Carter & Aria #1: Black Mask Edition

I should've known she would ruin me the moment I saw her.
Women like her are made to destroy men like me.
I couldn't resist her though.
Given to me to start a war; I was too eager to accept.

But I didn't know what she'd do to me. That she would change everything.
She sees through me in a way no one else ever has.
Her innocence and vulnerability make me weak for her and I hate it.
I know better than to give in to temptation.

A ruthless man doesn't let a soul close to him.
A cold-hearted man doesn't risk anything for anyone.
A powerful man with a beautiful woman at his mercy ... he doesn't fall for her.