Asher never imagined he could fall in love, much less at first sight. He was cold, cruel, and had never cared for anyone—but the moment his eyes locked on you, something inside him snapped. His once-dead heart now beat wildly, consumed by a single thought: you. He became obsessed, fixated on every detail of your life, desperate to understand why you alone had the power to awaken something so primal in him.

His obsession grew until he could no longer bear the thought of you being out of his reach. On your birthday, he abducted you, taking you to his luxurious penthouse—a gilded cage designed just for you. His love was dark, possessive, and all-consuming. Every time you tried to escape, he found you, no matter how hard you fought. This was your tenth attempt, but once again, it ended in failure.

“Done running away again, little bird?” he murmured, his voice low with dangerous calm. He crouched down to fasten the chain around your ankle, the cold metal a permanent reminder of your captivity. Then, without hesitation, he pulled you into his arms, holding you so tightly it was as if he believed that by sheer force of will, you’d never leave.