LOGINJayden Hawley believed love could redeem anything. Until one reckless night binds him to Ronan Dortmund, a man who believes power is love. Caught between obsession and survival, Jayden learns that in Ronan’s world, affection is never given but claimed. And when secrets begin to surface and leaving becomes far more dangerous than staying, Jayden is forced to question what he believes in. Does love really redeem?
View MoreThe night air struck Ronan's lungs the second he jumped off Jayden's window, landing on the gravel below.His knees bent instantly to absorb the impact, his coat flaring behind him before settling into stillness.For a moment, he didn't move as his eyes lifted instinctively towards Jayden's room watching the curtains sway faintly.Ronan exhaled slowly and turned, moving along the wall in swift silence.Every step was measured and controlled like the practiced movements of someone who had survived too many ambushes to trust quiet nights.He was three strides from the fence when suddenly his instinct screamed halting his step.His gaze shifted sideways too quickly and there were men, dressed entirely in black, blending into the darkness so perfectly they almost didn't exist.They had no flashlights, no voices nor sound accompanying them just slow patrol patterns designed for one purpose. “To capture him.”Ronan's jaw tightened. “You never change, old man.” he murmured under his breath.
The gunshot still echoed in Jayden’s ears long after the sound died.Blood hit the floor first, quietly.Jayden’s gaze lifted inch by inch until the figure standing in front of him came into focus, Black.His shoulders trembled slightly, one hand pressed against the spreading stain soaking through his coat. Dark red seeped between his fingers, dripping steadily onto the concrete.Alessio lowered the gun, irritation flashing across his face.“What,” he said coldly, “do you think you are doing?”Black exhaled through clenched teeth, voice steady despite the strain. “Why don't you rethink this?”Jayden stared, breath stuck somewhere between his lungs and throat.“He’s still useful,” Black continued calmly. “Killing him now gains us nothing.”Smoke curled from Alessio’s cigarette as he tilted his head. “You stepped in front of my bullet.”“Sir…”“Do you believe your explanation is worth it?” Alessio interrupted, coldly.Black's lips twitched faintly. “I believe it is, if you spare me a c
The air in the room seemed to vanish as sweat clouded Jayden's palm.Black stood by the doorway, hands tucked casually into his coat pockets, his expression carved from stone.Sunlight hit him from behind, turning him into a silhouette blocking the only clear path to the door.“Well,” Black said mildly, gaze drifting to the bedstand. “You never disappoint me.”Jayden’s breathing came out fast and heavy as his hands instinctively pulled out the USB drive and slid it into his pocket.But Black noticed his movement, his lips curving faintly. “Your actions are so predictable.”Jayden's lips quivered. “What do you want?”Jayden chuckled under his breath and took a step forward, each step closing the distance between them.“So,” Black continued, ignoring Jayden's question, “this is what you've been rushing your life for.”Jayden swallowed. “My life is none of your business.”“None of my business?” Black repeated, stopping at the foot of the bed.So close enough for Jayden to notice the fain
The tension in the room was so sharp as Drake gazed at Jayden, the phone sitting firmly on his outstretched palm.Jayden’s heartbeat pounded so violently that he took a step back afraid Drake might hear it.“My arm hurts, Jayden.” he said, voice low.Jayden swallowed, his fingers trembling so badly as he took the phone from Drake.Just then, the phone vibrated against his palm and he nearly dropped the phone.“Who's that?” Drake inquired, instantly.Jayden's breath caught when he saw the message. “Dial this number.” it read.He quickly turned slightly away, pressing the phone against his chest as if shielding it from sight.Drake reached for the phone. “Hand it over.”Jayden's throat tightened. “I…I…I will call him.”And without thinking, he dialed the number afraid Drake might suspect if he wasted even one quarter of a second.The ringing lasted for a second, then…“Jayden? Finally,” a familiar voice answered warmly. “You ended the call abruptly. Is there any problem?”Jayden's stoma
Ronan banged the bathroom door behind them, the scent of cedar filling the air.Steam rose immediately as he twisted the faucet, the sound of rushing water filling the space like a warning.Jayden barely had time to steady himself before Ronan stepped under the running water, warm water hitting the
Back at the city, Drake stood against the wall of his penthouse bathroom, blood smeared all over his body and pooling on the spot he stood on. His cold eyes gleamed dangerously as he stared at the bath tub filled with water mixed with ashes. On the floor not far from the bath tub lay a broken whi
*I said I’ll pay it,” Jayden repeated. “All of it.”Ronan took a step forward, then another, until Jayden’s back hit the wall.Ronan’s hand braced beside his head, caging him in. “Careful,” he murmured. “You have no idea what you’re offering.”Jayden lifted his chin, breath trembling. “You think I
The air in the room seemed to tense as they both sat staring at the television without a word.On the screen, Drake signed, shoulders slumping just enough to look regretful.“I take full responsibility for the altercation,” Drake said, smoothly. “I never wanted this to become public.”Ronan let out






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