Forged in Silence

He claimed her for power. He never expected to need her for redemption.
Victor is the Bratva's most feared leader-ruthless, cold-blooded, and untouchable. Billionaire by force, killer by necessity, he doesn't believe in love... only loyalty, control, and silence.
To seal a deadly alliance with the Italian mafia, he demands Railda-the daughter of a Ndrangheta boss, a brilliant hacker, and a woman thirteen years his junior. One look was enough to awaken a dark obsession. He took her as part of a deal. He plans to keep her forever.
But Railda is no pawn. Raised to be the perfect mafia wife, she's hiding a secret that could ignite a war between empires. One mistake, one hidden truth-and the fragile alliance begins to crack.
He doesn't forgive betrayal.
She wasn't prepared to love a monster.
Now they're both trapped in a game of lies, power, and burning need.
In a world where silence is survival and love is a weakness, can obsession become salvation?

Anna Steinhowser is a storyteller with a gift for blending romance, suspense, and adventure into unforgettable stories. With a gift for capturing the complexities of love, her stories pull readers into worlds where vulnerability meets desire and every heartbeat matters. Whether sweet or steamy, Anna's tales celebrate connection, longing, and the magic of falling in love.