At twelve, Natasha's perfect world shattered. Now, she sees herself as a modern-day Cinderella, but without a prince or fairy godmother. Determined to escape her cruel stepfamily, she uses the Prince's ball as her chance for freedom. Her beauty catches the eye of the Prince of the Underworld, a feared mafia king whose handsome features hide a ruthless nature. His enemies tremble before him, and whispers of a primal, almost supernatural force surround his power. Only one woman can tame the beast within-HIM MATE.