Velvet Sun

Berlin learned a long time ago that survival and freedom are not the same thing.

Five years ago, she was taken by Vittorio "Boa" Bonadetti-a powerful werebear who built his empire on money, violence, and women he considers property. Now twenty-three, Berlin is his favorite: a succubus dressed in silk, sent to entertain the men Boa wants to impress and branded with a permanent reminder of who he believes she belongs to.

She survives by knowing when to fight, when to smile, and when to give Boa enough obedience to keep herself-and the girl she loves like a little sister-alive.

Then Boa brings her to a meeting with Shen Zhenyu.

A 420-year-old vampire. A ruthless arms dealer. And the man Berlin's body recognizes as her mate.

Zhenyu has waited centuries for her. He never imagined finding his mate wearing another man's brand.

Boa considers Berlin his.

Zhenyu has no intention of leaving her with him.

But Berlin refuses to trade one powerful man's ownership for another.

Fate might choose your mate. It doesn't earn your trust.

And Berlin's fight for freedom may ignite a war powerful enough to burn Boa's empire to the ground.