When Arianna marries billionaire Zach Price to save her family, she doesn't expect to fall in love with a man who'd always consider her a second choice. An unexpected turn of events brings the couple closer together, but can a marriage based on lies and deceit ever survive? ***** When Arianna's older sister, Olivia, decides to run away on the day of her wedding, Arianna is forced to take her place to save her family from ruin. But her new husband is angry, heartbroken, and seems to hate her guts. The cold, elusive billionaire Zach Price has never quite struck Arianna as the kind of man she'd want to spend her entire life with. She was more than content with her sweet, thoughtful boyfriend Noah, but when circumstances force them together, Zach and Arianna's hearts get entangled in a way she never saw coming. As the couple grows closer, they must battle the demons of their past and of the lives they left behind - especially when Olivia returns and decides she wants Zach all for herself. Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains scenes of violence and sexual abuse, and mentions abortion and miscarriage. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren Tachibana

"Can I ask you a question?" Alexander says looking me in the eyes while laying back and holding a blunt. "Mhm, ask away.." I replied curiously, focusing on him. "Are you a virgin?" He says looking me in the eyes. I gulped surprised at the question he just gave me. I nod innocently knowing I'm already blushin' "Yes.." I Answer, "Ye ye." He smirked sitting back inhaling his blunt. I raise my eyebrow confused then he looks back at me. "You can't be a virgin." He says staring at me. "..And why's that?" I question. "Sweetheart, you just walked past me and I'm already hard." I bite my bottom lip, "don't do that.." he trails, eyes dark. "Why.." I say looking him deep in the eyes seeing him tense up. "It does things to me..." he starts, "what things?" I say innocently, He then moves closer to me, takes my hand and puts it on his rock hard dick. I widen my eyes. He comes closer and I could feel his hot breath on my neck, then whispers in my ear, "Bad things..." ••• ⚠️mature content⚠️ ⚠️smut warning⚠️ Finished: 5th September, 2021 <3

CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REWRITTEN!

Elora was born in France but moved to Italy when she was 4. Her younger sister, Jade , and her were sold to a man named Alessio. A man that Elora has faint memory of, comes into her father's mansion and buys her sister and her off in exchange for his silence. Elora luckily escaped but unfortunately, she doesn't know where her sister is or who has her. The possibilities were the cause of many sleepless nights. Going by the stage name Raven, she makes her money by stripping at an underground strip club and bar called Lavish and Luxury. She dances for leaders of wanted mafia groups, assassins, drug lords, and many more dangerous and disgustingly rich men. There she meets an Italian mafia don named Vincent. Because of Vincent, Elora starts to feel something she hasn't felt in so long, hope. With this newfound hope, Elora is determined to find her sister. ✧ A fast paced modern mafia romance with some cliches, representation, and mature content.