I've been groomed my whole life to become his wife.

He's brutal, cold and dangerous.

The rules are set in his home. Rules we must obey.

Each time I break them, I draw his attention.

He sends fear pulsing through my body, but also a desire that I don't understand.

I decide I no longer want to become his wife.

He decides that I will become his obsession instead.

It's a deadly obsession, one I fear I won't survive.

She's a naïve virgin who doesn't know how to follow the rules.

I want to hurt her and claim her.

She becomes my every thought and I know that's dangerous.

I can't lose focus on what's important. I have an empire to rule.

But each time she crosses me, I want to punish her.

I want her in my bed; I want her to be mine.

But claiming her comes with a price that just might cost me my throne.