Katya Petrov has been living under Drago’s watchful eye as they wait for a madman to spring out of the shadows, but what if he never comes? How long can she tolerate being protected by the man she loves—the man who rejected her? Drago Volkov has been protecting Katya for years, but how much longer will he allow her a chance at a normal life—a life without him? She had begged him to claim her, but he knew she was far too good for him, for the life he lives. Now that danger has re-emerged and Katya is at risk, Drago has come to realize maybe he can’t let her go after all. **Warning: explicit language and graphic sexual content**