The strip of non-tattooed skin fell from his neck down to the fly he unfastened. "Do I scare you?" "No." "I should." . . . After a salacious event makes her want to leave home, Mina takes a traveling nurse position as far away as possible: Tokyo. In a different country with a different name, lies protect her from her past. Placed in an apartment near a Yakuza base, she meets Ryuzo, an alluring and disillusioned member of the criminal organization. As the two grow closer, Ryuzo admits he is trying to free himself of his gang ties. Mina vows to help him, but when she discovers his true identity, she realizes she isn't the only dirty, dirty liar. . . . Content Warning: This story is intended for mature audiences only. This story contains frequent cursing, explicit sexual content, mild violence, and mentions of drug use.

*Rated M for Mature* Their meeting happened by accident. It wasn't supposed to happen... But it did. A spark was lit the second their eyes met. A spark no one could've put out. A spark no one dared to put out. To her it was a dangerous spark. One that could potentially have consequences. One that could change everything she knew about life. To him it was a more dangerous spark. One that could have disastrous consequences. One that could potentially be lethal. But then again...... If it doesn't burn then what's the point of playing with fire? *********** "Being with me.....it could kill you. I could be the reason you die." "I could say the same to you. Being with me....it could kill you and everyone you love." "What do we do then? What do you want to do?" "I want to kiss you.....and not stop." The next two words were like a whisper in the wind. "Me too."