BREATHE ✓ ⇢ [EDITING]

《 PREFACE 》[REVISED]

E X T E N D E D   S U M M A R Y

At midnight, she stole his motorcycle and disappeared into the darkness. She was gone, but the texture of her jagged curly hair against his face was one that he would never forget- sharp ends and wavy smooth tendrils from that rebelling head of hers. Neither would he ever forget the feeling of her harsh slap against his lucky cheek-

He had to have her, and she would have no say in it.This is the story of love in one of its most feared forms:forced.

-*-

When Becca Hayek stole an abandoned motorcycle on a cold winter night, she didn't expect a marriage proposal from its owner. However, as she grows more resilient, she realizes that this man isn't like the rest.

He's much more dangerous than she ever imagined.

T H E    P U R P O S E

Growing up as a daughter from a relatively progressive South-Asian household, I realize that I often take my fortunate circumstances for granted. I'm often told that girls my age and younger are married off because they're considered a liability to their families. In some places, women are still regarded as property, and their marriages are practically transactions between their families. 

This book is for everyone who struggles to live everyday because of their sex, especially those in unwanted marriages. To all of my readers who ever experienced gender discrimination, regardless of your gender, know that you aren't alone and that there's a light at the end of the tunnel. I hope that my book brings you some comfort.

P L E A S E   N O T E

This story contains mature and intense themes that may not be suitable for all readers. Please read with caution.