In a world of war and money, pain is to be expected. What Valerie didn't expect was to relive her last day in captivity over and over again, like the chorus to an annoying pop song she can't get out of her head. She doesn't want to remember. in fact, she plans to forget. Vladimir, however, doesn't plan to forget what happened. How can he when all he sees looking back at him is her pain? It's in the way she recoils at his touch. It evaporates off her skin and permeates the air he breathes. No, Vladimir will not forget and he does not forgive. Author Note: This book contains sexually explicit scenes and violence. It is intended for mature audiences only (18+ advised).