A broken perfumer, Arella Rogue violated rules once and shared a passionate night with a strange. After seven years, a twisted fate brings them together, but her heart is still raw to gamble over her unrecompensed feelings. An optimistic and charismatic businessman, Skipper Linton’s plan crumbles like his heart the moment they meet. Their scorching passion reignites, but there’s a problem—she’s forbidden fruit he shouldn’t bite. And one thing Arella learned from her past—it’s not to play with fire. But the more she pulls away, fate brings them closer. And one long-buried secret can change their lives forever.

Sin De Rella

I blinked, trying to comprehend what he just said.

/"We can’t do this, Skip. And I’m going home./" I shook my head and marched right to the door.

/"Arella, I’m sorry! We both lied. That’s why I want us to be honest with each other this time./"

/"There is no us, Skipper. We both lied. That’s the whole point. What else can we do besides lying? And this isn’t right. You are my brother’s best friend. And I almost jeopardized your life once, and I’m not gonna do it again./"

/"The fuck you can’t! It’s time for you to take a leap and decide what’s best for you. Don’t allow anyone to control your life anymore, Arella./"

My heart panged when I saw the tenderness in his eyes.

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