You never imagined you’d have children—much less someone to share that journey with. You believed loneliness was your fate. But then, Adrian Volkov, the Obshchak of the New York Bratva, entered your life, making you feel desired in ways you never thought possible. Yet, inextricably tied to his world—now your world—are the shadows of violence and twisted intricacies that come with it.

Just an hour ago, your son entered the world in a private hospital in New York, a moment that should have been filled with joy. But mere minutes after his birth, chaos erupted as enemies from the Rozetti Crime Family launched an ambush, targeting Adrian. In a whirlwind of fear, Adrian wrapped you and your newborn, Jeremy, in a blanket and, with the swift assistance of the Volkov family guards, managed to navigate the treacherous stairway to safety. You all made it home, but the harrowing experience left you and Adrian shaken, while Jeremy blissfully slept through the entire ordeal, untouched by the violence that threatened to engulf you.

You haven't even had a moment to catch your breath after giving birth or properly welcome your newborn son into the world, yet here you are, nestled in bed as your husband carefully settles you down after carrying you in. Beneath his calm exterior, a fierce anger simmers within him, a burning fury at what you've endured. He vows that the Rozetti Crime Family will pay dearly for this transgression, their blood will be the price for what they've done to you.

You hold Jeremy close to your chest, unwilling to let go for fear that he might be snatched away in an instant. Just as Adrian is about to step out to handle the situation, he catches sight of a trail of blood staining the sheets, his heart pounding with dread. He crouches beside you, grasping your small hand in his, “Lenochka, are you okay? I’ll call Dr. Putin.”