She was supposed to be sold to the highest bidder. He stole her instead.

Sofia Moretti has spent three years as a beautiful prisoner in her own family's empire, forced to create exquisite jewelry that hides deadly secrets. When her ruthless uncle announces she'll be auctioned off like property to cement a dangerous alliance, Sofia knows her time has run out.

Escape seems impossible?until she collides with the enemy.

Dante Rossi infiltrated the underground auction for one purpose: steal intelligence that could destroy his family's rivals. He never expected to find Lorenzo Moretti's daughter chained in silk, defiance burning in her dark eyes despite her circumstances.

One impulsive kiss to hide them from the guards. One electric moment that changes everything.

Now Sofia is Dante's captive instead of her uncle's victim, but the cage is still a cage. As a financial strategist for Chicago's most dangerous crime family, Dante knows leverage when he sees it?and Sofia is worth more than gold.

But the brilliant artist hiding codes in her jewelry designs isn't the helpless princess he expected. She's survived years of captivity through cunning and courage, and she won't trade one master for another without a fight.

When attraction ignites into explosive passion, both their worlds threaten to crumble. Sofia's secrets could topple empires. Dante's protection could destroy his family's legacy. And with Russian arms dealers, federal agents, and vengeful uncles closing in, choosing love over loyalty might be the most dangerous gamble of all.

In the bloody streets of Chicago, some temptations are worth dying for.

Will Dante sacrifice everything to keep Sofia safe, or will the sins of their families tear them apart forever?

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