Is This What They Call Love?

She agreed to marry the most brutal and cold-hearted man in the underworld, Alexei Sergeyevich Ivanov. Known for his ruthless demeanor and unwavering control, he led one of the most dangerous mafias, commanding respect and fear in equal measure. To solidify his power and secure a legacy for future generations, he needed a wife. That's when he crossed paths with Kaia Jennings.

Kaia was at her most vulnerable, having just lost her entire family. Though they had never treated her with kindness, their absence left a gaping void in her life. Scarred by years of brutal abuse, she found herself wandering the streets, desperately seeking jobs to survive and a sense of purpose amid the chaos.

In this bleak existence, fate intervened. Alexei, recognizing her fragility, offered her a deal: marry him and bear his child. It was a proposition that could either shackle her to a man feared by many or provide her an unexpected chance at a new life. Little did they both know, their union would set off a chain of events that would challenge everything they thought they knew about love.