About the book: 2024 / She knelt down in front of the man, folding her hands over the dirty hem of her long dress. - Please help! - Get up, woman! The man’s voice was low and chilled to the very bones. He was frightening. But Maya had no other way to escape. All that was left was to pray that he would want to intercede for her. After all, who needs a complete stranger, and even in the house of a stranger? - I was kidnapped against your will! I swear! - Get up! - he barked again, not hiding his rage, - Leave before they see you next to me!