LOGINEmily never imagined that the man meant to protect her would be the one to sell her off like property. Betrayed by her own blood and thrown into a world ruled by power, secrets, and obsession, she finds herself at the mercy of James Bolton—a dangerously charming billionaire with eyes as cold as the empire he built. But James doesn’t just want Emily’s body. He wants her fire. Her fury. Her soul. Offered a twisted deal—marry him and take revenge on those who ruined her—Emily must choose between survival and surrender. With every touch, every stolen kiss, and every cruel command, she’s pulled deeper into his web of manipulation, dark desire, and a past neither of them can escape. In a world where love feels like war and pain dances with passion, can Emily break free… or will she become the next shattered doll in the devil’s collection? Some cages are made of silk… and some devils wear tailored suits.
View MoreEmily POV The gun pointed at Ethan's head like a silver snake ready to strike. Julian's finger rested on the trigger, and I could see the madness dancing in his sapphire eyes. Just like James. They were all the same underneath their pretty masks."Choose," Julian repeated. "Him or me."My heart hammered against my ribs. Ethan was bleeding, his face pale with pain, but his green eyes stayed locked on mine. Even facing death, he was trying to be brave for me."I choose..." I started, then stopped.In that split second, I remembered something my mother once told me: "When men try to control you with ultimatums, Emily, the answer is always the same. You choose yourself."I lunged forward, grabbing Julian's wrist and shoving his gun toward the ceiling. The weapon fired, the sound deafening in the narrow tunnel."Emily, what are you.." Julian gasped.I twisted his wrist hard, using every self-defense move I'd ever learned. He cursed and dropped the gun, which clattered across the stone flo
Ethan POV The sound of gunshots echoed behind us as I pulled Emily through the hidden passage. My heart hammered against my ribs, not from fear, but from the weight of her small hand in mine."This way," I whispered, leading her down a narrow stone staircase I'd discovered weeks ago.The underground tunnels beneath James's mansion were old, probably built during Prohibition for smuggling liquor. Now they serve a different kind of contraband, human lives.We stumbled through the darkness, our breathing loud in the confined space. Behind us, I could hear James's guards shouting, their voices getting fainter as we went deeper."Ethan," Emily gasped. "I can't see anything."I stopped and pulled out my phone, using its light to guide us. The tunnel stretched ahead, carved from solid rock and lined with rusty pipes."We're safe for now," I said, but kept moving. Every second counted."Julian's dead." Her voice cracked. "He's really dead.""I know." I squeezed her hand tighter. "I'm sorry."
Emily POV James held the diamond necklace in one hand and the map in the other. I waited for the explosion, for the rage, for the violence. But instead, he just smiled. It was the coldest smile I'd ever seen. Like winter itself had taken human form."You know what I love about you, Emily?" He walked to the fireplace and tossed the map into the flames. "You never fail to surprise me."The paper curled and blackened, my escape route turning to ash."James, I can explain..""Can you?" He dropped the necklace onto my dresser with a soft clink. "Can you explain how my property ended up in your jewelry box? Can you explain Julian's detailed map of my security?""I didn't steal that necklace. Someone put it there.""Someone." He turned back to me, that terrible smile still playing on his lips. "How convenient. Mystery thieves planting evidence, mysterious lawyers bearing gifts.""It's the truth.""The truth." He tasted the words like wine. "Such a rare commodity in this house."I stood up f
James POV I watched Emily's face as she clutched that paper behind her back. Her pulse hammered in her throat like a trapped bird, and her cheeks flushed pink with guilt. Beautiful little liar."The paper, Emily," I said again, keeping my voice soft. Gentle. The way I'd learned to speak to frightened animals before breaking them.Julian cleared his throat behind me. "James, really, it's just boring legal..""Shut up." I didn't take my eyes off Emily. "You're not leaving this room until I see what my bride is hiding."Emily's breathing quickened. I could smell her fear, sweet and intoxicating. She was trying so hard to be brave, but her body betrayed every secret."It's nothing," she whispered."Then show me nothing."I stepped closer, close enough to see the tiny gold flecks in her brown eyes. Close enough to feel the heat radiating from her skin. She was terrified, but she still lifted her chin in defiance.God, she was magnificent."Emily." I reached up and stroked her cheek with t


















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