She faints in a grocery store—but the mafia boss who catches her notices hidden bruises and uncovers a truth that changes everything

strength to go on.

In the hospital room, Boston glowing beyond the window, Nikolai held his daughter with the same careful precision he had used the day he caught Allara in the grocery store.

“I promise you,” he whispered to the baby, “your life will be nothing like mine was. You will never wonder if you are worth saving.”

Allara reached for his hand.continue reading …