Nina: Charming, captivating, and seductive, and a cold-blooded killer. But I married the Pakhan of the Russian Bratva anyway. I had to. It was part of the deal. Now, I’m faking marital bliss, As I tremble with fear, And I cannot wait to be out of the clutches of this ruthless man. Roman: I get anything I desire. And I want this perfectly imperfect little manipulator. The way she can deceive anyone into believing she’s crazy in love with me, just makes me want her even more. She doesn’t know it yet, but I am not letting her go. The deal – is off.
Trigger and Content Warnings
- Sexual assault recounted (off-page)
- Arranged marriage
- Organised crime (bratva/mafia)
- Severe physical injury (leg)*
- Murder & attempted murder
*Context: The protagonist uses a wheelchair while he is in physical therapy/recovery for a severe leg injury sustained during an attempted assassination.
