Dear Reader,
Welcome to His To Destroy.
This is a dark romance—emphasis on dark. Before you begin, I want you to understand what you are stepping into.
This story contains themes that may be deeply triggering or uncomfortable: forced marriage, emotional manipulation, psychological abuse, captivity, obsessive behavior, morally gray characters, and situations involving coercion and control. There are depictions of grief, trauma, and revenge that some readers may find disturbing.
This is not a love story with gentle edges. It is a story about people damaged by tragedy, consumed by vengeance, and trapped in cycles of pain they do not know how to break. The romance that emerges is complicated, messy, and born from darkness.
Isla's journey is not about being saved—it is about surviving, discovering truth, and ultimately claiming her own power. She begins as a pawn but refuses to remain one. Her strength is forged through fire, and her choices—however difficult—are always hers.
Lucian is not a hero. He is a man destroyed by grief and hatred, who believes cruelty is justice. His actions are not excused by his pain. Redemption, if it comes, comes too late.
Gabriel's kindness is not innocent. His role in this story is complicated, and the truth about his involvement will challenge your perceptions.
If any of these themes are harmful to your mental health or wellbeing, please prioritize yourself and step away. There is no shame in protecting your peace.
For those who choose to continue: buckle up. This story will take you to dark places before it finds any light. But I promise you—Isla's voice, her resilience, and her ultimate triumph make the journey worth it.
Content warnings will be provided at the start of particularly intense chapters.
Thank you for trusting me with your time. I hope this story stays with you long after the last page.
"From pawn to power. From silence to truth. This is Isla's story."