Vadim Stravinsky isn’t just dangerous. He’s the king of a criminal empire, with enemies deadlier than his icy stare.
When he dragged me into his world, I didn’t expect survival to come with a diamond ring and vows whispered in the shadows.

But secrets now bind us tighter than any vow.
Both the ones from his haunted past and the ones in my unexpected future.

And that was before our enemies start circling like vultures.
Eager to tear apart the delicate alliance we’ve forged—and extinguish the fragile life we’ve made together.

Now every touch burns with forbidden heat.
Every promise feels like a trap.

And the man who once promised to protect me might be the greatest threat of all.

Because in Vadim Stravinsky’s cage of violence and desire:

Survival demands loyalty.
Love requires agony.
And trust comes at a price higher than anything I dare imagine.

List of Triggers

Discussion of human trafficking and exploitation

Sexual assault discussions and threats

Graphic violence and murder

Physical and psychological torture

Domestic violence and abuse

Child abuse and trauma

Parental abandonment

Family violence

Mental health issues including PTSD

Medical trauma and terminal illness

Death of family members

Addiction (gambling)

Blood and gore

Psychological manipulation and gaslighting

Strong dubious consent scenarios

Kidnapping

Gun violence

Descriptions of corpse disposal

Self-destructive behavior

Emotional abuse

Organized crime themes

Complex power dynamics

Discussion of terminal illness (cancer)

Dementia and elder care themes

Themes of adoption and identity

Financial abuse

Infidelity