로그인On what was supposed to be the happiest day of her sister’s life, Aria Monroe is forced into a nightmare she never saw coming. The bride is gone. The guests are waiting. And her family gives her only one choice— take her sister’s place… or destroy them all. Left with no escape, Aria walks down the aisle and marries Adrian Blackwood, a dangerously powerful billionaire known for his cold heart and ruthless reputation. But secrets don’t stay hidden forever. When Adrian discovers he’s been deceived, Aria expects anger… divorce… punishment. Instead, he gives her something far worse. > “You wanted to be my wife so badly? Then stay. And suffer the consequences.” Trapped in a marriage built on lies, Aria refuses to break under his control. But the more she resists, the more Adrian becomes obsessed with the woman who was never meant to be his bride. Just when their dangerous connection begins to blur the lines between hatred and desire… the real bride returns. And she wants her place back. But Aria is no longer the weak substitute. And this time— she’s not leaving without a fight.
더 보기The house was quiet again.But this time, it didn’t feel tense.It felt… normal.At least on the surface.Aria sat at the dining table, eating slowly, her movements calm but her mind still active.Across from her, Adrian was focused on his food and a document beside his plate. He hadn’t said much since morning, and honestly, she preferred it that way.Less talking meant less confusion.Less confusion meant she could think clearly.Or at least try to.She kept her eyes on her plate, determined not to look at him too much.Because every time she did—She remembered last night.And this morning.And everything in between.And she didn’t want to deal with that right now.---“Sir.”One of the servants stepped forward quietly.Adrian didn’t look up.“Yes.”“There’s a visitor asking to see you.”Aria barely paid attention.People visited him all the time.It wasn’t her business.“Who?” Adrian asked.The servant hesitated slightly.“Miss Cassandra.”That name—It changed something.Adrian pa
Morning came too fast.Aria woke up slowly, her body stiff, her mind even worse.For a few seconds, she didn’t move.Didn’t think.Just stared at the ceiling.Then it hit herLast night.Her breath caught slightly as everything came rushing back—the way he had held her wrists, the way he had been so close, the way her body had reacted in ways she didn’t understand… or didn’t want to.She shut her eyes briefly.“Get a grip,” she muttered under her breath.This wasn’t something she should be thinking about.It wasn’t something she should be feeling anything about.It was wrong.Complicated.Dangerous.And yet—Her chest tightened slightly.Because what confused her the most wasn’t what happened.It was what didn’t happen.He had stopped.On his own.That didn’t make sense.Nothing about him made sense.---Aria sat up slowly.The other side of the bed was empty.Cold.He was already gone.Good.That made things easier.At least she wouldn’t have to face him immediately.She got out of b
Night fell slowly over the mansion.Everything was quieter.Calmer, but not for Aria.She stood just inside Adrian’s room, her arms folded tightly across her chest as her eyes moved around the space.It didn’t feel like a bedroom.It felt like him.Controlled. Ordered. Cold.And now—It was hers too.The thought made her uneasy.so uneasy.Behind her, the door closed with a soft click.Aria stiffened instantly.She didn’t turn, didn’t need to.She could feel him there.Watching her.Always watching.“You’re still standing,” Adrian said.His voice was calm.Aria let out a quiet breath.“I’m thinking.”“About?”“Where I’m supposed to sleep,” she replied, finally turning to face him.His gaze didn’t waver.“On the bed.”Her lips pressed together.“With you?”. she askedA pause.Then—“Yes.”The single word made her chest tighten.“I don’t think that’s a good idea,” she said.“ot is.”“Of course it is for you...Aria shook her head slightly.“This is exactly what I meant earlier,” she said
The silence after her parents left lingered longer than it should have.Heavy.Unsettling.Unavoidable.Aria stood in the middle of the room, unmoving, her thoughts tangled and restless. The door had closed minutes ago, but the echoes of their words still clung to the air.Disappointment....Her chest tightened. And yet—What unsettled her more wasn’t what they had said.It was what Adrian had done.Her fingers curled slightly at her sides as she replayed the moment in her mind.The way he had stood there, the way he had spoken.Cold. Controlled. Dangerous.Defending her, claiming her, threatening them.For her.Aria exhaled slowly, trying to steady herself.It didn’t make sense.Nothing about him made sense.One moment, he was controlling, suffocating, impossible to deal with.The next—He was standing between her and the very people who had never once stood up for her.Her heart felt heavier because of it.And that only made everything worse.---“You’re overthinking.”The voice cam
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