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Willow Norwood has spent her career solving the toughest cases, her sharp instincts and uncanny ability to understand the criminal mind making her one of the most respected detectives on the force. Beneath her composed exterior lies a dark past-a haunting tragedy that drives her to seek justice but keeps her from trusting anyone fully. Willow has always maintained strict control over her life, but that control shatters when she is forced into an arranged marriage with a man she's never met.Alexander Drayton is no ordinary man. Ruthless, calculating, and devastatingly handsome, he's a high-ranking figure in a shadowy mafia dynasty that holds sway over powerful institutions and thrives on secrets and blood oaths. His cold, commanding demeanor hides layers of complexity, and while his enemies fear him, those closest to him know his touch of loyalty can burn just as deeply as his wrath. Willow quickly realizes that Alexander isn't just her husband-he's her captor, protector, and most confounding challenge.Thrown into a world of opulence that disguises a ruthless criminal underbelly, Willow must learn the dangerous rules of this society where loyalty is currency and betrayal is paid in blood. The glittering façade of elegant parties and high-stakes negotiations hides a labyrinth of illegal dealings, deadly rivalries, and a power structure built on fear. Despite her initial resistance, Willow finds herself drawn to Alexander's magnetic presence. His intense gaze and protective nature spark a fire in her she can't extinguish, even as she fights to resist the pull of his world.…
