Aurantium amara .... the bitter orange ..... Sometimes emotions leave a sour taste in your mouth just like that of a bitter orange. But you pour the negativity into poems. You slice the orange and squeeze the pulp out of it. You create a sweet drink. You pull away the peel like stepping out of your protective shield which held your true emotions and thoughts to yourself.

Damien Stryker is a ruthless billionaire, but when Serena Mclane is forced to marry him, she hopes to find the mercy behind his cold eyes and strong hands. ****** Damien Stryker, a domineering billionaire, is someone you don't want to get close to. Unfortunately for Serena Mclane, she doesn't have much of a choice. Always at the mercy of her family's name and legacy, Serena has to do as her father says. So when her father forces her into an arranged marriage with the one and only Damien Stryker: the truth comes out. Secrets are unveiled, and love starts to bloom. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]]