I sold my soul to the Devil and he handed me over to someone far deadlier. After the death of my father, his enemies came knocking on my door. Left with no other choice, I agree to an indentured contract, selling my body to a criminal in exchange for my life. Only he never meant to keep me as his own. Instead, he offers me to the highest bidder in one of Philadelphia’s most exclusive underground auction houses. I’m dressed in the finest silks and paraded in front of dozens of the wealthiest men shouting their bids. But it’s the voice from the shadows that wins. I now belong to Arran Maxton. He’s powerful. Ruthless. Handsome as sin and just as cruel. He’s also my father’s greatest enemy. I’m made to pay for transgressions I did not commit. To submit myself to his mercy. Hatred fuels the lust and hunger in his gaze as he possesses me. Punishing me with every ounce of pleasure he reaps from my body. Forcing me closer to delirious insanity where I beg for his touch… even when I know it will eventually kill me. ***This is book 3 in a 7 book series. Though it features it's own couple and HEA, it is best enjoyed when read in order as there is an over reaching arc***