Summary: She wasn't interested. When she finally did cave, she never meant for it to be more than one night. A fleeting indulgence. A mistake she could forget. But Jake doesn't forget. He doesn't let go. And when she tries to move on, he reminds her- violently, that he won't allow it.
What begins as an unsettling fixation spirals into something far darker, something suffocating. He watches her. Follows her. Marks her. She runs, she fights, but the deeper she falls into his madness, the more terrifying the truth becomes. She's starting to crave it, too.
Trapped in a brutal game of obsession and power, she faces an impossible choice: destroy him before he destroys her... or surrender to the monster she helped create.
Warnings: Toxic Relationship, Obsession, Desperation, Violence, Language, Drinking, Alluded Sexual Content, Depictions of Mental Health Struggles, Gaslighting, Mental Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Trauma, Gore, Death and other Mature Themes - Use your own judgement, and read at your own risk!
This is a work of fiction, born entirely from my imagination. It does not depict real events or individuals, nor is it a reflection of reality in any way. This story exists in an alternate universe, shaped by creativity, a lack of sleep, a weird dream and nothing more.
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"You like being tied up, don't you?" he taunts, his mouth near my ear. "So I can uncover every secret you keep buried. So you can pretend to resist when your body is begging for me?"
"What are you doing?" I cry out, my voice cracking. "You said you'd only touch me if I wanted it!"
His gaze sears into mine. "Your body does want it, love. More than you'll ever admit. It's my right-my duty as your soon to be husband-to give you what you crave."
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In a crowded nightclub, our gazes lock across the chaos. One look is all it takes-his presence is magnetic, dangerous. Broad shoulders, eyes like a predator, and an aura that warns me he is not a man I should ever want. Yet I can't stop the way my pulse races.
A week later, fate puts him in my path again at a glittering event. I should've turned away. Instead, I stayed-and saw the truth with my own eyes. I watched him end a life without hesitation.
The mysterious stranger isn't just a man. He's the ruthless kingpin of India's most feared cartel. And once he notices me, his obsession is relentless.
But I am not a bargaining chip. I will not be sold off to cover my father's debts. I will not be broken the way my mother was. So I run.
Only he hunts what's his. And to him, I already am. What the devil wants... the devil takes.
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⚠️ Warning: This is a dark, mature dark romance. The hero is possessive, violent, and at times irredeemable. This story includes explicit content, graphic themes, and situations that may be disturbing or offensive to some readers. Recommended for readers 18+ only.