(Mature audience only) Book 1 of The Leaden Series The Silence. The most mysterious syndicate shrouded in mystery and feared by all. With their strict code of silence and unyielding loyalty, the members are bound by unbreakable oaths. Life within this brutal society is a blend of opulence and danger, and for one man life just got a little more difficult. Dante Villin, the heartless heir to the Villin legacy. Assigned with completing the tasks to prove his unwavering dedication. As a sacrificial atonement, Valentina Castello is forced to surrender her freedom and become an unwilling pawn in a dangerous game. There are no rules or boundaries to protect her from Dante's whims. As the two become entangled in a complex dance of power, control, and reluctant attraction, Valentina must find a way to survive. In this dangerous new reality, the stakes are high, and both Valentina and Dante must confront their deepest fears and desires. No one is safe.