:- For the ones who crave their devotion raw on their knees, wrists bound, lips parted around a prayer that tastes like sin. This is love, filth-soaked and blood-fed.

This book is dedicated to the readers who fall for the villain first.
The ones who blush when the hero says something toxic instead of running away responsibly.
The ones who giggle, kick their feet, and whisper “that’s so messed up”… while turning the page faster.

To the readers who love:
— cold stares across conference rooms
— hands brushing “accidentally”
— hatred dressed suspiciously like foreplay
— emotionally damaged men with control issues
— and women strong enough to survive them

May your standards stay fictional.
May your enemies stay attractive.
And may your coffee always taste like bad decisions and unresolved tension.

Author’s Note

This book is a work of fiction.
All characters, names, places, events, and situations are purely imaginary and created solely for storytelling purposes.

While this is a dark romance, this story does not romanticize sexual assault, physical abuse, or violence in the name of love.
I strongly believe love is built on respect, trust, effort, and emotional understanding... not fear or harm.

This story explores trauma, emotional wounds, healing, obsession, possessiveness, morally grey characters, and intense emotional dynamics. Some scenes and themes may feel heavy or triggering to certain readers.

Please read with care.

And if, at any point, this story affects your mental or emotional well-being, it is completely okay to pause or stop reading. Your peace matters more than any book ever will.

That being said…

This novel does contain:
— dark romance themes
— possessive behavior
— emotional intensity
— mature language
— sinful tension
— and scenes intended for mature readers

Now come closer.
Vihaan Raichand is waiting for you.
And that man bites harder with words than teeth.