In the high-stakes world of elite society, where power plays and hidden agendas rule, two souls find themselves entangled in a web of desire, betrayal, and unexpected love. Darius Voss, the charming heir to a formidable legacy, is torn between duty and his growing affection for Selene Drakos, a woman as fierce as she is beautiful. As Darius embarks on a mission to seduce Selene for his family's gain, he finds himself swept up in a passionate whirlwind that threatens to unravel everything he thought he knew.
"Tonight, we celebrate, us," he whispers, his breath hot against her ear, igniting a fire within her that challenges the very foundation of their tumultuous connection. Each stolen kiss and heated glance draws them deeper into a world where love blossoms amid deception.
But where does loyalty end, and where does love begin? As secrets unfold and betrayal looms, they must confront the question: "Where did things go wrong when everything feels so right?"
Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of emotions in this sexy, romantic tale filled with tension, longing, and unexpected twists. Will Darius and Selene fight for their love, or will the shadows of their past tear them apart?
Mature rating: 18+ This novel contains explicit scenes, adult themes, and intense romantic situations. Reader discretion is advised.
Reiz Hall, an ambitious undergrad studying Renaissance Literature at Oxford University, has no time for distractions. Her life is a whirlwind of exams, papers, and barely a moment to spare for her family. But there's one thing that consistently breaks her focus: her roommate's infuriatingly perfect boyfriend, Lucius Black.
Lucius, a platinum-haired, too-hot-for-his-own-good surgeon, is everything Reiz doesn't want. His smug grin, arrogant confidence, and distracting presence are like nails on a chalkboard. As far as she's concerned, he's nothing but a gorgeous pain in the ass. He thinks she's a smart-mouthed, fiery little pixie-and he's not wrong.
But trouble looms when Reiz notices the way his eyes follow her. That spark of interest that lies beneath his infuriating indifference. What begins as a game of verbal sparring soon spirals into something much more dangerous-a battle of wills that neither can seem to stop.
The tension between them simmers, thick with unspoken desire and resentful attraction. Neither is willing to back down, but how long can they keep provoking each other before one of them breaks?
In the game of hate and attraction, the stakes are higher than either can anticipate-because when these two collide, it's not just pride on the line. It's everything they didn't see coming.
[The Third Book of the V-Series]
A Standalone Novel.