About the book: year / New responsibilities and the secrets of the past weigh on Vincent, making him feel lost in the abyss of fears and uncertainty. When crime family captain King proposes an arranged marriage to his daughter to show Vincent's loyalty to his family, he accepts, seeing it as a necessary step to strengthen his position and protect his future. In turn, Eva Martinez was an integral part of Vincent's turbulent life, as his close friend and confidant. Amidst all the chaos and nightmare the King Empire had gone through, Eve's presence became a source of comfort and strength for him. When she learns of his engagement, she pulls away from him, leaving Vincent embarrassed. As Vincent prepares to enter into a loveless marriage for the sake of his family, it suddenly dawns on him: he is deeply and irrevocably in love with Eva. Torn between duty and desire, Vincent finds himself at a crossroads. Following his feelings for Eva could jeopardize the fragile peace and already precarious position of the head of the family, which he tried so hard to preserve. However, giving up his heart could mean losing the one person who was his anchor amidst the raging storm. In this passionate and gripping sequel, the stakes get higher as love, loyalty and power collide. Vincent and Eve must decide whether they are willing to risk their fragile peace for a chance at happiness together, or whether their responsibilities will tear their hearts apart forever..