Lord of Wrath: A Dark Mafia Romance (Soulless Empire)

He’s my best friend’s bodyguard.<br/>Ruthless protector of Chicago’s most feared Bratva.<br/>And my professional stalker.<br/><br/>Deep blue eyes with silver shards… watching me… always watching…<br/><br/>Valentin Constanov doesn’t take no for an answer. So, when I tell him to stop following me, it might as well be a direct challenge.<br/><br/>It’s his job to watch over the empire, after all. And I share a connection with his boss’s wife—not that I want anything to do with the Russian mafia or their dark and twisted lifestyle.<br/><br/>I’ve got my own problems to worry about.<br/><br/>But the hot-tempered, ill-mannered, tattooed-covered Romeo isn’t used to being rejected. That’s why, when I find myself in some serious trouble, I don’t expect to be saved.<br/><br/>If only he got the memo.<br/><br/>Turns out, I’m more than just a job to him. I’m an obsession. And he’s going to make sure I understand that—even if it takes all of his patience... and every last bit of my innocence.<br/><br/>*King of Ruin is a standalone Dark Mafia Enemies to Lovers Hate to Love Age Gap Stalker novel with forced proximity, mature themes and a happily ever after. It is the second book of the Soulless Empire series.