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Sophia never imagined her life would spiral into a waking nightmare. What began as strange phone calls and shadowy figures watching from the distance quickly turned into something far worse—being abducted by Matteo DeLuca, a man whose obsession ran deeper than love. Under his control, Sophia suffered in silence, enduring pain and humiliation she dares not speak of. When he finally lets her go, it isn’t freedom that greets her—but another captor.

Aleksandr Volkov, powerful, cold, and emotionally damaged, sees in Sophia a mirror of the woman he lost. Desperate to keep his daughter believing her mother is alive, he forces Sophia to take on her identity. Through manipulation, subtle control, and emotional coercion, Aleksandr begins to unravel Sophia’s reality—softening her resistance and luring her into the illusion of a perfect family.

Now, with her will slowly crumbling, Matteo must do the unthinkable: save the very woman he once destroyed. But is it redemption he’s after—or revenge? As dark secrets unravel and twisted games are played, Sophia must face a brutal truth: sometimes the greatest threats are the ones that wear a familiar face.

HUNTED BY DESIRE

The walk to the café did little to clear my mind. My thoughts were tangled, looping back to the same suffocating place—last night, Matteo, the way he controlled everything, even my body. 


I shook my head, pushing those thoughts aside as I stepped into the small café. The scent of freshly brewed coffee and warm pastries filled the air, momentarily grounding me. I inhaled deeply, letting the warmth of the place ease the tension in my shoulders. 


There weren’t too many people, which was a relief. I wasn’t in the mood for crowds or unnecessary conversations. I walked straight to the counter, scanning the menu even though I already knew what I wanted. 


“Medium black coffee, please,” I said, handing over the money. 


The barista smiled. “Name for the order?” 


“Got it! It’ll be ready in a few minutes.” 


CHAPTER 39