(Spin-off to Contrasting Similarities series. Can be read as a STANDALONE.) Lucian and Anastasia have a history. One that consists of fleeting love and lasting pain. The ruthless Italian Mafia leader. The mountain who protects his little bubble from the rest of the world. The bubble only few get an entry to. Lucian Zane Mazzanti is a broken soul inside a strong leader. The tough Russian Mafia leader. The girl who has a crown on her head. The crown that had her name inscribed on it but somehow never felt like it belonged where it was. Anastasia Vera Petrov is a girl inside a tough Donna. All they have in common are hearts hidden deep inside, shied away from the world, just like their inner child. As another twist leads to their paths crossing for a second time, will they bring out who they truly are?

Bloom Wellington is a young lady held down by her family tradition, a dangerous and absurd tradition that many before her have faced. She accepted her fate and all the bad luck to come, though her older sister, her powerful protector, refuse to accept it The long held tradition is put to the test as Bloom finds herself in the web of Alisdair Kendrick, a man who always gets what he wants and the sacred girl is a jewel he must possess. She gets trapped between following her heart or abiding by the rules, because the cost of disobedience is higher than life can handle. Find out how everything unfolds and what price there is to pay. Wrote this book a couple of years back, you know, when I was still young and cheesy. So this story might have a couple of plot holes and cringing moments, and exaggerated personalities but it's worth reading if you give it a chance. Just wanted to let you know.