Alina Kareva was born into a cruel world, one that was nothing like normal.As the daughter of one of Russia's most powerful families, Alina knew that her life would never truly be hers. Because in every family, there are responsibilities ,and hers is to marry one of Russia's most dangerous mafia kings.But Alina refuses to accept that fate when all she has ever dreamed of is living a normal life.So, desperate to take control of her own future, she makes one reckless decision.A stranger.One night.One choice she believes might finally give her a way out.Soon, Alina finds herself standing at the edge of a life she never wanted ,a life filled with power, secrets, dangerous alliances, and a family whose rules were never meant to be broken.The closer she gets to uncovering the truth, the more she realizes that escaping her fate may come at a price she never expected to pay.Because some choices don't set you free.They only change the chains you're wearing.