For Nicholas,the most feared and formidable Lycan ruler, there's only one being worth burning the world for - the woman destined to be his. He'd raze empires, shatter thrones, and annihilate anyone who dared stand in his way, all to claim her as his own. His heart beats for her alone, and his soul hungers for the taste of her love. But fate has other plans. Larissa, a beautiful human princess, is thrust into a nightmare when her ruthless father betrays her, gifting her to Nicholas as a bride. Bound by prophecy to kill the human princess who will spark a catastrophic war, Nicholas is torn between duty and desire. When he meets Larissa, his icy heart thaws, and he finds himself ensnared by her courage, spirit, and beauty. As their forbidden attraction grows, Larissa discovers a shocking truth: she's not just a pawn in a deadly game - she's the Lycan king's true mate, destined to rule by his side. She also uncovers a hidden past: she's a hybrid wolf, and her history with Nicholas runs deeper than she ever imagined. Will Nicholas choose love over legend, or will the prophecy tear them apart?

"How I talk to my employees is not and shouldn't be your business." He started taking slow steps towards me while I kept moving back till my back touched the wall. There's no escape anymore. He pressed his palms on the wall, caging me in. I inhaled his intoxicating scent not wanting to meet his eyes. He slowly leaned in as I could feel his musky breath in my ear. "You defy me so much that I want to hurt you." With that he disappeared. The only evidence that showed he was here was just the sound of the closing 'Love? A mere word or feeling that makes us do weird and dumb things. I didn't want to love him. I didn't want to want him. I didn't want anything to do with him but the heart wants what it wants. He was my worst nightmare and at the same time my solace. He was my enemy and at the same time my friend. I hated him the most but at the same time I loved him the most!' ______________ Ivory Addams, a young waitress, is thrust into a dangerous world when she's kidnapped by a Mafia king who believes she holds the key to saving his son's life. As she navigates her new reality, she's faced with an impossible choice - marry a Mafia Prince or risk losing everything she holds dear. As she uncovers dark secrets and fights for her independence, she becomes entangled in a deadly game of power, love, and survival. Can she navigate this treacherous world and protect herself from becoming a pawn in their dangerous games?