Ema’s life was never kind.
Sold by her own mother to pay off a debt, she is dragged into the world of the mafia, believing her life is over the moment she stands before Derek, a feared mafia alpha with a ruthless reputation.
But instead of cruelty, she finds protection.
As Ema struggles to survive her new life, she discovers she is being hunted for a reason she doesn’t understand. The truth shatters everything she knows—she is a Virex, a rare and dangerous being capable of absorbing a werewolf’s power with a single touch.
Trapped between enemies, secrets, and a fate she never chose, Ema must learn to survive under the grip of a mafia alpha who is far more connected to her destiny than she ever imagined.

The gunshot cracked through the house like a clap of thunder trapped inside a small room.


I flinched so hard that the bed actually shook beneath my weight. My heart slammed against my ribs with a violent force, and it refused to slow down no matter how much I tried to breathe. I pushed myself up from the mattress, feeling the sheets twist and tangle around my legs. My eyes darted immediately toward the corner of the room.


The shopping bags were still there. They sat in a neat pile where Marcus had left them. The clothes inside were still folded perfectly. The tags were still attached to the fabric. All the books were untouched, their covers shiny and new. Marcus had brought them into the room earlier that evening. He didn't speak a single word when he set them down. He just turned around and left, locking the door behind him.


Chapter 11 - chapter 11