In the glittering yet brutal world of Panem, victors of the Hunger Games are showered with luxuries - but freedom remains elusive. Finnick Odair, the youngest victor in history, Panem's biggest sex symbol and a seemingly charming playboy, hides a dark secret beneath his beautiful smile. Every year, during his month-long Capitol visit, he's forced into a world of servitude, a twisted price for protecting the people he loves. When Annie Cresta, a poor orphaned girl from District 4, is reaped as a tribute, Finnick finds himself strangely drawn to her and desperate to save her life - no matter the cost.
Annie survives, but I'd never the same. Haunted by nightmares and burdened by PTSD, the fragile new Victor finds solace in Finnick's arms. He's the only person who manages to soothe her panic, calm her nightmares and ground her in reality as she grapples with the consequences of the horrors she faced. Yet, their idyllic life together hides a gnawing truth that even she is unaware of - her life came at a terrible cost for Finnick.
But their happiness is a fragile thing. Finnick's forced servitude as a Capitol prostitute casts a long shadow, and Annie's PTSD threatens to consume her. As their bond deepens, they face agonizing choices. Can Finnick protect Annie from the Capitol's cruelty, even at the cost of his own well-being? Will Annie's unwavering love be enough to mend the broken pieces of Finnick's soul?
A captivating tale of forbidden love, emotional resilience, and the unyielding strength of the human spirit. Explore the Games from a new perspective, brimming with hidden secrets, heartbreaking sacrifices. Will Finnick and Annie defy the odds?
This story explores mature themes, including violence, trauma, and sexual exploitation. Please read at your own discretion.
Keywords: Hunger Games, Fanfiction, Pre-Canon, Finnick Odair, Annie Cresta, Romance, Angst, Trauma, Rebellion, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Unflinching Love, Dark Secret
Aria Mitchell, victor of Panem's 70th Hunger Games, wanted it all to end; the pain, the nightmares, the exhaustion of living in hell under the devil- President Snow himself.
Capitol darling Finnick Odair comes stumbling into her life, allowing Aria to no longer feel alone whilst he stands by her side- facing their pasts together.
Finnick and Aria have suffered under Snow for years. But when a rebellion is on the horizon and a band of former victors threaten what he's built, Snow hits his last nerve.
What happens when Aria is reaped from the existing pool of victors to represent District 4 in the Quarter Quell alongside Finnick?
Will it be enough for her to figure out what Finnick really means to her and to what extent she will go to keep him alive?
• Catching Fire
• Full Credit to Suzanne Collins for the creation of THG
• I only own Aria Mitchell and Dakota White
• WARNING: SOME MATURE THEMES IN THIS BOOK