There’s something satisfying about doing things you’re not supposed to do with someone you’re not supposed to do it with. Trust Bellagio is the baby of her family and surprisingly, she’s no one’s favorite.

Being ignored ignites her rebellious spirit as she and her cousin Kadence, always finds themselves on the wrong side of Chicago. But sharing the Bellagio name, forbids her from going into Parker Territory.

The consequences could be deadly; yet Trust craves excitement, and her curiosity leads her straight into the lion’s Den. The black sheep of his family, Mikko Parker, hasn’t felt real love since his mother was killed.

Owning one of several pizza joints, it's used as a front to hide his family’s dirty dealings. When the youngest Bellagio stumbles into Mikko’s pizza joint, he has strict orders from his aunt to deliver her to “The Church”.

Unfortunately, nothing Holy happens in this brothel. Knowing the danger that awaits Trust, Mikko can’t find it in his heart to give her up.

Instead, he goes against the most ruthless woman in Chicago to protect her. Running away together, Mikko and Trust fall for one another deep and fast – finding the love that they can’t get from their families.

Knowing their romance will cause bloodshed, their only focus is themselves. Will their love be stronger than a decade long beef between two powerful families, or will the feud turn these lovers into enemies?Always Us Never Them, is a hood love story like no other.

Blood may be thicker than water, but is love thicker than blood?. .