Five years ago, I disappeared with his parting gift—
Now that “gift” is five, fierce, and gives him the same look I did the night he broke me.
Lesson learned: never trust a man.
Especially not the sinfully hot alpha your dad tried to trade you to—
The one who kissed you like a fever dream, then proposed to your sugar-coated snake of a sister.
I left with a secret in my belly and a vow:
No more begging. No more bonds.
Now I run an herbal empire, wear silver daggers like jewelry, and a daughter who bites.
And him?
He’s back.
With roses, blood oaths, and disturbingly good dad instincts.
Trying to charm the kid he doesn’t know is his.
He wants redemption?
Sure.
Let him survive my witch bestie, his unhinged ex—
and the one girl who means everything to me.
