"How does submission taste, Jade? What does it mean to kneel before your master?" His voice dropped to a dangerous whisper, cutting through the darkness like thunder. I lifted my chin, meeting his stare with pure defiance. I knew the rules I was breaking, knew punishment awaited—but I smiled anyway. "I'll make you pay for this when I escape." A predatory grin spread across his face. His eyes burned in the shadows, pinning me in place. I couldn't move. Couldn't breathe. "There is no escape." Betrayed by her own brother, Mafia don Jade flees into the forest only to be claimed by Dearil Vaughn—a merciless sadist whose chaotic wolf craves blood and destruction. Her only weapon for survival is learning to surrender while protecting her heart from his icy grip. But Jade's presence soothes the beast within him. Dearil will never release what he's claimed. She fights him with everything she has, yet his obsession only deepens. Should she ever break free, he'll hunt her down. Keeping her is non-negotiable—losing her is death. This is war. Two ruthless contenders locked in a battle where only one victor will emerge.