The world I live in is more dangerous than I realized, ruled by two secret organizations—the Dukes and the Lords, whom I've found myself entangled with—but not as dangerous as the treacherous man my father, a Duke of Veross City, insists I must marry. I ran away before he could sink his claws into me. I find myself forced to beg my former best friend—Alekos—for help. Alekos agrees, but he has a price. I must become not only his woman but also that of his two friends. What choice do I have? So I agree with his proposal. I thought Alekos, Reyes, and Stefan would be my salvation, but they quickly show me they are like any other Lord—cruel, brutal, and heartless. My father was right about one thing—the Lords destroy everything they touch. Can I survive these demons? My freedom depends on it. I must endure all that Alekos, Reyes, and Stefan put me through until I can escape this savage city. Only then will I finally be free. Or will I?

Olivia For six long, agonizing years, I have been punished for Camila’s death. Her blood is still on my hands, as fresh as the night she died in my room on my bed, my white rug stained crimson. I dream of her, Camila, the only person who ever truly loved me. And now she is gone and there is only myself to blame. Drugs, men, and more drugs are my daily pattern. The promise of a boy who used to love me is the only thing keeping me sane, He is now only a distant memory. One late summer day, his smile stole my heart and my first kiss. As long as my heart still beats, I will hold onto his promise. Will he save me from this unending nightmare? He won’t. He hates me just as much as I do. Rueben Olivia murdered my little sister Camila without remorse. I swore vengeance on Camila’s grave that I would do everything in my power to completely destroy Olivia. That time has come. Olivia will pay for what she did with her tears, her joy, and ultimately her life. My blood-brothers and I will make sure of it.

Secrets from the past are revealed. Even my darkest one. It was never my plan, but I can’t carry this burden alone anymore. Talking about the past breaks and heals me at the same time, especially when I’m surrounded by love and not hate. Love. I don’t know what it is anymore. How can I learn to trust again when no one believed me? The time has come to choose—love and life or despair and death. Can I put the past behind me and be happy with those who hurt me so deeply?