My mate rejected me.

My family sold me to his father.

Now I’m pregnant, hunted, and running from a wedding soaked in blood.

Lina

I built an empire from scratch. Buried my name. Hid our daughter.

But when I heard my mother might still be alive—trapped by his father.

So I came back. In heels. With lies, leverage, and a lockbox full of secrets.

To make the plan work, I’m stuck sharing an office with the ex who still looks like trouble.

Strictly business, of course.

Except… the way he watches me still feels like gravity.

Stephen

I was busy plotting my father’s downfall.

Played the loyal son while sharpening the blade.

Didn’t...

My mate rejected me.

My family sold me to his father.

Now I’m pregnant, hunted, and running from a wedding soaked in blood.

Lina

I built an empire from scratch. Buried my name. Hid our daughter.

But when I heard my mother might still be alive—trapped by his father.

So I came back. In heels. With lies, leverage, and a lockbox full of secrets.

To make the plan work, I’m stuck sharing an office with the ex who still looks like trouble.

Strictly business, of course.

Except… the way he watches me still feels like gravity.

Stephen

I was busy plotting my father’s downfall.

Played the loyal son while sharpening the blade.

Didn’t expect to fall for his brideThe pawn, also my mate.

So I burned the wedding.

I let her go.

I watched her slip away, regret gnawing at me for not pulling her back.

Until she appeared in my office as my assistant