Aria, a captivating and fiercely independent young woman, built an impenetrable fortress around her heart. With a reputation for leaving a trail of broken hearts in her wake, she believed love was a mere illusion. However, her resolve is tested when River, a brooding and mysterious bad boy with a past shrouded in darkness, enters her life. River's past is far more than just dark; it's a tangled web of secrets and dangerous affiliations. He carries the weight of his past sins like a heavy burden, one that threatens to consume him entirely. Drawn to Aria's unconquerable spirit, River is mesmerized by her strength - he would cross any line to protect her from the shadows that lurk in his world.