Trigger Warning
TRIGGER WARNING
Dear Reader,
This story contains content that may be distressing to some readers, including graphic and emotional depictions of domestic violence, intimate partner abuse, and post-traumatic recovery.
The story explores themes such as physical assault, emotional manipulation, psychological trauma, gaslighting, and the long-term impact of abuse on identity and trust.
Since the heroine’s past is an integral part of her emotional journey, scenes involving her trauma, including memories of past beatings and moments of triggered fear, are woven throughout the narrative.
They do not occur in isolated or clearly marked chapters.
The pain she carries is central to her arc and is revealed gradually, as it is for her.
For this reason, specific chapter-by-chapter warnings are not going to be tenable.
If you find such topics difficult or triggering, please prioritize your well-being and consider whether this book is right for you at this time. In fact, I recommend you pass on this book and read some of my others.
This story is, at its core, about survival, resilience, and healing from abuse—and the path to that healing is not gentle or clean.
To those who choose to read, I thank you for trusting me with your time and heart.
—Maya Alden