My name Gabriella Nato Per Uccidere, which is Italian for "born to kill" Despite my surname I am seen as weak, vulnerable, dumb, irrational and an object to be sold and used, why? Because I'm a girl. I will never be able to claim my crown as Mafia Queen, why? Because It's only ever Mafia KING. My destiny is to marry a Mafia man, but how can I do that when I don't want a man? When I want a woman...it's time to change that destiny...

Lucas Sawyer has gotten used to being forgotten. His twin brother Mark, captain and star quarterback, everyone's favorite, gets the spotlight. Lucas doesn't drink, he doesn't smoke, he doesn't go to parties. His life is safe and logical, and that's exactly how he likes it. But when his brother's football rival and worst enemy, Damien Castillo, starts work at the same small bakery, everything changes. Damien is Lucas' worst nightmare: an arrogant heartbreaker with a bad reputation, who threatens to ruin all his careful plans. Lucas hates him. Right? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This story was inspired by @hipstateasee's "Knight", and I have her permission. All credit to her for the great premise!

Alex Montgomery is a 17 year old on the cusp of aging out of the foster system. A fateful night in jail leads to her meeting Agent Derek Morgan from the FBI. He takes her under his wing, hoping that he can turn this kid genius' life around, but can he save her from the abuse she faces behind closed doors? TW!!! Abuse, sexual abuse, self harm, religious trauma, conversion therapy