In the decaying underbelly of a dark city, Elara, a skilled thief with a troubled past, finds herself drawn into a dangerous world when she crosses paths with Lucian, a brooding crime lord haunted by his own demons. Their fateful encounter at a high-stakes gala sparks an intense and tumultuous connection that intertwines their lives.
As Elara reluctantly accepts Lucian's offer to work for him, their relationship deepens, marked by passionate encounters and emotional turmoil. However, the shadows of their pasts threaten to unravel their fragile trust, and Elara grapples with her growing feelings for a man who embodies both danger and desire.
When rival gangs target Lucian, Elara is thrust into a violent struggle, forcing her to confront her loyalties and the dark realities of his world. As secrets unfold and betrayals come to light, they must navigate the treacherous landscape of their feelings while battling external forces that seek to tear them apart.
In a gripping tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption, "Shadows of Desire" explores the complexities of passion amid chaos, challenging Elara and Lucian to embrace their dark desires while finding a path to healing and hope. As they confront their inner demons, they learn that love, though fraught with peril, can be a powerful force for transformation.
Diana is an 18 year old girl about to start her senior year until she bumps into a woman at the bookstore who has quite the personality. The woman takes the book Diana had her eye on.
Diana's senior year soon becomes one she would have never expected when the book thief and her meet again.
This is not edited so it might be a little messy and it is not a slow burn!!!
Story includes:
-Smut
-PTSD
-mention of abuse
^Do not read if you are disturbed with these!!