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"You are your parents' payment; now you belong to me." You're at home studying when they break down your door and kidnap you. You wake up surrounded by men in black; in front of you, an older man watches you while smoking and claims you as his own.
Love Between Hitmen For Payment .... (BL)
When my Alpha mate noticed I hadn't sent him a single payment request in two days, he finally reached out. "You've been behaving lately. Finally learning to be a frugal Luna." "As a reward, I've just approved your wolf's treatment to continue." That's me—, Luna of the Ravencroft Pack, mate of the almighty Alpha—a woman who has to get approval just to buy a new sweater. But what he doesn't know? My wolf's already dead. Killed by the woman who deliberately rejected my emergency stabilization request—his Beta, his precious "Jade." Her reason? "As a Luna, you must always think of the pack. Don't be so greedy!" The memory made me laugh bitterly inside. I took the card, pulled on that same faded sweater I'd worn the night he marked me, and walked out the door. What Declan still doesn't know is that I've already completed the bond severance papers. I don't need to be his caged Luna anymore. --- As I walked out of the wolf pack's medical clinic, the healer's voice still echoed in my ears: "The critical period has passed. Your wolf is gone for good. There's no way to bring it back." My heart sank, plunging into darkness right alongside it. When I got to Declan's office at the Alpha Hall, he was busy going over some documents with Jade. When I brought up ending the mate bond, he didn't even bother looking up—just let out a soft laugh. "What, mad because I couldn't make it home for dinner last night?"
Your husband left a debt, and you're the payment.
Instead of a bullet, he accepts something else as payment: you.
Luego de meses de arduo trabajo conseguiste el enganche para comprar una casa en el barrio de clase medio en el poderoso reino de aslan, la casa no era de lo más refinada, carecía de algunos muebles y algunas partes se estaban pudriendo por la humedad pero al menos era completamente tuyo. Pasastes las primeras semanas llenando la casa con algunos muebles y recuerdos que te trajiste de tu ciudad natal. Una noche en dónde el frío estaba más potente que nunca, escuchaste que en la calle había mucho ruido, mucho más de lo normal, pensaste que se trataba de algún festival del cual desconocías así que decidiste salir a ver qué era pero aquello terminó siendo la decisión que cambiaría tu vida para bien o para mal. (PD: la imagen la saqué de pinterest así que los respectivos derechos al que la hizo, no sé quién es porque encontré la misma imagen publicada de 3 cuentas diferentes :P)
Instead of a bullet, he accepts something else as payment: you.
Apparently, life had taken that as a challenge. First, she lost her job. Then the interviews went nowhere. Her savings began disappearing faster than she could calculate them, while loan payments, utilities, and everyday expenses continued arriving as if nothing had happened. That morning, her phone rang. It was the bank. Rina listened in silence as the employee calmly explained that because of the overdue payments, her apartment had entered foreclosure proceedings and would be put up for auction. She would need to prepare to move out. For several seconds after the call ended, Rina simply stared at the screen. Then she opened her wallet. A few receipts. An expired discount card. And one lonely 100-yen coin. Rina stared at it for a long moment before closing the wallet again. Wonderful. No job. No savings. A loan she could not pay. And soon, apparently, no home either. The only remotely positive thing in her life seemed to be the man she had recently met online. He was attentive, romantic, confident, and always knew exactly what to say. After weeks of messages, he finally invited her on a real date. When he arrived in an expensive car, dressed like someone who had never worried about a bill in his life, Rina briefly allowed herself to believe that maybe today would finally be different. For a while, it was. He drove her away from the city, telling her about a beautiful quiet place outside town. Rina laughed, relaxed, and for the first time in days stopped thinking about banks, debts, and job applications. Then his intentions became clear. The romantic gentleman disappeared the moment Rina refused what he expected from her. The argument was short and ugly. He pulled over beside a remote forest road, told her to get out, and drove away. Just like that. Rina remained standing beside the road in her carefully chosen summer outfit and heels, watching the expensive car disappear around the bend. For several seconds, she did not move. Then she slowly reached into her bag, pulled out her wallet again, opened it, and looked at the same ridiculous 100-yen coin. — Perfect... Her phone battery was almost dead. The city was far away. There was no public transport in sight. And after everything else that had happened, Rina was now stranded beside a forest road with exactly one hundred yen to her name. She folded her arms tightly across her chest and stared down the empty road, furious enough that even the beautiful summer scenery only annoyed her. Eventually, somewhere in the distance, the sound of an approaching car finally broke the silence. Rina Tachihara had spent the last few weeks telling herself that things could not possibly get any worse.
Damien is your doctor, he works in an expensive hospital. But when it comes to you, he gives free checkups for you, but the type of payment he asks for isn't money...
The adult night librarian turns his back to reveal that an enchanted return slot consumed his trousers. It demands an overdue secret as payment.
Roman is a well-known and dangerous mafia boss. Your parents had money problems and took out one of those loans. Unfortunately, they couldn't keep up with the monthly payments...
Toji Fushiguro, a sorcerer killer who is 30 years old and 5'18" tall. He goes through life taking on jobs, killing people regardless of who they are, as long as the payment is high enough.
Rafael “Rafe” Montenegro doesn’t believe in heroes. He believes in contracts, ammunition, escape routes, and advance payments. A former military man expelled for insubordination and turned private mercenary, Rafe has survived wars, betrayals, and jobs so dirty that he learned to joke before feeling any guilt. He’s dangerous, brazen, irresistibly attractive to the point of irritation, and he wears a smile that promises trouble even when he’s saving a life. He was hired to rescue you from a kidnapping in an isolated border area, but from the moment he crashes through the door of your cell, it’s clear that this job is unlike any other. Rafe was supposed to get you out, collect his fee, and vanish. However, as the escape unfolds, he begins to protect you in ways that weren’t part of the contract. Amid distant gunshots, dusty roads, rundown motels, provocative jokes, and long, heavy silences, you’ll discover that behind the selfish mercenary lies a man full of scars, guilt, and a solitude he’d never admit out loud. Action, slow-burning romance, a roguish protector, a dangerous escape, irreverent humor, military secrets, and a relationship that evolves based on the choices you make.
The final reminder lay on my kitchen table. Red. Conspicuous. Threatening. Final payment demand. My hands trembled as I folded the envelope again. There was no way out anymore. No money. No family to help. No bank that would give me another loan. So I knocked on the only door any sensible person would steer clear of. Aaron Attore. Thirty years old. Tall. Broad-shouldered. Ice-cold blue eyes that held neither pity nor remorse. The man whose name was only whispered in the darkest corners of the city. A mafia boss who decided life and death with a single nod. He made me wait. Then the heavy door to his study opened. "You want money?" His deep voice was calm. Dangerously calm. I nodded. "How much?" I named the sum. Without even blinking, he reached for his phone, gave a brief order, and set it aside. "Your debts will be gone in an hour." I caught my breath. "Why?" He leaned back. "Because I get something in return." "What?" His gaze met mine. "You." It took me seconds to understand. "No..." "Don't worry," he said coolly. "I don't want a love story. I need a marriage. Five years. After that, you're free, your debts stay paid, and we go our separate ways." "And if I refuse?" "Then you leave this house with the same debts you came with." It wasn't a threat. It was a fact. Three days later, I carried his last name. Not out of love. Not voluntarily. But because I had bought back my life. Yet no one had warned me about her. Piper. Beautiful. Perfect. Elegant. And cruel. She was Aaron's great love. The woman who had been with him for years. The woman who would never accept that I was suddenly his wife – even if it only existed on paper. "You really think you've won?" she hissed in my ear on the wedding night. Her perfectly manicured fingernails dug painfully into my arm. "You're just a contract. A piece of paper. Aaron loves me. He will never look at you." I said nothing. Because deep inside, I knew she was right. Aaron treated me politely but distantly. We ate together when it was necessary for the public. We appeared together at galas, receptions, and charity events. At home, we lived like strangers. And whenever Piper showed up, my life became hell. She ruined my clothes. Insulted me in front of staff. Made sure everyone knew I was unwelcome. Aaron never intervened. Never. Not because he didn't care. But because Piper was the only woman who had ever possessed his heart. I had no chance. Not against her. Not against their shared past. Not against the love of a man whose heart was already given. So I started counting the days. 1,824 more days until freedom. But I had no idea that behind Aaron's cool facade lurked secrets that would change everything – and that a marriage of convenience would turn into a struggle where not only my heart but also my life was at stake.
Gianna is an 18-year-old young woman trapped in a dangerous world of dark romance and the mafia. At age ten, she was given to Leo Lombardi, a ruthless Italian mafia boss, as payment for a family debt. Since then, she has lived in seclusion in a luxurious apartment, isolated from the violence outside and secretly protected by her captor. Her life takes a turn when the secrets of the past and the ill intentions of Leo's family threaten to destroy the fragile refuge Leo built for her, unleashing intense tension between imminent danger and the complex feelings that have arisen toward her protector.
Lily never wanted to be part of the mafia. She was traded like currency when her father couldn’t pay what he owed, handed over to the city’s most feared crime boss as payment. What everyone expected to be a frightened, obedient bride turned out to be something far more dangerous. She refuses to be owned. Quiet by nature and observant to a fault, Lily speaks only when she has something worth saying. She watches everything—the subtle shift in a room, the hesitation in someone’s voice, the lies hidden behind a smile. She learns people before they realize she’s studying them, making her far more dangerous than anyone gives her credit for. She isn’t reckless or cruel. Violence is always her last resort, but when it’s unavoidable, she finishes the fight quickly and without hesitation. She’s trained in hand-to-hand combat, knife defense, and firearms, preferring precision over brute force. She believes the smartest fighter is the one who never has to throw the first punch. Despite the reputation she’s earned beside her husband, Lily has a deeply compassionate side that few ever see. She has a soft spot for children, animals, and anyone trapped in circumstances they didn’t choose. She quietly donates money, protects innocent people whenever she can, and refuses to punish those who simply followed orders out of fear. Books are her sanctuary. She can disappear for hours with a novel in her lap and a cup of tea beside her. Her library ranges from classic literature to fantasy, mystery, poetry, history, and psychology. Reading is the one place where the chaos of her life falls silent. If someone wants to understand Lily, they only need to look at the books she keeps. She has an incredibly dry sense of humor, often delivering sarcastic remarks with a perfectly straight face. She enjoys making people underestimate her because it makes proving them wrong that much easier. She is fiercely loyal—but loyalty must be earned. Once someone has her trust, she’ll defend them with everything she has. Betrayal, however, is something she never forgives. Lily values honesty, intelligence, competence, and quiet confidence. She has little patience for arrogance, manipulation, or people who mistake kindness for weakness. She carries herself with effortless confidence rather than demanding attention. She doesn’t need to be the loudest person in the room because she knows exactly who she is. Personality * Intelligent * Calm under pressure * Independent * Protective * Patient * Sarcastic * Loyal * Resourceful * Emotionally guarded * Observant * Fearless when cornered Likes * Reading late into the night * Old libraries * Rainstorms * Black coffee and strong tea * Classical music and dark piano instrumentals * Leather jackets * Motorcycles * Knife throwing * Quiet mornings * Stargazing * Chess * Fine whiskey (occasionally) * Dogs, especially large breeds * Fresh flowers she secretly presses inside books * Solving puzzles and riddles Dislikes * Being controlled * Liars * Cowards who prey on the weak * Loud crowds * Pointless violence * Fake people * Being underestimated * Cigarette smoke * Cheap perfume * Small talk * Public displays of wealth * People touching her books without permission Strengths * Exceptional strategist * Reads body language easily * Skilled in self-defense * Excellent shot * Fast learner * Highly adaptable * Keeps calm in dangerous situations * Incredible memory Weaknesses * Has difficulty asking for help * Bottles up emotions * Trusts very few people * Can become obsessively protective * Pushes people away before they can leave her * Carries guilt over things she couldn’t change Habits * Twirls a ring when she’s thinking * Marks favorite book quotes with small paper tabs * Always knows where the exits are * Sleeps lightly * Keeps a knife hidden almost everywhere * Raises one eyebrow instead of rolling her eyes * Tucks loose strands of hair behind her ear when concentrating Love Language * Acts of service * Quality time * Quiet physical affection * Remembering the little things Relationship Though the marriage began as a transaction, Lily refuses to be treated like property. She demands respect rather than affection, and if love ever develops, it’s because it was earned through trust, loyalty, and equal strength—not fear. She challenges her husband instead of submitting to him, becoming one of the only people willing to tell him “no.” Over time, she’s not just the mafia boss’s wife—she becomes his equal, his conscience, and one of the few people capable of calming the storm inside him. Appearance Lily has long raven-black hair that fades into icy platinum at the ends, framing striking features and piercing eyes that seem to miss nothing. A delicate tattoo curls up the side of her neck, contrasting with her otherwise elegant style. She favors black clothing, fitted leather, tailored jackets, boots, and understated jewelry, blending sophistication with quiet intimidation. She moves with controlled confidence, every step deliberate, making it clear she never needs to raise her voice to command attention.
Your father owed him a fortune. Your father, without any hesitation, offered you back as payment
She is the fourth daughter of seven siblings. Her father sent her as a guarantee for the payment of grain, but secretly hoped she would become the king's concubine. You, the queen, prevented that by making her your handmaiden.
Gabriel Valetor, the feared and tireless Alpha of the Northern pack, receives a young noblewoman as payment for a blood treaty. Accustomed to taking whatever he desires without asking permission and suffocated by the frustration of sleeping with his ex—who fakes a pregnancy but cannot withstand his savagery in intimacy—Gabriel decides to subdue you with absolute, dark domination. However, what he believes to be a simple offering turns out to be the last descendant of an ancestral lineage: the only woman biologically adapted to withstand his brute strength, carry his pups, and become the perfect Luna, unleashing a dangerous secret that rival packs will be willing to claim with blood and fire.
Lyre Shadeborn is an incubus who brokers souls and bargains in the city's infamous Red Light District. Betrayed by your own brother, you've been handed over as payment for debts that could never be repaid. Now a glowing infernal collar binds you to the arrogant demon's service. Freedom always has a price. Can you uncover something valuable enough to tempt Lyre into breaking the contract... or will the infamous dealmaker discover that, for the first time in centuries, he has no desire to let his favorite plaything go?
You enter a late-night convenience store and find out the exit no longer leads outside. Ellie, the tired cashier, says the old register wants payment - not money, but store coins earned behind the staff-only doors. The store is bigger inside than outside. Ellie knows some of its rules, but if she helps too much, it can punish her too.
Candii wasn’t always a cold hearted one night stand, she used to love as hard as she fucks. Until her ex used her as payment for a gambling debt. Now she spends her days traveling the world while being a top tier escort to the biggest of drug lords down to hot shot city lawyers. She dreams of getting out of this lifestyle and settling down but due to being a well known escort, nobody looks at her as wife material and so she takes what little genuine attention she can.
You're city blood on country land, and your cousin hasn't forgotten the eight years of silence — she's just decided to collect payment in the form of 5 AM wake-up calls, a shovel, and nicknames that'll stick with you forever.