THE PRICE OF THEIR NAME
Leo Vance's quiet life as a struggling artist is about to be irrevocably altered. When his mother, Eleanor, announces her engagement to a formidable multi-billionaire, Leo is thrust into the glittering, ruthless world of New York’s elite. Arthur Volkov is a man whose old money Russian empire is vast and feared, and his two identical twin sons, Dmitri and Ivan, are known to be just as dangerous.
Weeks before this life-altering news, Leo had a single, unforgettable night with a mysterious stranger. The passion was undeniable, a raw, masculine intensity that left him shaken and ashamed, but he fled, convinced it was a one-time, sinful fantasy.
Imagine his horror when he discovers his one-night stand isn't just a celebrity, he's Dmitri Volkov, the cold, calculating heir to Arthur's legacy. The forbidden attraction, further complicated by his own denial of his sexuality and the step-sibling proximity, is instantaneous and potent. But it's not just Dmitri who sees him; his identical twin, Ivan, charming, seductive, and equally possessive, also begins to stake his claim.
Leo is terrified of the consequences, knowing that if his mother discovers their affair, it will ruin everything. He desperately wants to reject the life, the lust, and the two men who are dismantling his self-denial. He longs for an escape, but the Volkov twins are unwilling to let him go. They want him all to themselves, a shared obsession that traps him in a gilded cage.
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Chapter: Chapter 69: The Social Debut"Don’t move," Ivan said.He was standing behind Leo, his fingers working with a precision that felt almost surgical. He was tying a silk necktie around Leo’s throat. It felt a little too tight, like a leash disguised as fashion.Leo looked at himself in the mirror. He barely recognized the person looking back. The dark circles under his eyes had been hidden with some kind of cream, and his hair was slicked back into a style that made him look older, sharper, and much more like a trophy than a person."I don't think I can do this, Ivan," Leo whispered. His hands were tucked into his pockets so the twins wouldn't see them shaking.Ivan stepped around to face him. He reached up and smoothed the lapel of Leo's dark wool suit. "You have to. It’s a private showing. Just a few collectors and some old friends. They’ve been asking about the 'prodigy' we’ve been keeping hidden.""I'm not hidden," Leo snapped, his voice cracking. "I'm locked away. There’s a difference."Ivan didn't flinch. Inste
Last Updated: 2026-01-03
Chapter: Chapter 68: The Forced MuseLeo didn't sleep. He couldn't. He had spent the remaining hours of the night sitting on the floor of the studio, his back against the cold, seamless door. When the sun finally began to bleed over the horizon, it didn't feel like a new day. It felt like the start of a long shift.The hiss of the door opening made him jump.Dmitri stepped in, looking refreshed in a charcoal suit. He didn't look like a man who had locked someone in a box. He looked like a man who had just finished a pleasant breakfast. He held a ceramic cup of coffee, the steam curling into the filtered air."Good morning, Leo," Dmitri said, his voice smooth and untroubled. "I see you've already been enjoying the space."Leo stood up, his legs stiff. "The door, Dmitri. Why doesn't it open from the inside?"Dmitri took a slow sip of his coffee. He didn't look at the door. He looked at Leo. "It’s for your focus. You’ve always complained about how easily you get distracted. Here, the world can’t intrude. You don't have to w
Last Updated: 2026-01-03
Chapter: Chapter 67: The Studio UnveiledThe ride back from the restaurant was quiet. The city lights blurred past the tinted windows of the car like streaks of gold and neon. Leo sat between Dmitri and Ivan, his mind still drifting back to the man at the bar. He could still feel that cold gaze on the back of his neck."You're still thinking about him," Ivan said, breaking the silence. He didn't sound angry, just observant. He draped an arm over Leo’s shoulders, drawing him closer."I'm trying not to," Leo admitted. "It was just a weird feeling. Like he knew me, even though I’ve never seen him before."Dmitri, sitting on the other side, took Leo’s hand and began tracing the lines on his palm with a thumb. "People like that are just ghosts, Leo. They flicker in and out of the lives of people who actually matter. You shouldn't give a ghost so much of your energy.""I guess you're right," Leo sighed, leaning his head back against the leather seat."We have something to change your mood anyway," Ivan said, a playful spark return
Last Updated: 2026-01-01
Chapter: Chapter 66: The First ShadowThe air inside L’Eclat smelled like expensive lilies and aged wine. It was the kind of place where the floors were polished so bright you could see your own nervous expression staring back at you. Leo adjusted his tie for the tenth time, feeling the silk pull against his throat."Stop fidgeting, Leo," Dmitri said, his voice low and smooth. He reached over, his hand steady as he brushed a stray hair from Leo’s forehead. "You look perfect. You always look perfect."Leo forced a small smile. "I just feel like everyone is staring. Is it the suit? Is it too much?"Ivan, sitting on Leo’s other side, chuckled. He leaned in, his shoulder pressing comfortably against Leo’s. "They aren't staring at the suit, Leo. They’re staring at us. The Volkov twins out for dinner? It’s a rare sight for these people. And having you between us makes them even more curious.""I don't like being a curiosity," Leo muttered. He looked down at the heavy silver fork at his setting."You aren't a curiosity to us," I
Last Updated: 2026-01-01
Chapter: Chapter 65: The End of ResistanceThe rain was a steady hum against the glass of the library. It was the kind of sound that made the rest of the world feel like it had ceased to exist. I wasn't painting. I wasn't reading. I was just sitting on the sofa, watching the droplets race each other down the pane.I felt a weight settle on either side of me. I didn't need to look to know who it was. The scent of expensive cologne and the familiar warmth of their bodies told me everything."You've been quiet today, Leo," Ivan said softly. He reached out, his fingers tracing the line of my jaw. "Too quiet. Even for you."I didn't pull away. I didn't even flinch. I just kept staring at the rain. "I'm tired, Ivan. I think I’ve just run out of ways to say 'no'."Dmitri leaned in, resting his head on my shoulder. His hand found mine, his fingers intertwining with mine with a possessive gentleness. "Then stop saying it. It’s a heavy word to carry. Why keep holding onto it when you can just let it go?"I finally turned my head to look
Last Updated: 2025-12-24
Chapter: Chapter 64: The Shared FutureThe morning light was soft, filtering through the sheer curtains of the breakfast nook. I was wrapped in a silk robe that cost more than my father’s old car, staring into a cup of black coffee. The house felt different today. It didn't feel like a place I was visiting or even a place I was being held. It felt like a headquarters.Ivan and Dmitri were already at the table, but they weren't looking at stock tickers or news reports. Spread out between the fruit plates and the silver cutlery were architectural blueprints and glossy brochures for massive estates in the countryside."Sit, Leo," Ivan said, not looking up but sensing me there. He pulled out the chair next to him. "We were waiting for you to wake up before we looked at the photos of the north wing."I sat down slowly, my heart thumping against my ribs. "What is all this? Are we moving?"Dmitri took a sip of his tea and slid a folder toward me. "We’re expanding. This house is fine for now, but it’s a city house. It’s tight. We
Last Updated: 2025-12-24
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