Nuri Narek wants out. Having worked closely with the Emperor of Ignite for over a decade, Nuri is tired and just wants the freedom he willingly gave up long ago. Every time he tries to resign from his position, however, something seems to happen to prevent him from doing so. It doesn't help that Nuri is so used to helping Silver out that it's all but become second nature to him, but when Silver finally pushes things too far and commits an act Nuri deems unforgivable, Nuri thinks he's finally gained the courage to leave. Silver Rein holds all the power. As the Emperor of the planet Ignite, and the CEO of Rein Inc., he's created a world where he's not just Nuri's ruler, he's also his boss. Foolishly, he thought stature would be enough to chain Nuri to his side forever, but when his secretary tries to run, reality proves harsh. But not as harsh as he can be. Silver has never lost, and he doesn't intend to start now, especially not with the only person who has ever mattered to him. Even if that means going against Nuri's wishes and forcibly binding them together. In this game of cat and mouse filled with manipulation and twisted desire, there can only be one winner. Silver has spent years hiding his obsession, but he's done pretending. If Nuri won't stay with him willingly, he'll make it impossible for him to leave, by any means necessary. *Trigger This is a dark romance that features a seriously possessive emperor and the man he believes has always been his. It contains manipulation, dubious consent, and explicit sexual scenes not suitable for all readers. HEA guaranteed! *Originally written by Chani Lynn Feener under the pen name Avery Tu, His Dark Paradox has been reimagined in this new, updated version. His Darker Paradox is not the exact same story, though it features the same characters, and much of the original text was included. It's darker, longer, and spicier than the original, and the author urges readers to please check the Author's Note at the beginning of the book for a full list of triggers.