Serena’s POV I stomped away from Adrian, cursing him with every step. That bloody, deranged pervert! The nerve of him. Giving me rules like I was a bloody child and threatening me with jail time!! I had to endure this for eight and a half more months. Eight and a half months of being his "property,", of being controlled and treated like a prisoner. I wasn't sure if my sanity would remain intact by the time I gave birth to his child and the contract expired. As I moved through the crowd, I noticed many eyes straying towards me. Most men paused their conversations and their eyes lingered on my body, filled with lust. Most women whispered as I passed, their eyes lacking any warmth or adoration. But I was not moved by it. I was already used to this kind of attention. Growing up

