"Ah, no, please let me go! I can't do it again," Sofia cried... "You can. Now be a good girl... You're my wife, and it's your duty to serve me," Leonardo groaned, never stopping throughout the whole night. Sofia's life takes an unexpected turn when she's forced to marry a billionaire mafia boss because her stepsister backs out. Sofia shuns the idea of marrying a wealthy man after her mother's life of hardship. However, her stepmother trades her off to the ruthless billionaire, Leonardo Morelli, in exchange for a business deal. Known as the devil, Leonardo Morelli lives up to his reputation—cold-hearted and merciless. He has never met Sofia but despises her, believing she's the daughter of a whore. Although their union is meant to last only three years, he vows to make her life miserable, blaming her for the last-minute bride switch orchestrated by their parents. As they navigate this contractual marriage, enduring each other's company becomes a daunting challenge. How will Sofia find a way to survive under the same roof as this formidable devil?

I didn’t want this. I shouldn’t want this. But the second his fingers moved, every logical thought flew out the window. It was like he knew exactly what to do, how to touch me, to make me unravel. My body betrayed me, giving in completely to him, and I hated how much I loved it. The next moment he tore my dress away and his hands and lips were all over my body. My skin burned with need where he touched me, and his voice—gruff, needy—sent another wave of heat straight to my core. *** Bella and Ryder have been inseparable since childhood, their bond forged by their parents' deep friendship. But one night, their relationship takes a fiery turn, igniting a passion that neither of them can ignore. Bella knows she can't trust Ryder with her heart. He's the notorious mafia leader known for his "one and done" approach to women. Serious relationships have never been his style. But the longer she tries to resist, the closer she gets pulled toward him. Ryder isn't ready to let her go, either. He knows he wants her more than he's ever wanted anything in his life because one night was not enough after tasting the forbidden fruit. Determined and relentless, he's willing to cross any line to keep Bella in his life. As he unleashes his seductive charm and cunning tactics, Bella struggles to protect her heart from the one man who has the power to shatter it.

"Why don't you leave her? She doesn't deserve to be your mate. She's weak and wolf-less. When are you going to kill her like you killed her family and pack?" Avery, my mate's former lover, spoke in a bored voice from behind the wide, thick doors. I gasped in shock, covering my mouth to hold back the tears. My eyes stung, and everything became blurry. My mate was responsible for killing my family?! I had heard rumors of his infidelity, but I refused to believe them. And now, he was plotting my murder with his lover! Selena Ardolf had always been the perfect Luna and a devoted wife. Her only flaw? She couldn't give Alpha King Zander Blake an heir. But just when the Moon Goddess finally blessed her with the miracle of pregnancy, fate delivered the most devastating news of her life—Zander had massacred her family and annihilated her pack. As if that pain wasn’t enough, he had also betrayed her, breaking their sacred mate bond by cheating on her with his childhood friend, an Alpha’s daughter. Heartbroken and shattered, Selena made the only choice she could—to protect her unborn child. She rejected her ruthless Alpha mate and vanished without a trace, keeping her pregnancy a secret from everyone. But fate had other plans. Years later, she is forced to face her ruthless ex-mate once more. This time, Zander seems more obsessed than ever, determined to claim her at any cost. However, Selena is no longer alone. A mysterious vampire prince shows up, declaring that she is his mate—Arabella, from the ages—and he has come to take back what is rightfully his.

Six years after being forced into marriage with the infamous mafia boss Leonardo Morelli, Sofia has built a life many would envy—children, power, and a thriving business of her own. But beneath the glamorous surface, cracks begin to form. When Leonardo brings a seductive childhood friend into their home, what should have been a romantic anniversary becomes the start of growing distance, jealousy, and mistrust. Determined not to be just a wife in her husband’s shadow, Sofia steps into the spotlight—launching her own empire in a world ruled by men. But success comes with enemies, and even those closest to her might not be what they seem. As Leonardo's controlling ways clash with Sofia's rising independence, passion turns to conflict, and love becomes a battlefield. In a world of power plays, mafia politics, and sizzling desire, Sofia and Leonardo must decide if their love is strong enough to survive the storm—or if betrayal will tear them apart for good.