly unconvinced. “Being clumsy again?”
I laughed nervously and spun around in a dramatic twirl. “All done! See?”
She sighed, but smiled anyway. “Alright. Now get going. They’re probably waiting for you.”
I grabbed my bag and hurried downstairs, nearly tripping again but catching myself just in time. Progress.
The driver stood near the door, tall and polite, dressed neatly in a black suit.
“Good morning, Miss Yuki,” he greeted with a bow.
“Oh! Good morning!” I bowed even lower.
He chuckled softly. “You don’t have to do that.”
My face heated up as he took my bags and stepped outside.
Sister Marie turned to me then, holding my hands tightly between hers.
“Yuki, remember everything I’ve told you.”
I nodded, even before she started.
“Always be respectful,” she said gently. “Always say thank you. Be honest. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Eat properly. Rest well. And if you ever need anything, you ask.”
“I know, I know,” I said quickly, smiling. “Be polite, be kind and be a good girl. I remember it all.”
She laughed softly, eyes warm. “I hope you have a wonderful life at your new home and at your new school.”
“Thank you, Sister Marie,” I said, hugging her tightly.
She kissed the top of my head. “Run along now.”
I stepped outside, then turned back, waving excitedly.
“Bye..! Bye everyone!”
“BYE, YUKI!!!!!” the kids shouted in unison, some waving, some jumping, some probably louder than necessary.
I laughed, waving until my arms hurt.
As the car pulled away, I pressed my forehead to the window, my heart pounding with excitement.
I had no idea what awaited me out there.
••
The car finally came to a stop.
I stepped out… and froze.
The house in front of me wasn’t just big.
It was huge.
Like, movies-are-filmed-here huge.
My neck tilted back slowly as my eyes traced the tall gates, the wide driveway, and the mansion-like building standing proudly in front of me.
My brain stopped working somewhere between the marble pillars and the massive glass doors.
Is this really a house… or did I accidentally arrive at a palace?
Before I could process anything further, the doors swung open.
“Welcome home, Miss Yuki.”
I startled so badly I nearly jumped out of my skin.
A line of maids stood perfectly aligned inside the entrance, all bowing their heads toward me.
“Oh my goodness!” I gasped. “N-nice to meet you!”
I bowed so fast I almost gave myself whiplash.
From somewhere above, I heard a soft chuckle.
I lifted my head just in time to see an elegant woman descending the staircase.
That had to be her.
Lydia.
Sister Marie’s younger sister.
“You don’t have to do that,” she said kindly, smiling at me.
“G-good morning, ma’am,” I greeted nervously.
She reached me in just a few steps and, before I could react, pulled me into a warm hug.
My eyes widened.
“Good morning, dear,” she said gently. “But for correction… I’d love it if you called me Mom.”
Mom.
I’d never thought I’d be able to say that word again. I didn’t even remember my real parents. All I knew was that I had been found dumped outside the orphanage years ago.
And now someone was asking me to call her Mom.
“Thank you…” I whispered, my voice trembling just a little. Then I smiled.
“Thank you, Mom.”
Her smile widened instantly.
“That’s my girl,” She said happily.
She guided me inside, one hand resting on my back as if I truly belonged there.
“My husband is usually away on business,” she explained. “He travels a lot, but he’ll be absolutely thrilled to meet you when he’s back.”
I nodded politely, still distracted by the enormous chandelier above us.
“And my son,” she continued, amusement lacing her voice. “Ah… he’s a real menace.”
I blinked.
“But don’t worry,” she added quickly. “You two will get along just fine.”
I smiled, though something about the way she said menace made me a little curious… and slightly scared.
“Oh!” She paused and looked at me. “How old are you, Yuki?”
“I’m seventeen,” I answered.
Her eyes lit up. “Really? Wow! My son is only two years older. He just turned nineteen last week.”
That’s close…
Before I could think too much about it, she clapped her hands lightly.
“Alright,” Lydia said, turning to the maids. “Please make sure Yuki’s things are taken to her room and everything is properly arranged.”
“Yes, ma’am,” they replied in perfect unison.
She turned back to me. “Why don’t you give yourself a little tour? Make yourself comfortable. This is your home now.”
My heart fluttered.
“M-my home…” I repeated softly.
••
I wandered deeper into the house, my footsteps echoing softly against polished floors.
Everywhere looked… unreal.
I turned a corner, then paused.
I wonder what this room is?
Curiosity won.
I reached for the handle and pushed the door open.
“Oh—”
It was a gym.
Not a small one or a normal one.
This gym alone was almost the size of the orphanage.
My mouth fell open as I stood still, eyes darting from the massive mirrors to the equipment neatly arranged around the room.
“Who are you?”
The voice came from behind me.
I startled and spun around too fast, only to bump straight into something solid.
“Ahh!”
I lost my balance, my feet slipping—
But I never hit the floor.
An arm wrapped securely around my waist, pulling me back just in time. I gasped, instinctively grabbing onto the nearest thing...him.
His other hand braced against the doorframe above my head, trapping me between his body and the wall.
Too close.
Way too close.
My heart slammed wildly against my chest.
Is this him?
Lydia’s son?
Slowly, I lifted my gaze.
Dark hair, slightly damp as if he’d been working out. Sharp features, piercings glinting faintly under the lights. Tattoos traced along his arm, disappearing beneath the sleeve of his shirt.
He looked nothing like anyone I’d ever known.
And then I realized..
My hands were resting flat against his bare chest.
Oh no.
Heat rushed straight to my face.
“Are you… Yuki?” He asked, his voice low.
He has such a deep voice.
I nodded quickly, unable to trust my voice.
My heart was beating so fast I was sure he could feel it.
I had never been this close to a boy my age. Ever.
My cheeks burned as I tried to step back, but his arm was still around my waist. His eyes didn’t leave mine.
He leaned closer, just enough that I could feel his breath.
“You’re even prettier than I imagined, Yuki.”
My breath hitched.
“Th… thank you,” I mumbled, looking down, mortified.
He chuckled softly, almost to himself.
Even that sound made my chest flutter.
“Can you let go now?” I asked, barely above a whisper.
“Sure,” he said easily.
But he didn’t move.
Instead, his hand lifted, fingers brushing my chin gently, almost hesitant, tilting my face upward.
My mind screamed.
What is happening?
This isn’t real. This can’t be real.
His dark eyes held mine, intense gaze.
And then, I felt it.
He kissed me.
My thoughts scattered, my heart nearly leaping out of my chest.
This is my first kiss.
This is...this is..
I reacted without thinking.
I bit his lip lightly and pushed him away, stumbling back in shock.
He stared at me for a second and then he grinned.
My face burned hotter than ever as I turned and ran out of the gym.
I ran as fast as my legs could carry me. My first kiss had been stolen by a stranger.
By a boy way too dangerous for my heart.
Last Chapters
#111 Chapter 111 111
Last Updated: 7/8/2026#110 Chapter 110 110
Last Updated: 7/8/2026#109 Chapter 109 109
Last Updated: 7/8/2026#108 Chapter 108 108
Last Updated: 7/8/2026#107 Chapter 107 107
Last Updated: 7/8/2026#106 Chapter 106 106
Last Updated: 7/8/2026#105 Chapter 105 105
Last Updated: 7/8/2026#104 Chapter 104 104
Last Updated: 7/8/2026#103 Chapter 103 103
Last Updated: 7/8/2026#102 Chapter 102 102
Last Updated: 7/8/2026
You Might Like 😍
The Alpha's Stripper Mate
"What?" It was out of my mouth before I could stop it. I did not wait for him to answer me, I walked toward him.
"Dance on my lap."
My head screamed at me to turn around and run. But my whole body responded to his command.
"Yes, Alpha," I pulled my dress over my body, it dropped over my head and fell to the ground behind me. I was left in nothing but my matching bra and thong. My hands covered my chest on reflex.
"Let me see."
My hands dropped to my sides.
I lowered myself into his lap, facing him. His eyes peered into mine, and I could feel his hot breath fan my face. His dick responded to all my moves, hardening against my now-moist vagina. I swallowed hard, allowing my lips to part in a ragged breath. His hands trailed up to my waist.
"No touching."
At the tender age of eleven, JoJo Wyatt was forced to grow up far sooner than she should have. Born to a cruel father and a weak mother, she quickly realized she had to become the breadwinner for herself and her sister. Nothing else mattered to her, not even the hottest men. In fact, she despised them. After one horrific night, she swore never to have any contact with the male species again. That was, until she started working for him as his stripper.
Meanwhile, Alpha Lake Rush, thirty, was the most feared Alpha in the country. Burdened by his own share of life's struggles, he had learned only to be cruel and reckless, rejecting not one but two mates. But what happens when he discovers yet another mate, and she turns out to be his stripper?
Owned By My Cold-Hearted Psychotic Straight Boss
“Please, what?”
I ran my wet tongue through my dry lips. Voice barely above a whisper. “Please… please... please make me… make me… make me your little bitch.”
The words tasted bitter and filthy on my tongue. I hated myself for saying them. Hated how my cock twitched when I did.
“I can’t hear you, Jones,” He said, voice hard, low and commanding. “Louder.”
I swallowed again, eyes stinging. “Please make me your little bitch.”
“A little louder.”
My cheeks burned. I forced the words out stronger this time. “Please make me your little bitch.”
He smirked, slow and satisfied. The look in his eyes made my stomach flip.
“Good boy,” He murmured. “Now listen carefully, Jones. If you agree to this, you’re mine. Completely. You don't look at other men. You don’t think about them. You don’t even dream about them. Everything about you; your mouth, your ass, your cock, your body… even your thoughts, belongs to me. All of it. I get to treat and use you however and whenever I want. Rough. Gentle. Mean. Filthy. You take it all. And you praise me for it. Understood?”
I hesitated, heart pounding so hard I thought it was going to explode. The last bit of resistance flickered. My mind was screaming no; to get up, run and never look back.
“Well?” He urged, thumb still holding my chin.
I closed my eyes for half a second, detesting every inch of my being. Then I nodded, voice small. “Yes.”
“Yes, what?”
“Yes… I understand.”
“Good.”
...
Shane Blackwood is his name.
And he's a monster.
He's toxic, cruel and psychotic beyond your wildest imagination.
I knew all this.
And yet, I signed that stupid agreement.
And now... he owns me.
Completely.
There's no escape.
[This is a dark erotica MM. Rated 18+]
The Rogue King II
Under the weight of his grief and pain, along with of the uncertainty of the new mate bond forged between Silas and Nate, Silas decides that he needs help. The weight of being Alpha that nearly just lost his pack if his little sister hadn’t been there, Silas decides to push everything away to be a better and stronger Alpha. Using magic is father gave him, Silas loses so much more than his way.
Nate, struggling with the mate bond, what the bond means for him, has continued to fight Silas, his Alpha, his best friend, and now his mate. When their fight goes too far, both Silas and Nate must deal with the consequences. It both pulls them together and tears them apart. Eventually leading to a full break in any relationship they had ever had.
On his own, Silas has to navigate through the next chapter alone. Coming to realize his actions, the consequences, and just how much it’s going to take to repair the damage he has done.
Nate, also on his own, works through what it means to step up in more ways than one. Somehow, even after her death, Aelia is still reaching out and helping Nate navigate the world on his own. He vows to grow and step up into the wolf that she knew he could be.
Book 2 in The Rogue Kings following immediately after The Rogue Kings I - Solaris' Reign. Trigger Warnings. Rated 18+.
A pack of their own
Avery and the Cursed Alpha
Then a mysterious billionaire offers her a deal that sounds too good to be true.
Alexander Ravenswood is powerful, wealthy, and feared throughout Tenebrous City. Behind his perfect public image lies a deadly secret. He is the Alpha of the Nocturne Pack, cursed by an ancient bloodline that is slowly driving him toward madness and death. His only hope lies in finding the legendary Aethon Orb—or the prophesied mate destined to save him.
When Alex discovers that Avery can draw symbols connected to the long-lost artifact, he offers her a contract she cannot refuse: become his fake fiancée for six months in exchange for enough money to erase her debts and save her home.
What begins as a business arrangement quickly becomes something far more dangerous.
As they search for the missing Orb, Avery is drawn into a hidden world of werewolves, ancient prophecies, and deadly pack rivalries. Powerful enemies want Alex's throne. A jealous Alpha heiress wants Avery gone. And a ruthless rival Alpha will stop at nothing to claim the Orb for himself.
But the greatest secret of all may be Avery herself.
Because the closer she gets to Alex, the more impossible truths begin to surface about her past, her strange abilities, and the destiny that has been waiting for her all along.
With a curse threatening Alex's life, enemies closing in from every side, and a forbidden bond growing stronger by the day, Avery must decide whether to walk away from the dangerous Alpha who needs her—or risk everything for a love written by fate itself.
In a city where secrets kill and destiny cannot be escaped, can a fake engagement become a love powerful enough to change the future?
Cursed Beauty and her Three Alpha Mates
Cast out by her pack for being wolfless and plagued by uncontrollable heat, Maya has spent her life surviving humiliation in silence.
Fate drags her into the path of Kael Draven, the ruthless Lycan King who claims her… only to reject her.
But Kael is not the only Alpha bound to her.
Finn, her childhood best friend and the rising Alpha, loves her with a devotion so fierce, he spends four years locked away in the most ruthless dungeon only to keep her safe.
Xander, a rogue wolf who can make even Alphas bow to his will, has waited centuries for her to be reborn, and he has no intention of losing her again.
Three Alphas.
Three claims.
One cursed destiny.
They called her wolfless. They thought she was weak. But she is done hiding, and this time, she's rewriting the rules.
The CEO's Unspoken Love
Before I could answer, he moved closer, suddenly looming over me, his face inches from mine. I felt my breath caught, my lips parting in surprise.
"Then this is the price for speaking ill of me to others," he murmured, nipping my lower lip before claiming my mouth in a real kiss. It began as punishment but quickly transformed into something else entirely as I responded, my initial rigidity melting into compliance, then active participation.
My breathing accelerated, small sounds escaping my throat as he explored my body. His touches were both punishment and pleasure, drawing shudders from me that I thought he felt reverberating through his own body.
My nightgown had ridden up, his hands discovering more of mine with each caress. We were both lost in sensation, rational thought receding with each passing second...
Three years ago, to fulfill the wish of his grandmother, I was forced to marry Derek Wells, the second son of the family that had adopted me for ten years. He didn't love me, but I had secretly loved him all along.
Now, the three-year contractual marriage is about to end, but I feel that some kind of sentiment has developed between Derek and me that neither of us is willing to admit. I'm not sure if my feelings are right, but I know that we can't resist each other physically...
The mafia princess return
Alpha VS Omega' Twin VS Twin (A Dark Werewolf Romance)
Stripped of everything, Callum is thrown into the Rookeries, where packless wolves go to die. But he survives. He builds a pack from the broken and the damned. He falls in love with Valentina, a dhampir hunted by the same vampire Parliament that destroyed his life.
In a city ruled by immortal aristocrats and controlled by ancient dragons, Callum learns the hardest truth: individual virtue cannot defeat systemic evil. But small victories matter. And some fights are worth losing everything
To protect what’s mine
The Hunter and The Hunted
Mihai’s hand slowly slides up my stomach, his fingers wrapping around my neck as he cuts of my ability to breathe, black spots clouding my vision, and yet, I am not afraid. I want more. I want everything that he can give to me.
He slowly inserts a third finger, the intense fullness that I feel teetering me over the edge of a cliff I cannot even see, and then he sucks and pulls at my clit. Sparks erupt throughout my body, the orgasm shaking my soul, and destroying what was left of my resistance.
She was the Daughter of a Hunter, he was one of the creatures that her family had sworn to destroy, what could possibly go wrong?
When their worlds collide, who will be left standing, will it be the hunter or the hunted, and which is which?












