ログイン“I never let go,” he says to her, voice deep and intoxicating. “After you, there’ll be no one else. I’m going to want all of you. Every part of you, Sophia.” ~ Alexander Thorne is vice—danger wrapped in billions, immorality, and a smile that feels like sin. And unfortunately for Sophia Rose, he’s the man she’s been arranged to marry. Sophia may be young, spoiled, and rich, but she’s done having her life dictated for her. With her father’s crumbling empire and society waiting to feast on their downfall, she’s got only two escape routes: RUN or be SOLD. No one warned her that Alexander would become her weakness. She shouldn’t want a man like him. Marrying him shouldn’t even be an option. But, Alexander is so deliciously irresistible. He makes it his mission to claw his way into her heart, her thoughts, her fears. Every private moment with him leaves her breathless, wanting more, and tangled deeper in his hands. By the time she realizes that he’s the thorn that will ruin her, she’s far too trapped to run. ~ Content Warning: This book contains mature and sensitive themes, including sexual sins, exploitation, and manipulation, addiction, trauma, violence, and emotional struggles. These topics are portrayed with honesty and care. Characters wrestle with serious issues on their journey to healing and light. Intimate scenes are sensual but not explicit. Please, read with discernment.
もっと見る“What does it feel like to be engaged to the most powerful, most successful, and dangerously stunning billionaire in the city?”
It’s possessive, passionate, sexy, beautiful, and scary at the same time. Yet, it’s a scare Sophia wants to be a part of.
“What about me?” She asked him, pushing her earphones in, not sure of what she wanted to hear. “Are you going to get attached to me and never let go?”
There was a pause before he said, “After you, there’ll be no one else… I’m going to want all of you. Every part of you, Soph.”
Were these the words that changed everything for Sophia? I think not. This twisted, yet beautiful chase started way before this day. Way before she ever found out that she was arranged to marry him in seventy-four days.
At his words, Sophia folded. Heat filled her, her heart pounding as if he were in the room with her. She shut her eyes, and she could already picture him behind her on her bed, pulling her close till there was no space left between them, and kissing her till she lost her breath.
Her fiancé was in her head, in her dreams, under her skin. He said no sex until they got married, but they were doing other things.
“What do you feel for me?” She asked as her fingers clenched tight around the sheet.
“I can’t tell you yet.” He said inside her ears.
“Why? Is it obsession? I want to know.” Her breath faltered. She ached to feel that foreign thump between her legs again.
“Sophia?”
She listened.
“You’ll know what I feel for you when you’re sure of what you feel for me.” He answered. But it was not enough for Sophia.
She wanted to know why this always suited-up billionaire looked at her the way he did. She wanted to know why he gave her pleasure beyond her wildest imagination, yet reserved the best parts for marriage, why he jumped through hoops just to ask for her hand in marriage. She wanted to know why being with him terrified her, yet he was all she wanted.
He knew more than he should. Saw in her what no one else saw. Spoiled her without reasoning and chased after her despite everyone being against their age difference.
One day, when it was just the two of them alone in the room, she asked again, “Are you really obsessed with me?”
Seated behind her, he pulled her against his chest, planting soft, head-swimming kisses on her neck as he answered and said, “I don’t know…”
She shivered; she twisted her legs together.
“I just really want you by my side.” He added and slipped his warm hands under her jersey, brushing her smooth skin.
Her pulse quickened. Her body curved forward against his, sensitive and ready for his touch.
Before he touched her completely, he asked, “Will you stay?”
How did they get here?
Let’s see.
******
One month ago…
Sophia’s POV“It’s a guest bedroom.” He says, rolling the strap of my purse in his grip. I stare at my purse, mouth open. I don’t know if it’s shock from learning that I’m spending the night in his bedroom or from having my purse snatched from me. My phone, my money, all I have left are inside the purse.“Sophia?”My eyes lift to his. I close my mouth quickly and hold his dark gaze. It softens, confusing me.“You can use the bathroom here. It has everything you’ll need for a bath…”“A bath?”“Or a shower…” He adds, letting go, and walks into the closet.I scan the room. A neatly laid bed—white sheets, a vanity desk, and a sofa. He returns with white towels rolled in his hand and places them on the bed.“They’re fresh… I’ll get you something to wear.”I nod, raking a trembling hand through my hair.When he gets to the door, I call, “Alexander?”He turns around. “Um… why are you holding on to my purse?”He exhales, eyes darting as if he’s thinking. But I know he’s not. “For precauti
Sophia’s POV“Your daughter’s run away?” Alexander utters like it’s news to him.He takes the phone off his ear and switches to loudspeaker.“Sophia’s never acted out like this.” I hear my dad’s response. “She’s just a little sensitive…” My heart shatters.“The news must have left her shocked,” Alexander says calmly, looking into my eyes. “I’ll have my people look for her. And personally bring her home to you… With the M&A underway, we wouldn’t want the media to get a wind of this.”“You’re right, Son.”Unwelcomed, tears sting my eyes.My life is worth a business deal, but I’m just a little sensitive?I turn to the window, tuning out the rest of the call.I’ve had enough—enough of being tossed around like everyone’s puppet.As soon as the car becomes quiet, I turn to him, fist tightened. “Drop me off—”The dome lights go off suddenly.My eyes flick to it, then back to his still figure in the dark.“Alexander, I want to get off.”“I don’t live on the streets,” he replies and moves, lo
Sophia’s POV“Y-your bride?” I stammer.His eyes glint with something I can’t name. It’s all the answer I need.My throat shuts. The man I’m to marry is Alexander Thorne? This seducing, dark-haired billionaire?An engine roars a short distance away. My eyes flick over him to see a black jeep reversing. Layla’s friend.Oh my god!Alexander pokes my rib.My body jerks in reaction, sending my hands on his shoulders.Dark eyes hold my gaze.And instantly, memories from New Year’s Eve flood my head—the second time I met him.He lifts his eyes to the wall I just jumped off from, then returns them to mine. “Have you lost your mind?” “Put me down.” I croak, surprisingly finding my voice. “So, you can keep running?” He replies softly, as if I’ve hurt him. As if we mean anything to each other.Layla’s friend drives off in this moment, leaving me on the quiet street with a man far too beautiful and dangerous to be alone with. Last year, on December 31st, I fell under his spell. The heat spr
Sophia Rose’s POVI only have two choices: kill myself or run away.White pills litter the floor of my closet—a choice I couldn’t make. So, I’m running. I step over the pills, suitcase in hand. My parents have arranged for me to be married off to a rich man. This is the fifth arrangement. But this time, there’s no longer a way out.In an hour, I’ll be officially introduced to him. And my fate will be sealed forever.My hands tremble as I stuff my suitcase. I blink back tears, rushing to leave this privileged yet caged life for good. They won’t see it coming; I’ve been the perfect daughter, always saying yes to all their demands. The exemplary scholar with fine grades, the daddy’s girl who comes home from London whenever she’s needed.I finally returned home with a resolve to figure out what I want to do with myself. That hasn’t happened at all. It’s been: ‘Sophia, do this, not that.’Endless rules, constant scripts to follow.The latest script is: “Sophia, you’re getting married.”






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