Bound by Shadows

Book II

After the De Luca family's hard-fought victory, a new threat emerges, testing the fragile peace they've worked so hard to build. Marco Russo, Matteo's loyal second-in-command, is determined to protect the family at all costs. But when a dangerous syndicate starts making moves against them, Marco finds himself drawn into a web of betrayal and deceit-one that threatens not only the De Lucas but also the woman who's become more important to him than he ever expected.

Elena Moretti, a fiercely independent assassin and Amara's closest confidante, returns to the De Luca mansion to help uncover the mole feeding information to their enemies. As the danger intensifies, so does the tension between Elena and Marco, until they can no longer deny the powerful connection between them. But as they fight to protect the people they love, they must also confront their deepest fears-because in a world where loyalty is everything, crossing the line between ally and lover could be the most dangerous move of all.

In this pulse-pounding sequel, trust is a luxury they can't afford, and the shadows of their pasts threaten to consume them. Marco and Elena must navigate a treacherous path of love, betrayal, and deadly secrets to secure a future worth fighting for.