Phoebe I had always been quiet and shy. Until I wasn’t, I had to hide my true self behind a shield. Doing what my family requests without complaint even if I didn’t want too. He was supposed to be an arrangement. Married in name only. An alliance between the Greek Mafia and the Bratva I was not meant to fall in love with him. But I did and he didn’t feel the same. He’s having a child with someone else. He broke the terms of our contract. It is now void. And I do the only thing that makes sense to heal my broken heart and get away from my father. Run and finally become the person I was always meant to be. Alexandr It was an arranged marriage. To strengthen our Bratva. I had no problem filling the terms of the contract. For Family and my younger brother who got stuck as a leader when it was supposed to be my job. It was the least I could do. But I wasn’t expecting my bride to be the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. She made my cold heart beat. I thought we had a connection. I wasn’t expecting her to disappear. I wanted to find her to punish her. But then I realised it was all my fault, now I want forgiveness, to have my love back. When in the end getting forgiveness is no easy feat when I am the one being punished for my sins. This can be read as a standalone, it is book 2 of 3, bound mafia series, with a HEA. Due to mature content and themes this book is recommended for readers aged 18+, this novel may contain triggers.