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 Series

The silence stretched between us. Bad idea. Now I completely regretted coming over, asking for his help because he must be damn mocking at me right now.

When the tingles swept at the back of my neck toward my face, I stood up. My shaky legs numbly stepped away from the still silent Clyve.

Fear of humiliation had already gotten into me. I swallowed hard as I gathered myself, ready to bolt out of this cabin. I was hoping not to see him again, but I knew it was impossible.

My eyes blurred with unshed tears, and my heart ached for Keene. I let him down one more time.

/"Where are you going?/" he asked, clearly confused.

My body stiffened for a moment. I couldn’t face him, afraid he would see the tears that were about to roll down my face.

/"I will do everything to help him,/" he said softly.

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