THE DEVIL'S MISTRESS

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His hand gripped my neck-not tight enough to choke but enough to make his point. His other hand pressed against the fridge just above my shoulder, trapping me.

My mouth parted in shock, my eyes locking with his. The sly smirk curving his lips sent a shiver down my spine.

"Don't toy with me, kitten," He murmured, the nickname laced with sarcasm. "Kitten...funny, isn't it? Something so small and harmless, yet trying to claw its way out of trouble." His smirk widened.

"But if I find out you're lying..." He leaned in, his voice a low, dangerous whisper near my ear, "...well, let's just say tearing you to pieces won't be off the table."

"And if you think about skipping town before I'm fully recovered..." His grip tightened slightly, as he looked me deep in the eyes. "I'll find you, no matter where you go."

He tilted his head, his calm delivery making the threat all the more unsettling. "Do you understand me?"

His words weren't loud, but they didn't need to be. His gaze bore into mine, daring me to defy him.

"Yes." I swallowed hard, nodding slightly, my voice betraying me with its lack of strength.

"Good girl." He watched me with a pleased, almost smug expression. He loosened his grip, but he didn't move away.

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In a city plagued by crime and violence, a young woman fights to stay hidden from her sadistic stepfather and his ruthless gang.

In her journey to uncover the truth about her forgotten past, she crosses paths with a dangerous and mysterious stranger in the most unexpected manner.

Together, they embrace their twisted fate by striking a deal and altering their lives through a tale of romance, mystery, secrets and unexpected allies.

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✦ 𝐷𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑠, 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑣𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑖𝑠 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑜 𝑤