"I knew I was in trouble the moment the words left her mouth, dripping in regal authority. My queen had decided to give me to him as a final gift before his ceremony. The purest gift he'd ever receive. A consolation for taking HER as his mate instead of one of his choosing. I knew he wasn't mine to have, but that didn't stop me from falling in love with him all the same. He wasn't mine to lose either, but I'd have to give him up just the same." WARNING: Mature themes, violence and sexual content, some nonconsensual triggers. #1 afterdark #1 sensual #2 gift #3 in rated-r #11 Mature romance #13 adult #33 Prince COMPLETED. All Rights Reserved 2018 L. E. Hunter

Night and Day Book II Must be read in order! *** The contract of Bonnie Stewart and Zion Asher Dawsey® By signing this paper, the parties are obliged to follow, accept and respect the following points: · Zion Asher Dawsey is obliged to help with the process of getting Bonnie Stewart pregnant and provide with semen after (in case of) failed attempt. · Zion Asher Dawsey is not to be bothered with any updates on the child nor does he have to worry about child support. · Zion Asher Dawsey is not to demand to see the child in case of sudden urge. · Zion Asher Dawsey is not to speak of this contract with any other soul except Bonnie Stewart. · In case of breaking a rule, Zion Asher Dawsey is to face the consequences of having his secret exposed to society. · Bonnie Stewart is not to demand for child support in case of financial crisis. · Bonnie Stewart is not to update Zion Asher Dawsey about the child's life. · Bonnie Stewart is not to tell any other soul of Zion Asher Dawsey's shared genes with her child. · Bonnie Stewart is not to expose Zion Asher Dawsey's secret, shall he finish his task successfully. · In case of breaking a rule, Bonnie Stewart is to face the consequences of having to live with it. *** Zion Dawsey and Bonnie Stewart haven't talked ever since finishing their business together. They knew the rules of their deal and hoped to never see each other again. But as soon as that business turned into an actual human being and was more and more shown in the news, another meeting of the two was unavoidable. Especially when it all got out of hand and Zion, as well as Bonnie and her child suddenly grazed every newspaper and magazine in Silverthorne. A great scandal was introduced to the world and their secret was revealed. Impossible to ignore the issue any longer, Zion and Bonnie reunite and take matters into their own hands. And before they know it, their search for justice becomes a secondary priority.

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