She came to repay a debt. He wants far more than what she owes. Lena Petrovna thought she was prepared to do whatever it took to find her missing father—even if it meant stepping into the shadows of the Russian mafia. But nothing could prepare her for the man who now holds her fate in his hands. He’s powerful, poised, and surrounded by fear—but it’s the pain in his eyes that unnerves her most. Controlled. Haunted. Untouchable. And yet, something beneath that control pulls at her in ways she doesn’t understand. What begins as survival soon twists into something darker—an intoxicating game of power, secrets, and longing. As Lena descends deeper into his world, her heart becomes a battleground. Because the more she uncovers about the man behind the empire, the more she risks losing herself. Love wasn’t part of the bargain. And neither of them is ready for what it costs. A dark, seductive romance of loyalty, obsession, and the fine line between captivity and connection.

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Trigger Warnings:

This novel contains content that may be distressing to some readers. Please be advised that the story includes references to: Kidnapping Psychological manipulation Violence Sexual content Substance use Emotional abuse Trauma-related flashbacks Reader discretion is advised.