The Price of Secrets
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Last published Sat, May 10, 2025
Mia:
When Mia rushes home after track practice because of an urgent text from her little sister saying her alcoholic father is home, she never expects to be chased down and kidnapped by two strangers. Turns out, her father isn't just a useless alcoholic, he's also a thief. To make things worse, he stole thousands of dollars and a USB drive that could topple an entire mafia, effectively putting a target on every single one of his family members. As she fights for her survival, she struggles not to become a pawn of Caius' violent games. Something tells her that this is the one situation she can't run from...
Caius:
As the firstborn son of one of the biggest crime bosses in NYC, every move is a test. His father's enforcer. His weapon. The shadow in the room when someone needs to disappear. Which is why, when a washed-up drunk steals one of the most valuable assets the Syndicate owns, Caius has to hunt him down and dole out the consequences.
Death.
But instead of him, Caius finds his mesmerizing but infuriating daughter. Her every move fuels his obsession, her every retort stirs the fire inside him, and her every breath makes him question if he has the guts to bring her even 10 miles near his father. She tries to run as far as her legs can take her, but he keeps pulling her back. Every second he keeps her alive, he endangers her. He risks dragging her down to the hell that is his life.
But still, Caius can't seem to let go.
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