Collateral
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Last published Mon, May 11, 2026
I was never meant to be more than a payment. A way to settle a debt I didn't owe, to a man who didn't know the meaning of mercy.
Dante didn't just take me; he claimed me. He is the shadow in the corner, the cold silk of a dangerous promise, and the architect of my golden cage. He is a monster, but in the silence of the night, he is the only one who truly sees me.
In his world, everything has a price. And I am the ultimate collateral.
What to expect:
🖤 Dark Romance / Romantic Suspense
🖤 Forced Proximity & Captivity
🖤 Morally Gray Alpha Hero
🖤 "Touch her and you die"
🖤 HEA Guaranteed
This book is a dark romance intended for readers 18 years and older. It contains mature themes including:
- Captivity and forced proximity
- Morally gray/anti-hero protagonist
- Power imbalance and possessive behavior
- Explicit sexual content
- Violence and references to organized crime
- Situations that may be triggering to some readers.
Reader discretion is strongly advised. If any of these themes are uncomfortable for you, this may not be the book for you. This story has a Happily Ever After (HEA) ending.
Copyright © 2026 by Tribecca
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