"Run, and they suffer." That was the first thing Aaron Maxwell told her the day she tried to escape. Leilani Lane never wanted him. Never wanted the contract that chained her to a stranger, a man with ice in his voice, fire in his storm-grey eyes, and vengeance in his heart. Her ex-husband sold her like property. Aaron bought her like a prize...for revenge. He makes the rules. She breaks them. He punishes everyone but her. And somewhere between the cruelty, the control, and the dangerous pull of his touch… she starts to wonder: Is she fighting him....or falling for him? Trigger Warning: This is a dark romance novel and contains scenes of domestic abuse and mature themes.
Lihat lebih banyakBeads of sweat formed against Aaron's forehead as he lay in bed. A woman with raven black hair, beautiful grey eyes, and flawless pale skin stood beside Aaron. She looked aggrieved, dialling a number again and again, but it didn't go through. “Mom.. Do you think he can see us from here?” Younger Aaron asked, his gaze fixed on her. They stood at the entrance of a dark alley. He wouldn't be surprised if his father couldn't catch a glimpse of them. The woman smiled at him, brushing his hair with her fingers. “Just wait a bit. I'll be back.” She said and immediately walked towards the adjacent corner of the alley. Younger Aaron's gaze stood fixed on her, a small smile spread across his lips. His mother has always been by his side even when his father neglected him and spun his attention towards anyone else, but him. Just then, a car ran past a red light charging towards them, towards his mother. Younger Aaron's eyes widened with shock. “Mom!” He yelled and ran after her. But i
Leilani looked up and met his gaze. It held a dangerous glint, almost like he was eager to make her sign the documents. Eager for her to lose whatever rights she had left. She bit back the tears threatening to fall out and stood up. It's a contract they want, right? Fine. It's just a contract. She’ll sign it. “I’ll sign it. Just let Nadia go. She has no part in this.” The corner Aaron's lip tipped, expression flashing with satisfaction. He watched as Lei signed the documents, her hands trembling as she drew her sloppy signature. The marriage contract, the contract rules. All of it. He leisurely picked up his phone and dialled a number. “Let Miss Stoumbourg go. I wouldn't want my wife to worry for a friend.” He dropped before the person of the other line could respond, didn't bother to spare Lei a single glance, and waved his hands. “Show her to her room.” Lei clenched her fist, her emerald eyes, now red from little to no sleep, burning with immense hatred. The maids took he
Leilani sat in the bathtub, the maids washing her up. Her gaze fixated on the ornate mirror, the warped reflection staring back at her. However, compared to her calm exterior, her eyes suddenly flashed with a sadist glint. “Ah!” One of the maids yelped, clutching at her hand. “Ma'am, you.. you scratched me.” She stammered. Leilani's eyes swept past her to the door, then back to the bleeding hand. She had done it.. intentionally. The bloody maid was scrubbing her so hard that her entire complexion had now gone red. Wouldn't it be unfair if she didn't return the same favour? Feigning innocence, her eyes went teary. “Apologies. I didn't know.. I was confused.” The maid bit her lip, looking aggrieved. Lei sneered inwardly. She’d lived with Lucas’ family for a long time, and she knew exactly how manipulative they were. How they could feign the utmost innocence, making you doubt your own judgement. When she announced her pregnancy to them, she’d expected them to be excited,
This was impossible. She needed to get out of here. Wherever she was, she needed to get out of here, fast! “You asked who I was? I'm James..” The man watched her dishelved state, clearly intrigued, before downing another shot. “..Master Aaron's assistant. He is your buyer.” The words sounded strange to her. Her buyer? She was a human. How could she possibly have a buyer? She wasn't a pet, goddammit! Lei pressed the papers tightly across her chest, a smile tipping the corner of her cherry lips, her eyes stung badly as she fought back every urge to cry. Lucas! That bastard! He.. heavens.. He sold her! Because of the miscarriage? He sold her because of the miscarriage? Her eyes dropped to the statement written in garamond on the file “luxury life in companionship contract.” Lei flicked her tongue. Luxury life? Her fingernails dug into the document. He was really good, he really was good at this. That bastard made it look like he was giving her a good life. How did he even
Leilani’s eyes snapped open. A mixture of lavender incense mixed with a chrysanthemum scent filled the air, the same scent from last night! Incidents of the previous night came rushing at her like a tsunami.... “I had a.. miscarriage.” Lucas smiled from where he was half-seated on the vanity table opposite the bed. His eyes dragged lazily over Lei's body, her naked form clearly visible through the thin nightwear she wore. She noticed and instinctively tugged the tilt of the fabric upwards, even though he was her husband, fuck, because he was her husband. She looked over at the vanity. His suit was crumpled, with makeup stains everywhere, and were those wounds? No, was that a hickey on his chest? Where had he been last night? She couldn't remember anything after.. after the miscarriage. It had been excruciatingly painful. “It's fine.. you just can't be a mother.” He chuckled under his breath before fishing out a cigarette. Lei swung her legs over the king-sized bed an
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