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

"What's wrong with you these past few days? You seem out of it," Aiko Nakamura said as she handed Lily a cup of black tea. Her face was still painted with the makeup of the scheming concubine she was playing. Still, her smile was as innocent and radiant as ever.

Lily didn't respond and turned to leave.

She didn't want to see Aiko's face anymore.

"Did Ethan stop caring about you?" Aiko quickly stepped in front of her, blocking her path. Despite Lily's cold expression, Aiko smiled warmly and asked, "Is it true?"

It was none of Aiko's business if Ethan was tired of her, even if he didn't want her anymore.

Why did she have to keep pestering her?

Lily was already in a terrible mood.

"Lily, let's play a little game of prediction," Aiko said, holding up her index finger. Her eyes sparkled with feigned innocence as she continued, "Within a month, Ethan will break up with you. Do you believe me?"

Revenge Ignited