Millie Gordon's life has never been more dangerous. After being abducted by the notorious Volkov family, she's now trapped in a forced engagement with their ruthless son, Dmitry. Surrounded by power, secrets, and manipulation, Millie is caught in a web she can't escape. Desperate to hold on to her freedom and her sense of self, she must navigate the deadly waters of the Volkov empire, all while grappling with the consequences of her past choices.
Lochlan, still reeling from his unresolved feelings for Millie, is determined to rescue her at any cost. But when news arrives that Millie has died in a violent accident, Lochlan is shattered, believing he has lost her forever. Grief-stricken and consumed with guilt, Lochlan faces his true feelings for Millie-and the brutal realization that his love for her was never something he could walk away from.
Devastated by her apparent death, Lochlan plunges into a dangerous mission to uncover the truth. His search leads him to the dark heart of the Volkov family, where he uncovers shocking secrets about the kidnapping of Marianna-secrets that could change everything. As he digs deeper, the lines between love, betrayal, and revenge blur, and Lochlan must risk everything to save Millie.
But when the truth about Marianna's disappearance-and Millie's fate-finally comes to light, it will shatter their world forever. In a race against time, Lochlan and Millie must confront the explosive truths that bind their families and fight for their future together, or lose it all.