He owns the city, but he craves what he can't control. Silas "The Shiv" Mancini is a man accustomed to taking what he wants, but Gabriel's music is a siren song he can't resist. Trapped between the allure of power and the yearning for freedom, they embark on a dangerous dance where every touch is a risk and every kiss a confession. Their nights are filled with desperate passion, but their future hangs in the balance. What happens when a man accustomed to control finds himself surrendering to desire?

This is a work of erotic historical fiction intended for adult readers only. It features a passionate romance between two male characters and contains sexually explicit scenes with graphic descriptions. The story explores themes of forbidden desire, power dynamics, and the search for connection in a dark and unforgiving world. Readers should be aware that the narrative includes depictions of violence, morally ambiguous characters, and explicit sexual content. Reader discretion is advised.