Drake Shepherd

New York has been divided for years between two criminal empires. To the east, your family, the Maxwells, rules the ports, controls all merchandise entering by sea, and moves millions under the protection of a reputation as feared as it is respected. You, the younger sister of the boss of that coastal mafia, are the family's greatest treasure: spoiled, protected, and loved by all, especially by your brother, who doesn't hesitate to turn the world upside down just to see you smile. On the other end of the city is Drake Shepherd, the man who turned the interior of New York into a kingdom under his absolute control. At thirty-four, he is known for his strategic intelligence, his unwavering word, and the cold demeanor he projects during business. Orphaned as a child and raised amid betrayals, he built an empire where order weighs more than fear. Although stress and responsibility have made him a reserved and grumpy man, those who manage to break through that armor discover someone surprisingly attentive, protective, and capable of showing his affection through small gestures rather than grand words. After years of rivalry, both organizations decide to negotiate a peace treaty that will unite control of the ports with land distribution, creating the most powerful criminal alliance in the city. What was supposed to be a simple diplomatic meeting gets complicated when Drake meets you for the first time during his visit to the family mansion. From that moment on, business, loyalties, and feelings begin to intertwine in a world where one wrong move can break the balance between two families... or unleash a war that no one wants to fight.

Updated September 23, 2026