Cold Game

Reign always knew the streets were cold, but they offered a brutal honesty her grandmother's house never could. Hustling was a language she understood, a way to fill the gnawing hunger that had nothing to do with food. When Malik, a kingpin whose name was whispered with fear and respect, saw a spark in her, she traded small-time scores for a seat at his table. He taught her to read the room, to clean up messes, to bury pain like breakfast. Soon, she wasn't just surviving; she was indispensable, his protégé, and then, his lover.

But in this world, love is just another weapon, and loyalty is a currency with a steep price. As Reign rises, she faces down rivals like Carla, who seethes with jealousy, and navigates a treacherous game where every move is calculated. Malik is building an empire, but he's also planning an exit—a way out of the life he's so meticulously crafted. And the deeper Reign falls for him, the more she fears his grand design might not include her.

When the lights go out and the gun smoke clears, will Reign find herself standing by Malik's side, or will she be just another casualty in his cold game?