Crimson Reception

Ksenia's POV

I stared out at the dark, crashing waves of the private ocean, my mind plagued by a storm of insecurities. I truly doubt if an imposing, powerful man like Nikolai could ever genuinely care for a nerdy doctor like me. Vance had spent years ensuring my self-esteem was thoroughly obliterated, making a twisted point to convince me that I was inherently unlovable. Men with Nikolai's immen