Aliyah Martin, a 23-year-old college graduate, has always kept her head down and avoided trouble. But everything changes when she unknowingly becomes entangled with Giovanni Alvarez, a ruthless mafia leader, after a chance encounter. Giovanni, 27, known for his cold demeanor and dangerous power, runs the underground empire with precision.
Now, Aliyah is caught in a web of loyalty, secrets, and power. As Giovanni's trusted ally, she struggles with her growing attraction to him, while trying to navigate a world of violence, betrayal, and temptation. Can Aliyah remain unscathed in Giovanni's dangerous world, or will she fall victim to his dark allure?
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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