TIES THAT BIND
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Ongoing9m
Last published Sat, Aug 16, 2025
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Elodie and Sylvester have been best friends for years, but unspoken feelings have always simmered beneath the surface. When Elodie decides to marry another man, Sylvester can't stand by, he will stop at nothing to claim her, even if it means hijacking her wedding. Torn between loyalty, obsession, and desire, their bond is tested as Sylvester's possessive methods force Elodie to confront her own heart and decide if love can survive obsession.
WORD COUNT: 1997
TROPE: Best friends forced to marry.
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