played the devil

She was never supposed to fall for him.

Anya Belova built her empire in silence. In shadows. In blood. The world thinks a Russian ghost runs her syndicate - and she prefers it that way. Power is safest when no one knows who holds it.

Dante Moretti rules differently.

Loud. Untouchable. Worshipped and feared across New York.

When Anya seduces him to gain access to his ports, it's just strategy. Just business. Just one calculated night.

But Dante doesn't forget her.

And when he discovers the quiet woman he can't stop thinking about is the very enemy interfering with his empire, obsession replaces logic.

There's only one problem.

Anya did use him.

And someone is feeding Dante lies that could start a war between them.

In a city built on betrayal, pride is deadly.

And love?

Love was never part of the plan.