Forbidden Love

"What about our families?"

"To hell with them. All I need is you."

Arianna Kingston
The youngest and only daughter of the Italian mafia. She may look innocent, but she can end a life in seconds. Once, she was just a carefree little girl-until something shattered her world. Since that day, the warmth in her faded, replaced by a mask of confidence and sharp edges. She hides her true emotions behind sarcasm and strength, never letting anyone, not even her twin brother, see the cracks beneath the surface.

Elijah Ivanov
The eldest son and heir to the Russian mafia. He was once a bright, energetic child-until something changed him forever. Now, he is cold, ruthless, and unreadable. The only people who ever see the man beneath the ice are his closest friends, his family... and someone else. Someone special.

Arianna and Elijah were warned to stay away from each other for as long as they could remember. At first, they didn't understand why. But when they uncovered the truth-the mafia, the blood-soaked history between their families-it all made sense.

But what if, long ago, something happened between them? Something buried so deep that even they can barely remember?

And what if a school trip to the city of love changes everything?

Secrets don't stay hidden forever.
Loyalties will be tested.
Blood will be spilled.

What's stronger-the past that haunts them, their forbidden love... or the duty they owe to their families?