Since the death of Malia Rowe's parents, fate has been rather intense. From getting constantly abused and neglected by her aunt, Malia visits a neighborhood library daily after school in attempts of enjoying it's solitude and to read. That is, until a walk from the library back home changes upon getting kidnapped. As she goes along her journey she's graced with human trafficking, drugs, murderers and illegal dealings....alongside a not so certain man of interest. ************** Ascanio Baldassarre has never been one to believe in fairy-tales and love. He believes in getting what he wants, when he wants it, and by any means necessary; even if that includes killing to his pleasing. Being an Italian mobster, Ascanio has no time for fantasies or prioritizing pleasure. That is, until a day after visiting a certain place he plans on demolishing, Ascanio comes across a certainly small but intriguing girl. He hates vulnerability, and much to his dismay, Malia makes him exactly what he hates. Vulnerable. What happens when a corrupted Ascanio meets a naive Malia? Alot. *Chapters will be added as written