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Caught between her mother’s relentless pressure to marry her irresponsible cousin and her own dreams of completing her studies and building a career, Teal finds herself at a breaking point. Abandoned by the man she once loved, she faces an unexpected twist when the wealthy and enigmatic Alexander Epix enters her life with a shocking proposal of marriage.

As obstacles rain down on her like a storm, Teal must navigate the chaos of a loveless marriage, a future hanging in the balance, and the faint hope of finding light in their shared darkness. Can she uncover love where none was meant to exist?

Dive into the story to discover the answer.

When The Love Comes

I clenched my jaw as his words sunk in. Teal was his daughter? Why would he want to kidnap her? And why ask me to do it? Of course, I was capable, but a strange sadness tugged at me.

"She'll be safer with you than she ever will be with Alexander. I trust you more than I trust her husband," he continued, exhaling a cloud of smoke. "I know Alexander married her for his own gain."

Six months until New Year's Eve. That's how long he wanted me to wait. But why not do it now?

"What's in it for me?" I asked, my tone measured.

Lucifer's grin grew even wider. "I'll entrust her to you. Or, to put it another way—you'll marry her. Isn't that what you've been planning all along?"

I laughed, a genuine burst of joy escaping me. Yes, that had been my desire all along—to have someone like her by my side. Extending my hand, I sealed the agreement with a firm handshake. Lucifer studied my hand briefly before shaking it, saying, "That's the spirit of youth."

Chapter 45