"That kiss?" She tilted her chin up defiantly, fire blazing in her eyes. "It was nothing but a mistake—a complete waste of my first kiss." "Waste?" His jaw clenched as he took a step closer, his hand catching her wrist and pinning it above her head against the wall. His voice dropped to a low, dark murmur, "Oh, I’ll show you waste." With a growl, his lips crashed against hers, fierce and unyielding, stealing her breath and any chance of resisting. Every inch of him pressed against her, sparking a rush that made her stomach twist with a dangerous thrill, her pulse hammering as his hand tightened around her waist. Her heart raced wildly, betraying her defiance as his lips claimed hers with an intensity that left her gasping. His hand slid from her waist, tracing a possessive line up her back, pulling her even closer until there was no space left between them. She wanted to fight it, wanted to shove him away, but the way his mouth moved against hers, demanding and unapologetic, had her pulse skittering. "Still think it was a waste?" he murmured against her lips, his breath hot and teasing. Her mind screamed yes, but her body betrayed her as her fingers clutched at his shirt, holding him close despite herself. The thrill of it—the sheer, reckless tension—had her craving more, hating him and yet feeling completely alive under his touch. Alana Knight, The next mafia queen, & the daughter of the most powerful Russian mafia boss. Her beauty is lethal, a stunning blend of elegance and danger, and her intelligence is unmatched. She carries herself with a regal dominance, fierce and unyielding. But for him? She’s a fierce, unbreakable force who won’t let herself be controlled, the queen of her own kingdom. Yet, as much as she resists, there’s something about him that sets her pulse racing, a thrill she can’t ignore. Aiden Caruso, The future mafia king, heir to Italy’s most notorious mafia empire. With his electric blue eyes and sharp intellect, Aiden is intimidating yet alluring, a striking force of will and cunning. He’s magnetic, a deadly combination of intelligence and smoldering confidence, used to getting what he wants without question. But Alana… she challenges him in ways no one else dares to, lighting a fire in him he can’t control. Together, they’re fire and ice, constantly clashing and yet drawn together in ways they can’t explain. Both are brilliant, wealthy, and academically competitive, unwilling to admit the pull that simmers just beneath the surface. Forced to live in the same luxurious dorm suite, they drive each other to the edge with taunts, jealousy, and a shared love of racing motorcycles, igniting a passion that neither can resist nor control.