It was supposed to be just another walk home after a school project-until Elira Dane unknowingly stumbled upon a murder. A gunshot echoed through the quiet night in Volkov Heights, an exclusive village nestled in Russia. Curious and unable to resist her meddlesome nature, Elira followed the sound... only to find herself frozen in horror outside an abandoned mansion. Two unfamiliar men were dragging a lifeless body-and before she could even process what she saw, someone was already behind her. Nikolai Rivas, the feared and notorious king of the Russian mafia, had caught her. She was supposed to be just a witness. Disposable. A problem to be erased. But instead of silencing her, Nikolai took her. Held captive in the dark empire of a man known for having no heart... Elira never expected to become the only one who could shake it. How does a girl imprisoned by fate become the very reason a monster starts to feel? Rated 18+ Mature Content

Trina and Josh face forces that pull them apart, external pressure, misunderstandings, even the sacrifices they make for each other's well-being. The distance between them both literal such as living far apart and the emotional, miscommunication and fear of rejection. Yet, through everything, their love remains a guiding force that keeps them connected, even when they're miles apart. It explore how love doesn't diminish over time or distance, but rather, it evolves and strengthens as they work through the pain and longing to eventually find their way back to each other. "This story contains mature content and some explicit language and is not suitable for readers under the age of 18."