marked by midnight: the enemy's heiress

CONTENT WARNING :[This is a work of fiction. All characters, events, and locations are imaginary. Any resemblance to real people or real-life events is purely coincidental. The story contains mature and adult content, including sexual scenes, intimate situations, and pregnancy-related scenarios. These scenes are fictional and are not meant to be used as real-life guidance or advice. Do not attempt to replicate any actions, positions, or situations described in this story. If you have questions about pregnancy or health, consult a professional. This story is intended for entertainment only.]SYNOPSIS:Mira Serrano only planned to survive the gala, smile for the cameras, and go home.Instead, she wakes up in the wrong penthouse beside the last man she should ever touch.Cassian Draymond.Her family's enemy.Her brother's rival.A man she's argued with more times than she can count.She leaves before he wakes, hoping the night will disappear if she pretends it never happened.But Cassian shows up with something she didn't expect, her bracelet, and a quiet message that refuses to leave her head:"We need to talk."What should have been a mistake becomes a secret she can't escape. Cassian remembers everything. He isn't angry just curious. Too curious. And Mira quickly learns that curiosity from a man like him is dangerous.Their families have a long history of resentment, hidden deals, and old wounds that never healed. Getting close to him could ruin everything. Staying away feels impossible.As Mira tries to protect her family and her own heart, Cassian slowly becomes the one person who sees through her walls. The closer he gets, the harder it becomes to tell whether he's her biggest mistake or the only person she can trust.A messy night, a rival with too many secrets, and a connection neither of them meant to create.Once the truth starts unraveling, Mira's life, and the Serrano empire, will never be the same.[DAILY UPDATES WILL RESUME IN THE MONTH OF FEB 2026 Thank you for your patience ]