introduction: Forced to sell his body from a young age, Miguel learned early that love was a transaction and trust was a luxury. When Elena fell for him, she reshaped his life, transforming him into her ideal househusband and offering him a fragile sense of safety he’d never known. But a single, reckless argument shattered the illusion, sending everything spiraling out of control. Now stranded in Mexico, hardened by betrayal and unable to trust anyone but himself, Miguel survives one day at a time—until he meets Carla. In a world that has only ever taken from him, she may be his last chance at redemption… or his final mistake. 3:1 female to male gender ratio