Twenty-two year old Sofia Lily Hernandez Archibald is a simple girl who clings on to the hope of a better life for herself. During the day, she suffers at the violent hands of her step-father, and during the night she works at a night club. Although horrible, it's a simple life for a simple girl who dreams of a life far away from the one she has now. Grateful for life, but not so grateful for the circumstances, she takes everything in her stride, waiting for that better life to give itself to her. One night, her life takes an unexpected turn. A turn for the better, a turn for the worse, or both? Actions taken by her step father take her out of his hands, and instead into the hands of twenty-six year old gang leader Valentino Alvarez Garcia. A man mysterious man who strives to take care of the empire his father built, but a kind heart that has been buried deep. • All characters and plots are based on a work of fiction. • Please do not copy this story and claim it as your own. • Comments and feedback, of any kind, are welcomed with open arms. • There are some sentences in Spanish, curtesy of Google Translate. No offence intended, please correct me on any mistakes. • Some chapters will be accompanied by a photo of the outfit that has been described. If not to your liking, please feel free to imagine something different. ❗️Trigger Warning - this book contains mature scenes, addiction and pregnancy difficulties❗️ ✨All that's left to say is grab a cup of tea, or a bottle wine, and enjoy✨