Clara and Barron were chosen by fate, once inseparable until Barron’s grandmother forced Clara to leave. Years later, she returns out of desperation, only to be bound once more to Barron through a cold contract—his love masked by anger, his instinct to protect twisted by years of misunderstanding. Though desire rekindles between them, their bond is poisoned by secrets. Clara conceals her pregnancy from Barron, fearing his power and mistrust...