Ellis knows his place in Porte du Coeurs brutal hierarchy: a non-union escort surviving day by day at Heart Court brothel. Then, a case of mistaken identity lands him in the bed of Gabriel Rohan—CEO, old money heir, and definitely not his assigned client.

Gabriel doesnt make mistakes. When Ellis approaches him, thinking hes someone else, Gabriel sees something he needs to possess. One night becomes a claim of ownership, catapulting Ellis into PDCs ruthless elite society. Ellis knows he should be terrified of Gabriels possessive nature and absolute control. Instead, hes addicted to the safety of belonging to one of...

Ellis knows his place in Porte du Coeurs brutal hierarchy: a non-union escort surviving day by day at Heart Court brothel. Then, a case of mistaken identity lands him in the bed of Gabriel Rohan—CEO, old money heir, and definitely not his assigned client.

Gabriel doesnt make mistakes. When Ellis approaches him, thinking hes someone else, Gabriel sees something he needs to possess. One night becomes a claim of ownership, catapulting Ellis into PDCs ruthless elite society. Ellis knows he should be terrified of Gabriels possessive nature and absolute control. Instead, hes addicted to the safety of belonging to one of the citys most influential men.

But in Porte du Coeur, even the powerful must play by rules. As Gabriels obsession deepens, threats emerge from all sides. Ellis must decide if surrendering to Gabriel means trading one cage for another or if hes finally found the home he never dared dream of.

Warning: Contains explicit content, power imbalance, and references to past trauma. Please see inside for Content Warnings.