Coffee and Cream

Emrys Arkyn hides many dark secrets, but one thing remains clear-he is charismatic, popular, and envied by everyone around him. His wealth and brilliance as a freelance programmer are no secret, and his charm has earned him both admirers and rivals. Though he could care less about his family's expectations, Emrys maintains a hollow relationship with his high school girlfriend, Isabelle, to keep the peace with his parents.
Darcelle Stirling is Emrys' opposite in every sense-quiet, withdrawn, and content to lose herself in books and alcohol to numb her fears. She's spent her life surviving alone after aging out of foster care, working at a grocery store and putting herself through college. While rebellious at heart, Darcelle lacks the courage to fully embrace her darkness-until Emrys comes into her life and pulls her deeper into his.
When they meet one fateful night, what begins as an electrifying, forbidden affair built on primal desire soon evolves into something far more dangerous. Darcelle is a bratty submissive, and Emrys, a devilishly soft but ruthless dom, unearths the darkest parts of her soul, while she, in turn, forces him to face the sinister depths he keeps hidden. Together, they awaken an unholy passion that defies logic and morality, finding solace in each other's destruction.