Caged: Beneath the Secrets, Book 2

When a woman shows up on your doorstep covered in blood, the smart move is to call the police. But Nikolai has never been smart when it comes to his beautiful, infuriating *d'yavolitsa*.

For years, Nikolai has kept his heart behind walls of steel, living only for his young daughter after the brutal murder of his wife stole everything from him. Love is a weakness he refuses to afford—until Mila crashes back into his world, dangerous and breathless, dragging chaos and secrets along with her. She is the last woman he should trust and, apparently, the only one he can't turn away.

Forced into an uneasy alliance, Nikolai and Mila must navigate a treacherous landscape where every whispered secret could unravel their empire and every stolen glance threatens to crack the armor they've spent years perfecting. Their sharp-tongued battles crackle with undeniable heat, and the line between adversary and protector blurs with every passing moment. But someone is hunting them, and the closer they grow, the deadlier the target on their backs becomes.

This scorching second installment in the *Beneath the Secrets* series delivers everything fans love—explosive chemistry, pulse-pounding suspense, and just enough dark humor to keep you breathless between the tension. Nikolai and Mila aren't just fighting for their empire anymore. They're fighting for each other.

The only question is whether they'll survive long enough to admit it.