LOGIN“Don’t you ever resist me again,” he breathed, his words brushing my skin like fire. One hand held my wrists captive above my head; the other traced the line of my throat, caging me against the wall. I looked up at him. My tormentor, my weakness, and the man I craved like sin itself. --- A fire stole her childhood. A contract stole her freedom. Now, a man dressed in a suit that costs more than her life is about to steal her heart. And possibly destroy what’s left of her soul. Evie remembers nothing before the fire, only the smell of smoke, the sound of screams, and a name she can’t forget. Years later, her life is a cycle of debt, slavery, and forced silence. She works herself to the bone while living in the shadow of her perfect cousin, never realizing she was born into a secret far darker than her life. Until the night she’s traded — like property to repay an old family debt — to a man no one dares to speak about. A man whose reputation bleeds power, cruelty, and blood. But instead of chains, he offers her a deal. Marry him, obey him. And never ask questions. Just business. But every time he touches her, the line between fear and longing blurs. His presence unearths flashes of her past, and memories that burn her alive. Because her husband is not who he seems. And the fire that destroyed her life didn’t happen by accident. As their marriage turns into a war of control and desire, Evie finds herself caught between the man who owns her and the truth that could set her free. But freedom comes with a great price. And love is the priciest thing she's ever had.
View MoreEVIEI was still standing by the window until early evening when I saw his car drive back into the manor.It’s been a week of being here, ignored. I haven’t set eyes on him except when he’s leaving in the morning or at night. Margaret came every morning by 9 to drop my breakfast, by 1 p.m. to drop my lunch, and by 9 p.m. to drop my dinner.It had become a norm for me that once the clock struck that hour, I opened the door, waiting for her.Our conversation had always been the same — drop the meal, take the previous dish, me saying thank you, and her offering a warm smile.Is this the punishment for the crime? It would be relieving if I had the freedom to even roam the house, not to mention step out. I missed Patricia so much, and I know she’d be dying to reach out to me.Today was different anyway, because even while I stood by the window, my door opened and I turned quickly. Nobody ever did that.It was him.“Evie,” he called with a gentle smile. The way he called my name, it felt so
GAMMONHer face... there was just something about her face that haunted me. The way her eyes welled up with tears, the way she breathed fearfully; those things usually massaged my ego and made me feel better.But in this case, it pricked my heart. It was as if I was actually hurting myself by hurting her."You're a monster!"Her whispers still echoed in my head. Scowling, I shook my head as if to shake it away.“Get it together,” I mumbled, focusing on the papers before me. “I'm not just any man; I'm Gammon Blackwell, a billionaire and the CEO of the biggest financial firm in the country.”That calmed me a bit, but my heart was still drawn to the girl.“Ah, fuck it!” I pushed the papers away, causing a big mess. The door flew open as one of my security men barged in."Mr. Blackwell, is everything all right?" he asked, concerned."Pick these papers and arrange them neatly. Follow the paging. I got up from my seat and headed to the door. Once you're done, lock the office and meet me at
EVIEMy head throbbed as if a hundred soldiers were marching around it, and a low groan escaped my lips as I turned to the left. The movement made the world tilt, and before I could stop myself —Thud!A sharp pain shot through my body as I hit the floor. I groaned again, this time from the ache. The door opened, and slow, deliberate footsteps echoed across the room.“How clumsy can you get,” a deep voice murmured.His presence came closer, marked by the suffocating scent of his cologne; rich, dark, and powerful. I tried to open my eyes to see who he was, but the lights were too bright, and my head pulsed in agony.“Shut the blinds,” the man ordered. The sound of footsteps obeyed him, and the room dimmed.“Leave,” he said again, and the door closed softly behind whoever had entered.Finally, my eyes felt comfortable enough to open. The first thing I saw was his jaw, covered with a beard. His eyes were on me, and his expression was unreadable.Who is this man?I struggled to free mysel
EVIE“Omg, Evie, where have you been? And—” She grabbed my arm, turning it around quicker than I could react. I quickly pulled my hand back and pulled the sleeves of my hoodie down to cover it.Her expression was angry. “Where the fuck have you been? And what happened?”“Nothing,” I shook my head. “Did the boss notice?” I asked instead.She stared at me as if I was some crazy lady but still shook her head hesitantly. Patricia was my coworker and possibly the only friend I’d known since high school. She’s stuck with me, defended me from bullies, and helped me with food and shelter during the stormy days.Stormy days like the past two days.“I thought you were saving up to move out,” she whispered as we changed into our work fit in the dressing room. “What happened? We were supposed to go apartment hunting later today.”I shrugged tiredly. “I guess it didn’t work out again.”“Why?”“Why?” I repeated to myself. Right, because my oh-so-perfect cousin sister thought that the money I carefu






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