She made a forbidden bargain to hide her shameful secret, but now her body belongs entirely to him. Penelope’s demanding fertility treatments were meant to prepare her body for a baby. Instead, the intense medical protocol leaves her aching, swollen, and overwhelmed by a rare and painful side effect. Desperate for relief and terrified of her husband discovering her struggling state, she hides in the quiet shadows of their massive estate. But Ronan sees absolutely everything... moreShe made a forbidden bargain to hide her shameful secret, but now her body belongs entirely to him. Penelope’s demanding fertility treatments were meant to prepare her body for a baby. Instead, the intense medical protocol leaves her aching, swollen, and overwhelmed by a rare and painful side effect. Desperate for relief and terrified of her husband discovering her struggling state, she hides in the quiet shadows of their massive estate. But Ronan sees absolutely everything. Her dangerously observant stepson catches her at her most desperate and vulnerable moment. He does not offer comfort or an apology. He offers a dark, undeniable ultimatum. Ronan will alleviate her agonizing physical torment and keep his mouth shut, but only if she surrenders to his absolute control for seven complete days. Trapped by a blinding physical need, Penelope accepts his wicked terms. Ronan is relentless, claiming her with fierce dominance and filthy, possessive praises that push her past the brink of ruin. The risk of discovery is utterly terrifying, yet the intoxicating heat of his touch quickly turns into a heavy obsession. Soon, Penelope realizes she never wants to return to her boring old life. This book has themes of forbidden romance, taboo relationships, forced proximity, dominant men, secret deals, and breeding romance. less