Hearts Entwined in Darkness
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What happens when a woman born to violence falls for the man bred to destroy her world?
Illyana Velkov has always been a pawn in someone else's game-silken chains hidden beneath diamonds and bloodlines. But when she captures the attention of Vincenzo Medici, the ruthless Don of the Italian mafia known to never give out mercy, her life takes a dangerous and unexpected turn.
Their chemistry is undeniable. Their connection, forbidden.
Because Illyana is no ordinary woman-she's the daughter of Vincenzo's sworn enemy, the head of the Russian mafia. A man so heartless, he'd rather auction off his own daughter as a pawn than let her choose her fate to get what he desires.
But Illyana's nightmare doesn't end there. When she uncovers a horrifying truth-that her father has allied with the stalker haunting her every move, she's forced to decide to run and fight or keep submitting.
Now, with everything she loves having been taken from her, Illyana must risk it all to break free.
But in a world ruled by blood, betrayal, and power...
Can she survive long enough to claim the love she was never meant to have?
⚠️ Read with caution: This story contains explicit scenes, graphic violence, mature language, and dark themes. Please care for yourself first-step away if you need to. Much love, xo.
AUTHORS NOTE PS: This is my first time ever writing out a book so please be nice and respectful in the comments <3
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