I never imagined my life as a medical student would spiral into a nightmare of gunshots and hidden agendas. One moment, I'm buried in paperwork at the family clinic; the next, I'm being whisked away by Elliot?a man whose fierce protectiveness masks dangerous secrets that pull me deeper into a web of passion and treachery.

As our paths intertwine amid violence and vulnerability, I find myself questioning where duty ends and desire begins?and whether I'm willing to risk everything for both.

Reader's Note: This is 30k standalone mafia romance. No cheating. HEA guaranteed.