Tess didn't plan to run away - but when your life is controlled by a ruthless crime lord, sometimes running is the only choice.She's no longer Lila Tessa Merchini. With a new name and a desperate heart, Tess escapes the grip of Horace Merchini, only to find herself in the arms of Enzo - the heir to a rival crime family. What starts as a risky flight for freedom quickly becomes a whirlwind of love, loyalty, and the promise of a life she never dared to imagine.But peace is fleeting. With enemies closing in from both sides, Tess must navigate the treacherous world of family wars, secrets, and betrayals. Enzo wants to leave it all behind for her, but when Tess vanishes without a trace, the question haunts him - did she really leave? Or was something darker at play?In a world where trust is scarce and danger lurks at every corner, can love survive the war between two powerful families?