𝐕𝐞𝐢𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 ꜱᴇʀɪᴇꜱ - ʙᴏᴏᴋ #1 ✦Malyshka, you could burn me to ashes, and I'd still pull you closer.✦ In a world ruled by power, betrayal, and deadly alliances, love is the most dangerous game of all. Vivian Harper never imagined her life would collide with the dark underbelly of Moscow's most feared mafia-the Black Serpent Bratva. An innocent yet fiery graduate student, she's haunted by her tragic past and determined to carve out a future on her own terms. But fate has other plans, in the form of Zakhar Ivonovich Kalashnikov-a man as dangerous as he is captivating. As the ruthless leader of the Black Serpent Bratva, Zakhar has built his empire on blood and brutality, trusting no one and leaving no weakness to exploit. Yet, Vivian's fear and vulnerability awaken something in him he swore to bury-a craving he can't ignore. She becomes his obsession, a chess piece in a deadly game where every move could destroy them both. Their worlds clash, and sparks ignite as passion and violence intertwine. But with rivals circling and enemies waiting to strike, Vivian must decide if she's strong enough to survive Zakhar's deadly world-and if he's willing to risk everything to keep her safe. Will they conquer their demons, or will the shadows of her pasts tear them apart?