Ryan Giovannetti has spent his life running from the dark legacy of the notorious Notturno family-a powerful criminal empire bound by blood and ruthless loyalty. Haunted by secrets and pursued by enemies from his past, Ryan walks a dangerous tightrope, desperate to escape the shadows that threaten to consume him. Ruby Smith is a fiercely independent woman with a haunted past of her own. Determined to build a better future, she crosses paths with Ryan at a pivotal moment, drawn to the enigmatic man despite the danger that follows him. Together, they form a reluctant alliance, bound by mutual need and an undeniable connection that neither expected. As threats close in from all sides, Ryan and Ruby must navigate a world where betrayal is inevitable, trust is a gamble, and survival comes at a steep cost. Facing relentless enemies and impossible choices, their bond deepens into something neither of them dared hope for: love. But when loyalty and love are tested in the ultimate crucible, will their pact be strong enough to protect them from the dark forces closing in?
*The Blood Pact* is the first thrilling instalment of the *Notturno Affair* series-a story of love forged in adversity, courage tested in the face of danger, and the fight to break free from the chains of the past.
