Vaastu by Sashikala Ananth

Vaastu by Sashikala Ananth

Sophie Turner is the epitome of innocence-young, na ve, and blissfully unaware of the dangerous world just beyond her quiet life in a small town. But when a violent confrontation pulls her into the dark underworld of the Italian mafia, her world is turned upside down. A chance encounter with Luca DeMarco, the ruthless heir to one of the most powerful crime families, throws her life into chaos.

Luca is cold, calculating, and dangerous, yet beneath the hardened exterior lies a man trapped by the very empire he's destined to inherit. When Sophie becomes an unintended pawn in a high-stakes power struggle between rival families, her innocence is shattered as she's forced to navigate a world of violence, betrayal, and secrets. Despite Luca's warnings to stay away, the chemistry between them is undeniable, pulling them into a forbidden and passionate connection neither can resist.

As their bond deepens, Sophie finds herself torn between her desire to escape and the growing feelings she has for the man who embodies everything she's been taught to fear. In a world where loyalty is everything and trust is a luxury few can afford, Sophie must decide whether to fight for a life of freedom or surrender to the darkness that has claimed Luca's heart-and now, hers.