For 18 year old Tara, the desert had never been kind. It was a cruel master-one that took more than it ever gave, leaving behind stories etched in sand: tales of survival. Tara was one of those stories. Abandoned by fate. Forgotten by the world. Forgotten by *him*-the man she had loved with every thread of her being, for whom she would have become anything. He throwed her aside as if she had never belonged to him at all, as if her love had been nothing but dust in the wind. But that was two and a half years ago. Now, she had changed-and so had her heart. She wasn't that girl anymore. Or so she thought. Because he wasn't finished with her. And neither was the desert. •••••••• This story is intended for mature audiences. If you're uncomfortable with erotica or themes involving forced relationships, I recommend skipping this book. Age-gap. 🔞🔞

Ibrahim stood frozen, his heart tightening in his chest as her words seeped into him. Her eyes searched his, looking for something-anything-that would give her hope. "I know you don't love me the way I love you. I can feel it," she continued, her voice trembling as she tried to keep herself composed. "But that's okay. All I'm asking for is a place in your life." Her hand drifted to his chest, her palm pressing softly against his heart. "In here. That's all I want." Zara's eyes shimmered with unshed tears as she spoke the next words, her voice barely above a whisper. "I want nothing more in this world than to be your wife in every sense. Please... make me yours." ________________________ Zara Hasan, a 20-year-old woman rejected by her own family, is thrown into an unexpected marriage with Ibrahim Kardar, a 35-year-old feared mafia boss and a father. On her 20th birthday, Zara's life takes a dramatic turn when her best friend tries to assault her, only to be stopped by Ibrahim. Forced by circumstances, Ibrahim agrees to marry Zara to save her from her abusive family despite having no intention or desire for the marriage. As Zara navigates her new life filled with luxury and danger, she struggles to understand her complex feelings for Ibrahim. Meanwhile, Ibrahim is torn between his protective instincts and resentment toward this unwanted marriage with a much younger girl. Secrets and hidden agendas further complicate their relationship, leading to intense confrontations and emotionally turmoil. Please give this story a chance, you won't regret reading it😊 #1 in age-gap on 10/21/2024 #3 in muslim on 10/05/2024 #2 in betrayal on 10/30/2024 #2 in mafia-leader on 11/07/2024 #1 in handsome on 11/10/2024