Unpublished: May 30th, 2026 Republished: August 20th, 2026 Content Warning & Disclaimer ​Please read carefully before proceeding. ​While this novel is set within a dangerous, high-stakes syndicate world, it is not a Dark Romance. The love story at its core is built on a different foundation; however, the world these characters inhabit is unforgiving, emotionally heavy, and deeply complex. ​The characters in this book are intentionally flawed and profoundly human. They lie, they break, they fight, and they make devastating mistakes. To honor their journeys, this story explores heavy emotional stakes and dark themes. ​⚠️ Mature Themes & Triggers​⚠️ ​This book is intended for mature audiences and contains explicit content, including: ​Violence: Scenes of descriptive physical torture and syndicate warfare. ​Content: Explicit sexual content. ​Mental Health & Trauma: Graphic discussions and themes of trauma, mental health struggles, and mentions of suicide. ​Religion & Belief Systems: Exploration of religious trauma, incorporating elements and themes related to Catholicism, Jewish traditions, and atheism. ​Social Themes: Depictions of systemic misogyny ​Reader Discretion is Strongly Advised. Please prioritize your mental and emotional well-being before deciding to step into the world of Trust & Betrayal. 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤#1 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬. (𝐂𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞) (Book 2 is 87% complete)