He's ruthless. Feared. Untouchable.Nikolai Volkov, the enigmatic Bratva heir, rules an empire where power and danger are currency. Every move he makes is calculated, every secret protected, and every alliance tested-especially when it comes to the one secret he has buried most deeply.Aria Petrova thought she understood danger-until she stepped into his world. Bold, defiant, and unafraid, she quickly learns that surviving the Volkov empire is only the beginning. But when she uncovers the truth about the child hidden in Nikolai's world, her life, her heart, and her loyalties are thrown into a perilous game of trust and desire.Now, Aria must navigate treacherous rivalries, whispered betrayals, and the magnetic pull of a man who is as lethal as he is irresistible. Every choice could ignite a war, every heartbeat could expose their secrets, and every touch could spark a passion neither can resist.Cradle of Vengeance is a dark, steamy billionaire mafia romance with a secret child, where love, danger, and desire collide in a story that will keep you turning pages late into the night.