The Billionaire's Pawn
I never wanted to be his wife.
I hated Roman Blackwood because he was untouchable, conceited, and ruthless. However, When my father’s debts threatened to destroy us, I had no choice but to sign the contract that bound me to him. My freedom was just another possession in his universe.
His words, his rules, and the gloomy fire in his eyes caused me to doubt my sanity. To withstand his icy indifference and the violent intimacy that left me simultaneously breathless and broken, I tried to be invisible.
But, his betrayal was worse than his cruelty. In the fine print of our marriage, I discovered the truth: I wasn't just his wife. I was a pawn in a game I don't understand. And when I challenged him, his cold grin made it clear that I meant nothing to him.
So I ran.
I believed I could leave the man who broke me and start a new life. But Roman doesn't lose and forgive. He is now chasing me, saying he is a different person and pledging atonement.
However, when I discover a secret that he has kept even from himself, I realize that the monster I escaped from may be the only one who can protect me from what lies ahead.
Because when Roman Blackwood threatened to destroy anyone who attempted to take me away from him, he wasn't lying.
Even if it's me.
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Chapter: EPILOGUE The sun rose gently over the expansive estate, its golden rays beams through the wide windows and highlight the serene scene within. Naomi sat in the garden, her laughter blended with the soft chirping of birds. She held two small babies in her arms, their gentle coos bringing the distinct sound of fresh life into the room. Two years had flown by, a tapestry of hardships, victories, and emotional moments. The happiness and tranquility they had worked so hard to achieve suddenly eclipsed what had seemed like an endless struggle. Roman came out onto the terrace and looked at his wife and kids, his eyes warming. Naomi looked up, her eyes full of love, her smile radiant.With a hint of surprise and fatigue in her voice, she muttered, "They're already asleep." Roman approached and lowered himself next to her. With the same gentleness that one could reserve for the most delicate of treasures, he removed the small boy from her arms. “He’s going to be as strong as his mother,” Roman mu
Last Updated: 2025-02-15
Chapter: CHAPTER 110A Wedding to Remember Roman's POVThe room was bathed in a warm glow as the morning sun came through the drapes. I awoke to the distant bustle of the city and the faint sound of birdsong, but nothing could compare to the woman who lay next to me. Naomi's chest rose and fell with each gentle breath, her face relaxed in the kind of peace that came only after storms.Today was the day. I didn't feel like I was being pulled down by the past. Instead there was an enormous sense of expectancy, as if I were on the brink of something significant, something that would change my life. I moved a little, brushing a stray strand of hair from Naomi's face. She stirred and opened her eyes meeting mine."Morning," she said in a sleep-smoggy voice. "Morning," I replied, my voice soft but tinged with excitement. I couldn’t help the smile that appeared on my face. "You ready to become official Mrs. Blackhood?" A smile twisted her lips, and she stretched languidly before supporting herself on on
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Chapter: CHAPTER 109A Safe HavenRoman's POV As I watched Naomi move gracefully across the room, I sipped my coffee while leaning on the kitchen counter. Her hair was in an untidy bun, and she was humming gently. Her appearance in one of my baggy shirts caused an inexplicable sensation in my chest. “Did I ever tell you how hit you look in that?” I asked, my voice low and teasing.A sneer tugged at Naomi's lips asshe looked over her shoulder. “Flattery this early in the morning, Roman? What do you want?” I put down my mug and laughed. “Nothing. Just stating the truth.” She rolled her eyes and returned to scrambling eggs on the stove, not bothering to cover her smile. The air was thick with the aroma of spices and butter, and it surrounded me like a cozy blanket. Simple, peaceful, and unguarded moments like these served as a reminder of our progress. But, the weight of something unsaid hung over me even as I took it all in. “Naomi,” I started, my tone more serious now. Her brow furrowed sli
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Chapter: CHAPTER 108The Wedding PreparationRoman's POV I stood in the doorway of our bedroom, watching Naomi sleep, her chest rising and falling in a regular beat. Her skin was glowing golden as the early morning sunshine crept through the curtains. In sharp contrast to the commotion we had experienced to get here, she appeared calm.I felt contentment for the first time in a long time, something I had not experienced in years. It wasn't the kind that accompanied short-lived triumphs or meaningless accomplishments. This was quieter, deeper, and completely connected to the woman in front of me.Now it was more than just contract or a deal, I want a formal wedding with her. She had brought light into my world of calculated risks and cold decisions. And for her, I wanted to be more than the man I’d been. more than the man I had been for her.But how could I make it special without complicating it? I didn’t want grandeur or anything that felt impersonal. Naomi deserved something that reflected her—simpl
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Chapter: CHAPTER 107 Naomi’s Gallery ReopensNaomi's POVThe gallery was alive with conversation and excitement, and it was around me like a cozy hug. I was standing close to the door, my fingers shaking a little as I held a flute of sparkling cider. But it wasn't fear. It was a sense of expectation. With work of love, the new gallery rose from the ashes of the one Elijah had destroyed. I had designed every detail with Roman's assistance, making sure it reflected both my art and my journey. The space was warm and inviting, with exposed brick walls that gave it character and high ceilings that made the room feel spacious. Each sculpture was softly lit by track lighting, and the romance was enhanced by the gentle creaking of the natural wood floorboards beneath the feet. This gallery offered a more personal touch than the previous one's sleek and modern vibe. Roman had insisted on a handcrafted sign above the entrance, and I’d chosen the name carefully: “New Hope Studio.”Along with my work, local a
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Chapter: CHAPTER 106 The Proposal Naomi's POVMy heart hammered in my chest as I was standing in the dark room. There was an oppressive, uneasy silence.a “Roman?” My voice shook a little as I called out again, but I made an effort to speak steadily.No response.I hesitantly stepped closer, letting my toes touch the cool ground. My heartbeat's faint sound, a constant reminder that I wasn't dreaming, filled the silence."Don’t overthink it," I whispered to myself, though my body refused to relax. Something about the sudden darkness felt calculated, deliberate. I inhaled deeply and moved toward the bedroom door, feeling my way through. My fingers touched the wall's edge as I went slowly and carefully. The silence was nearly deafening, and the air felt heavier with every stride.A loud click reverberated throughout the house as I entered the corridor that led to the sitting room, and the lights flickered back on. I froze, blinking to avoid the unexpected brightness.And then I saw it. The sitting room
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Chapter: CHAPTER 17AuraThe morning air felt different. Softer, sweeter. Something seems to had shifted in the wind. I woke up with an odd warmth in my chest, like someone had tightly held my heart by wrapping their arms around it. Blinking away the sleep fog, I stretched and saw Kai, shirtless and chopping wood, through the open door.With every swing, his muscles tensed under the gentle sunlight, his brow shone.I felt the pull again.Soft and warm, like a heartbeat that doesn't belong to me, the bond pulsed weakly in my chest. Unlike the frantic fire I'd once felt for Ryder, it was quieter and deeper. It was steady, certain, like a river that knew where it was going, not possessive or suffocating.Feeling the gentle flutter where our bond lived, I pushed my palm against my chest. Like roots burrowing into the soil of my soul. The night before, I had felt it start to grow slowly, but steady. Even though it was just on my forehead, his kiss had opened something wide inside me.I let my hand fall to m
Last Updated: 2025-05-04
Chapter: CHAPTER 16AuraAs if the world itself held its breath, the night was oddly quiet. With my eyes wide open, I lay on the edge of the bed and gazed into the gentle shadows created by the moonlight coming in through the wooden blinds. Instead of convulsing in pain as before, my fingers were heavy with anticipation as they lay softly over my calm belly. This enigmatic life inside me, my baby, was too silent. But I sensed it. Even in this peaceful moment, something much greater than me was taking place, as I was reminded by the thunderous beating of a heartbeat beneath my skin.Sleep came now in fragments. It was restless when it comes. It pulled me down into strange, deep visions that were not mine but appeared to be memories. In my dream tonight, I wasn't alone.The forest around me was old and silver-lit. The trees whispered secrets in a language I couldn't understand, their leaves rustling like old papers. The air was bright, full of vitality, and then she emerged from the fog barrier. It was
Last Updated: 2025-05-02
Chapter: CHAPTER 15AuraThe pain had been sudden, relentless, and terrible, like a tidal wave. My screams reverberated through the cabin, bouncing off the walls like thunder. In the improvised bed, I had rolled over and clutched my large tummy as if my hands could hold everything inside.“Kai.” I cried out as the contraction that followed made it difficult for me to hold my breath.Immediately he was by my side, his hands steady and cool, but his eyes betrayed the panic he was trying so hard to hide."I thought it had gotten better earlier," he remarked, sweeping my perspiration-damp hair from my brow. "Hold on, Aura. I’ll call Mavyn." Mavyn. The old healer who resided on the outskirts of town. A half-wolf, half-human woman who was always by herself and was said to hold power ancient than the forest itself. I nodded faintly, my claws burrowing into Kai's arm as another contraction poured through me. My baby. My baby wasn't supposed to come yet. Not now. Not like this. By the time Mavyn came,
Last Updated: 2025-04-30
Chapter: CHAPTER 14AuraThe days that followed the attack on the cabin blended together like smudged ink on ancient parchment. My body ached in ways I couldn’t explain, and the sensation beneath my skin seemed like something new had been woken. Something ancient. Something that wasn’t totally mine.Kai had doubled security around the perimeter. The quiet woods around the home no longer felt like a sanctuary but a frail illusion of protection. Every crack of a twig or rush of wind pushed my heart into overdrive. And yet, in all that terror, something inside me simmered—a low but powerful hum I could no longer ignore.The nights became stranger. The first dream happened three days after the attack.I was in a forest—but not any forest I knew. The trees were silver, glimmering faintly under a scarlet sky. The moon above was huge and swollen, almost oppressive in its power. I stood barefoot in a stream of bright water, watching as mist coiled about me like fingers. And then she appeared.A massive white wol
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Chapter: CHAPTER 13Aura's POVStanding on the porch of Kai's cabin, the wind was strong that night, cutting through the air like a blade. My hands curved around a steaming cup; the aroma of herbs did nothing to soothe the anxiety rising within me. Something seemed wrong. Beneath my skin, my wolf stirred nervously, her instincts on edge.Kai was inside strengthening the back door. I could tell he had smelled the same peculiar scent I had smelt earlier that day while we were gathering firewood, even though he hadn't mentioned anything yet. Rogue wolves.They're becoming bolder.” Kai said behind me. " I looked over and saw him using a rag to wipe his hands. “We must prepare ourselves.”I nodded a little, grasping the mug more tightly. A soft kick against my ribs from the baby served as a soothing reassurance that I wasn't alone. But the kick felt a little different. More powerful.Kai moved past me and put a gentle hand on my arm. “Please head to the safe room in case something goes wrong. Okay?” I
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Chapter: CHAPTER 12Aura's POVThe morning sun shone through the worn-out curtain of Kai’s cabin, sending golden streaks over the floorboards. I perched on the edge of the bed, caressing my tummy, which was beginning to round out more visibly each day. The baby had kicked all night, and though it left me sleep-deprived, I didn’t mind. Each flutter and movement reminded me of the life growing inside me—the secret I carried.Kai was unusually silent as he poured tea into mismatched mugs. The aroma of chamomile blended with the woody pine of the cottage, grounding the maelstrom of thoughts inside me. Yesterday evening's confession still reverberated in my mind: Kai knew Ryder. Not merely knew him—he was his cousin. I eyed Kai over the rim of my mug, trying to fathom the man who had taken me in, protected me without question, and gave me more comfort in weeks than I’d known my whole life. But now... everything felt different. "You said you are his cousin," I murmured quietly, unable to hold back anymo
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