I refuse to fall in love-and that's why I left him. I met Hades at one of my father's parties. Our eyes met across the room and then we ended up in a private suite at the hotel. A clandestine affair ensued, passionate and fiery, and I was careful not to ask questions about his work-because I know he's a dangerous man. Easy and meaningless, it was exactly what I wanted. Now he wants me-all of me. Calls me his woman like I'm his when I belong to no one. I've seen my father with the mistresses he barely tries to hide, and I've watched my mother die a little more every time. In my world, that's how it works. If I were to be his wife, Hades would be no different. I end the relationship before it even starts. He's pissed off-but too proud to ask me to stay. Years later, my father passes away and leaves me the family business. But there's one contingency-I have to be married. My mother has already decided who that man will be-none other than him-Hades Lombardi. With a racing heart, I stare
