Blind to his relentless gaze, Ciauna moves through her day, unaware of the noose tightening around her. It only took one glance-just one-for Obeye to decide she would be his. From that moment, he watched from the shadows, his patience unnervingly steady, biding his time and savoring the anticipation before he struck. By the time Ciauna feels the shift in the air, a chilling prickle at the back of her neck, it's far too late. He has her now, ensnared in his grip, forced to bend to his every dark whim-no escape, no turning back. But the worst part? A small, unyielding part of her doesn't want to resist him at all. ________________ As I reached the edge of his desk, his hands gripped my hips, the sudden contact making me gasp. His touch was firm, almost painful, as he spun me around to face the floor-to-ceiling windows that overlooked the city. "Look out there," he said, his breath hot against my ear. "See all of that?" I nodded, my eyes blurring with unshed tears as I took in the twinkling lights of the cityscape. "That's your world," he whispered, his grip tightening. "And I control it. Now, bend over the desk." 📚 Now Available on Amazon This story is officially published. You can now read the full, edited version on Amazon Kindle. (Link in bio)

Aaliyah Winston has built a life she loves-one filled with ambition, independence, and a touch of adventure. But nothing prepares her for Nicholas Walsh, the enigmatic mafia boss whose piercing gaze and lethal charm unravel her carefully laid plans. Their connection is instant, a slow-burning fire that refuses to be extinguished. But Nicholas's world is not one of fairy tales. It's a world of power, deception, and ruthless enemies lurking in the shadows. As a rival gang close in and secrets begin to unravel, Aaliyah is faced with an impossible choice-walk away before it's too late or risk everything for a love as intoxicating as it is dangerous.