"Why are you hiding in the shadows, dolcezza?" "What do you want from me?" "Just a taste of the chaos you bring" "I'll play by his rules," he murmured, "But I'll choose my own queen. And I have someone in mind" Mia regina," he whispered, a low, rich sound that vibrated against her skin, sending a cascade of warmth through her. "Because I am not a man who asks. I am a man who takes what he wants, and right now, you are the one I've chosen" "I may not have a choice now," she whispered, "but don't expect obedience from me" "I'd expect nothing less" Aakriti, I can't lose you either. You mean everything to me. But we'll figure this out. You can't just accept this. There has to be a way!" "You're not going anywhere, Mia Regina. Not without me. I want what's mine, And you, Mia Regina, are that now" "Because, Cara, I can't exactly let anyone else put their hands on you" "Do you have any idea how long I've wanted this, Ashika?You're mine, Ashika," he murmured against her lips Mia Regina, Tomorrow, by eleven, be ready. The dress, the jewels, and the heels-these are yours, and only yours, chosen with a single purpose in mind. Wear them for me. You will be brought to the venue, and there you'll meet her-your friend. I've kept my promise. She is unharmed, untouched, and waiting. But make no mistake-she, like everything in your life now, lies within my control. You will walk to me as my bride. Not by choice, but by fate. Do not test me. Defiance will have no place tomorrow, nor in our life ahead. From now on, you're mine in ways I do not intend to share. Yours S. "I don't know where this journey will take me, Ashika, or who I'll become... but I promise you, I'll hold on to our memories. I'll keep you with me, always."

"You seem to have forgotten who I am," he whispered, caging me in with his arms once again. His stubbled face scratched my cheek as he inched closer with every word. "So I'm here to remind you what happens when you mess with the devil." "Fuck you," I breathed, ignoring my throbbing core. "Strip." ~ 24- year old Anastazi Faye was appointed CEO of Faye Industries due to her father's tragic death last year. Little did she know that the company was having financial issues that caused Faye Industries to be bought out by her rival company, Creed Industries. 26- year old playboy billionaire Nathaniel Creed, the proud CEO of Creed Industries is an evil, narcissistic asshole who thinks the world revolves around him. When his company has to buy out Faye Industries, he is left with the companies mess to clean up along with their baggage. Anastazi has now gone from CEO of her own company to working for the most egotistical narcissistic billionaire as his secretary. Eventually, when the two grow closer as barriers are broken down, Anastazi begins to see the real him. But when his dark secret is unleashed, will she be able to move past the billionaire's secret, or will the damage be too much to repair? *18+ *Includes mature content, slightly graphic scenes and cursing* Word Count: 160,000+