Hello Reader,

Before you begin this story, I believe you deserve to know that this book contains themes and situations that may be difficult or triggering for some readers. Please read this note carefully and proceed only if you feel comfortable doing so.

This is a work of fiction. The characters, events, organizations, and political scenarios depicted in this book are fictional and created for storytelling purposes only. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or real events is purely coincidental. This book does not aim to defame, target, or misrepresent any community, profession, or individual. The story discusses social issues and power structures as part of a fictional narrative.

This book is a dark romance and contains mature and potentially triggering themes, including but not limited to:

• Social stigma and discrimination
• Life in and around red-light areas / kotha culture
• Discussions of prostitution and sex work
• Power imbalance and political influence
• Illegitimacy and societal judgment
• Emotional manipulation
• Morally grey characters
• Violence and threat of violence
• Non-consensual and dubiously consensual situations (non-con / dub-con themes)
• Attempted assault and references to assault
• Assault, kidnapping, torture
• Trauma and psychological distress
• Harsh language and morally complex situations
• Depictions of corruption, abuse of power, and systemic injustice
• Slow-burn romance with dark emotional themes

This story contains characters who are not perfect. They make wrong choices, harmful decisions, and morally questionable compromises. Their actions are a part of the narrative and are not written to justify or romanticize real-life harm, abuse, or exploitation.

Reader discretion is strongly advised.

Please take care of your mental and emotional well-being while reading. It is okay to pause, skip, or stop reading if any part of the story feels overwhelming.

Thank you for being here and for giving this story a chance.