Dimitri I was made for blood. Raised in betrayal. Forged in revenge. I've killed for power, honor, loyalty-but never for love.

Until her.

Veronica.

The woman I should've stayed away from. Too good for my world. Too soft for the brutality that defines me.

But I couldn't stay away. I watched her. Protected her. Craved her.

And when she was hurt, I became the monster I swore I'd never be.

I would kill for her. Burn down empires for her. Because I don't just love her- I belong to her.

Veronica I've never had anyone to fall back on. No family. No safety net.

Until him.

Dimitri Koslov made me feel seen. Safe. Wanted.

But love built on lies doesn't last. And the man who made me feel safest turned out to be the most dangerous man in Russia.

Now I know what it means to be hunted. To be owned. To be his.

The question is... Will I ever feel safe again? And worse- Do I still want that safety to come from him?