The Contracted Hearts

Nicholas never wanted love—only power. Marrying Alicia Davenport was just another strategic move, a way to secure his family's legacy. But Alicia despises him, her heart belonging to someone else. Trapped in an unwanted engagement, she refuses to yield, vowing to fight him every step of the way. Nicholas, however, is just as relentless, determined to make the marriage happen, no matter the cost. As tensions rise and sparks ignite, Alicia finds herself caught in a dangerous game where defiance fuels desire. Will she escape Nicholas’s grasp, or will his ruthless charm ensnare her in a fate she never chose?