Chapter 1

I seduced Asher Blackwood ninety-nine times.

After getting him drunk, I finally got him into my bed, then used the scandal to force a marriage between our families.

His first love, Celeste, took my place in an arranged family alliance. She ended her own life not long after.

For over a thousand nights after our wedding, he never laid a hand on me.

He dated countless women, spent nights with them, but never once entered my bedroom.

But when a tsunami struck,

He held my wrist tightly, pushing me towards the last lifeboat.

“Chloe Carter, I'm giving you the chance to live. In another life, promise me you'll let Celeste and me find our happiness?”

My heart felt like it was being sliced open.

Asher Blackwood had never forgotten her.

When I opened my eyes again, I was back to the day my father chose the alliance candidate.

I pressed a dagger to my throat, threatening him.

“Dad, I'll marry that living demon from the Vance family!”

“Let Asher Blackwood and Celeste Carter finally be together.”

This time,

I only wished to never see him again.