The flight was delayed, and it was late by the time I finally returned to the States from my training abroad. I tried calling my husband to pick me up, but all my attempts went unanswered. Frustrated, I ended up taking a cab. On the way, I stumbled across a Facebook post from one of his so-called "close friends." The photo showed my husband, Ignacio, kneeling and holding her foot. She was wearing a loose, sheer blouse, her bare shoulder exposed, with a conspicuous love bite on her neck. The caption said, "Only a true friend is always there for you." I commented, "If you like him so much, why not keep him close?" Moments after posting the comment, Ignacio called me, furious. "Elina, have you lost your mind? Delete that comment right now! Rhea Scott is just a single woman, and your nonsense will make everyone misunderstand." "You know she sprained her ankle! I was just helping her out.

Reborn into a powerful prime minister’s family, a top-tier assassin from the 21st century expects nothing more than a quiet, uneventful life—until she is forced into an arranged marriage with a rumored crippled warlord. But behind his frail facade lies a dangerously formidable man whose obsessive devotion knows no bounds. As court intrigues, hidden enemies, and deadly conspiracies unfold, she must rely on her lethal skills to survive—only to discover that her mysterious husband is always one step ahead, fiercely protective and terrifyingly possessive. In a world of power and deception, their союз becomes both her greatest shield and her most dangerous temptation.

On their fifth anniversary, Audrey hears her husband moan his first love’s name behind the bathroom door—the same husband who hasn’t touched her once in five years. Then Gavin lets his friends mock her injured leg, gives Camille the watch he keeps buying Audrey, and even stands silent while another man mistakes Camille for Mrs. Whitmore. So Audrey stops fighting. He takes Camille to an island; she gets her visa. He brings Camille to a banquet; she prepares the divorce papers. Gavin thinks his disabled wife could never survive without him—until she leaves the ring on his desk and flies to Europe that same day. The next time he sees Audrey, she’s dancing in a red dress beneath the Paris sky, and millions are watching. Now Gavin wants his wife back. The problem? Audrey has finally learned how to live without him.

For twelve years, my wolf spirit has been fading. The healers called it a curse. My Alpha husband Gideon called it an excuse. But the truth was worse: my sister Cassie had been siphoning my wolf spirit since childhood, stealing my strength for every medal, promotion, and proud look she received. When my wolf finally dies, Gideon is still choosing her. So I hide the last pieces of my soul in seven places he visits every day—his coffee cup, training ground, and bed. If he wants the truth, he’ll have to find me piece by piece.

For three years, I was Julian’s secret ghost-chef. I perfected his menus in the shadows while he basked in Michelin stars. When he announced his engagement to a vicious socialite using our private anniversary dish, I stayed silent. When she burned my hands and he rushed to check her designer dress, I walked away. What Julian doesn't know is that I’m not just a lowly sous-chef—I’m the Vance hospitality heiress. And my new fiancé is about to buy Julian’s entire empire.

I was the fragile wife, content to stay home while my husband, Julian, became a Silicon Valley titan. When I caught him with his ruthless CMO, she laughed at my 'simple' life, calling me a sickly dead weight. They thought I was naive and dependent. But they forgot one crucial detail: Julian didn't build the algorithm that made him a billionaire. I did. Now, I'm not just filing for divorce. I'm initiating a system override to strip away his company, his money, and his pride.