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Mariane thought she had lost everything the day her mother was found dead by the roadside. Grief consumed her, leaving her with no choice but to accept a loveless marriage to Heinrich Volkov—a powerful, ruthless man with secrets as dark as his cold green eyes.

But just when she begins to accept her fate, the truth unravels.

Her mother’s death wasn’t an accident. The investigation takes a shocking turn, revealing clues that suggest she might still be alive. The deeper Mariane digs, the more the shadows close in around her. And the worst part?

Heinrich might have known all along.

Betrayal cuts deeper than any blade, and as Mariane pieces together the puzzle, she realizes that the man she shares a bed with—the man who watches her every move—is keeping far more than just business secrets.

Was she forced into this marriage to be protected? Or was she trapped to be controlled?

And if her mother is alive…

Why hasn’t she come back for her?

As Mariane’s world spirals into a web of deceit, power, and deadly desire, she’s left with only one choice: trust Heinrich, or destroy him.

But how do you fight the devil when you’re already falling for him?



THE HAUNTED HEART OF LIES

I yawned as I stretched my body, my limbs sore from sleep. The air was crisp and damp, the sound of heavy rain pounding against the windows filling the quiet room. The windows were shut, trapping the slight chill inside. I shivered slightly and pulled the blanket closer to my body before rubbing my eyes, trying to shake off the drowsiness. 


“Fuck,” I muttered under my breath, pressing my hands against my face. 


I replayed the events over and over in my head—the boldness, the way I had practically thrown myself at Heinrich, the way I begged him to touch me. Heat rose to my cheeks, and I groaned, flopping back onto the bed. What had gotten into me? 


I had let my guard down, let my emotions and desires get the best of me. And now, I had to face him. God, I didn’t want to face him. 


CHAPTER 17