Beneath Blood & Silk
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Last published Wed, Apr 16, 2025
Aria Raven was born into power, but she never asked for the crown soaked in blood. When her father-the most feared mafia king in the country-is assassinated, Aria becomes the next target.
And her only protection?
Kairo D'Souza.
Billionaire. Enforcer. A man trained to kill for her... and maybe die for her, too.
He's cold. Dangerous. Off-limits.
But when the world around her burns, Aria can't help but be drawn to the one man she should fear.
The one man who touches her like a weapon and kisses her like a promise.
But Kairo isn't the only one watching her.
Adrian Warren -heir to a rival empire-knows her secrets. And he'll use them to destroy everything... or everyone... she loves.
In a world where loyalty is currency, betrayal is inevitable, and love is lethal-Aria must decide:
Who to trust.
Who to hate.
And who to burn alive.
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