chapter 33

Izzy sat in her hospital bed, staring at the blank walls, her mind racing with questions and fears. She knew Ace was still out there, and the thought of him finding her again made her shudder. The pain in her stomach was a constant reminder of the abuse she had suffered. Despite the support of her family and Ron, she felt a gnawing sense of vulnerability.

In a luxurious penthouse overlooking the city, Logan Blakk, known in the underworld as the Don, reviewed the latest reports from his network. Logan was a shadowy figure, feared and respected in equal measure. His empire was built on loyalty and ruthless efficiency, and he took a particular interest in those he deemed under his protection.

Logan leaned back in his chair, his eyes narrowing as he read the details about Izzy. He had been monitoring her situation closely ever since Ace’s abuse had come to his attention. The thought of anyone harming her ignited a fury within him that he hadn’t felt in years. She was a woman who had un