The Lombardi family is the most notorious group in the crime world. They rule both the American and Italian mafias and have many others bowing at their feet. Lombardis show no mercy to anyone who gets in their way. Alina is just shy of 4 years old, but her short life has been a living nightmare, full of pain and suffering. She is the unwanted daughter of the Russian Bratva, the Ivanovs. Alina was sent to the States shortly after birth to be "raised" by her older brothers. But she's nothing more than a burden to them, right? Though seemingly impossible, one day, Alina escapes and unknowingly falls right into the hands of her enemy, the Lombardi family. Little did they know who exactly had just changed their lives forever. For the better? Or for the worse... ---- "Brothers," I point to the boys. "Mommy," I grab her hand. "Daddy," I reach for his, but I'm lifted off the ground instead and pulled into his warm embrace. "And our little Allie." This is my family. ---- [WARNING] Contains - mature content, bad language, abuse, and other violent behaviors ---- Recommended 15+

Anna has just turned eighteen, but before she can taste the freedom of adulthood, her future is decided for her. Promised to a powerful capo to protect her father, she's thrown into a dangerous world she never asked for. But the deeper she's pulled in, the more she realizes nothing is what it seems-and the people around her may be hiding secrets that could destroy everything. Some choices aren't hers to make... but the consequences will be. ⚠️ Warning: This story contains mature themes, explicit content, loss, and other sensitive topics.