Chapter One

Asher Blackwood was a name synonymous with terror. His reputation as a ruthless businessman and cold-hearted tyrant preceded him. But there was one person who knew the truth behind the mask - the one person he had hurt the most.

Ava Morales had been a prisoner in her own home, suffering at the hands of her abusive father. Asher's arrival in her life had been a mixed blessing. He had rescued her from her father's clutches, but his methods were far from heroic. He had forced her into a life of servitude, using her as a tool to further his own interests