At the young age, Yelena Altamonte already knew what she wants for her life. She has been yearning for freedom to achieve her dreams. Given the life that she has--where her family follows a very old tradition of arranged-marriage, she realized that she couldn't just escape from that reality and be free. With the kind of beauty that enchants everyone, it would be easy to negotiate with her groom to be her ally. All she needs is a man who will understand her situation. She was confident that her plans about that would work out. Not until Zacariel Guerrera--the merciless man who came from the most influential family in town put himself in the picture. Yelena would never allow him to interfere with her life again. But with their steamy kisses and wildness in bed, is it still possible to elude if he successfully made her feel like she's a slave of darkness? *** CONTENT WARNING: Mature | R-18| SPG | Book Cover: CTTO

Honorable but deadly, Caston Villareal is decided not to get involved with any woman who can distract him from getting justice for his mom. But things change when he meets Zalanna Guerrera, the woman who unexpectedly makes him fall in love. *** A former soldier and police chief inspector, Caston Villareal is set to do everything he can to get the justice that his mother deserves. He is willing to go through hell and risk his life just to fulfill his tasks. But when he unexpectedly meets Zalanna Guerrera, he's suddenly willing to set aside his dear job just to be with her. Now faced with different problems and the bitter truth, can Caston and Zalanna manage to trust each other no matter what happens? Or will the haunted past connecting them burn the love they failed to protect? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela CONTENT WARNING: This story has mature scenes which are not suitable for young readers.