Book 5
Ground Zero
The grave was a lie. The silence was a trap. Now, the past has come to collect.
Following the death of her grandfather, Alexandra “Alex” Romanova steps into the weight of Veritek, the global cybersecurity empire her family built. Taking a brief breather in the States to grieve, she believes distance will help—until a violent attack on their lake house proves otherwise. The message is unmistakable: the Russian mafia has come for her and for the company she now controls. But when Alex uncovers a Bratva trafficking ring targeting young girls, protecting her inheritance becomes secondary. She refuses to stand by while innocent lives are sold.
Life hasn’t slowed down for Tyler Reid—only grown more dangerous. The Bratva isn’t just after Veritek; they’re watching Alex, waiting for the moment she slips. His new mission is to keep Alex out of the mafia’s hands. But stopping the trafficking network means stepping into the path of one of the most ruthless criminal organizations in the world.
When the Bratva makes their move, everything changes. Saving the trafficked girls could cost Alex everything she inherited—and Tyler may be the only one who can stop it. Every choice carries immense consequences, and the secret Alex holds could change everything between them. Survival will demand all they have—and force them to confront how far they are willing to go to protect each other.
Meet the Main Characters
Every operation needs a team. Meet the operatives standing between order and total chaos.
Tyler Reid
Alias: Ghost of Oz
Primary Skill: Rescues/Extractions
Preferred Weapons: M4 Rifle, Glock 17, Karambit Knife
Ben Hudson
Alias: N/A
Primary Skill: Planning
Preferred Weapons: An alpha team
Alexandra Romanova
Alias: Alex, Lexie
Primary Skill: Spying
Preferred Weapons: Negotiation
Kenna McFarlane
Alias: N/A
Primary Skill: Deception/Infiltration
Preferred Weapons: Her hands and heels