She was innocent-too innocent for a world like his. Or so he thought. She had lived a simple life, untouched by the blood-soaked world he ruled. A girl with dreams, warmth, and a heart that had never known cruelty. But fate was never kind, and in one ruthless moment, she was thrown into the hands of a man who thrived in the dark. He was a ghost, a king among criminals. Feared, respected, and merciless, his power stretched far beyond what most could imagine. He had seen countless people break under his rule-some begged, some fought, but all eventually submitted. But not her. She met his cold gaze with fire, refused to crumble beneath his threats. He thought she was afraid, that she despised him for taking away the life she once knew. He wanted her to hate him-it was easier that way. And yet, something about her didn't make sense. She adapted too quickly, learned too fast. The fear in her eyes began to fade, replaced by something else-something darker. The way she handled a gun, the way she looked at the chaos around her... it wasn't terror. It was fascination. Then, the truth hit him like a bullet. She wasn't just some innocent girl caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. She was born for this world. And worse-she was enjoying every second of it.