Maddy
I’ve been silent since the day my world shattered. Watching my mother and sister die, knowing I’m the reason they were killed, has left me hollow. They sent me to Willow Bridge to keep me safe, but I don’t feel safe, not with Mihai Vasile as my so-called protector.

He’s cold, distant, and carries the weight of a world I don’t understand—a world full of violence and danger, one I never wanted to be part of. But beneath the arrogance, I see something else, something that draws me in despite my fear.

I may be silent, but I remember everything. I remember who pulled the trigger that night, and it’s only a matter of time before I have to tell him.

What happens after that, though, is something I’m not ready to face.

Mihai
Being one of the Five Crown Heirs at Willow Bridge means I get what I want, when I want. Women, power, respect—it's all mine for the taking. But when my father orders me to protect Madison Graves, everything changes.

Protecting her should be a job, nothing more. Except, I’m losing control. The more time I spend with her, the more my focus slips. She’s broken, scared, and not speaking, but there’s something about her that’s pulling me in.

And the more I try to protect her, the more I realize I’m the one who’s at risk.

Because the one thing I can’t afford to be right now is reckless.

But with her I already am

This is book 2 in the Willow Bridge Series and not a standalone. It is advised that you read Ruthless Royalty before reading this book.

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