CHARACTERS
MAIN CHARACTERS
JESSICA SANDERS (30)
Vice President of West Hotels. She grew up with a single mother and has spent most of her life being cautious around men. Her trust issues run deep, rooted in a past she does not easily confront. Jessica is persistent, controlled, and highly successful. She knows exactly what she wants from life and refuses to settle for anything less.
AIDEN WEST (32)
CEO of West Hotels. The third generation to lead the company’s U.S. operations, Aiden carries both legacy and expectation with ease. He has a reputation as a player, though in reality he is calculated and selective about who he allows close. He lost his mother in a car accident at fifteen, a loss that shaped both his restraint and his need for control.
SUPPORTING CHARACTERS
JEREMIAH WEST (32)
CEO of a tech start-up. Jeremiah is adventurous, unpredictable, and often underestimated. Despite his reputation as a reckless playboy, he is sharp, perceptive, and surprisingly insightful when it comes to relationships. During his graduate studies in Japan, he mastered the art of Kinbaku, a discipline that reflects both precision and control.
NICOLE SANDERS (27)
Blogger and aspiring author. Nicole was diagnosed with cancer at seventeen and lost her leg as a result. She has fought the disease twice and now faces it for a third time. Despite everything, she holds on to optimism, channeling her experiences into her writing. Her dream is not just to survive, but to be heard.
ANNA DAVIS (26)
Personal assistant at West Hotels. She works closely with Aiden West, managing both his schedule and the demands that come with his position. Observant and efficient, Anna sees more than she lets on. She is also the sister of Jenna Davis.
TRISTAN CONNER KENNEDY (32)
CEO of Kennedy Corp. and the last heir of the Kennedy family. Tristan has been Aiden’s closest friend since high school and was the first to introduce him to BDSM. He carries himself with quiet authority, the kind that does not need to be proven.
CHLOE WEST (28)
Architect. Sister of Jeremiah and cousin of Aiden. Chloe has harbored a long-standing crush on Tristan but has never acted on it. His presence unsettles her. There is something in his intensity that both draws her in and keeps her at a distance.
ATHENA MORRIS SANDERS (49)
Stay-at-home mother. She raised Jessica and Nicole alone after her husband left for another woman. Athena worked tirelessly to provide for her daughters. After Nicole’s diagnosis, she chose to stay home to care for her, placing her family above everything else.
RUSSELL WEST (60)
Former CEO of West Hotels. He was Jessica’s mentor when she first joined the company and has long admired her determination and work ethic. After losing his wife in a car accident, he devoted himself to raising Aiden with steadiness and care, shaping the man he would become.
