Too many secrets. A blurred line between protection and possession. And a love story built on obsession, betrayal, and impossible loyalty—where no one is entirely good, nothing is truly safe, and every choice comes with a price. ISABELLETwelve years ago, I made a mistake—the kind you don’t confess to your priest. One night. No names. No strings. Just heat, bad judgment, and a man I never planned to see again.Then I found out who he was: Luca Abruzzo. Future head of the Abruzzo crime family.So I did the smart thing—I avoided him. For years.I built my career, raised my son, and made damn sure our paths never crossed.It worked—until my investigation landed too close to his business.Until I ran into him.Until I woke up with a ring on my finger.Apparently, I’m the new Mrs. Abruzzo.And there’s no getting out.At least not until the case is over.LUCAI didn’t know she was in my city. Didn’t know the woman I never forgot was the Chief Deputy DA, building a case that could take my family down.My father said, Handle it. He meant the mafia way.I went off script.She didn’t take it well—stormed into my office like she still had options.I told her it’s temporary. That once the case is over, she’s free.I lied.Because no matter how loud she yells or how fast she runs, some ties don’t break.Some choices don’t undo themselves.I’ll always be part of her life.Whether she wants me or not.
