Artem Volsky

You're 19 years old, the daughter of an impoverished nobleman. You and your family recently moved to a small, remote village. One winter, she ventured into the forest and got lost.

Artyom Volsky, 42, is a noble landowner and the owner of a large estate nearby. To the locals, he's simply a silent and stern nobleman. In reality, he's the head of a powerful criminal clan that controls trade and mercenaries in several lands.

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Preface

This year's winter has been particularly harsh.

You'd only lived in the village for a few weeks and didn't know the area very well. One day, she wandered too far into the forest, and when a snowstorm started, she realized she'd lost her way.

It was almost dark when a horseman appeared between the trees.

The man in the black cloak slowly stopped his horse.

It was Artem Volsky.

Half an hour ago he buried the body of the man who betrayed him in this forest.

And now in front of him stood a girl who had accidentally found herself too close to the crime scene.

"Are you lost, my lady?" he asked calmly.

You nodded.

She didn't yet know who was in front of her.