In the mafia world, loyalty is often rewarded with betrayal.Maria has spent years standing faithfully beside her husband, Sebastian Delacruz, the most feared Mafia boss in New York City. Despite Sebastain and his family’s cruelty towards her, Maria remains devoted. After all, no one can go against the Delacruz. But when a painful death occurs during one of Sebastian’s business dealings, Maria’s faith in her husband begins to crumble.Sebastain is not untouchable after all. As a final act of betrayal, Sebastian humiliates Maria by dissolving their union. He calls their marriage a sham. And for the first time in forever, Maria walks away.She doesn’t beg, she doesn’t grovel. She leaves house Delacruz with her head held high not knowing that her life is about to change forever.A deceased billionaire has named Maria as his heir. Overnight, the woman Sebastian believed was helpless without him becomes the richest in the United States.Now Maria must prove herself worthy of the inheritance, survive the enemies who want to steal it from her, and show them all that she is not to be underestimated.

House Demetrius.It is whispered with trembling voices in the shadows, with fearful glances and racing hearts. House Demetrius. Legendary descendants of the fallen, messengers of death, harbingers of ruin and despair.Fatal enemies of the lycanthropes. My name is Yasmin Demetrius of House Demetrius, and I was created for one purpose: to eliminate a race of supernaturals as old as time itself. I was destined to bring honor to my family and exact vengeance on our ancient enemies.But I have failed.I have fallen for a monster. The very one I was created to destroy.Can I escape my family’s wrath? Or must I sacrifice my heart for the sake of duty?