Shadow Waltz by Greyson Vale

In a city built on secrets and violence, survival is only the beginning.
Ash knows the rules of the underworld: trust no one, keep moving, and never mistake safety for sanctuary. But when a failed escape lands him in the care of Luka—a powerful man with a haunted past and a taste for dangerous bargains—Ash is forced to confront the one thing he fears most: hope.
Luka didn’t expect to care for the beautiful, razor-sharp survivor who landed in his path. He didn’t expect the line between captor and protector to blur, or for Ash to unearth all the vulnerabilities he’s spent a lifetime burying. As desire grows into something deeper, the two men find themselves caught between old ghosts and new enemies, forced to decide what—if anything—is worth saving.
In a world where every kindness carries a cost, Ash and Luka must navigate power, obsession, and the thin line between domination and devotion. With threats closing in from every side, their only chance at freedom—and each other—may mean breaking every rule and risking their hearts, bodies, and lives.
Not every fairy tale offers a happy ending. But some are worth fighting for.