The Ruler (Roman Republic Book 1)

Cato is a nightmare to live with. He uses power to control his surroundings because he cannot control his past.

“If you don't fight, you've already lost.”

Luciana tries to stay invisible to stay safe. She finds out that being noticed by a monster is better than being ignored by the world.

Silence in that house feels heavier than any shouting. It makes the moments when they finally speak feel like a physical blow.

“In Rome, the walls have ears, and the floorboards have eyes.”

Safety is a lie in their world. One wrong word to the wrong person can end everything in a single afternoon.