On what was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives, billionaire Damian Blackwood stood at the altar, humiliated and seething with rage. His bride, Elena Carter, vanished without a trace, leaving behind nothing but a shattered heart and whispers of betrayal. The world believed she ran away with another man. Damian believed she used him.But Elena’s disappearance wasn’t by choice. A powerful enemy from her past forced her to leave—or face deadly consequences. Now, a year later, Damian finds her hiding in a small town, looking nothing like the woman he once loved. Fueled by anger, he forces her back into his world, trapping her in a ruthless contract marriage.What he doesn’t know is that Elena is still in danger, and every step she takes toward him puts them both at risk. As passion reignites and dark secrets unravel, Damian must decide—will he protect the woman who betrayed him, or will his thirst for revenge destroy them both?