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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 turned for what felt like the millionth time, curling into myself as a sharp pain twisted in my lower abdomen. "Fuck," I whispered, my voice barely audible in the silent room. 


I could already tell that this was going to be one of those nights—the ones where the cramps would be unbearable, where I would toss and turn until exhaustion finally forced me into a restless sleep. But sleep wasn’t coming. 


Another sharp wave of pain hit me, making me wince. I let out a shaky breath before forcing myself to sit up. Lying in bed wasn’t helping, and I needed to put on a pad before I stained these perfectly white sheets. That was the last thing I needed. 


Some men were disgusted by periods, and I had no idea how Heinrich felt about them. Maybe he was one of those guys who acted like periods were some kind of horror movie scene. Or maybe he didn’t care. Either way, I didn’t want to find out. 


CHAPTER 26