Deep in the shadows of a criminal empire, an alphas heart awakens

Running the Nightshade Wolves with blood-soaked hands and ice in his veins, Marco Rossi has carved his legacy through bullet casings and broken bones. But when a chance encounter brings him face-to-face with a captivating young omega, his carefully constructed world of violence and control crumbles. Lucas Chen isnt just another pretty face in his territory—hes the mate Marco never thought hed find, and the one weakness he cant afford. When their first encounter leads to an unexpected pregnancy, Marco must face his greatest challenge yet: protecting whats his without destroying the very thing that makes him feel alive.

All Lucas Chen wanted was to finish his art history degree

Between lectures and late-night study sessions, he never expected to catch the eye of the citys most dangerous alpha—a man old enough to be his you-know-what and deadly enough to make hardened criminals tremble. Despite every instinct screaming at him to run, Lucas finds himself drawn into Marcos dark orbit, sparking a desire that burns hotter than Italian summer. But as their worlds collide and Lucas carries their twins beneath his heart, hell have to decide: can he trust a man who deals in death to give him a life worth living?

Mateo has always scoffed at the idea of fated mates.

Though his life is fraught with danger, his goals have always been simple: lead his men with an iron fist and assert dominance just enough to avoid drawing too much attention from the police. But after discovering undeniable proof that a certain bartender is meant to be his—and their intense first encounter—he becomes obsessed. The fate of his cartel hangs in the balance, especially when he learns that Kael is pregnant.

Kael just wants to live his life.

Maybe even get lucky with the lottery. Despite being surrounded by supportive people, his frustration grows with his perpetually empty wallet. Then Mateo, an imposing alpha wolf shifter, comes into his life, stealing the breath from his lungs. Kael never expected the alpha to even look his way, but Mateo keeps coming back. Though Kael feels a constant anxiety whenever Mateo is near, he can't keep lying to himself—especially after discovering he's pregnant.

Rylan can't believe he's going to prison.

After everything he's done, his brother betrayed him. The prison is a terrifying place, and he knows he will be targeted. With his baby face and skinny frame, he stands out like a sore thumb. To make matters worse, he's been paired with another inmate, Mateo. Their initial interaction is anything but friendly. Yet, there's an undeniable allure to the tattooed, muscular Latin gangster. Despite his fears, Rylan can't stop the spicy dreams he has about the older shifter.

Mateo couldn't care less about Rylan.

To him, Rylan is weak and bound to get bullied. Mateo feels no responsibility for his new cellmate. However, when other prisoners start ganging up on Rylan, Mateo feels compelled to intervene. He can't let the guards think he's the one roughing up his cellmate. That's when the dreams start—intimate, vivid dreams about the younger shifter. Mateo knows what this means: he may have just found his forever mate. The problem is, they're both incarcerated. How can they think about forming a family when they don't even have privacy?

Rowans debt is his nightmare.

He borrowed money from a loan shark to kickstart his company, and now theyve come to collect. Theyve sent one of their most fearsome enforcers, an alpha named Diego. Hes imposing and ruthless, but also… deliciously provocative. His presence makes Rowan feel as attracted as he feels anxious, especially when Diego reveals hes more than meets the eye. Could it be that they are— No, thats ridiculous, or so Rowan thinks until Diego saves him from his own boss.

Diegos newest obsession may be his downfall.

Hes worked hard to be where he is, but upon seeing Rowan for the first time, everything changes. Theres this incessant, irresistible pull towards him, and he cant understand why. Rowan is a sweet omega shifter, but hes not special… or is he? Diego cant stop thinking about how much he wants to claim the younger man all for himself. It may be his downfall in the cartel, but also worth it.