Damian

Ben, a postgraduate chemistry student, envisions a future where science unlocks the secrets of the universe. But fate has other plans. In a sudden twist, Ben dies and awakens in a strange new world, reborn as a five-year-old boy named Damian Sunblade. Damian's joy at being part of a noble family is short-lived. His family, valuing gold over blood, sells him off to another noble house to be groomed as a homemaker husband, a mere pawn in their political games. Struggling with his new reality and the remnants of his past life’s knowledge, Damian refuses to succumb to his fate. In his new household, Damian discovers that this world is governed by magic circles, Runic symbols wielding immense power. Driven by his scientific curiosity, Damian begins to experiment. Applying the laws of physics to the Rune symbols, he deciphers their secrets and invents his own unique form of magic. However, The family that bought him has their own plans for him, seeing Damian as a valuable tool to enhance their power. But Damian, ever the independent spirit, has dreams beyond servitude. He longs for freedom, a place to call his own—a life where he can use his talents without restraint. And so Damian devises a daring plan to escape. His journey is fraught with danger and intrigue, as he navigates a world filled with mystical creatures, powerful adversaries, and ancient secrets. Along the way, he forges alliances and battles enemies, all while refining his magical and scientific skills. In "The Runic Alchemist," follow Damian Sunblade’s epic quest for independence and self-discovery. Witness his transformation from a forsaken child to a formidable Alchemist, determined to carve out an extraordinary future for himself in a world teeming with infinite possibilities. ***** Author Note : Hello! GlaringError here! As I have already mentioned in my author review I am restating it here since I am getting tons of comments about it, that I am more of a reader myself than a writer, I made this novel in an attempt to capture my fantasy world residing in my mind into words.. Writing is new for me.. The premise of my novel is inspired by many great works that I have loved over the years. And some elements I have in my novel that are slightly similar to them but it's just the skeleton of it, the real meat of the plot is entirely my own cooking. Some of the influence that is more noticeable is from The Runesmith (By Kuropon), The King's Avatar (By Butterfly Blue) and Shadow Slave (By Guiltythree). I have immense respect for these legends and I can only hope to follow in their footsteps. To all those who comment just by judging the name, at least give it a chance before letting your opinions known. Thank you.

Damian Thorne, a 25-year-old struggling artist, leads an ordinary life in a bustling city—until the day he receives a mysterious letter from a long-forgotten relative. His estranged grandfather, a reclusive alchemist, has passed away, leaving Damian his secluded estate in the countryside. Intrigued, and with little to lose, Damian decides to visit the property, only to discover that his grandfather’s legacy is far more complex than he imagined. At the heart of the estate is an ancient, hidden laboratory filled with cryptic notes and strange, alchemical equipment. Damian quickly learns that his grandfather was part of a secretive alchemical order dedicated to uncovering the Philosopher's Stone. His grandfather had been on the verge of a breakthrough—one that involved transmutation of not just metal, but reality itself. As Damian delves deeper into his grandfather's research, he starts experiencing strange occurrences. Time warps. Shadows move on their own. Old enemies of the order resurface, determined to seize the secrets Damian has inherited. To protect his life and the legacy of his family, Damian must master the forbidden knowledge of alchemy before it consumes him. In a race against time and enemies both seen and unseen, Damian discovers that the true power of alchemy is not in transmuting gold—but in unlocking the secrets of life, death, and the universe itself. However, every step he takes closer to mastering alchemy brings him closer to a dangerous truth: that some knowledge was never meant to be found.

Damian Xavier, a notoriously bad boy and heir to a powerful royal vampire lineage, has earned a fearsome reputation as the campus bully and the baddest boy. He was extremely proud of his royalty and powerful suraname .He preys on the innocent and nerdy newcomers. Delilah Scarlett has just migrated from a small city with a scholarship that offers her a chance at a brighter future. Although she struggles with her insecurities and often feels out of place among her elite peers,Damien gave her a real tough time at the campus and become an enemy as she was accused of something she was not supposed to do and it costs a much to Damien. And in many encounters he came to knew that there’s something unique about her blood that draws Damian’s unyielding attention. But as he learns of her anemia and the fainting spells that follow their encounters, his fascination darkens into a dangerous obsession. Damian came to know that her lineage traces back to an extraordinary bloodline the Golden-Blooded a rare heritage that could bestow unparalleled power upon him. With each encounter, her blood calls to him, awakening his darkest desires. In a twist, Damian discovers a secret pact between their families, that bound Delilah to him in a contract of marriage.She fights against a life dictated by her enemy while he wrestles with his burgeoning feelings for the girl he once tormented.Both characters are thrust into a chilling game of power, betrayal, and desire. Bound by blood, power, and the weight of their families’ legacies, both of them feel themselves into a high-stakes game of desire and passion. Will they succumb to their dark instincts, or can love blossom amid the shadows?

Alexis Sterling has it all—power, wealth, and a perfect marriage. Or so she thought. When she discovers her husband’s affair with his secretary, her world shatters. But Alexis doesn’t crumble. Instead, she fires him from her own company, swears off love, and sets her sights on reclaiming control of her life. Enter Damian Blackwood, her husband’s fiercest business rival and a man with his own agenda. In a moment of reckless passion, Alexis finds herself entangled with Damian, appointing him as the new CEO of her empire. But as corporate sabotage, betrayal, and a dark past threaten to destroy everything she’s built, Alexis must decide if she can trust Damian—or if he’s part of the plan to take her down. In business, trust is everything—but in love, it could cost her everything.

Emily, a desperate young woman, agrees to a fake marriage with billionaire Damian Blackwood to save her mother's life. As she enters Damian's world of wealth and deception, Emily must navigate a complex web of lies, secrets, and hidden agendas. As she struggles to maintain her own identity and morals, Emily finds herself drawn to Damian, despite the danger and darkness surrounding him. With each step, Emily risks losing herself in the game of love, loyalty, and survival. Will she find a way to escape the shadows, or will she become a pawn in Damian's sinister plans?

Anna discovered her ability to rewind time involuntarily when she saved a child from the orphanage where she lived. Over time, she found out that she could use this power at will, and with the help of her friends, she became a great player, eventually earning a lot of money. However, rumors soon began to spread. After being adopted by the Blackwood family, Anna quickly noticed that Damian, like the rest of his family, had no real interest in her. Indeed, they treated her like an object once she displayed her extraordinary ability by never losing a game. As time went on, Anna fell ill from the excessive use of her power, and just when she felt she was going to die, remembering her time in the orphanage where she had made many friends, she encountered an unknown entity. To her surprise, this entity sent her back to the past. In disbelief, but after confirming it wasn't a dream, Anna decided to make as many allies as possible to ensure her survival.

Damian’s life as an ordinary bartender takes a wild turn after he meets a powerful witch, Evelyn. Suddenly, he's thrown into a hidden world of magic, dangerous creatures, and powerful magical women. With the Warlock’s Contract System now awakened, Damian can form pacts with supernatural allies, with every new bond granting him abilities that drive his magic and power to insane levels. But with power comes a whole mess of complications. Damian’s new world is a deadly maze of supernatural politics, hidden agendas, and ruthless enemies who’d want to steal his Mana Core. Damian has to figure out who to trust, how to survive, and what the System’s secrets. Later, Damian finds that his System might be the key to an ancient artifact, a long-forgotten power, and strangest of all… the lost fragments of his own memory. The question is, can he survive long enough to unlock it all? Join my discord channel for illustrations: https://discord.gg/mSRHyMVhnG Bonus Chapters! *600 Power Stone = 1 bonus chapter *400 Golden Ticket= 1 bonus chapter *Magic Castle= 4 bonus chapters  *Space Craft= 6 bonus chapters  *Gachapon= 8 bonus chapters  Important Note: No NTR, No yuri, No rape Tags: Mature Content , R18, Gore, Weak to Strong, Monster Girls , Witch , Magic , Demons , Dragons, Elves, Vampire, Fae, Beasts , Action , Mystery , Harem ,  System , Servants , Fast Learner.

Damian, a 9-star Heavenly Knight died at the hands of a formidable mystical creature that wielded unimaginable power. Just when he thought that it would be the end of his journey, he found himself reincarnated into the body of a young boy who was born with a nine-ringed soul mark and nine anma cores. Used to the harsh environment of his past life, Damian was surprised to find a peaceful place in a world teeming with ferocious mystical beasts. The cruel experience he had, shaped him to become a detached and cold-blooded machine, indifferent to the life and death of other people. Will the tranquil new world thaw his ice-cold heart or will he remain indifferent to everything?

A classic video game Isekai, but with a twist. Ren's obsession with multiclassing in Monsters and Mazes has driven his friends away, tired of his constant rule-bending. When the mysterious Maze Master offers him a chance to beta test the latest update, Ren eagerly accepts, only to find himself trapped inside the game world. His love for multiclassing backfires, leaving him with a crippling experience penalty that hinders his progress. Now, without his friends and burdened by his own reckless choices, Ren must use his wits to survive in a realm where every trick he once exploited now works against him. Can he outsmart a world where the game itself fights back?

After staying in a loveless marriage with her long-time crush for two years, Lisa finds out that she's pregnant. Her whole world crumbles when he throws divorce papers at her face. To make matters worse, she is betrayed by the people whom she calls family. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers that she is actually the heiress of the largest shipping conglomerate on the continent. She leaves the town, pregnant. Five years later, she comes back to town, hellbent to take revenge on her ex-husband, cold and domineering billionaire, Damian. She is determined to make everyone who has ever hurt her pay!  However, little did she know that there was more to the divorce years ago.

LUCIA “Love was the one thing my family couldn't control, but it might just be the thing that destroys me.” DAMIAN “I've walked among the undead for centuries but none had ever stirred my heart like the noblewoman who dared to love me.” ------------ In a feudal system, where society is divided into lords, vassals and serfs, the Von Burren's are a noble family and by far, one of the most influential House in the kingdom of Drakensburg. However, they marry only each other to keep wealth in the family. And Lucia von Burren, last child of Count von Burren is to marry into the French family of her cousin, August; an idea she loathes. Trapped in her family's tradition of intermarriage, Lucia desires a different life. She meets Damian de Caspian, a vampire, and is instantly drawn to his mysterious and brooding nature. As the perfect plan to break from her family norm, she plans to marry Damian but the vampire knight wants nothing to do with love instead he seeks to heal his mental wounds by finding a white wooden stake that would put a complete end to his cursed life of immortality.

When Luna dies tragically on her way to confess her first love, she awakens in a celestial palace, offered an unusual second chance. She’ll get to live again—but as a kitten! Her new mission? Protect the ruthless yet magnetic Alpha Damian from a mysterious poison plot. Only, Damian isn’t just any Alpha. He looks exactly like Luna’s lost crush, a twist that stirs her heart even as she’s forced to purr and play the part of his loyal, fluffy pet. As she navigates life as a kitten in the dangerous world of werewolves, Luna discovers she has only three months to save him, piece together her own forgotten past, and earn back her human form. With her wits and charm as her only defenses, Luna will need every ounce of her nine lives to uncover the poisoner and unravel her connection to Damian. But as moonlit secrets emerge, she begins to question: is she saving him, or is he the key to saving her?

How did I get here? The last thing I remember was falling asleep after finishing the book: Trials Of Love. How did I become the villainess Camilla who has the same name as me? **************** Our female lead, Camilla used to be a very extrovert person who had many friends and was socially liked by everyone. However, after her parent's death, she was assigned to live with her Uncle and Aunt. Over time she slowly distances herself from her friends as she believes that she doesn't deserve happiness. She thought that she was the reason her parents died. Back then her parents died in a car accident when they were speeding toward the hospital where she was kept. On that very eventful morning, she had accidentally burnt her hand during food tech and was rushed straight towards the hospital. When her parents heard they too rushed over there hence they got into a car accident and eventually passed away. The only thing that would bring her happiness was that one book her parents left for her: Trials of love. It talked about a young boy named Damian who grew up in poverty but eventually became the grand duke of the Thedo empire. The Thedo empire was named after the first King founder of the empire. Damian grew to love his housekeeper's youngest daughter Eveline. The two had to go through many trials until they earned their happy ending... Of course with the occasional villainess ruining the happy pair. But who would've thought that our female lead ended up as the villainess? The character she hated the most. Camilla Rose Avery was the lost daughter of the present King and Queen. Camilla had been stolen when she was a year old by a maid. She was found by her older brother when he ran into her in an orphanage on one of his royal tours. Her love for Damian meant that she would try to kill Eveline. Because of her evil deed, she ended up being banished to the eastern empire when Damian became the grand duke. He married Eveline and then the story closed. Ella transmigrates into Camilla. However, there was still time to fix everything. She would be kind to Damian in the hope that he would remember her kindness in the future. Our female lead has decided to change her destiny so she tried very hard not to fall in love with Damian. However, the storyline seems to be changing. Why is the male lead running after the villainess this time? ********************************************************** Please vote for this book as I've entered a completion with it. English isn't my first language so bear with my grammatical. mistakes. The book cover is not mine, I found it on Pinterest. Please support my other books: - Prince and his wives ( sterilizing) - Rebirth for him (sterilizing)

Warning: Mature content, R18, Harem, No NTR, No Rape An 18-year-old poor college student tried to apply for a job as a tutor but his life almost ended as demons' meal. In his last breath, a mysterious woman gave him a strange power. When he opened his eyes he had turned into a demon with a system that will turn him into... A pervert. Now he must live with his dual identity as a model student named Ethan and an incubus named Damian, while conquering MILF, monster girl, beautiful elf, demon loli which sometimes leads him to complicated relationships. ------------ Other tags : Hiding Identity, Monster Girls, Tentacles, Character Development, Weak to Strong, Incest *Most of my story has a big harem, I'm not interested in writing a small harem with only two or three girls. The MC is not an arrogant type and doesn't carelessly kill people nor let the others died in his presence. He also doesn't treat his woman as a sex object. Even though this is a harem story, some parts of this story will make you tear up and have some funny scenes. *This story has a lot of steamy scenes and playful kinky games that you've never read before. Read by your own risk. Some illustrations and characters images are on my Discord channel. My Discord: https://discord.gg/mSRHyMVhnG ------------ Other works: *Seven Sins System *Dragon King's Harem *Dark Moon: Rise of The Dark King *Demon Lord's Succubus (Completed)

Damian, a frustrated video game developer, was reincarnated into another world, a fantasy world set more than a thousand years in the future, where technology and magic have blended the best of both. Realizing he could use video games from Earth to climb up in this new society, he will seek fame, wealth, and power to enjoy this new opportunity. ... This novel has been translated into English, and while we've taken care in the process, some errors may remain. Thank you for your understanding.

Support: patreon.com/ZetharQuinn When Damian stumbles upon an ancient dungeon core, he unlocks the power to create the ultimate playground of lust. His dungeon isn’t just a place of danger—it’s a world of temptation, where every trap and trial is designed to strip adventurers of their clothes and inhibitions, leaving them helpless in a whirlwind of erotic pleasure. Inside his dungeon, lust reigns supreme. Warriors, mages, and even proud nobles find themselves bound, teased, and seduced, their bodies surrendering to Damian's every command. He can make them moan, beg, and submit, their desires laid bare as they’re pushed to their limits in waves of intense ecstasy. Every visitor becomes part of his erotic conquest, giving him control over their bodies and souls. Damian revels in his role as master, feeding on the lust of those who enter. The more they cum, the stronger he becomes, and soon, the dungeon transforms into a realm of unending pleasure where no one leaves without being utterly broken by their desires. But Damian’s hunger only grows. He wants more—more bodies, more lust, and more souls to dominate in his erotic empire. Every new adventurer is just another willing victim, waiting to be seduced, bound, and fucked by the master of the dungeon

When the survival of his village is threatened by a ferocious, unrelenting beast, who among them has the courage to face it? “Damian should go!” The elders chanted. Damian, the sixth son of King Gario of Akrifous, is unexpectedly chosen to confront the creature. The stakes are high: if he succeeds, he will be crowned the next King of Akrifous. There's just one problem—Damian is barely an adult, inexperienced, and, to make matters worse, he can’t fight for shit!

When Damian is on the mission to achieve a friend who is NOT a certain kryptonian, he at long last meets one. Going through countless memories in the span of 2 years, can she even be called a friend? Or... a sweetheart? What happens when this darling sweetheart of his leaves him?

Motivated by Revenge, Distracted by love, which will he choose? Born from a forbidden union, Damian seeks revenge against those who killed his mother, he is obsessed with revenge. so he joins a high ranking pack to get close to the Werewolf hierachy. He meets Kara, who is the pack's promised Alpha female. Kara falls deeply in love with Damian, but their love is hindered by tradition, Kara is traditionally married to Robin, the pack's Alpha. Torn between love and loyalty, will Kara break the laws to be with Damian? Damian must keep his identity secret while he attempts to avenge his mother's death, an identity that is revealed and unleashes the wrath of both Werewolf tribes against him. Will Damian let his love for Kara get in the way of his plan to avenge the death of his mother? or will he turn his back on Kara, his pack and the world at large to finish the mission he has started. Is his Love for Kara stronger than his need for Revenge?

Damian Abraxas started one normal morning the same way he always did, preparing breakfast while engaging in typical banter with his sister, Lotte. However today was different when his sister abruptly seemed to have vanished from the room he searches to look for her and discovers her secret of being from the idealistic Terravalonia. Unfortunately the odds of a possibly relaxing summer vacation aren't in his favor at all when he's inadvertently brought there to become a non volunteer soldier for slaughter. The world of Terravalonia has a prophecy and it looks like Damian fits the description especially when he wields the acclaimed Evil half of the Sword of Destiny. Damian sets out to prove the prophecy wrong, but is such a thing really possible in a world he knows so little of? THIS STORY WILL SOON BE TAKEN DOWN SOON IN AN ATTEMPT TO REWRITE IT.

[WARNING: CONTAINS MATURE CONTENTS!!!] (PS: Read fifteen chapters at least before tossing it aside.) . Penelope Neville is a werewolf turned into an orphan by her first love and ex-husband, Damian Cedar who killed every member of her family and took her father's pack. She finds out he was plotting to kill her too, and tries to escape but is caught by her furious ex-husband who promised to make her beg for her death. She is imprisoned and sentenced to death for treason. On her execution, after all the tortures she was subjected to, her fated mate finds her after a long search and he turns out to be the Alpha king who was obsessed with her and wanted revenge for every hurt she had been subjected to. . # Except 1 "Proceed." This was finally it. My death. I felt all the air squeeze out of my lungs until I heard it - the deep, hoarse voice that sent chills down my spine. "Stop the execution," the king said with a warning edge that even a fool couldn't miss. Damian's face twisted with surprise that barely concealed his fury at the King's words. "Your Highness," he repeated, masking his irritation with a shallow bow, "This is the execution we spoke about a while ago that involved the treason." From his facial expression, I could tell he felt the need to state that. The king's gaze turned steely, cutting through Damian's attempt at justification. "Why aren't your guards backing down?" he asked, his voice dripping with authority that left murmurs in the crowd. "Or have you forgotten who commands this realm, Alpha Damian?" "Penelope Neville will be taken into my custody..." He declared. "Any attempt to go against my order or interfere will be met with swift and severe punishment worse than death." [ IN CUPIDS QUILL COMPETITION. Support book by adding to your library, voting with power stones, gifting with golden tickets, and normal gifting.]

Alexis Sterling has it all—power, wealth, and a perfect marriage. Or so she thought. When she discovers her husband’s affair with his secretary, her world shatters. But Alexis doesn’t crumble. Instead, she fires him from her own company, swears off love, and sets her sights on reclaiming control of her life. Enter Damian Blackwood, her husband’s fiercest business rival and a man with his own agenda. In a moment of reckless passion, Alexis finds herself entangled with Damian, appointing him as the new CEO of her empire. But as corporate sabotage, betrayal, and a dark past threaten to destroy everything she’s built, Alexis must decide if she can trust Damian—or if he’s part of the plan to take her down. Alexis will stop at nothing to rise from the ashes. But will power be enough to protect her heart?

He then moved his hands beneath my dress and ripped it apart. I gasped. ''.....You are perfect....'' He whispered, hoarse, unclear. ''Damian'' I hushed. I leaned in closer, deeper into his chest. He stood still behind me caressing the heat on my skin. Fingers grazing my bare stomach, up the ample of my breasts. Circling seductively around them, rubbing slowly on the hardened tips............ ''I'm going to make you scream tonight...'' #### Sky thought she had a perfect life until one night when her innocence was ripped away by someone she trusted the most. The table turned and her life became Darker Than Black!

An old Earth is falling apart. A new Earth is rising together. The Spheric Embodiment finally reached their hands towards Earth, awakening the dormant mysteriousness that sleeps within. The result was palpable. An apocalypse descended. Abilities awakened. Animals became terrifying Spheric Beasts. Towers ascended into the surface. Those unable to withstand the wave of this mysteriousness became mindless, soulless husk with only a goal: Kill. Amidst this chaos, Damian, a fairly unpopular student of the Northernshire University from a normal background, after having his hope dashed by a girl he crushed on, turned out to be an unmatched genius of an extremely powerful House. Now, with this advantage at hand, he swiftly rose through the ranks, becoming an existence the entire cosmos had no hope to match. He became the Chaos Embodiment! ****" Cover is not mine.

Charles Integra is a man of integrity, justice, wisdom and courage. The upholder of peace and order, the one who strives to eliminate all evil from this world. A pious man, a loyal man, a man loved by all, an old man. Watch as this old knight from another world brings peace to the new world he finds himself in, starting with a beautiful cold-hearted princess and a classroom full of troublemakers.

An assassin who was assigned to kill the biggest businessman in the world. What will happen when she will fall in love with him . What will happen when he will find out about her true identity . Sirin , world's scariest assassin , even government are afraid of her . She can bring down a big ass empire with her skills . One thing about her , she doesn't like to loose . Beautiful like a butterfly , preety to watch but hard to catch . No one knows anything about her except for her name . Damian Martinez , CEO of MARTINEZ Group of companies . Hot , rich , powerful , and most eligible bachelor of the world . Everyone thinks he is popular and rich because of the company he runs . But in reality he is merciless the Mafia King . Cold towards everyone , doesn't like waiting , dark personality and don't believe in love . What will happen when she will get mission to kill him but will fall for him instead ?

----- Damian, a man who has high trait of machiavellianism transmigrated as an Extra in a novel. The novel tells the story of a strong and just hero, a novel that tells the greatness and goodness, a novel that tells the heroic actions of a hero's party. The classic plot, like sunshine and flowers, will be changed by Damian's presence as an Extra. -----

Melody was Betrayed by her best friend and even by her family members. She was drugged and defamed. When she thought that things could not get any worse she received the news of her parents dying in a plane crash. As if that was not enough, an assassin was sent to kill her. But miraculously, she survives and finds herself in a different city. After five have passed, she returns to avenge her family and take back all that was hers. She meets Damian, a young billionaire who falls in love with her and offers to help her seek justice for her past. Will Melody be able to get justice for her family? And will Damian's family see Melody in a good light? Will their relationship be able to withstand the test of time? Please read to find out. ************ The book cover is mine do not use it without permission

Her whole life was thrown into turmoil the very day she made the front page of the Daily Dot. "You want to know my secret? I'd rather give up my riches than let you all know." Averna said determined. ––––––––––– 'Secrets' how silent, yet powerful or damaging! There is a reason why secrets are meant to stay hidden, no one likes when it's forcefully brought into the spotlight. Averna, a young, beautiful billionaire CEO of her perfume company in the city of Dardale was placed in a similar situation by none other than the infamous paparazzi team 'We Scoop, You Lose' who are eagerly on her trail, trying to get the latest scoop of the century, they hire the expertise of their top reporter, Damian who has to go undercover as a recruit in Averna's company. In the process, she repeatedly bumps into him; who is both dedicated to his mission but also known for his charisma and good looks, his presence in her self proclaimed world would be the turning point in her career and life. As he tries to dig into her past, he gets to know more than he bargained for. Would he be able to follow through with his mission? ––––––––––– Would you accept half a billion dollars to uncover the secret of a billionaire as an undercover reporter? If Yes ~ Kindly tap the 'READ NOW' to find out more. If No ~ Kindly tap the 'READ NOW' to know if it's worth reconsidering or you might just find if the plot ends up agreeing with you at the end. Gold Winner [WPC#205 - Strong Female Lead]

ANNOUNCEMENT: Before you start reading, go through the content,that is, the chapters I have uploaded. Some chapters have been tagged “ DO NOT READ”. Please skip those chapter and do not unlock them. Thank you. Do you realize you just played with fire?” He asked in a deadly tone but Maya was too drunk to know what was going on. “Yh, and I loved the heat.” She replied drunkenly, wrapping her hands around his neck. “You’re going to regret this when you sober up,” he said, trying to peel her off him but she pouted and shook her head like a five year old whiles settling on his lap more comfortably. At least, comfortable for her not him because he was having a hard time controlling his little guy down there. “I need you to show me all the fire you possess, handsome,” she says before giving him a chaste kiss on his lips. “Was that supposed to be a kiss?” He asked with furrowed brows. “Uh...huh,” she nodded with a smile. “Lemme show you how it’s properly done,” he said pulling her chin closer and claiming her lips fully. ———- “The divorce papers will be here soon, make sure you sign them,” Damian said bitterly, without sparing her a second glance. Maya’s mouth opened and closed but no words came out. This came as a pure shock to her. She wanted to pinch herself so hard to wake up from this nightmare. Is this the same man she got married to? Is he the same person who swore his undying love for her? The one who promised to be by her side no matter what? The one who swore to trust her no matter what? “I thought you said you trusted me,” Maya said, her voice coming out in a whisper. “Where did all that disappear to?” “I did Maya.....” “Maya? So it’s Maya now?” Maya cut him off. He had never called her by her biological name ever since they got married. It was always ‘wife’. So what happened now? “It’s no more wife?” She said a drop of tear rolled down her left cheek. “I can’t be married to a murderer,” Damian said coldly and Maya’s already broken heart shattered into pieces. It felt as if her heart had been ripped out. She just wanted to fall on her knees and shout till her lungs hurt. “I’m a murderer now? Is that what you call me?” Maya asked, pain evident in her voice. “That’s what you are,” Damian yelled making her flinch. “I won’t explain anything to you again Damian,” Maya chuckled sadly. “But the day my innocence is proven, this is a promise I’m making to you Damian. I’ll walk out of your life just like you’re doing now and I won’t come back again,” Maya said determination filled her voice. “I’ll wait for that day,” Damian said coldly and turned to leave. The tears Maya had fought so hard rolled down her cheeks as she stared at his retreating back,this was the man she had given her all to. The man she fell blindly in love with and this is how he pays her back??? Filled with an unknown but strong determination, Maya decides to do whatever it takes to prove her innocence even if it means getting help from an unlikely source. **** Maya’s world came crushing when she finds her fiancé in bed with another woman. Out of sadness, she goes to a bar that same evening to drink her sorrows away. What happens when an out of control drunk Maya ends up on the laps of a cold hearted CEO. A dark night, series of misunderstandings, a contract, what happens after she sobers up and realizes what mess she has gotten into. Will she succeed in thawing the cold CEO and make him a bit soft and gentle? He tasted her and now he feels addicted. If her lips and innocent kiss could make him feel this way then what if he went further? What would happen to him if he crossed the forbidden gates. He’s been with a lot of women but no one has made him feel this way. He feel the walls he has built around him crack and his stone cold heart thaws whenever he’s with her. He wants her and would do anything to to have her and make her his. ****** BOOK COVER OR IMAGE ISN’T MINE. CREDIT GOES TO GOOGLE.