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Bound by Vows, Torn by Love
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Trapped in a loveless, tyrannical marriage to ruthless billionaire CEO Damon Cross, Emma Walker endures the whispers of admiration from outsiders, who believe she is the envy of the city. They see her glittering life—the mansions, the diamonds—but none can imagine the cruelty she suffers behind closed doors. Damon treats her as his possession, a mere maid in his palatial home, caged and stripped of dignity. Then, an unexpected event brings Jake Carter, her high school sweetheart, back into her life. Now a powerful entrepreneur, Jake is not only Damon’s business rival but Emma’s last hope for freedom. As Damon’s control tightens, Emma faces an impossible choice. Will she risk everything for a second chance at happiness, or will the chains of her marriage prove unbreakable? As Emma’s journey unfolds, she is plunged into a world of betrayal, suspense, and passion. In this high-stakes love triangle, the lines blur between true love and obsession, freedom and bondage. Can love save the day, or will Emma be bound by her vows forever?
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Bound by Vows, Torn by Love Chapter 5: Choices in the Dark
"You think you can just walk away, Emma? You belong to me, remember?"Damon’s voice cut through her like a knife, cruel and sharp. His words, dripping with malice, echoed in her head long after he said them. He was too close now, too suffocating, and all Emma could feel was the tight grip of his power around her throat, choking the life out of her.Her heart raced in her chest as his cold, steady gaze burned through her. The moment his hand wrapped around her wrist, she felt it—the unrelenting force that demanded her submission. The threat in his words was real, unmistakable, like the cold steel of a trap closing in."If you run, I'll make sure you regret it," Damon’s voice was low, menacing, as if it was an afterthought—something he'd say just for fun.Emma’s breath hitched. The words weren’t just a threat, they were a promise. But her eyes flickered, a flash of defiance sparking deep inside."I’m not afraid of you," Emma whispered, trying to summon some shred of strength in her voic
Bound by Vows, Torn by Love Chapter 4: Shadows of Control
The dim hallway felt like a prison. Every step Emma took toward the far end of the corridor seemed to echo in her chest, vibrating through her with a nervous dread. She should have known better than to stay for the after-party.But Damon had insisted, his grip on her a constant weight. She could still hear his voice, his harsh words, the twisted promises he'd made, clouding her thoughts like smoke.“Where are you going, Emma?” Damon’s voice slithered out of the darkness, ice-cold and sharp, freezing her in place.She froze. Her heartbeat thundered in her ears, and the last flicker of hope she'd clung to—the thought of escaping—died in that instant.Damon appeared from the shadows like some monstrous figure, his tall frame towering over her, his eyes dark with barely contained fury. He moved closer, too close, and she could feel the heat of his anger radiating off him.“Don’t pretend you don’t know,” Damon sneered, his voice dripping with venom. “You think you can leave me for that pat
Bound by Vows, Torn by Love Chapter 3: Beneath His Grip
The air was thick with tension as Emma stood near the grand window, the distant lights of the city below reflecting the turmoil swirling inside her. The soft hum of conversations around her faded into nothingness. Her thoughts were only with him. Jake."Emma, wait." Jake’s voice sliced through the noise, pulling her back to reality. His presence behind her was like a sudden storm, wild and unstoppable.She turned, startled, her heart already racing. There he was. The man who had been a constant, quiet presence in her life. His gaze locked with hers, intense, full of unsaid words."Are you okay?" Jake asked, his tone low, sincere. His eyes searched hers for something—anything—that might explain the pain she couldn't hide.She took a shaky breath, looking away, but the warmth in his voice made her pulse quicken. She didn’t know how to answer. Could she tell him the truth? That she felt suffocated? Trapped?"I see it, Emma," Jake murmured, stepping closer. "You're not happy. Not really."
Bound by Vows, Torn by Love Chapter 2: The Struggle Emerges
"You're trembling," Damon said, his voice dangerously calm as he stepped into the room, closing the door behind him with a soft click. "What's wrong, Emma? Afraid of me?"Emma’s heart raced as the door clicked shut, and the room felt smaller, the air thicker. She tried to swallow the knot in her throat, but the effort only made it worse. She clenched her fists by her sides, trying to steady the tremors she couldn’t hide.Damon's eyes gleamed in the dim light, sharp and calculating. The shadows in the room seemed to bend toward him, as if even the walls knew he controlled everything within them."Why don't you just speak, Emma?" Damon’s voice was a razor, slicing through the tension that thickened the air. "I’m curious... what's really going on inside that pretty little head of yours? Are you thinking of running away again?"The words stung like acid on her skin, and she flinched, her breath catching in her chest. No, she couldn’t show weakness—not now, not ever.Damon took a slow step
Bound by Vows, Torn by Love Chapter 1: Gilded Shadows
"Emma, why don’t you look a bit more… content? You're the picture of every man's envy tonight." Damon's voice, though silken, cut through the bustling masquerade with a warning undercurrent.Emma’s lips curled into a practiced smile, a mask as exquisite as the silver one covering her face. She glanced around the opulent ballroom, chandeliers dripping crystal light onto a sea of masked faces. Every detail was meticulously chosen, every angle calculated to intimidate and dazzle. Just like Damon himself.Her heart beat in time with the distant, thrilling waltz, yet beneath her calm exterior, it was more like a drum of captivity, echoing the weight of her gilded cage. Damon’s hand rested possessively on her waist, a silent reminder that every breath she took was a gift he allowed her to have."Perhaps I’ve seen enough of high society for one evening," Emma murmured, her voice barely audible above the music. "A quiet night would suit me more."Damon’s grip tightened, his dark gaze flashing
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