Warning: Mature content, kidnapping, 18+ Veronica Martin is a brilliant surgeon—accomplished, gorgeous, and trapped in a loveless marriage. When Vladimir Volkov arrives at her hospital, she's oblivious to his dangerous empire and the consequences of her careless actions. In a shocking display of power, Vladimir doesn't just want her—he buys her outright from her unfaithful husband. Now Veronica finds herself at the mercy of a ruthless mafia boss with dark desires and an obsessive claim on her. She quickly learns that crossing Vladimir Volkov was the biggest mistake of her life, and resisting him only ignites his possessive hunger. Trapped between captivity and undeniable attraction, Veronica discovers that sometimes the most dangerous man is the only one who truly wants her.