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He opens his mouth,"Once that blade cut open my wrist,I knew that there was no coming back from it." The man known as Nicola Castello says in front of me. Never did I think that a person could have such an impact on me. But he does,and my heart was aching for him. "That's the reason behind those scars?" I gesture to his arms. He follows my eyes and nodded. I have never known a male with self-harm. But now I do. And it breaks my heart...and never less, a mafia boss with that kind of past... _____ When Kimberly Casey's life is ruined by a mafia boss called Adam Constatino,she loses her hope. He killed her parents in front of her eyes-he held her captured for three years. Three long years of being abused and reminded of how worthless she is. Nicola Castello is another mob boss. The billionaire is famous of his background,which was very sad and cruel. The strict,rude and cold man is every woman's dream. And being half Serbian and Italian is the dot above the i. Some do even call him a monster. But are all monsters evil? And on what grounds do they have of calling him that? In all his 33 years alive he once made a promise;a promise he can't break. Which includes Kimberly. What will Adam do if he grasps onto her once again? Why does he want her so badly? And is there anyone other then just Adam that's after Kimberly? How much is Nicola ready to sacrifice for her? And why is Nicola so desperate to kill Adam Constatino? Why don't you find out? PS;this book contain strong content. Some might be triggering. ⚠️Mature audience ONLY!⚠️18+ 🇷🇸🇮🇹

THIS BOOK IS CURRENTLY BEING RE-EDITED SO PLEASE HOLD OFF YOUR READING FOR NOW IF YOU'RE THINKING OF STARTING IT!!! SOME PARTS WONT MAKE SENSE AT ALL!! I'LL GET RID OF THIS MESSAGE AND THE ONE IN THE TITLE ONCE IT'S DONE! THANK YOU! He glared down at me with that lustful predatory gaze. "Now that I know how you really feel...things are about to get a lot harder for you..." As he began to unbuckle his belt, my breath hitched and I stumbled back onto the floor, crawling away. Eloise Lettner lived most of her life as an ordinary girl with busy parents that loved her and an annoying little brother to argue with. And, high school was hitting its peak for her, with a posse of popular friends and her crush finally starting to become interested in her. Life was great and uneventful...just the way she liked it... But, of course, life never likes to please anyone... And, one person leads to the destruction of that perfect little life she's built. Ashton King, Don to the biggest mafia group in America, enters Eloise's life and forces marriage on her. Now married into the mafia, her new life begins - one surrounded by dangerous and plotting mafia groups, assassinations, kidnappings, death and some deadly suitors. As she finds her world crumbling to pieces, she also finds the hope and strength to survive in this new reality. But, why her? What made her so special that it would set the eyes of the biggest mafia groups in the world on her? Maybe there's more to Eloise's life than even she knows... And, the further she delves into the world of mafia in search of who she really is, the more of what she holds dear she'll lose, and the harder it'll become to get back her old, perfect little life. !! Content Warning !! - This story contains: Sexual Themes, Sexual Assault, Explicit Language, Abuse, Suicide, Excessive/Gratuitous Violence, Kidnapping, Death, Torture, Drug Use, and Blood. If you are sensitive to these topics, please read at your own risk!

Celeste Bennett is young, but she's already run out of luck. The black sheep of her family, she was never the strongest, never the favorite-only the most broken. Years of trauma have left her hollow, struggling to escape a past that refuses to loosen its grip. She wants nothing more than to start over, to carve out a life where she isn't defined by the pain she's endured. But fate has never been kind to Celeste. One impulsive night out at the most exclusive club in town puts her directly in the path of Giovanni Romano-a man she has no business being near. He's the kind of danger people whisper about, a man who rules the city with bloodstained hands and an empire built on fear. At twenty-seven, Giovanni has learned the hard way that attachments are a weakness, and Celeste is nothing more than a complication. He doesn't want her in his world, but something about her keeps pulling him back, forcing him to protect her even when he knows better. Neither of them is built for love. Celeste doesn't know how to trust, and Giovanni doesn't know how to care. But in a world where loyalty is a death sentence and monsters lurk in the shadows, they might just be each other's only chance at salvation-if they don't destroy each other first.

Aaron Russo - Don of the Russo mafia. "To kill or be killed" He had many women in his life but the one thing he didn't do was love or relationships. He said it was a weakness, something people can exploit and hold against you, something he can't have being the head of the mafia. His main objectives are making money, killing traitors and over powering every other mob. That's until he laid eyes on her. Aaron Russo may not do love or relationships, but he knew she was going to be his. She was made for him. Florence Stan - First year uni student. Finally away from strict parents and boyfriend. Studying, making friends and partying is on her agenda for the next three years while she stays in accommodation. She wanted to see what she'd been missing over the years when her father wouldn't allow her to go out, that's untill she ends up at the wrong club at the wrong time. His club. Little did she know the "freedom" she thought she'd just gained would disappear once again. She would no longer be her father's property but his. •• "Well you didn't think I'd just sit here, accept your deal and fall at your knees begging for you to be with me forever, did you?" I smile at her causing her smile to drop. "Don't answer that, you proved you were a freak when you kidnapped me. Anyways, since I have lived with my father for 18 years, I know what men like you and him are like, there's no way for me to get out of this. So, for the next two years I will do everything to make you hate me, I will make you wish you never brought me into your life. By time It gets to the end you will be begging my father to take me back." I slowly get up and walk around the table till I'm right in front of her. Her breathing hitches as I sit on the desk with my hands on my knees, bent down inches away from her face "Princess, I don't beg, the only person who will be begging is you when you want me to fuck that sweet little pussy of yours. Don't make empty threats again

"Remember how wet you were when you decide to start avoiding me again. Remember how you came all over me. Remember how you felt in this exact moment because I know you'll deny it." - She knew falling in love with him was wrong. She still fell anyway. Now she will have to live with the debt of temptation - When Poppy witnesses a robbery gone wrong and gives evidence to the police to catch the perpetrators, she finds herself in witness protection after discovering the criminals are part of a dangerous gang. But when her witness protection comes to an end, she is soon captured by the gang leader and told she'll give eight years of her life for the man who was sentenced to prison for the same amount of time. Poppy is forced to work for the spiteful leader, Rexx, who uses her natural beauty to swindle valuable information from wealthy men for his own benefit. She's been counting down the seconds until her freedom. When she stumbles across Gabriel Dalton, the underboss to the mafia, he's charming, attractive and tempting. Poppy expects him to be like the rest, only ever after one thing. But that's when Gabriel proves her wrong. After Rexx discovers her acquaintance with Gabriel, he demands that she spies on him to get information about his family and business. Reluctantly she wants to say no, but she has no choice. If she fights it, she'll get hurt-or worse. As Poppy becomes closer to Gabriel, she doesn't expect to fall for him. And little does he know, she's been lying to him this whole time. There is only one thing Gabriel absolutely despises and that is heartless backstabbers. Tropes: - mafia romance - forced proximity - who did this to you? - angst/betrayal - dual POV - spice with some kinks 18+

Two people born into the same style of life find each other at their worst. Selena and Luca try to deny their feelings for each other but the pressure of their parents marriage arrangement pulls them together and ties them to each other for life. Selena being as stubborn and strong minded as she is continues to fight off the marriage but can't deny the feelings that she is starting to feel for this man she only just met. Not being able to shake the way his gaze makes chills shoot down her spine or the way his touch makes her breath hitch she begins to give in but not without a good fight. Luca sees this beautiful girl with a kind warm heart that makes him want to be better but as he gets to know her and her background a little more he finds out one of her biggest secrets and tries to use it to his advantage. Not wanting to fall for her he tries to distance himself but can't help the curiosity bubbling up inside him. He eventually lets his guard down but this costs both of them a grave loss. Leaving them both with only one question...WHY ME?

Elena Romano, a fierce and unyielding lawyer, becomes the only person who can keep Tristan Valenti, a notorious and untouchable mafia kingpin, out of prison. But as she's drawn deeper into his dangerous world, she discovers that the battle isn't just about saving him from the law-it's about saving him from himself. Yet in breaking every rule she's sworn to uphold, Elena risks losing more than her morals-she risks losing her heart to the man who might be beyond redemption. Melancholy - a bittersweet ache that lingers in the soul, like the taste of wine that's both bitter and intoxicating. It's the quiet storm of longing and loss, woven with moments of beauty so fleeting they hurt. Just like what Elena and Tristan want-something so consuming, it borders on destruction. Their love is jagged yet tender, a sanctuary wrapped in shadows where passion wars with despair. It's the sharp edges of love, the bruises of trust, and the haunting allure of wanting what might ruin you, yet never being able to let it go.

Luca's husky voice brushed against Sienna's ear as he tightened his grip around her throat. "I let you off once for slapping me," he murmured, a dangerous edge in his tone. "But the next time you try that shit, I'll bend you over my knee and spank you so hard you won't be able to sit for a week." A gasp escaped her lips, his threat sending a tingle down her spine and an ache to her core, she clenches her legs .His low chuckle suggested he knew the effect his words had. "But something tells me you might just enjoy that, gattina," he whispered, his breath igniting a fire within her. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "In the heart of Los Angeles, Luca Catteneo reigns as the formidable leader of the city's most powerful mafia family. His name carries weight, striking fear into the hearts of those who dare to cross his path. A man of ruthless ambition, Luca's connections reach into every corner of society, from politicians to law enforcement, making him untouchable. But beneath the cold exterior lies a turbulent past. Forced to abandon his college dreams and his best friend's sister, Sienna, Luca left Chicago without a trace. 6 Years later, Sienna finds herself in LA, starting anew as a nurse in a local hospital. The wounds of betrayal and heartbreak still fresh, she's determined to build a life of her own. Fate has other plans when Sienna crosses paths with Luca at one of his exclusive clubs. Sparks ignite, and old wounds resurface as she confronts the man who shattered her heart. A fiery confrontation erupts into a battle of wills, with Luca determined to claim what he believes is rightfully his. As passion and danger collide, Luca's possessive nature and Sienna's undeniable attraction threaten to consume them both. In a world where power, loyalty, and desire entwine, will they succumb to the force of their shared history, or will their explosive chemistry only lead to further destruction?"

"You have to tell me everything," he said and released my hand. Stupid man, he did that on purpose. "You have no power over me. I don't owe you shit," before I could say anything more, he pinned me onto the bed and wrapped his other hand around my neck. "Are you sure about that?" he asked and I tried to move away from him but he draped his left leg over my right leg and squeezed a bit harder on my pipes. Without thinking about anything, I grabbed the back of his neck and pulled him closer to me. ** Willow gets married to the third top mafia leader from Roseedge. She had her reasons for agreeing to the marriage. The top one was for something that her father, the American-Italian mafia leader couldn't provide her with. Protection. She didn't expect to fall in love with the mafia leader, who is leading the third party. No one did. But then the word love gets thrown around in her life. What happens when she starts to have target after target on her back? Will her husband protect her, or will he let her fend for herself? _______________________________ Started: 10/11/20 Completed: 17/03/21 Fully edited:12/10/22