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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 took off my shoes at the entrance, the cool tiles beneath my feet grounding me after the long day. The scent of the house welcomed me—faintly of fresh linen and something spicy from the kitchen, maybe cinnamon or cloves, but the warmth didn’t reach my heart. I padded across the spacious foyer, my footsteps soft against the polished marble floor. A heavy silence hung in the air, so still and thick it made my ears ring. It was awkwardly quiet—too quiet—but I welcomed it. Noise would have only added to the confusion storming inside my head. 


My hand brushed the carved mahogany railing as I climbed the grand staircase, every step heavier than the last. Each step felt like it was dragging the weight of all the unanswered questions I carried. When I finally reached the landing, I turned left and headed toward our bedroom. The double doors stood tall and intimidating, yet they offered no resistance as I pushed them open and stepped inside. 


CHAPTER 46