Rachel_Ukpabi

Maya Moore thought she'd found love with Xavier until she uncovered his dark life as a criminal kingpin. Now, she's on the run and finds unlikely protection in a contract marriage with Aiden Jabari, a billionaire with secrets of his own. But as Maya and Aiden’s staged relationship grows real, she’s caught in a deadly web of betrayal, family feuds, and a Mafia past that won't stay buried. With danger closing in from all sides, Maya must decide who she can trust before her new life and love are destroyed forever.

Married To a Double Stranger

My eyes popped like it was about to fall off when I heard him utter that name from his mouth hole. I chuckled lightly and shook my head vigorously and I whispered to myself. "It's not true, Maya, it's not true, it's just all in your head."

I am beginning to hear things now. I laughed softly and tapped my fingers on my face. Maybe I just heard wrong. Xavier's name and face have been popping up in my head for a while now so it is understandable.

The drug should do its truck right about now, I guess.

I raised a finger sharply and said in a quiet tone, stammering at every single word. "What did you say again, Aiden? I…. I… I didn't seem to get you that first time."

Before he replied, I quickly poured myself a glass of water to help my brain function well because the situation of Xavier clouding my thoughts was no longer funny.

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