"Isa... my name is Isabella," I whispered, my voice trembling. "Isabella," he repeated as if he could taste the syllables. His gaze was intense, and I couldn't tear my eyes away from the way his lips moved as he spoke. He noticed my fixation, and his lips curled up again. A faint blush stained my cheeks, and I was acutely aware of his proximity. Nicholas Maddox stepped away, yet his piercing gaze never wavered. "Well, Isabella, I need you to do me a favor." I swallowed hard, my fear and curiosity battling within me. "What's that?" I managed to ask, my voice barely above a whisper. He regarded me with a seriousness that belied his reputation. "I need you to be my wife." Within the shadowed corridors of a crime-ridden city, Isabella, bound by the debts of her stepfather, is thrust into the treacherous world of billionaire mafia boss, Nicholas Maddox. As the stakes escalate, secrets surface, betrayals unfold, and untold connections emerge. Caught between rival mafia heads, old grudges, and unexpected family ties, the tale weaves a dangerous web where love, vengeance, and sacrifice collide. Isabella finds herself entangled in a high-stakes game, leading to a catastrophic showdown between loyalty and love. As she navigates this dangerous world, the question looms—will she survive it or will it consume her entirely?"

Aria\'s world is shattered when her chosen mate, Liam, unexpectedly rejects her on the day of their mating ceremony and announces her twin sister, Seraphina as his chosen mate. Heartbroken and seeking a fresh start, Aria unknowningly ventures into the forbidden territory of Knox, the enigmatic alpha of the Nightshade pack. Instead of facing punishment, she is offered a place in his pack, sparking skepticism and distrust among some members who see her as an outsider. As Aria navigates her new life within the Nightshade pack, she becomes entangled in a web of deception and betrayal. Seraphina, driven by ambition and envy, aligns herself with Liam\'s power-hungry father, leading to devastating consequences for both packs. Amidst the turmoil, Aria finds herself irresistibly drawn to Knox, who grapples with his own dark past and a promise he made to be bound to his deceased mate for the rest of his days. Complicating matters further, alliances are formed between enemies threatening to destroy everything Knox had worked hard to build. An unexpected night between Knox and Aria results in unexpected consequences. With her sister\'s betrayal running deeper than she imagined, tensions rise within the packs, leading to a climactic battle where alliances are tested and lives hang in the balance. As the dust settles, Knox confronts his past and the fate of the packs and their love hangs in the balance. Will they survive the battle or will it be the end of their story?