He showed up to collect a debt.He stayed to steal her soul.Cassandra Vale has one rule: never owe anyone. But after her mother’s hospital bills spiral out of control, she’s forced into a desperate loan from the city’s most dangerous man—Dimitri Ruvan, an underground fixer known for his ruthless deals and unspeakable demands.When he appears at her doorstep months later, the ledger’s come due—but he doesn’t want money.He wants her.One month in his world. One month in his bed. One month obeying every order.Cassandra agrees, convinced she can endure anything for the sake of her family.But the deeper she goes, the more she realizes: Dimitri isn’t just the monster they warned her about.He’s a broken man with blood on his hands and secrets in his eyes.And the worst secret?He’s not here to hurt her.He’s here to own her.But what happens when the girl who vowed never to belong to anyone becomes the only thing the villain can’t let go?