... stilling my pounding heart, I turn to face him. He was already staring, resting his head on his upright arm with an unknown glint in his eye."What?"A small smirk played at the corner of his tempting lips.He lifts his hand to my face and gently caresses my cheeks.I close my eyes as he gently brushes that area, moving to hold the side of my head.I soon feel his breath fanning the shell of my ear followed by a soft press of his lips there, causing a shiver to roll down my body."Don't ever do that again" he warns softly with a threat lingering at the end of his sentence."What do you mean?""You're allowed to kiss and touch me and only me. Any man who dares to desire having even a taste of your divine sweetness will end up six feet under the ground. Understood?"★★★★★★★★★★★★★Aria Pine, a sweet and bubbly soul with the responsibility of a huge debt on her shoulders as a heritage from her late father struggles through the harsh billows of life to survive as well as pay off the debt her father owed and provide for herself and her sick mother.Damien Romano, a cold, ruthless and arrogant billionaire in need of an heir comes across Aria while she attends an interview in his company.He offers her a deal he knows she won't refuse, but she has her own conditions:A relationship with no strings attached.Not to much to ask for right?Well, let's see how this plays out when the forces of passion, love, desire, obsession, trust and security comes into play.I wonder if there will still be no strings attached when this contract comes to an end.

Dr. Zinaria Aurelius has everything—wealth, prestige, and a picture-perfect marriage. Behind closed doors, it’s all a lie: a husband who cheats, a heart grown cold, and a life built only for survival. The only thing she truly loves is her daughter.One reckless night shatters her walls. Giovanni Russo—dangerously charming, devastatingly loyal, and heir to a powerful crime family—was supposed to be a mistake. Instead, he becomes impossible to escape. He’s her husband’s boss. Her daughter’s new favorite person. The man who sees her in ways she’s never been seen before.But passion comes with a price. As betrayals rise, scandals explode, and danger circles closer, Zina finds herself caught between survival and surrender. Loving Giovanni could cost her everything… but resisting him may cost her the one chance at freedom she’s ever had.A story of desire, betrayal, and the kind of love that refuses to be silenced.