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**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

His lips still tingled with the sweetness of her breath, a sensation that left him with a soft sigh of contentment. Her essence was something he knew he would never tire of.

His hand gently encircled her tender form, and he drew her into the warmth of his embrace. Their lips met in a fiery exchange, his mouth savoring her taste as the lingering cloud of Vanessa's perfume dissipated.

He tenderly pressed his lips to the faint bruises marring her visage, his tongue soothing the tender skin. His gaze delved deep into her eyes as he sternly commanded, "Lily, from now on, you are not permitted to wander off alone."

The memory of the vicious blow from the previous night flashed through her mind, and Lily couldn't help but feel a twinge of discomfort. "Would I dare? Not afraid of your retaliation?"

Ethan held her gaze, his lips descending once more to claim hers in a gentle caress, his arms enveloping her as he inhaled the pure, refreshing scent of her being.

The Endless Crave