Captive Shadows

For twenty-five years, all I have known is pain. I’ve endured the worst that someone could do to another human. One day I took a leap of faith, only to be caught and cared for. I thought the jump was the hardest part until family secrets threaten my freedom and newfound happiness. When enemies become family and friends become lovers, anything can go wrong. Love, growth, and new connections will only get me so close to freedom before I have to crawl out alone. Will I survive the collapse of an empire or will I burn in the rubble of my family's affairs?

Triggers: Sexual assault, Domestic violence, Self-harm, suicidal ideation, Eating disorder, Incest, Kidnapping, Murder, attempted unwilling at-home abortion, Hypersexuality trauma response.

Tropes: Age gap, Polyamorous/MFFM, Bi-Awakening, healing, Instalove, Breeding (with result), Brat, pleasure dom, Voyeurism, exhibitionism, revenge, HEA, Mental health rep, Touch her and die vibes, protective MMCs