A marriage forged in blood... <p/>Ever since she was a child, Alexandra Volkin was raised to be a mafia Queen. But when her husband-to-be is murdered-on their wedding day-her fiance's oldest son, Viktor, claims her as his own. Not because he wants her. But because he wants to break her. <p/>He suspects Alexandra's father of the murder and he's going to rip the truth from her lips. <p/>One brooding look from Viktor is enough to make Alexandra's heart race, but he also possesses a dark side that terrifies her. She has to prove her father's innocence. And if that means seducing her ruthless new husband, so be it... <p/>The marriage was never meant to happen, but now Viktor can't help but admire his beautiful, stubborn wife. He needs to keep her close-very close-so he can uncover the truth and avenge his father. The problem is, she's tearing down his walls. And in Viktor's world, emotion is weakness. Fear is power. <p/>He'll break her before he gives in.