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"How many guys have done this to you, Josephine?" he whispers in my ear.

Blake, a young mob boss, loves to play with fire. So when he absolutely must get away from a girl seemingly connected to his world, he can't help but feel intrigued by her. The girl is Josephine, a recent arrival at Seattle University. When their fates unexpectedly collide, she doesn't imagine for a moment that this man with his icy, hateful demeanor might hold information about her, perhaps even more than she knows herself.

Blake risks getting burned, and Josephine's life may be turned upside down.

🔞 WARNING: This narrative contains sexual content and explicit language. Some scenes may be disturbing.