42 parts Ongoing Anya Irina Mishkin is a sharp-witted and calculating individual, always keeping her emotions locked behind a cold, impenetrable mask. Fiercely independent, she resents relying on others and prefers to control every situation. Despite her ruthless exterior, she harbors a deep, unshakable loyalty to the few she cares about. Beneath her hardened shell, a fractured heart aches with wounds she refuses to acknowledge.
Elias Alexander Warner is an enigma of quiet strength, observing the world with an analytical mind and a guarded heart. Reserved by nature, he speaks only when necessary, choosing precision over excess. While he may seem detached, there is an unyielding fire in him, a need to protect those who cannot protect themselves. His restraint is not weakness but control-one that hides a dangerous force beneath the surface.
Together, they are a storm waiting to break, drawn to each other in ways neither fully understands. Anya challenges Elias's rigid self-control, pushing him into the depths of emotions he'd rather ignore. Elias, in turn, sees through Anya's illusions, recognizing the cracks she refuses to let show. Their bond is built on tension and unspoken truths, a connection forged in shadows and unrelenting honesty. In each other, they find both their greatest challenge and their deepest solace.
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This fanfic takes place 20 years after Believe Me.
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[Started: 22/10/24]
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