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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 sun was warm on my skin, but it did little to ease the storm brewing in my chest. I needed this walk—some space, some air, something that felt remotely normal. My dad had gone to the office earlier, and Mom had left for her checkup. That left me alone in the house, restless and trapped in my own thoughts. So I slipped out, hoping a walk would bring clarity or peace. Or maybe just silence. 


But peace was a luxury I never really had. 


I had just rounded the corner past the small park down the street when I heard the tires screech. A sleek black car pulled up in front of me, the engine purring low and aggressive. I froze, heart kicking up into my throat. For a second, paranoia crept in. Had Aleksandr finally found me? 


Then the door opened, and Leon stepped out. 


CHAPTER 89