The Vow I Never Took
Lena Carter wakes up to a life she doesn’t recognize. A ring on her finger. A marriage contract she doesn’t remember signing. And a husband she’s never met—Nathan Hale, the ruthless new president of Hale Group.
She was supposed to be engaged to her longtime boyfriend, David Langford. But at what should have been her perfect proposal, a stranger walked in and called her his wife. The contract is ironclad—three years of marriage before she can even consider divorce. Nathan offers only one explanation:
“You asked me to marry you, Lena. You just don’t remember.”
Determined to uncover the mystery, Lena dives into her past, only to find blanks where her memories should be.
Someone erased her past. Someone wanted her to forget.
What really happened during her business trip to Las Vegas? Why did her powerful parents support the marriage without question? And why is David—once the man she loved—suddenly desperate to destroy her?
Trapped in a dangerous game of power, deception, and secrets, Lena must figure out the truth before it’s too late. Because someone wanted her to forget that night. And if she remembers—she might not live to tell the story.
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Chapter: Outing Lena's POVThat fierce gaze was enough to make one shit on her pants. However, I was Lena Carter, not just anyone. “ Lost and came across this dusty library. I would go mad without anything keeping me company,” I let, adjusting my hands while skillfully closing whatever document I just saw.There was a particular picture in one of the emails that stood out. A picture of Nathan and a woman. I couldn't get enough information before Victoria barged in. “ Leave!” Her voice sounded paranoid, as if distraught by something or someone. Well, I was going to do just that even if she doesn't say.As I left, I could feel a suppressed hateful aura around her. Not at me, but at whatever was in the room. Damn! These powerful families surely have it all… secrets, whatever snobbish attitude one can think of.I spent the rest of the day pretending that I wasn’t bothered. I answered emails, read over a few contracts, and even gave some direction
Last Updated: 2025-05-03
Chapter: Cool My Freaking SelfNathan's POV "Beware of people around you. You never know who could be the enemy." I stared at the message for longer than I should have. This just confirmed everything that I had feared for so many months. I was living amongst vipers. "Beware of people around you. You never know who could be the enemy." It wasn’t fear that I felt exactly. But a chill settled at the base of my neck, and it hadn’t moved since. I dropped my phone in the passenger seat, tossed the rest of my tennis gear into the trunk and stepped into the driver’s side of my car. I needed to make a call. As soon as I pulled out of the country club lot, I pressed the button on my steering wheel. "Call Adrian King." The line rang twice. "My liege!" Adrian answered cheerfully. "To what do I owe the royal summons?" "
Last Updated: 2025-05-02
Chapter: Warning Nathan's POV I stared at the screen, but I wasn’t seeing anything, not really. James from finance was going on and on about quarterly projections, the logistics team was waiting for an update, and all I could do was sit there, barely registering the words flying past me. "Mr. Hale?" someone called. "Mr. Hale, can you head us?" "Perhaps his signal is off..." "MR HALE!" My head snapped up. "What?" There was an awkward pause on the Skype call. James cleared his throat. "We were asking if you'd like us to move forward with the vendor transition." "Yeah. Sure. Do it," I said, rubbing my forehead. "Do whatever." "Alright. Do you think we should continue with the numbers, or...?" "No, end it here. We'll reconvene later. My secretary will send you the details for the next meeting" I clicked the mouse, ending the call before anyone could say an
Last Updated: 2025-05-02
Chapter: Caught Lena's POV I turned away from the pillar and headed back to my room. I needed my phone. I needed Grace. She’d know what to say or at least make me laugh long enough to forget about the breakfast interrogation from hell. I grabbed my phone from the nightstand and placed a call across to Grace. Just one ring, and I couldn’t stop the words from flowing. “ Mrs. Hale,” Grace called out, suppressing her giggles. “ Fuck that! These people are going to be the death of me,” I boomed, falling on the bed. I heard her gasping, “ I knew it. They gave you poisoned tea, didn't they?” I couldn't hold back my laughter at her insinuations. What poison? “ Girl, your imagination is surely out of the world. Who poisons their son's wife?” “ Oh…then it's worse, right? Girl, I could hop on my car right now and kidnap you before faking your dea
Last Updated: 2025-05-01
Chapter: A MessLena's POVI was hurt as hell. Nathan Hale had just walked out like nothing happened. Like we didn't just kiss passionately. I yanked the covers off and stood up, completely enraged, storming across the room with fury. I tore off every piece of clothing on my body as I passed restlessly. If Nathan Hale had installed security cameras in here, then congratulations to him. I wandered over to the mirror, catching my reflection. My hair was a mess, my skin was also flushed. Everything felt hot, confusing and unfinished. How did he just leave like that after giving me the best kiss of my life? He just got up, buttoned his stupid shirt and left. “Asshole,” I muttered.I picked up my clothes one by one, dragging them back on with an annoyed huff. I still had my life outside this mansion. I had a career, deadlines and clients. I have an empire I had to take care of. Besides my insurance company I built from scratch.Still, it hurts. As I zipped up my pants, my phone dinged. I picked it u
Last Updated: 2025-05-01
Chapter: Set Your Body On FireLena's POV "Lena! Get up! You’re going to be late!" I groaned as someone shook me roughly. I pried my eyes open to see Grace looming over me, fully dressed for work and looking way too chipper for this hour. Meanwhile, I was sprawled across the couch, surrounded by the aftermath of our pity party. Empty bowls of ice cream littered the floor, and an abandoned pizza box sat on the coffee table. "Ugh," I grunted, stretching my arms above my head. "What time is it?" "Time for me to head out," Grace replied, smoothing down her blazer. "I would have let you sleep in, but I figured you would want to know before I disappear." I waved her off groggily. "Yeah, yeah. Have fun being a functioning adult." Grace laughed and grabbed her purse. "Try not to drown in self-pity, okay? And for the love of God, don’t go close to that mother fucking David." I snorted. "Noted." She shot me finger guns and headed for the door. "Text me if you need anything!" The door clicked shut behind her and I
Last Updated: 2025-05-01
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