Description
It was only supposed to be a contract. No emotions, no expectations-just signatures and silence. Inaya agreed to marry Zayn to save her family's name. He did it to protect his empire. Neither believed in love, and both had too many scars to pretend. But in the quiet war between them, something dangerous began to grow-something tender, unwanted, and undeniably real. As buried pain resurfaces and secrets threaten to tear them apart, Inaya and Zayn must face the truth: The most powerful promises are the ones that are never spoken. --- Teaser Dialogues (Zayn x Inaya): Inaya (bitterly): "This was never love, Zayn. Just a deal you couldn't walk away from." Zayn (low and controlled): "Maybe. But tell me, Inaya-why does it feel like I'm the only one breaking every rule now?" Inaya (tearfully): "You promised me nothing. But your silence said everything I was too afraid to hear." Zayn (dangerously close): "You were never just a contract to me. I just didn't know how to want you... without breaking you." Inaya (whispering): "If this is what love feels like, I'm not sure I want it." Zayn (softly): "Then hate me, Inaya. But don't leave."
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