She was never meant to be his... she was meant to be a message. Thrown into the trunk of a car and delivered like a warning to a ruthless mafia boss, her fate was sealed the moment she became collateral in a war she didn't start. Fear was expected. Obedience was required. Survival was uncertain. But nothing went according to plan. Because instead of becoming his enemy's pawn, she became his weakness. Behind the cold stares and calculated violence lies a man far more dangerous than she imagined-not just to others, but to her heart. And the longer she stays, the more blurred the lines become between captor and protector, hatred and desire. In a world where trust is deadly and love is a liability, falling for him might be the biggest mistake she'll ever make... or the only thing that keeps her alive. Because some entanglements aren't forced- They're inevitable.