Bound by a secret. Wryn Life as I knew it ended the night Ruby disappeared. She was my best friend, my person, and then she was gone. So, I did what anyone would do. I dedicated my life to figuring out what had happened to her. Eighteen months later, I come face-to-face with the man I’m sure is responsible. Then, I stick a knife in his throat, and his son catches me in the act. Much to my surprise, instead of killing me, Connor keeps me. Little do I know, he has bigger plans in store for me. Connor Betrayal is a word I don’t know until it becomes who I am. A betrayer of family, of the New Order, of myself. All because of her. The night she shows up in my father’s office, my world changes. Hers was already altered. She has nothing to lose, but I’m risking everything. So, I take her and make her mine. And with her, I can claim what rightfully belongs to me. This story was originally published in the Hate to Want You anthology. Nothing has changed. It is part one of a dark mafia romance duet that contains mature themes. A content warning is available before the prologue in the book, please check it out if needed.