Eira Hax, the daughter of a once-wealthy heiress, has spent her entire life in the shadows. Twenty-two years ago, her mother, a kind-hearted but naive woman, was deceived by her husband, a ruthless businessman. He stole her entire fortune and framed her for a crime, sending her to prison, unaware that she was pregnant and secretly battling terminal cancer. Eira’s mother died alone behind bars, but not before giving birth to Eira, entrusting her with a burning desire for revenge. Now, two decades later, Eira returns with one goal: to destroy the man who ruined her mother’s life—her own father. To do so, she strategically marries his most powerful rival, Callian Reed, a man as dangerous as he is influential. Together, they plot to destroy her father’s empire, piece by piece. But as Eira is pulled deeper into a world of business, power and revenge, she’s forced to confront her own problems and decide just how far she’s willing to go to avenge her mother. “I’m not your enemy, darling…you should know that by now.” “Callian, everything you do is not written in our contract. Why are you breaking it?” “The more I learn about you, the more I hate everyone who hurt you. So please, Eira, let me get rid of them for you.”
Chapter 39: **Let Me Taste You **
"Eira?" Callian tilted his head.
"Yes, Callian?"
"Can you help me stand up before the doctors start rushing in?"
"Of course, I can."
She stepped closer, slipping her arm around his shoulders as he gripped her hand, steadying himself.
Slowly, he swung his legs over the edge of the bed.
"You've got this," she murmured with a soft but encouraging tone.
She felt his weight lean into her, the very warmth of his body pressed against her side as he stood shakily.
Ian placed his fingers on her shoulder for support.
They took a few slow steps toward the door.
His breathing grew a bit heavier, and she glanced up. "You alright?"
He managed to nod. "I'm… better than alright." He gave her his usual grin.
Reaching the door, he released her hand and quickly turned the lock.
Eira's eyes widened. "Callian… what are you doing?"