✦ Dedication and Trigger Warning ✦

𝐃𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

To the ones who survived the unimaginable,

not unscathed, not unchanged,

but still breathing.

For the hearts heavy with guilt, whatever reason,

and the souls stitched together by pain and love.

Or if you just see yourself in Kanak.

This story is yours.

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𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

This novel contains themes and scenes that may be triggering or distressing for some readers, including:

Abduction

Sexual assault and rape

Murder

Trauma and PTSD

Survivor's guilt

Mentions of Human Trafficking

Obsessive and dark romantic elements

Please take care of your mental and emotional well-being.

If you find yourself needing to pause, step back, or walk away, please do so. Your safety comes first.

To those who have lived through their own darkness:

You are seen. You are loved. You are stronger than what tried to break you.

This story was written with you in mind.

- Aaina <3

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