Cruel Protector

In this thrilling dark mafia romance, Darius Ivanov arrives in Washington, D.C. with a mission to restore control within the Ivanov crime family, but his plans spiral when he kidnaps the daughter of a U.S. Senator to secure a lucrative arms deal. While Darius is known for his cold precision and unyielding discipline, Anna's chaotic spirit and refusal to submit challenge everything he thought he could manage. As their intense dynamic unfolds, Darius grapples with his own unexpected feelings, leading him to question whether his actions are rooted in strategy or a deeper obsession. In a high-stakes world where enemies lurk in the shadows, he must protect the one person he never intended to care for, even at the cost of his empire.