My father traded me like currency. The Cartel wanted a hostage. The Raider Kings wanted a prize.**Xavier wants my fear. He collects it like trophies. Isaiah wants to unravel my mind—beautiful chaos with moss-green hair and a grin that promises ruin. Asher watches me in silence, patient and merciless, like a puzzle he’s dying to break. Three ruthless kings clawing their way through Dallas, And I’m the blood-marked contract they think seals their reign. But they didn’t take a captive. They crowned a threat. I bite. I burn. I fight. And if these kings think I’ll kneel? I’ll make them bleed first. Three kings. One queen. And I’m the only one who decides who falls.Reader's This is Valentina's story—Book One in her series and book six in the Ruthless Kings of Thornhaven series. Dark Why Choose Romance with no sword crossing. New to the series?** You can start with Valentina's story, her journey continues in future books.