Bound by Gun (Book 1)
Catalina De Lucaβs world turns into trouble when a single bullet, unleashed in a moment of heartache by her shattered father, almost claims the life of young Luca Morettiβthe 10-year-old son of Matteo Moretti, a formidable billionaire with deep connections to a dangerous underworld.
Matteo is driven by a fierce, unwavering belief: βAn eye for an eye. And a tooth for a tooth"As danger looms over his sonβs life, a fierce determination ignites within him, driving him toward a singular path of retribution.
That night, Catalinaβs father, consumed by grief over his wifeβs passing, unleashed his anguish into the darkness, each shot echoing his heartache. But in a fleeting moment of happiness, a stray bullet found its mark, hitting young Luca and shattering the bliss.
Now, Matteoβs fury is limitless. He captures Catalinaβs father, dragging her into his lavish estate, a gilded cage where she must tend to Luca until he is strong enough for the crucial surgery that could save his life.
But time stretches painfully as Lucaβs condition halts the operation, and Catalina is pulled into Matteoβs mysterious realm, where peril lurks beneath every gleaming facade, and the notion of safety is nothing but a mirage.
As she delves into the depths of Matteoβs existence, Catalina finds herself captivated by his intricaciesβa man who embodies both fierce determination and gentle vulnerability, shattered yet resolute.
Catalina uncovers the truth behind Matteo's past, uncovering a heart yearning for redemption and love. As stakes rise, she faces a heart-wrenching choice: navigate the dangerous journey or heal Matteo's broken spirit, seeking salvation for both. In a realm dominated by retribution, is love possible as the only solution to set aside the dangerous world?