LOGINFive years ago, Autumn Martin broke the ultimate rule: she fell in love with Eric Kingston—her best friend’s uncle and the most powerful man in London. Their relationship was a beautiful, forbidden secret, but it was doomed from the start. Fleeing with a secret he was never meant to find out, Autumn left the man she loved behind. Now, she is back for her best friend’s wedding, praying she can survive three days without Eric discovering the truth. But Eric hasn't forgotten the woman who vanished. When he catches a glimpse of a child with his own storm-gray eyes, the game changes. Trapped in the Kingston estate, Autumn must navigate guilt, rekindled passion, and the terrifying reality that Eric Kingston never lets go of what belongs to him.
View MoreAutumn’s POVWe had finally arrived in Edinburgh. After the flight and the long drive from the private airfield, I was physically exhausted. The city was beautiful even in the dark, with its old stone streets and the looming castle in the distance, but I was too tired to truly appreciate the view. My only focus was the new house we were supposed to be staying at.It was a large, secluded villa on the edge of the city, surrounded by high stone walls and thick trees. I couldn't physically take in the full scale of the house because of the late hour we had arrived, but I made it my first priority to explore it once we were settled inside.I carried Finn upstairs. He was a heavy weight in my arms, deep in a dreamless sleep. I put him into his new room, tucked him into the fresh sheets, and kissed his forehead. As I walked through the hallways to our own room, I realized the place was exactly as we had designed it. Eric had made sure of that. The entire house r
Eric’s POVWe sat in her modest living room and talked about a few things. As the hours went by, I got to know so much more about Autumn’s childhood than I ever expected. If the stellar grades I had seen in the files were not enough, the physical proof of her achievements sparked even more respect in me.The older woman, whose name I learned was Gloria, began bringing out boxes from a back room. She set them down in front of me and started pulling out items for me to use."These were her achievements—trophies, medals, certificates. All proof of her intelligence," Gloria said, her voice full of a quiet pride.I looked through the boxes. There were academic awards for mathematics, certificates for leadership, and trophies from debate competitions. As I looked through her old notebooks and goals, I even got to learn about Autumn’s real plans. She hadn't been some girl looking for a rich husband; she was deeply invested in compliance regulations and AI technology. She had written down tha
Eric’s POV"—so that's why it's important I go do this alone," I said to Autumn. I didn't look at her as I spoke, focusing instead on the metal teeth of my suitcase as I pulled the zipper shut. The sound was loud in the quiet bedroom, echoing like a final decision."But still, I want to come with you. I don't feel comfortable letting you fight for me while I stay here," she said. Her voice was small, but I could hear the stubbornness in it. She was standing by the bed, her hands twisting together.I stopped what I was doing and looked at her. I could see the worry etched into her face, the way her eyes searched mine for any sign of doubt."Look, we can't take Finn. One of us has to stay and take care of him," I explained. It was the logical choice, the only choice. We couldn't drag a child into the middle of a corporate and media war, especially not in a different country where we didn't have the same security."But you don't need to go,"
Autumn POVI sat down on the sofa, staring at the TV. A broadcast of an interview was playing on the screen, the bright lights of the television reflecting in my eyes. The words being said echoed in the vast, space of the living room. It felt like the house was too big now, especially with the silence that followed every lie the woman on the screen told.The interview seemed to be with an alleged old friend of mine. This woman claimed she knew me back when I was in the "slums," a word the media loved to throw around lately. I leaned forward, squinting at the screen. I didn't even know this shabby-looking person. I had never met her a day in my life.This was all a lie concocted just to ruin my image and drive Eric from his position as CEO."Can you tell us more about Autumn’s childhood?" the interviewer asked.The woman sat there, looking humble in her cheap clothes, pretending to be someone who had been left behind. I wanted to know who this friend was supposed to be. I wanted to






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