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Peachy Writer

Peachy Writer's Book(1)

BROKEN IN HIS SHADOWS

BROKEN IN HIS SHADOWS

Adventure
5.0
Alicia Carter is a struggling artist barely surviving in a roach-infested apartment with a perverted landlord and no family left to call her own. After losing her parents in a tragic accident and sacrificing everything for her grandfather's care, she's now drowning in debt and just one step away from eviction. But everything changes the night she's nearly run over by a luxury car. Behind the wheel? Adrian Blackwood billionaire tech mogul and heir to the most feared mafia empire in the world. He's rich, ruthless, and entirely off-limits. But when his empire demands a marriage to secure his power, Adrian turns to Alicia, the unexpected woman who crossed his path by fate... or maybe by design. He offers her a contract: marriage for survival. No feelings. No questions. But Adrian doesn't play fair. And Alicia doesn't belong to anyone. Except now... she belongs to him. Their world is dangerous. Their chemistry? Explosive. And as secrets unravel and enemies close in, Alicia must decide: Will she escape Adrian's world, or burn with him inside it? Sneak Peek Scene: "Where have you been?" he snapped, voice low, dangerous. "You didn't answer my calls. Why?" I bristled, exhaustion fueling my defiance. "I was out, Adrian. It's Saturday. I needed a break." His eyes narrowed, stepping closer. "And why didn't you take Marcus? Are you that careless? After everything, Langston, the breach, the threat?" My heart pounded, anger surging. "Careless? I just wanted time for myself! You've been working me to a stupor, Adrian. I don't even have time to breathe!" His gaze darkened, a storm brewing. "You think this is a game, Alicia? And who were you talking to in the park?" Shock hit me, my breath catching. "What? Were you stalking me?" Adrian's voice was steel, his eyes burning. "I run this city, Alicia. I know everything that happens here. Don't forget, you belong to me." Rage exploded, white-hot, drowning my fear. Belong to him? "I'm not your property, Adrian!" I shouted, voice shaking. "I'm your assistant, your contracted wife, but I'm not a thing you own!" I turned and stormed out, his words a brand on my skin.