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

Maybe I'm stupid for not understanding the debts of the situation, but who can blame me? I'm not even a member of the family yet the old man left 70% of his inheritance in my hands. That's more money than I could ever do with, not only that. It's also money that doesn't in any way belong to me. It's Dom's money. 


I wonder why he is not more repulsed by all these than me? I can't possibly imagine how he feels knowing that his own father didn't leave so much for him, but left it for his best friend's daughter? The man doesn't even know me! 


 "He can't possibly do that." Dominic finally says something thankfully. I was beginning to think he was just going to let all these happen so easily. 


 "Sorry, kid. But that's what the will says. Don's always been a conniving bastard. I'm not completely surprised by this. I'm just surprised by how much faith he has in you, Miss. Sullivan." The weird man whose name I've realized is Mr. Hebert says. 


CHAPTER SEVENTEEN