{MATURE +18} 

'I'm not like your previous partners, Ava.' 

'Why me?' I groan, struggling to wriggle out from under his massive body. Pausing, I meet his steely blue eyes and am ensnared by their intensity. 

'You were made for beasts like me.' 

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Returning to Black Mountain was my path to healing and closure. Yet, fate had other plans, plunging me into the heart of darkness. Here, forbidden desires and veiled secrets threaten to engulf me. Bound to those who thrive in shadows, I question: Can I ever break free? ******************************************** 

Welcome to 'Claimed,' a realm where the boundaries between desire and danger blur, where the shadows harbor more than mere darkness. 

[WARNING: THIS BOOK CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT AND DARK THEMES]

THE CLAIMING

"Ava, love." He tries to reply, stumbling to get the words out, but I ignore him, placing my hands on the bed, eyes locked, my focus like lasers, burning into his irises. 


"Do. Not. Ava. Love. Me. Liam. Just fucking give me a straight answer." I respond, my voice cool and steady. Watching his face closely, I see his strong jaw slowly ticking, lips pursed, and eyes filled with what looks like shame before they lower. 


Shaking his head, hands clenching and unclenching, he starts to speak then pauses, leaning his head against the headboard, his back resting on the pillows and posture sagging. "Ava, it’s complicated, love." 


"Then uncomplicate it, give it to me straight, Liam. No bullshit." I respond, crossing my arms over my chest and waiting for his response. 


RUN DOE RUN