He lurks behind the shadows and watches my every move keenly. I feel his powerful presence in my sleep but it doesn’t frighten me. I should hide. I should feel suffocated. I should try to escape. But... I want to stay. I want him to possess me. I want to drown in his pain and sorrow. Between the walls of this castle, I found my escape and eternal peace. We're the unlucky ones. The tortured ones. The pitiful ones... I'm Anastasia Smirnov, and this is my story. *Suitable for ages 18+ Note: This is a dark romance with intense and dark sensual scenes. Please proceed with caution.