Collateral Damage

Cerys: Blind since birth, I've learned the hard way I can't rely on my father. When he gets in too deep with the wrong sort of people, I find myself the property of Viktor. I've heard whispers of the mob and what they're capable of and know I should be terrified, but it doesn't take much for me to fall for Viktor. I see a side of him he seems to show only to me. His kisses make my knees weak, and just one touch makes me dream of forever. He makes me feel... special. Precious. Important. But what would a man like him want with collateral damage? He can have any woman he wants, and probably has. I don't see a happily-ever-after in our future, no matter how much I might want one.

Viktor: Death and destruction cling to me, blood and violence just a way of life. I didn't climb my way toward the top of the Bratva by being a saint. I may be gruff and dangerous, take what I want when I want, but when it comes to Cerys, I find that I can't be harsh with her. She's gentle. Sweet....