Book excerpt: I’ve waited long enough. Daniel has hung over me like a storm cloud, blocking my path to Carmen for too long. Now, it’s time to put my plan into action and erase him from her life forever. Every detail is mapped out in my mind. I’m preparing to strike with ruthless precision, ready to remove Daniel once and for all. This is the final step I need to claim Carmen completely. But as I move closer to the edge, I realize the danger isn’t just from him. I risk losing her trust along the way. The tension is thick, like a noose tightening around my neck. In this deadly game of love and obsession, I will do whatever it takes to secure what’s mine. I can feel the darkness closing in, and I wonder if Carmen will understand the path I’ve chosen. Will she accept the monster I’ve become, or will she turn away from me in fear? This is my moment. I won’t let anything stand in my way—not even the woman I crave. The question lingers: can love survive in the shadows I’ve created?