IN THE PALM OF HIS HANDS

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Synopsis

Aria was a determined college student who lived with her single father in a rundown apartment on the outskirts of the city. Her mother had abandoned them when Aria was just ten years old, unable to tolerate her husband's endless gambling and mounting debts any longer. The little girl had cried and begged her mother to take her along, but her pleas were ignored. Her mother walked away, leaving Aria behind in the care of a man who loved the thrill of the casino more than his own daughter. Years later, Aria's father crossed the wrong man. He had borrowed a massive sum from Damon Voss- the most feared mafia don in the underworld, a man whispered to be more monster than human. Damon was ruthless, merciless, and rumored to be a werewolf, though only a few knew the terrifying truth. Aria's father gambled every penny away. When the deadline to repay arrived and he couldn't produce the money, he tried to run. But no one escapes Damon Voss. When Damon discovered the man had a beautiful, college-aged daughter, he gave him a simple choice: "Give me your daughter... or spend the rest of your miserable life in prison." Terrified and desperate, her father didn't hesitate. He sold his only child to save himself. Aria begged and screamed, tears streaming down her face as she pleaded with the man who was supposed to protect her. She dropped to her knees, clutching his shirt, promising she would work, study harder, do anything - but her father's eyes were empty. His mind was already made up. In the end, she was dragged away and married off to the ruthless mafia king. Now bound to a dangerous, powerful werewolf who shows no mercy, Aria finds herself trapped in a world of darkness, power, and forbidden desires. Damon Voss may own her by contract... but he has no idea that the fiery, broken girl he bought might be the only one capable of taming the beast within him.