The Shackles We Break

"When revenge drives you, love can be your undoing."

Zane Cross built his empire for one reason: revenge. Her murder haunts him, and the alliance he blames will pay. But his plans take a dangerous turn when he meets Avy Sterling, sharp-tongued, lethal, and devastatingly beautiful.

Avy is no stranger to manipulation. A top operative for the alliance, she's lived by their rules-until Zane. The ruthless CEO should be her enemy, but he stirs something deeper. Together, they uncover a dark conspiracy that challenges everything they thought they knew.

As enemies turned reluctant allies, their dangerous attraction ignites, threatening to unravel their carefully guarded walls. In a world of lies and betrayal, Zane and Avy must decide: fight for the truth-or let the past destroy them both.
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"You really think you can outplay me?" he murmured, his voice a low rumble that sent a shiver down her spine.
"Maybe I already have," she shot back, smirking.
His lips curved into a slow, wicked smile. "You don't know what you're doing, Flamma . I could destroy you. Break you."
She swallowed hard, refusing to back down. "Then why haven't you?"
The space between them crackled, her defiance meeting his intensity head-on. He leaned in, his breath ghosting over her ear.
"Because," he whispered, his voice dark and velvet smooth, "I'm not sure if I want to ruin you... or keep you."