She was never mine to take. I stole her anyway. And now, I'll kill to keep her.

Zinaida Krupin has never tasted freedom. For nearly a decade, her father kept her locked away, a pawn in his ruthless game. But when Kazimir, the Pakhan of the Bratva, presents her with an offer -- an escape wrapped in the fine print of a contract too tempting to refuse -- she dares to take it. What she doesn't realize is that signing her name means stepping from one cage into another, one that comes with chains of a different kind.

Osip Gusev has never questioned his place in the Bratva. As a Brigadier, he's done what was expected, never daring to want more. But when Kazimir hands him the keys to an empire -- and a woman who was never meant for him -- everything changes.

She is a printsessa, raised in silk and shadows. He is a soldier, hardened by blood and loyalty. Together, they are expected to take over Northern California. But power breeds enemies, and not everyone is willing to bow to a new king and queen.

If they falter, they'll lose everything -- including each other. In their world, power is an illusion, loyalty is bought with blood, and failure is a death sentence.

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• Crime, Thriller & MysteryCrime FictionKidnapping
• Crime, Thriller & MysteryCrime FictionOrganized Crime

• Publication Date: June 6, 2022
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• Print Length: 248 Pages
• File Size: 26 KB