A journalist is investigating gang corruption and violence within the city. She seeks out different sources, interviewing some of the most ruthless gang members and men with blood on their hands, ultimately putting herself in harms way just to get answers.
But one thing about the streets - they don't like intrusion.
As she leans in too close, she doesn't realize that a pair of eyes have been on her all along. And when she's abducted one night by a masked figure, she finally realizes that her job isn't worth her life.
She's kept hostage in a warehouse, stripped of all contact to the outside world. Her captor keeps his identity hidden by that same mask, only allowing her to hear his voice.
Little does she know, he's been paid to take her. However, he isn't doing this for the money. He's doing it because she's his prized possession.
The jewel of his eye that he wants to keep safe.
He's been lurking in the shadows, just waiting for the right time to get his hands on her.
What started out as a small crush has now turned into a full blown infatuation.
So when he's given the opportunity to go through with the scheme, he's all for it.
Hoping that he can ultimately prove his love to her, despite the uncanny circumstances.
COVER & PLOT BY -LAYSDIARY
She sold her time for money; until desire demanded her heart.
Broke and desperate, twenty-two year old Sage, takes a job that pays thousands for her time and beauty-no strings attached. But when she meets Cortez Banks, a powerful man with tattoos, secrets, and temptation written all over him, rules shatter.
He's off-limits.
He's dangerous.
And falling for him could cost her everything.
Sage swore she wouldn't break the rules.
Cortez swore he didn't need love.
But rules were made to be broken.
What begins as desire spirals into something far more dangerous. When secrets unravel; secrets that tie Cortez to her family, to her best friend, to a world of blood and betrayal-Sage will learn the truth:
Luxury isn't free. And love might cost her 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.