BOUND BY DESIRE
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Last published Sun, Jan 18, 2026
After the tragic death of his parents, Ethan Romano, a hardworking and ambitious twenty-year-old, juggles multiple jobs to pay rent and save for college. One night while working at a rundown convenience store, he catches the eye of Leonardo Vancini, a powerful and ruthless CEO known for his unrelenting control over everything-and everyone-in his life.
Leonardo becomes obsessed with the innocence and quiet strength he sees in Ethan and decides he must have him. Unable to take no for an answer, he commands Carlos, his loyal personal guard, to kidnap Ethan and bring him to his mansion.
As days turn into weeks,he becomes Ethan's only source of comfort in the lavish yet suffocating cage Leonardo has created.
Ethan's defiance and resilience intrigue Leonardo, but the CEO's desire to possess him only grows darker and more dangerous. Meanwhile, Carlos finds himself struggling to keep his distance as he watches Ethan's strength slowly chip away under Leonardo's control.
When Ethan starts to develop feelings for Carlos-the very man who kidnapped him-their connection becomes a dangerous secret. But as Leonardo's obsession deepens, Carlos is forced to make a choice: continue to serve the man who owns him or risk everything to save the one he's come to love.
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