The Price of Mercy by Anna T. Pope

Dr. Julian Carter never wanted to be part of the underworld. As a dedicated doctor drowning in medical debt, the last thing he expected was to be dragged into the orbit of Enzo Moretti, the ruthless and powerful mafia boss whose life he saved one fateful night. Forced into Enzo’s world under the guise of protection, Julian finds himself trapped in a dangerous game of power, loyalty, and secrets.
Enzo is everything Julian despises; cold, commanding, and relentless. But as the days pass in the lavish yet suffocating mansion, Julian begins to see cracks in the armor. Beneath Enzo’s ruthless exterior lies a man shaped by betrayal and violence, a man who watches him too closely, protects him too fiercely, and invades his thoughts in ways Julian can’t ignore.

When an attack shakes the fragile balance between them, the lines between captor and protector blur. As enemies close in, Julian must decide if the fire between them is worth the risk… or if loving a man like Enzo will be his ultimate downfall.