Dante Morelli's grip tightens around my waist, slamming me against the cold wall. His dark eyes burn with dangerous intent as he leans closer, his breath hot against my neck. "Fight me all you want," he growls, his lips brushing my skin. "I could take you right here, make you forget your own name." I struggle against his hold, my pulse racing. "Dante, stop!" "You're mine now, wife," he whispers against my ear, his teeth grazing my collarbone. Heat floods through me—unwanted, undeniable, impossible to ignore. His finger traces my jawline as a wicked smile spreads across his face. * * * * * * Alina Fedorov never wanted this. Daughter of the Russian mafia's ruthless Don, she's forced into marriage with Dante Morelli—the cold-blooded capo di tutti capi commanding the most feared Italian-American crime empire. His empire spans continents. His underbosses answer without question. His enemies disappear. He runs his underworld with calculated precision and zero mercy. Years of brutal training have forged him into an instrument of vengeance and power. But Alina isn't easily broken. Fierce and defiant, she refuses to bow to anyone—not even her dangerous new husband. And Dante? He craves something darker than control. He wants revenge against her father, and she's his perfect weapon. As passion ignites between two people born for war, can Dante's icy heart thaw for the one woman who challenges him? Or will Alina's independence become the very thing that destroys them both?