Quote:🌞 He's the King of Deception, Until She Becomes His Queen
A better man would've said no to her desperate proposal.
Five years deep in the syndicate, I've built my reputation brick by blood-soaked brick. They call me Saint-a code name that mocks the darkness I've embraced for my country.
When the daughter of Italy's most dangerous family begs for my protection through marriage, duty tells me to walk away. But there's something in her eyes that reminds me of the man I used to be.
It's supposed to be simple: marry her, shield her from a monster, maintain my cover. When this mission ends, she'll be a wealthy, independent widow.
That's the plan.
Then night falls on our wedding day, and I discover divine temptation wearing my ring. Beautiful. Brilliant. Brave. Sensual. Everything I can't afford to want.
She can never know the real me. There's too much at stake-my mission, my family, my country. But with every...