LOGINKendrick Harrold was supposed to be dead. At least, that’s what the world believes. For two years, he’s lived like a ghost—broken, hidden, and forgotten after the accident that stole his freedom. But when a stranger with storm-grey eyes slips past his fortress walls, everything he’s buried begins to stir. Rose shouldn’t be here. Yet she is. Rose doesn’t have the luxury of distractions. With her sister’s life on the line and a debt that could crush them both, she’s bound to a future she never wanted—a loveless marriage and a cage of her own. The last thing she needs is Kendrick Harrold. But from the moment their paths collide, she can’t stay away. He’s searching for answers. She’s desperate to escape. Neither of them expected the fire that sparks between them. But secrets have a way of clawing their way to the surface. And one act of compassion could ignite a bond neither of them can control—one that’s as dangerous as it is undeniable. In the shadows of a grand estate, behind the silence of locked doors, a voice calls her name. A presence lingers between the shelves of the vast library. She should run. She should forget she ever saw him. But Kendrick has other plans. Because she found him. And now… he might never let her go.
View MoreI stir, disoriented, everything spinning as I try to remember what happened.Flashes hit me hard—metal crunching, tires screaming, fire.The crash from the car race I watched earlier in the day messed with my head. Sparking pain like citric acid poured into a wound.My worst mistake? Thinking a nap would make it go away."Elsa cheated again," I croak, forcing myself upright on the bed, each movement heavier than it should be.Jeffery, Liam, and Rose glance at each other—silent, tense, like they're wondering if I even know where I am."Liam," I croak, "Yes, I was drunk but I wasn't driving. She was. I—I saw a text. From someone. Sean..."The words feel slippery, like water spilling through my fingers."We don't need to go back there," Liam says quickly, cutting me off. "You're alive. That's all that matters.""Rose, check his temperature," Jeffery says, shoving a thermometer and stethoscope into her hands like he's desperate to do something."I'm fine," I snap, even though I'm not.Wh
"I had to dash down immediately I heard. Thank you again.""It's the least I can do, Mr Harrold.""Call me Liam, please.""Erm...""I insist.""...Alright. Liam."Last night, when Jeffrey barged into our quarters asking for me, I already suspected it was about Kendrick. He claimed it was "Mr Liam," but the urgency in his voice gave him away.When I arrived, Kendrick was in the middle of another episode—worse than before. No one knew what triggered it.Thankfully, the room was stocked. The wardrobe alone looked like a mini hospital. His doctor was away for her sister's inauguration, so they had no choice but to call me."He's sleeping," Jeffrey says quietly, stepping aside."Dr Madison said he was improving," he murmurs. "Something must've set him off.""Mother can't find out about this."Jeffrey tenses. "Sir...""You do realise Keisha—""It's Rose.""Right. Rose," Liam corrects without missing a beat."She's involved.""We didn't have a choice. Someone outside the family knows. She ne
A tall man in a pressed shirt steps over, clearing his throat softly but standing firm. It's the manager. I've seen him here before—always poised, always watching from a distance. Tonight, he's up close, and his smile is tight."Sir," he begins, voice calm but with a thread of steel, "you know we close by ten. But because of the respect I have for your family, we decided to extend it to twelve."He glances at his watch. "It's two."I open my mouth, but he gently cuts in."We really need to close now. Lora over there's been waiting to shut down the systems since midnight."I follow his gaze to the woman by the bar, arms crossed, apron loosened, eyes drooping."Look," I say, pulling out my wallet, "I'll pay extra. Whatever the cost—add it."He gives a slow nod, almost sympathetic. "And we appreciate that. But it's not about the money tonight. It's time."I exhale, pressing the bills into his hand anyway. "Thanks," I murmur.He nods once and steps back.I turn to Elsa, still draped in he
"Why are you staring at me like that?" I ask, raising an eyebrow at Keisha as I fold the clean clothes into the wardrobe.She shrugs, arms loosely crossed over her chest, her eyes soft with thought. "Just thinking.""Is everything okay?" I pause, watching her more closely.She nods slowly. "Yeah. Just... thinking about how far we've come. I miss Mama Dee and Papa."A lump forms in my throat. "Me too," I whisper. "I wish they were here to see me now—becoming the doctor I always dreamed of.""They'd be so proud of you," she says, smiling faintly."And of you, Keisha. You took me in, cared for me like both a mother and father. I'll never forget that."She waves her hand dismissively. "Pfft. More like a burden.""Keisha, don't say that!" I drop the towel and take her hand. "You've never been a burden to me. You gave up so much, put me through the rest of high school. That's more than enough."She tries to hide the way her eyes well up, turning slightly. "Our parent's savings did most of i


















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