He doesn't ask. He takes.

Julian Devereux is a man who controls everything-his empire, his desires, his world. There is no room for weakness, no space for love. But the moment he sees Elara, everything changes. She isn't like the others. She doesn't chase power or wealth. She lingers in the shadows, tempting him in a way he cannot ignore.

Elara never expected to capture the attention of a man like Julian. His dark intensity consumes her, his words wrap around her like silk and steel. She knows she should resist. She knows men like him don't let go. But the moment he whispers her name, the moment his lips claim hers, she is lost.

Trapped in a world of passion, obsession, and dangerous desire, Elara must decide-does she fight for freedom, or does she surrender to