His scarred hand lingered on her hollow cheek. The black of his eyes focused in on the scar she got from the ambush. "You look so different." Evelyn lowered her head. "It was hell getting here." She felt his hand glide along her jaw and gently lift her head up, forcing her to look at him. Gods, he was devastatingly beautiful. The Selac sunset had nothing on Stryder. Not on the way the sun graced his face and sculpted him into something not of this world. "Are you okay?" He asked, almost hesitantly. Evelyn bit her lip. Stryder tracked every movement. "I'm okay." Her voice was empty and cracked. She was not okay. But she couldn't deny the physical relief she felt knowing Stryder was with her. She wouldn't walk away from him ever again. **NAME CHANGE** Previously titled "Crowned in Shadows" Evelyn Walker is a young woman who serves Lady Selene in the halls of the Paxton Estate. Alongside Lady Selene is Warren who is head of security. And he has a deep, dangerous desire for Evelyn. One evening, the King makes a visit. And behind his heels, a personal guard. With looks that could kill. Literally? Maybe. Two men, one woman and one item to steal. Join Evelyn on an adventure that starts at the Estate and soon ventures off into the surrounding countryside, woods, rivers and villages. A lot is about to go down. **VAMPIRE ROMANCE** **MATURE CONTENT** **DARK ROMANCE**

A story made of vows, duty, old debts, and the quiet war between mercy and guilt. In the Gaunt family, secrecy is an heirloom - and no secret stays buried for long. When they discover Dominique Novell's link to ancient magic, they decide to bind her to their bloodline. A marriage is arranged and for Dominique, the choice is no choice at all. The Gaunts hold leverage - omniscient of Sebastian's sin. To protect him, she signs her name. Now bound by law and silence, she must navigate a marriage written in clauses and consequence - one that blurs the boundary between protection and possession, mercy and guilt, duty and love. ⚠️ Content warnings and disclaimers: - this story contains spoilers for the game Hogwarts Legacy - I do not own the characters, world setting, places and names of the Hogwarts Legacy - and Wizarding World universe - chapters with explicit content will be marked with a 🌶. please consume at your own responsibility - I'm an ESL writer. I do my best proof-reading, but be prepared for possible errors.

He betrayed her once. Now he's the only one who can save her. Eric Miller isn't just dangerous - he's the reason everything fell apart. The lies. The betrayal. The night that changed everything. But when a cartel starts hunting them both, staying away from him isn't an option anymore. And trusting him? That might be the biggest mistake she makes. Because the closer she gets to the truth... the more she realizes Eric Miller isn't just hiding secrets. He is a part of them. Tropes: Betrayal Romance Enemies to Lovers Forced Proximity Second Chance Romance Protector x Target Who Did This To You Possessive Male Lead Morally Grey Hero Touch Her and Die He Falls First (but hides it) Emotional Damage / Trauma Bond Dangerous Love

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