When Arianna marries billionaire Zach Price to save her family, she doesn't expect to fall in love with a man who'd always consider her a second choice. An unexpected turn of events brings the couple closer together, but can a marriage based on lies and deceit ever survive? ***** When Arianna's older sister, Olivia, decides to run away on the day of her wedding, Arianna is forced to take her place to save her family from ruin. But her new husband is angry, heartbroken, and seems to hate her guts. The cold, elusive billionaire Zach Price has never quite struck Arianna as the kind of man she'd want to spend her entire life with. She was more than content with her sweet, thoughtful boyfriend Noah, but when circumstances force them together, Zach and Arianna's hearts get entangled in a way she never saw coming. As the couple grows closer, they must battle the demons of their past and of the lives they left behind - especially when Olivia returns and decides she wants Zach all for herself. Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains scenes of violence and sexual abuse, and mentions abortion and miscarriage. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren Tachibana

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 2-𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 She became his life the moment he saw her, VIE meaning LIFE in french. What happens when she discovers that the man she fell in love with, is none other than her arranged groom? ~Vihaan Singhania ~Saanvi Malhothra ------ "Come near her again and you'll face a fate worse than death." "This is my husband's kingdom, and I'm his lioness." "He will set fire to the world around him, but will never let a flame touch her." ------ "You are everything I gain. You are everything I lose. You are my laughter. You are my tears. Wherever I go, wherever I look, you are there. Without you, I am nothing, Vie." "Your heart is my home, and your heartbeat is my destiny aan." ---- He is the medicines to her scars, the soothing melody to her wounds. She holds the key to his heart. Together, they create a sanctuary in each other's arms, a haven where their vulnerabilities find solace. Their story transcends lifetimes, a narrative woven with threads of love, resilience, and unwavering connection. In the tapestry of their existence, they cannot fathom a world where they stand apart.