Viktor Nikulin was only twelve-years-old when he first met the no-nonsense mob princess of his dreams. From the very moment, she threw a rock between his eyes, effectively bringing him to his knees, his heart belonged to her and only her. No other woman would ever compete with Nas, and that scared the living hell out of him. Nastasia Leokov has openly loved Vik all of her life. She has given herself to him, body and soul, and for the longest time, she decided that if the sweet and handsome-yet aloof-Vik was not ready for commitment, she would give him time. Until now. Time is up for Vik. Nas cuts the cord. A decision is made. Winning Nas back won't be easy but Vik quickly realizes he can't lose her.
From the moment Lev Leokov spots the young woman hiding behind her hair in the middle of the gentleman's club, he can't take his eyes off of her. For the very first time in his life, he is affected. Having been told his entire life that he can't process or understand emotion, he considers it a big deal.When Mina Harris gets caught red-handed with a wallet that isn't hers, she falls apart. She's tired, lonely, and hasn't eaten in days.Lev offers her an ultimatum...a nice warm bed, a hot meal, and a job, or the cops.Mina takes her chances with Lev.