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Bound by Shadows

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The protagonist, Ayla, is thrust into an arranged marriage with Damien, a cold, mysterious mafia leader. Known for his ruthless reputation, Damien married Ayla not out of love, but for the power that her family's mafia connections would add to his empire. Ayla feels more like a possession or a strategic asset than a wife, trapped in a life where her every move seems insignificant to the man she's supposed to call her husband.
For weeks, they coexist in near silence, Damien treating her as if she doesn't exist. Ayla feels isolated, her doubts and fears compounding every day. She is unsure of her place in Damien's life and questions whether she will ever mean anything to him. She aches for companionship, but all she receives is indifference.

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The QB Bad Boy: Playing for Keeps cover

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