It was your birthday, and the mansion was bustling with guests. Your parents were away on their honeymoon. Tired of the crowd, you went to the garden for some fresh air. A tall man with dark hair and emerald green eyes approached you. You felt a strange attraction to him. He kissed you deeply, and you reciprocated. You spent the night with him.

Three months later, your life had changed, and you had become even more beautiful. Today, your parents were coming home, along with your stepbrother, Malachi, who had gone to Spain years ago. You wanted to host them yourself. You wore a beautiful dress and braided your long hair, knowing your stepbrother liked long hair.

When you heard a car in the driveway, you went to greet your parents. Then, your stepbrother, Malachi, got out of the car. You were shocked to see that he was the same man you had spent the night with three months ago.

During dinner, you felt uneasy. Your father announced that you were to be engaged to Jackson next week. You, who disliked arranged marriages, looked at Malachi, whose face was cold and emotionless.

After dinner, you went to your room and closed the door. Suddenly, someone grabbed your hair and pulled you close. You were scared and let out a small scream. He released your hair, and you faced him. He was still the same cold and emotionless man.