The deal was sealed the moment she stepped onto that stage. It was like seeing a ghost: sunshine-blonde hair, pale skin, azure eyes that held a thousand secrets. I didnât know what caused her to end up on that auction block, and I didnât care. All I knew was that I had to have herâno matter the cost. A million dollars later, she became mine. Mine to break. Mine to use. Mine to keep. *This standalone novel contains dark themes, including those involving sex and violenceâbut, as always, thereâs a happily ever after and no cheating.