14 parts Ongoing MatureHe knelt down in front of me, his movements slow, deliberate. I blinked, startled, as he reached into a small box, pulling out two diamond anklets. They sparkled under the light, and for a moment, I just stared at them in awe.
"I bought these for you," he said softly, his voice almost reverent as he lifted my leg gently onto his knee.
I felt my breath catch in my throat as he held my ankle with a tenderness I wasn't sure he even realized he was capable of.
Ayla Elrayes and Rowan Faris are brought together through an arranged marriage-a union set up by their powerful families. Ayla, an 18-year-old psychology student, and Rowan, a 23-year-old tech genius and mafia heir, are at odds with the circumstances. The forced proximity breeds tension, but over time, a slow-burn connection begins to form between them. Ayla is the sunshine to Rowan's grumpy demeanor, her kindness and optimism starting to break through his cold exterior. As they navigate the complexities of their relationship, Ayla's quiet strength, Rowan's hidden vulnerabilities, and the challenges of their different worlds collide, making for a story of growth, trust, and unexpected love.
Their journey is a delicate balance of duty, personal growth, and learning to embrace the deepening bond between them. From navigating their cultural traditions to dealing with Rowan's mafia responsibilities, both Ayla and Rowan must come to terms with their individual desires and obligations in a world that seems to hold so much against them.