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: Mr. Prince immediately identifies Gwen as his "mate" and moves to claim her.

: Readers on Goodreads note it can be finished in about 30 to 45 minutes.

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is drawn to him but must navigate his intense, sometimes frightening demands.

: The story features light bondage, discipline, and D/s (Dominance and submission) themes. If you'd like to find where to read

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The novella centers on , an assistant who desperately needs her job to pay for a family member's medical expenses. She finds herself working for Mr. Prince (Xander), a billionaire alpha male who is as intimidating as he is attractive. The plot follows a "cat and mouse" dynamic where: