War rages on for the Gulf, and some battles are fought far from the front lines.
Pierre is a master black-and-gray tattoo artist in New Orleans; known for the stories he etches into skin. For twelve years, his marriage has been the one constant anchoring him amid long hours, ink-stained hands, and a city that never stops humming with danger and desire.
When his husband disappears without warning while Pierre is at work-leaving no explanation, no goodbye, just a voicemail saying he's leaving-Pierre's carefully controlled world collapses. Silence becomes its own kind of violence. As the war for the Gulf escalates and New Orleans teeters on the edge of chaos, Pierre is forced to confront the truths he's avoided: about love, about loyalty, and about the parts of himself he buried long ago.
Pierre must decide whether healing comes from holding on-or from letting go. In a city where ink is permanent but promises are not, survival may demand more than endurance. It may demand transformation, even if his heart is not ready.
He's spent years building a life safely removed from violence. Then danger comes knocking-and refuses to leave.
Survival will come at a cost.
This book is meant for adult audiences. 18+ Please read responsibly. Trigger warnings inside, please review as this has darker content. This is the third book in an interconnected series.
If you don't give a sh*t about triggers, boldly walk right into this war. I'll hold the door for you. I bet you love twisted surprises, don't you?
Trigger Warnings: Please take a moment to go over these if you are unsure about proceeding.
Explicit sexual language, Descriptive sexual acts, Vulgar language, Murder, Torture, Blood, Heavy graphic violence, R@pe (not in detail), Hitting women, Sex Trafficking, Abduction, Gun usage, Divorce, Did I mention the torture?, Loss of parent, Power dynamics, Breath play, Anal sex, Male/Male scenes, Love wins.
**If you do not want to read about graphic torture, you can skip chapter 47. You will miss nothing in the storyline by doing so.
This is not an exhaustive list as specific triggers vary widely between each person.
