An Orc crime Lord. A healer caught between family loyalty and a forbidden soulmate. The twisted threat forcing them to take a final stand. In hiding from a powerful Fae Lord, an Orc warrior crashes through my front gate, blowing my disguise and triggering the loathed soulbond. I want him, will submit to him, whether I like it or not. But despite being one of Seanna City’s Three crime bosses, Lord Cythro has honor. He swears to protect me—if I obey. He’s controlling, possessive, and determined to keep me safe even if it means keeping me captive. But my enemy circles, and the secrets of my hidden heritage rise up and threaten the peaceful life I’ve built. It’s time to step out of the shadows. Even if that means exchanging freedom for an Orc Lord’s chains. For readers who want a story that unfolds in a richly imagined fantasy world where magical beings, political intrigue, and forbidden romance intertwine, the heroine’s journey marked by her struggle to protect her loved ones while being thrust into power struggles that challenge oppressive social norms. PLEASE PLEASE TRIPLE CHECK THE TRIGGER WARNINGS AND FOLLOW INTERNAL NAVIGATION TO THE ALTERNATE CHAPTERS IF YOU HAVE TRIGGERS. ALTERNATE CHAPTERS ARE IN THE BACK OF THE BOOK.