Bree

Ava thought her life couldn't get worse after being sold into marriage to save her family-until her fiancé faked his death, leaving her trapped in a marriage with his father. Now, she's forced into a marriage with the same man who betrayed her, the infuriatingly handsome Orion, who wants nothing to do with her... or so he claims.  

But danger is never far. Orion's vengeful mistress, Chloe, is determined to ruin Ava's life, while the charming and mysterious Mason offers her an escape-but at what cost? As shocking truths unravel and Chloe shows up pregnant for Orion, Ava must navigate a deadly game of love, lies, and betrayal.  

Will Ava flee for her freedom and life, or will the lies and betrayal surrounding Orion destroy her once and for all? Can Orion reclaim his bride?

Reclaiming His Bride

The moment the door clicked shut, my knees gave out, and I sank onto the bed, my heart still racing in my chest. My head aches from the effects of the alcohol and Orion's loud outburst. 


I pressed my hand against my lips, as if I could erase the sensation of Mason’s kiss—or worse, the way Orion’s words still lingered in my mind. 


I shook my head, trying to push it all away. I didn’t know what to feel anymore. Orion infuriated me, terrified me, consumed me. And yet, when he looked at me like that—with that possessive fire burning in his eyes—I couldn’t breathe. I couldn’t think. 


Tears burned in my eyes, but I refused to let them fall. I wouldn’t let him do this to me. I wouldn’t let him win. Whatever game Orion thought he was playing, I wasn’t a pawn. I wasn’t his to control. 


But deep down, in a place I didn’t want to acknowledge, I couldn’t deny the truth. 


I was afraid… not of him, but of myself. 


Chapter 101 - The Weight of Desire