novel_evaray

**This book is a dark romance and contains abusive and mature content.**

In a world where power and passion collide, Lily Anderson finds herself entangled in a web of deceit and desire with Ethan Blackwood, a man of enigmatic charm and ruthless ambition. Their tumultuous relationship is a battleground of wills and wits, where Lily struggles to maintain her dignity and autonomy against Ethan's domineering control. As they navigate through a series of encounters that test the limits of trust and betrayal, a question lingers in the air: Can love flourish in the shadows of manipulation, or will it wither under the weight of dark intentions?

Throughout their journey, the dialogue between Lily and Ethan is peppered with moments of tension and revelation, offering a glimpse into the complex dynamics of their relationship:

"I'm not finished," Lily glared at him defiantly, reaching for another bottle from the ice bucket. With a resounding crash, Ethan upended the entire bucket, his eyes darkening with barely contained fury. "Get the hell out of here, all of you!" He snarled, his face contorted with rage. How dare they ogle his woman like that?

"You belong to me. Your body, your time, your very existence—all of it is mine to do with as I please," Ethan growled, his face mere inches from hers, asserting a claim that Lily vehemently resisted.

"I don't belong to anyone," she spat, her voice trembling. "Least of all a monster like you."

"You'll learn, Lily. One way or another, you'll learn your place," Ethan's lips curled into a cruel smile, promising a future of struggle and submission.

"I'll do anything you want," Lily whispered, her soul fracturing with each syllable, as she made a choice that would change her life forever.

"Because my name is Ethan Blackwood," he said, a statement that carried with it a weight of power and a promise of consequences yet to be seen.

30 Days of Passion and Revenge

Lily hadn't anticipated that her stomach would act up so swiftly. She thought she could endure until they returned to the Blackwood villa, but instead, she ended up in the hospital. Her hidden mobile phone was left behind in the bedroom, and with her hospital stay extending for several days, she would undoubtedly be under the watchful eyes of Ethan and the bodyguards, likely losing her freedom to communicate once again.

She still hadn't figured out why Ethan insisted on keeping her imprisoned. She had already obediently become his mistress, yet he kept her close, not allowing her any contact with the outside world.

Lily slightly lifted the quilt, poking her head out for some fresh air, and saw a bodyguard carrying bags of items walking in through the door.

"Mr. Blackwood, I've bought some late-night snacks from the next-door hotel. You should eat something first; we are all hungry too."

The bodyguard entered, carrying the food with a sycophantic demeanor.

Silent Vigil