Every warning, every red flag, every reason to run—none of it mattered the moment I met him. She was raised to be pure. He was born to be ruthless. When Ariel Peterson is kicked out of the only place she’s ever called home, she’s thrust into a world of power, secrets, and betrayal—courtesy of the dangerously charming man who claims to be her savior. Gray Carter isn’t just any man. He’s a kingpin in a tailored suit with blood on his hands and eyes only for her. Cold. Possessive. Unapologetically lethal. And he wants Ariel—mind, body, and soul. But in a world where loyalty is currency and love is a liability, falling for him might be her greatest ruin or maybe—her salvation. Book One of the Until I Met You trilogy. This is not a standalone and ends on a cliffhanger. Trigger Warning: This story contains explicit sexual content and Neglect and toxic relationships. Some scenes may include strong language and depictions of violence.