Shadow-bound: The Billionaire's Hidden Bride

eautiful living room, her heart raced. She could clearly feel the place's oppressive weight even on her first night here. Even though it was lavish,

tight spot because of her past, and Damian's offer of a marriage of convenience had appeared like her

rfectly fitted, and his keen eyes met hers with a mix of calculating and curiosity. Charming, vicious, and as dangerous as they came, he w

's clarify this arrangement is mutually beneficial

him in the eye. "Damian, I didn't come here to betray you

l right. That heat appeals to me. However, rememb

e she could reply. Veronica, tall, graceful, and with her br

nsure in Veronica's gaze, and her tone was tinged with i

his eyes. "Veronica, you and I understand t

wing. What's in it for you, please? Why would

amian or Veronica. "Because I had no choice," she answered, looking dire

med on Veronica's

n than someone like her. She glanced about, noticing the thick draperies, the silk-draped king-size bed, and the subtle

unknown number said, "They're watching you," and when

he shadows. However, nobody was present. She tried to ignore the uneasiness that was beginning to settle in her gut as she lay

ith a massive mahogany desk and walls lined with leather-bound books. Behind i

ed to go over a few things." "This arrangement

d folded her arms. "What happens

depart. But keep in mind that you sought shelter

realized that he had her cornered. She wouldn't giv

, trying to seem composed.

the past 24 hours as she strolled through the vast gardens, the air heavy with the aroma of roses and jasmine. A man she hardly knew, who appeared to straddle th

o late. She turned around when a hand clamped down on her shoulder and saw a man she didn't recog

ed, "Damian's new plaything." "H

ought, her mind racing, and panic erupted. She didn't know

r composure as she screa

oser. "Just some light guidance. Be mindful of you

own her spine as she watched him leave. She couldn't get rid of the feeling th

Her mind replayed the warning, reminding her of the dangerous situation she had placed herself

ed on. Her hand automatically reached for the doo

itative voice called out

oor, and opened it to see him stan

hing, she said, "Who was

d. "You got to know Ma

stared straight ahead. "A

ace. Indeed. Because of this, you should b

bitterly. "Damian, I

n a low, almost soft voice. "You ought to get some sleep. You w

per, she stopped him as he turned to g

Lily, you underestimate your strength. Additio

questions racing through her head. She was sure that whatever was

racing from the terrifying warning. It's the same man who, with a sly smirk twisted around his lips