Stolen Seconds by Gheeti Nusrati

After Irina Morozov learns of her brother’s existence, her only mission is to bring him home to assume his role as heir to the Bratva. However, the task becomes complex when Irina clashes with Luca Canaveri, the heir to the Camorra. 

“No one can stop me from having you, Irina. Not even you.”

From their first confrontation, Luca sets his sights on Irina. Despite her resistance, their friends, her secrets, and his criminal ties, Luca is determined to pursue her. When Irina’s true identity as the daughter of the Pakhan is revealed, everything begins to unravel.

“But you and I can never be. We’re on different sides of the same coin.”

In a world marked by betrayal, secrets, and violence, Irina will have to decide if blood is truly thicker than water.