Romel grew up in the shadow of a man who built his empire on fear, blood, and control. The streets made him ruthless, and family taught him not to trust too easily. But when Jermany stepped into his life, she didn’t just test his heart, she became the one thing he couldn’t control. Jermany wasn’t looking for love. After losing everyone she thought would never leave, her heart was locked behind walls no one could break. Then came Romel, dangerous yet steady, showing her what real protection felt like, not just from the world but from her own demons. When betrayal hits close to home and family secrets rise from the dark, Romel is forced to face the one man he swore he’d never forgive, his father. The same man who taught him everything about power and nothing about love. As loyalty turns deadly and trust becomes a gamble, Romel and Jermany must decide if love is enough to survive the chaos closing in around them. Because in their world, love isn’t a fairytale, it’s a fight. And only the strong survive.