Creighton King is the epitome of restraint, but when his carefully built walls are challenged by the fiery Annika Volkov, sparks fly. The two find themselves in a dangerous game where vulnerability is the ultimate weapon, and their explosive chemistry threatens to consume them both. This story explores themes of self-discovery, redemption, and the cost of love in a darkly enticing world.Tropes:Opposites attract, slow burn, tortured hero, forbidden love, emotional vulnerability, college romance, dark pasts.