The Stranger I Wed

"You exist for me now. Every inch of you--mine."

His hand trailed down, settling possessively on my stomach.

"And soon," his voice darkened, "you'll carry my child. One night. That's all I need."

A shiver. A breath. His lips grazed my throat, burning.

I clenched my fists. I wasn't a wife. Not a partner. I was his obsession. His vessel of desire.

And worst of all?

I wasn't sure I could tolerate it long enough to bear him a child and guarantee my family's safety.

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To save her family from sudden financial ruin, Camille Roosevelt gets married into the wealthy Ashford family.

In secret meetings before the wedding, she meets her soon-to-be husband, Christian Ashford, whose intense obsession and possessive nature quickly become evident from their first meeting. He demands her submission, subtly treating her as a mere vessel to fulfill his desires, but after their wedding, everything suddenly changes.

Christian, once all-consuming, suddenly grows oddly distant and avoids her presence, leaving Camille relieved but still curious about what could have caused such a drastic shift in his behavior overnight and how they are to make an heir under such tense co-existence.

The truth, hidden beneath layers of deception, may be more than she could have ever possibly imagined.

Warning: This story contains mature content, mentions and descriptions of abuse and mental health problems and is not suitable for viewers under the age of 18.