100 parts Complete MatureTen years after a tragic accident shattered her world, Lynn Coffee is trapped in a life defined by pain, fear, and guilt. With a father who blames her for the past and a bully who seems determined to break her spirit, Lynn hides her scars-both seen and unseen-behind silence and isolation. But when her tormentor, Jax Parker, discovers the truth behind her bruises, his icy demeanor cracks, revealing a man burdened by his own shadows.
Jax is no ordinary bully-heir to a powerful mafia empire, his life is tangled in secrets, loyalty, and power. But as he learns more about Lynn's suffering, his mission of vengeance shifts to one of protection. Yet, as their worlds collide, the line between savior and sinner blurs, and forbidden feelings threaten to destroy them both.
Bound by pain, haunted by the past, and surrounded by danger, Lynn and Jax must learn to trust each other-or risk losing everything.
Will Lynn find the strength to break free from the darkness? Can Jax defy his destiny to save the girl who's captured his heart? Or will the shadows of their pasts consume them both?
Perfect for fans of heart-wrenching romance, emotional resilience, and dark secrets, this gripping tale will leave you breathless, aching for hope, and longing for the light at the end of the darkness.