He rejected her because he knew that accepting their bond would expose a secret that could get them both killed.

Elara Vance has one mission: destroy the man who ruined her family.For five years, she's planned her revenge. For eighteen months, she's played the role of devoted mistress to billionaire Julian Cross, gathering evidence, earning his trust, and waiting for the perfect moment to strike. She's lied, seduced, and manipulated her way into his life and into his bed.But somewhere between the lies and the passion, something went terribly wrong.She fell in love with the enemy.