He is the eldest son of a Russian mobster and she is the only daughter of a Yakuza boss. He is cunning, ruthless, a born fighter. She likes her knives, but loves her cello even more. Leonidas and Hana are brought together in marriage to solve the perennial clashes between their families. In their opinion, it's a horrible idea. Marrying the enemy is the last thing he has in mind, and being separated from her boyfriend is the last thing she has in mind. But life is full of unexpected surprises, and this marriage will be one rough ride. Mentions: The Best Teen Fiction Book Review - Wattpad Ambassadors Read of the Month (Oct 2021) - Wattpad Multicultural ~ Picture belongs to original owner. Cover is made by Joie Y. Published 1 February 2014. Completed 14 July 2016. Re-published 8 June 2020. Copyright © 2020. joiehasnolimits/Joie Y. All rights reserved.

we are all just misfit human beings infatuated with the idea of perfection.

"they told us that we needed therapy, as if medication and tainted words could fix broken toys."

WATTPAD ORIGINAL EDITION Adrift after a failed suicide attempt, golden boy Everest can't find anything worth living for - until he meets Beverly, a loner determined to prove him wrong. ***** For a boy who seemed to have it all - wealth, good looks, popularity, a wide circle of friends - Everest Finley becomes the ultimate social outcast after failing to take his own life. Dejected and alone, he starts his last year of high school by acting out, determined to ruin his golden boy reputation after his best friend and girlfriend both turn on him. But to his surprise, resident loner Beverly Davis reaches out and tries to befriend him. Ever the optimistic, her empathy and persistence eventually convinces him to spend time with her, and the two slowly bond over their complicated family lives and a love of singing. But even as their budding friendship begins to hint at something more, Everest continues to struggle with depression and unhappiness. Can a simple pact between the two truly encourage him to find something worth living for? Content and/or Trigger Warning: this story contains mentions and descriptions of depression and self harm. -SKY