𝐒𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑’𝐒 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍

Seven months after escaping her abusive fiancé's grasp and sending him to prison, Amelia fled to California, determined to rebuild her shattered life. A year later, she stood proudly as the owner of a thriving business, her dreams finally within reach. But the city's dark underbelly had other plans.

Gangs had taken notice of her success, and their extortion demands had become relentless. One fateful evening, Amelia refused to pay, and the next morning, she arrived at her business to find it ravaged. Shattered glass, overturned furniture, and the stench of intimidation hung in the air. Her livelihood, her sanctuary, lay in ruins.

Fear crept up her spine as she realized she was no match for the gangs' brutality. Cornered and desperate, Amelia turned to the one person she knew could help: Slater, the enigmatic billionaire with ties to the city's underworld. His reputation preceded him – ruthless, cunning, and feared by all who crossed him.

As Amelia pleaded her case, Slater's gaze pierced through her, his eyes gleaming with a mixture of curiosity and hunger. "What do I get in return?" he asked, his low, husky voice sending shivers down her spine.

Amelia's voice trembled as she proposed her payment: protection. Slater's chuckle was low and menacing, his breath whispering against her skin. “Darling, I don't want your money. I want something far more... valuable." His eyes roamed over her, lingering on the curves of her body. "I want you. All of you."