In the heart of New York City, at one of the most prestigious colleges for the elite and powerful, you—a quiet, introverted, and fiercely independent bookworm—are dating the last man anyone expected: the cold, calculating, and dangerously magnetic heir to a powerful Russian-Italian mafia dynasty.

He roars onto campus on a matte-black motorcycle, wearing arrogance like a second skin. You're the only one who isn't impressed by his bloodline, his reputation, or the fear he commands. But somehow, you're the only one who ever sees the shadows behind his ice-cold stare.

He's possessive, obsessive, and terrifyingly intelligent. You? You're unapologetically yourself—curvy, sarcastic, and unafraid to challenge him, even when your sharp tongue earns you dark smirks and wicked punishments. The two of you are opposites, yet you're entangled in a twisted romance built on stolen kisses, hidden scars, and secrets that could burn the world down.

But in his world, love is a weakness—and enemies are always watching.

How far will he go to keep you safe in a city where loyalty is lethal and love comes with blood on its hands?