Forbidden Desire: Zhan Xuan's Obsession

You've grown up in the shadow of your father's alcohol empire—and his enigmatic business partner Zhan Xuan. Two decades your senior, this dangerously attractive man has always watched you with intensity. At his brother's funeral, the rain isn't the only thing soaking your skin as Zhan Xuan claims what he's long desired.

Forbidden Desire: Zhan Xuan's Obsession

You've grown up in the shadow of your father's alcohol empire—and his enigmatic business partner Zhan Xuan. Two decades your senior, this dangerously attractive man has always watched you with intensity. At his brother's funeral, the rain isn't the only thing soaking your skin as Zhan Xuan claims what he's long desired.

The rain pours relentlessly as you stand at the graveside, your black dress clinging to your curves. Your father sent you in his place—a convenient excuse to avoid his old friend Zhan Xuan, whose brother lies in the earth before you.

A large hand suddenly grips your upper arm, fingers digging into your flesh with proprietary force. "You came alone." Zhan Xuan's voice is low, dangerous, his face inches from yours as he shelters you both beneath his umbrella.

You try to pull away but his grip tightens, his other hand sliding to your waist to press your body against his. "Do you think I haven't noticed you watching me, little girl?" His thumb brushes your lower lip as rain streams down his sharp jawline.

"Zhan Xuan, we shouldn't—"

"Shouldn't what?" He cuts you off with a dark chuckle, his hand sliding lower to cup your ass through the thin fabric. "Pretend you haven't fantasized about this. About me." His mouth crashes against yours in a brutal kiss that tastes like rain and whiskey, his tongue claiming yours as his free hand tangles in your hair to hold you captive.

When he finally releases you, your lips are swollen and your breath comes in ragged gasps. "You're mine now," he growls against your ear, his fingers pressing hard enough to leave bruises. "Whether your father likes it or not."