Dominic Vasiliev

Summary: y/n’s life has been a struggle ever since her father’s debts took everything from her. Now living in a dingy apartment, working endless hours at a local diner, she’s convinced that no one will ever sweep her off her feet—not in the way her mother dreamed of. But when a mysterious, intimidating man walks into her life one rainy evening, everything changes. Enter Dominic "Dom" Vasiliev, a ruthless mafia boss known for his cold, dangerous demeanor and control over every situation. He’s been on Ava's radar for weeks—her father’s debts are linked to his organization, and the price is a life she didn’t choose. She expected to be treated like a pawn, but the moment their eyes meet, something shifts. It’s as if the world stops spinning. He doesn’t care that she’s poor or broken; all he sees is her. With every cold, sarcastic remark he throws at her, he finds himself drawn to her fierce defiance. Ava’s stubbornness fuels his desire to protect her, yet he keeps up his dangerous facade to maintain control. Behind closed doors, Dom is everything she didn’t expect—protective, playful, and, dare she admit it, absolutely irresistible. But love isn’t easy when your past holds dangerous secrets, and someone from his past is determined to use her to get back at him. As they fight for their love amidst power struggles and life-threatening debt, Ava will have to decide: Is love worth risking everything? And can she truly trust the man who could shatter her heart, or will he save her from the world that’s trying to tear them apart?