Rielle_Divi

In the midst of heartbreak, Alaina Sullivan finds herself entwined with Dominic Santoro, a powerful and enigmatic stranger. But their whirlwind encounter is shattered when Dominic's father is assassinated at their betrothal announcement - a union arranged by their families years ago.

As ancient secrets and lies surface, Dominic's world is rocked. Blinded by rage and suspicion, he targets Alaina's father, convinced of his guilt. Alaina, caught in the crossfire, becomes a pawn in a deadly game.

Kidnapped by Dominic's enemies and forced to confront the darkness surrounding her family's legacy, Alaina's survival hangs by a thread. Will Dominic's desire for vengeance consume him, or will he come for her, despite the hatred burning between them?

As storms rage within and around them, Alaina and Dominic must navigate treacherous family ties, hidden agendas, and their own forbidden attraction. Will their love be the anchor that selves them, or will it drown in the turbulent waters of their families' twisted past?

STORMBOUND HEARTS

The air is still and solemn with an underlying feeling of heaviness in the atmosphere. There is a crowd of people gathered, dressed in dark clothing, their faces serious and pensive. Well, that could be because most of the people at my fathers funeral are mainly colleagues and people who work for him. 


If I examine everyone closely, I'll realize I just might be the only one related to my father here. Or at least the only one who truly ever knew him. The only one who cared for him, while he cared for every single one of them here. 


The sky is a dull gray, with heavy clouds that seem to sense that this is a funeral many of us weren't expecting too attend. Just a few weeks back, I'd spoken to my dad. We'd been butting heads about his contracted marriage issue but I'd never truly gone against him on it. I loved my father too much to truly go against his sole wishes. 


CHAPTER EIGHT.