A Mafia dark romance Bella James has spent her life on the fringes of danger, always aware that her family's wealth would come from signing her name away on paper. But when she accepts help from a powerful mafia family, Bella becomes a pawn in a deadly game, her life entrusted to the enigmatic and ruthless Luca Cadence. As head of the Cadence family, Luca has always put his blood first, ruling the city of Cadence with an iron fist. Protecting Bella should have been another cold, calculated task in his long line of duties. But the fiery, defiant woman he's charged with shielding begins to ignite emotions Luca buried long ago. Her sharp wit and fierce independence challenge his world of violence and control, making her a temptation he can't resist. When enemies close in, Luca's growing obsession turns dangerous. What starts as a promise to keep Bella safe spirals into a suffocating desire to own her, protect her, and destroy anyone who dares threaten her-even if it means crossing anyone and everything. Torn between love and loyalty, Luca and Bella are thrust into a whirlwind of bloodshed and betrayal. In a world where violence is currency and trust is a weapon, they must decide: can love survive the chaos, or will it consume them both? Dark, passionate, and gripping, Cadence is a tale of forbidden love where salvation and destruction walk a razor-thin line. Warnings and triggers listed per chapter: They will include mentions, descriptions, and suggestions of: Sex Sexual assault Violence Drug use