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Heated Desire

Chapter 7 The Master of Shadows

Word Count: 618    |    Released on: 25/08/2026

ark alcove, his presence instan

f his jaw, making him look like a pred

, his face completely pale as h

mbling. "I was just... I was looking fo

ian murmured, his voice deadly

et. His focus was entir

ait, Marcus. You were telling her to ru

ed between the two men, her heart d

shaking with raw betrayal. "Are you using me

her. His gray eyes were dark, swirling w

abella," he ordered smoothly

refusing to back down despite the

, gesturing to the two massive bodyguards who had

commanded, his tone completely devoid of mercy.

s grabbed him by his arms, dragging him into the

ffled sound of the ballroom music reminded Isabel

her. He took a step forward, cornering he

is own skin," Adrian whispered, his hand coming up to gen

but his touch felt li

eyes as she stared into his handsome, ruthless face. "He said you

ower lip, his gaze dropping to her m

Isabella," he said, his voice drop

rs ago have found you. If you leave this build

rmth. "I don't believe you. You're a monster, Adrian. A billi

hat sent a thrilling jolt of ele

ured, his face leaning down until his l

w, the hunters are in the ballroom. You are going to walk out t

ught her by the waist, pulling

from the main ballroom, followed by the

hallway instantl

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“She needs millions to save her family home. He needs a wife for twelve months. Neither expected desire to become part of the deal. When Isabella's family is given only forty-eight hours to settle a devastating debt, she has nowhere left to turn. Then billionaire Adrian Blackwood offers her an impossible solution: marry him. Twelve months. Public appearances. No interference in each other's private lives. And absolutely no falling in love. It should be simple. But Adrian isn't the cold, ruthless billionaire Isabella expected. Behind his controlled exterior is a dangerous intensity that makes her question why he chose her when he could have any woman he wanted. And the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to ignore the undeniable attraction burning between them. But Adrian has a reason for wanting Isabella by his side-one he refuses to reveal. As their fake marriage begins to feel dangerously real, Isabella must uncover the truth before she loses more than her family home. Because she may have signed a marriage contract with the devil... but she never expected to desire him this much.”