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 woman in front of me writhes desperately, her heart shaped face coated in slick sweat as she turns and gasps in the bed. Worry lines coat my temple as I my mind reels with what could be wrong. 


The doctor had told me she may experience frequent hallucinations and even distorted dreams after the surgery, but right now, seeing her she looks downright uncomfortable. 


 "Lana." I voice her name more softly this time and suddenly as if controlled by some remote, she freezes, her steely blue eyes turn to me and she looks like she's seen a ghost. 


I settle down comfortably beside her before jolting up again. 


From how soaked in sweat she is, I'm sure she must be burning up. Could it be a fever? Or maybe the room is too hot? I make my way over to the AC to turn it up a little while pulling the curtains open. 


CHAPTER TWELVE