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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 sat up and looked at him, and then quickly looked away, feeling the warmth rush to my cheeks. Did I really just suck off an injured man? This guy was impossible. Beyond bold. My heart was still thudding in my chest, half in embarrassment and half in disbelief. 


"What if the doctor finds out?" I asked, trying to sound stern, but my voice cracked slightly, betraying my flustered state. 


Heinrich gave me a crooked smile as he zipped up his pants. "He never said no." 


I groaned, pulling the blanket over my head. "And he never said yes either." 


"Hey," he said, gently tugging the blanket down so he could see my face. "I’m still okay. My wound didn’t open up. I just felt... pleasure." He winked. 


CHAPTER 40