A Promise To The Beloved (Completed)

"You see him as an heir of your empire and not as a family member. All you care about is the inheritance and not the child. If all you want is an heir then why not marry someone and produce as many heirs as you want." She stopped as she narrowed her eyes at him.

And then with a mocking expression she continued, "Or is it that you are unable to Re.Pro.Duce??" seeing the angry flush on his face her heart smiled with satisfaction.

But before she could celebrate her little victory against him he pulled her from her wrist and she collided with his hard chest. Snaking an arm around her waist he held her tightly as she struggled in his hold.

"Don't play with fire, Ms Lilly Jones or don't complain to me later if you end up getting burned."

"I've never hated anyone as much as I hate you." she spitted.

"The feelings are mutual then, sweetheart." he smiled.
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He married her to fulfil a promise he had made long ago. She was supposed to be a bride in name only, a wife just on papers. Then why he felt an undeniable hunger in him every time she met his gaze. Desiring her wasn't a part of his plans. He has never wanted anything as much as he wanted her. And that's where everything started to take an unexpected turn...

Started on : 27 Dec 2020
Completed on :12 March 2021
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Word count : I'll tell you when I'm done counting 😪