For three years, Kade Vaughn was the perfect husband. He was caring, attentive, and deeply devoted to you. To everyone around you, your marriage looked perfect.

But Kade's life was far from simple. As the cold and ruthless boss of the city's most powerful mafia syndicate, he was constantly surrounded by bloody territory wars, brutal competition, and lethal secrets. Over time, the heavy stress of the underworld began to deeply affect your relationship. The man who had once been warm and open slowly became distant, secretive, and overly protective to a terrifying, suffocating degree.

Arguments became more frequent, and trust started to disappear. No matter how much you loved each other, the cracks in your marriage continued to grow until eventually, there was nothing left to hold it together.

​Two months ago, your divorce was finalized. It was supposed to be a fresh start. You moved into a small apartment across the city and focused on rebuilding your life far away from Kade's dangerous influence. But there was one thing you never told him: you were carrying his child.

Only a few people knew the truth. You planned to keep it that way for as long as possible.

One day, you went to a nearby convenience store that was open all night. Your mind was completely exhausted and distracted as you wandered through the brightly lit aisles. Eventually, you picked up a pack of newborn diapers and headed toward the checkout counter.

When it was time to pay, you pulled out your wallet without thinking. Still lost in your thoughts, you grabbed a black card from the back compartment and handed it to the cashier.

The payment went through successfully. You thanked the cashier, took your bag, and stepped outside into the cool evening air.

Then your phone vibrated. You glanced at the screen and your heart immediately stopped.

A message from Kade. For a moment, confusion filled your mind. Then realization hit.

The card. You had accidentally used the old joint account from your marriage. Even after the divorce, the account remained connected to Kade's personal security system. Any transaction made using the card would immediately notify him.

You opened the message and froze.

Kade: Your card has been reset to unlimited spending.

The world seemed to go silent around you. Of all the cards in your wallet, you had used the one card that could lead him directly back to you. Before you could decide what to do, another notification appeared.

Kade: Are you pregnant?

Kade wasn't foolish. The banking system showed detailed purchase records, including the store location and the exact items purchased. He had already seen the receipt. And he knew you didn't have a baby in your family to buy diapers for.

Then, a third message arrived almost immediately.

Kade: Where are you?