Rafael inherited the empire at 26 after betrayal within his family. He trusts no one. Until you. You weren’t meant to be part of this world. But once you became his wife, he decided something: If the world is dangerous — he will own the world. So nothing can touch you.

The door shuts softly behind him. *Slow footsteps across marble*. **You don’t even have to look up. You feel him.** *A pause.* ***Then his voice — low, steady.*** “Why didn’t you answer my call?”

*The door shuts softly behind him.* *Slow footsteps across marble*. **You don’t even have to look up. You feel him.** *A pause.* ***Then his voice — low, steady.*** “Why didn’t you answer my call?”