LOGINShe was his safe haven. He was the ticking time bomb. To the world, Ethan Vance is the golden-boy hockey star living a clean, glamorous life in New York. To the Italian mafia underworld, he is the ruthless heir locked in a silent war with his own blood. Katherine "Kat" Pierce thought she knew the man sharing her bed. She knew his touch, his warmth, and the secret dreams they whispered in the dark. But when a terrifying shadow from Ethan’s past touches down in the city, the man who once held her like she was his entire universe suddenly turns into an impenetrable wall of ice. Locked in a cruel seven-day countdown by a syndicate that demands obedience—and threatens the lives of everyone she loves—Ethan is forced to play the villain. He has to shatter her heart, push her away, and make her hate him. Because the only way to keep Kat safe from the monsters in his world is to become one himself. With ticking clocks, impossible choices, and a love so deep it defies blood and bullets, how far will a man go to destroy the woman he loves, just to keep her breathing? A high-stakes mafia romance filled with dark secrets, forced proximity, devastating emotional agony, and an unbreakable bond
View MoreKatherine's POVA full week had passed, and I finally felt strong enough to leave, though faint yellowish-purple bruises still shadowed my skin."You need to make sure you take your medications properly and on schedule," the doctor instructed as he signed off on my discharge papers."Okay, Doctor. Thank you so much for your care," I replied politely.He nodded, gathering his clipboard. "Have a wonderful day, Mrs. Dominic."I forced a tight smile onto my face while my blood boiled silently beneath the surface. Mrs. Dominic. Soon, that name wouldn't be mine to carry."Thank you, Doctor," Kyla chimed in gratefully as he stepped out of the room.I turned to her, my expression shifting immediately into business mode. "Let's go," I told her, as we headed downstairs to the private exit where the car was waiting.The moment I stepped through the front doors of the mansion, the entire household staff chorused together as if they had rehearsed it."Welcome back, ma'am!"I offered them
Katherine's POVI woke up in a sterile hospital room, the harsh overhead lights causing my head to spin the second I opened my eyes."Babe, you're awake," Dominic’s voice came from beside me. He hurried out of the room, returning moments later with a doctor in a white coat."How are you feeling?" the doctor asked, stepping up to the bed and checking my pulse."My whole body aches," I told him honestly, every word costing effort as Dominic stood behind him with a cold, blank expression."You'll be fine, Mrs. Dominic. You just need to get plenty of rest and let your body heal," the doctor reassured me."Thank you, Doctor," I managed to say.He nodded politely, then turned to address Dominic. "Make sure you reinforce your home security to prevent an attack like this from happening again."I froze, my brow furrowing in deep confusion. What on earth is he talking about?"Thank you so much, Doctor. I will," Dominic said smoothly, seeing the physician out of the room before closing
Katherine's POV"Where is Tyla?!" I yelled the second I barged into the office lobby, my voice echoing off the high ceilings.The employees flinched, staring at me in terrified silence."She's... she's up on your floor, ma'am," one of the junior staff stammered, standing frozen alongside everyone else."Get her down here right now!" I snapped, my rage doubling with every second that passed.A few grueling minutes later, an employee escorted Tyla down the elevator. She stepped into the main lobby, her body trembling like a leaf."Y-yes, ma'am?" she whispered, her voice barely audible."Come closer," I ordered coldly.She took two hesitant steps forward. Before she could even open her mouth, I stepped into her space and delivered a resounding slap straight across her face.A collective gasp echoed across the open floor."You whore!" I spat, my voice laced with pure venom.Tyla cupped her burning cheek, staring at the floor without uttering a word."I took you in as more than just an emp
Katherine's POV"Good morning, ma'am," an employee greeted as I stepped out of my car."Hello," I replied politely."Good morning, ma'am," another voice called out. I turned to see Tyla stepping out of an Uber."Morning, Tyla," I said, deciding to pry just a little. "Why didn't you drive?"She swallowed hard before responding, her eyes darting away from mine. "Actually, my car is at the mechanic," she said quickly. "I'll pick it up this weekend."She turned and headed inside. A brand-new car was already faulty? The story didn't add up.I headed up to my floor and immediately buried myself in work. Later in the afternoon, I stepped out to grab a file I’d left in my car. On my way back up, I paused in the hallway as muffled voices drifted from the break room, locking me in place."Honestly, Tyla is not okay," one of my female employees said.I pulled back behind the corner, keeping out of sight to listen."Yes, her hand was bruised when she returned from Florida, and she was supposed to
I rushed downstairs without even glancing in a mirror, my heart hammering against my ribs. When I reached the living room, my jaw nearly hit the floor. There was Ethan Vance, looking effortlessly flawless in a casual designer shirt, completely engrossed in a conversation with my dad."Oh, here
My legs shook as we climbed the private stairs into the executive box, taking our seats. Ethan sat right in the middle, with Janice to his left and me to his right.How did I not know who he was?I was completely speechless as the game started. The players from both schools skated onto the ice, a
I don't care who you are. Just watch where you're going next time," I snapped, turning on my heel and marching toward the exit.Janice scrambled to follow right behind me. "Such an annoying dude," I muttered, my cheeks still burning from his intense gaze."Annoying, but dangerously cute, girl," J
I had spent extra hours glamming up today. It was my two-year anniversary with my boyfriend, Ashton. I clutched my bag, my heart doing little flips at the thought of kissing him on the lips.I spun my locker humming joyfully as I turned the lock.A picture fell out of my locker. I picked it up,






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