Taming the Runaway Heiress

er met before. He emanated an air of mystery and assurance, representing everything she had never dared

them. Panic sparked within her for only a second. Was she really about to do this? Was she

ried, her voice wavering with

a tiny, almost taunting smile. "First, we

ning to glance back at Kensington Manor. The stately ancient estate towered behind her, its sweeping grounds lighted by the warm glow of chandeliers spilling th

er. Isla, you're being reckless! This

f returning was no

f her life. The man gently guided her towards a sleek black automobile parked quietly at the

her heartbeat pou

mind," the man continued,

eyes were intriguing, a deep blue that seemed to lure her in;

what he desir

"No," she responded firm

gh her body. The automobile door shut with a decisive click, confirming her fate

, the words flowing befor

ton-always so forthright. I find that refreshing," he replied wi

r brow. "I don't ev

a grin that shot an exhilarating

s heart raced as the seriousness of her decision began to surround her. She had just g

that what she

ughter, esteemed heiress, a destiny bound to Alexander Craw

st time, she felt a

only an

oss from her. Who was he? What did he want? Why had he mat

defiance showing in her eyes

inning," he

rew. "The begi

f something unfathomable flaring in his eyes. "

way he spoke her name felt intimat

remarked, skeptically. "As if

he respond

prise. Her fingers tightened

nder his jacket and removed a sleek black envelope, s

she opened it. Inside was a single, carefully folded piece of paper. Sh

ur own. But it can

arification-just th

d as she looked up.

prioritized your well-being," the man said, his tone deep and se

. "And why should I p

eded calmly, a smirk tic

f onto an unfamiliar route. Isla's he

safe p

fe on her terms. The security of her family had come with strings attached. Alex

at your greates

narrowing her eyes stubborn

u're not scared of me," he concurred. "But y

p, turning awa

orary glass-walled edifice. It appeared slick, ali

etched his hand towards her

o reconsider. Yet, deep down, another part of

moment they linked, she felt that magnetic pull again-a

e moment. "Excellent," he remarked. "Because your life

x of terror and exhilaration coursed

pping towar

hing

transfor

me in her life... sh