The one thing my pen pal and I have in common is imprisonment. While his is literal, I am bound in the chains of my abusive partner. While he is locked behind bars, he gives me a glimpse of the love I have been looking for my entire life. When my world starts to come down around me we both gain our freedom, allowing us to face our demons together. Zander continues to instill hope for our future while the rich and corrupt strive to collapse his empire of vengeance. They say to keep your friends close and your enemies closer, but what if your friend is the enemy? When the darkness tries to consume me, will the hope he has sprouted inside of my mind be enough to save me this time? This is a DARK AND DEPRAVED romance novel with a guaranteed HEA. Amara goes through hell and back multiple times in this story. This story is not for everyone, so be aware of the triggers and take them seriously. Your mental health matters. Please don’t ignore my warning!