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"I never planned to set foot in England again, not unless it was to kill my father. But for her, I'd walk straight back into the kingdom I swore to burn."
It's his father's territory- an empire built on fear, blood, and betrayal- and Xavier's only reason for staying is to burn it to the ground. Antonio Ruiz has ruled unchecked for decades, but this time, the war is personal. Protecting her meant stepping back into the shadows he'd crawled out of.
But Victoria's here now. Colder, sharper, and determined to find out the truth, even as the shadow of her loved one's death hangs between them. With whispers linking Xavier to the killing, trust is a fragile thing, and every move against Antonio risks shattering it completely. As old enemies resurface, the line between protection and possession blur.
In a city where loyalty is currency and lies cut deeper than any blade, one wrong step could cost them everything, dragging them into a final reckoning that will demand blood.
And in the end, only one Ruiz will be left standing.
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