"When life throws nothing but curve balls in your direction, you only have two options. Tuck tail and run, or stay and catch those balls and throw them right back at life." Zoey Winters has been doing nothing but running for the last four years of her life. Not once regretting her decision to leave. Even now, she's always looking over her shoulder, waiting for the day all of her past troubles will catch up to her and ruin all that she is, once again. Zane Harlow is a monster. It takes a lot for a man to come from nothing, and rise to the top from the ashes. Stepping over the bodies left in his wake. He has defeated everyone who has ever tried to end him. Zane is the protector to some, but a monster to most. His kingdom is on the line, there are enemies disguised as famiglia. He can't lose focus, if he expects his kingdom to flourish. He never thought in a million years his life would ever mean anything, until he met her.... Zoey. Zane knew he was her only option at survival. He'll burn down everything again just to keep her safe. Will she finally stop running, or give in? What will he be to Zoey when they cross paths? Her salvation Or Her Destruction 18+ there will be strong sexual themes and triggering chapters. I will write the warnings before the chapter, so you will have ample warning before you continue said chapter.