A debt that can't be paid. A love that shouldn't exist. A fate neither of them can escape.

Jennifer's life has always been a struggle—barely scraping by in the bustling city, juggling jobs to keep a roof over her head, and cleaning up the reckless messes of her brother, Matteo. But when his gambling addiction leads him into the clutches of the mafia, Jennifer is thrown into a dangerous world she never asked to be a part of.

Enter Kael Moretti—a man feared, respected, and utterly untouchable. Ruthless as he is devastatingly handsome, he rules New York's underworld with an iron grip. He has no room for distractions—until a fiery, desperate woman storms into his club, unknowingly entangling herself in a world where mercy is a weakness.

The moment Kael lays eyes on Jennifer, something shifts. She's not like the women who throw themselves at him. She's scared yet stubborn, vulnerable yet fierce. When he saves her once, it's an anomaly. Twice, it's fate. But when her brother's betrayal seals her fate as a captive in his world, Kael is left with a choice—use her as leverage or keep her for himself.

As the line between protection and obsession blurs, Jennifer finds herself trapped in a deadly game of desire, danger, and a love that could either ruin them or set them both free.

She was supposed to be a pawn.
He was never supposed to feel anything.
But when a king falls, he falls hard.

Dark. Addictive. Passionate. This is not your typical love story—it's a war between power and the heart. Will Jennifer escape Kael's grip, or will she become the one thing he swore he'd never need?

Perfect for fans of mafia romance, morally gray heroes, and stories filled with intense chemistry and dangerous love.