One letter changed her life. One man turned her world upside down. Elena Smith had lived her life in silence and shadows—until a letter arrived, pulling her into a world she never imagined. A world ruled by Ethan Loreson—feared by many, known to all, and trusted by none. To the world, he’s ruthless. A cold, calculating man who bends the rules to his will. But to her… he’s something else entirely. From the moment he saw her, Ethan knew—she was his. Not a prisoner. Not a debt. His first and only love. But loving a villain comes at a cost. And Elena must decide—can she survive in his dark world, or will she be the light that changes him forever?