Leah thought she had outgrown the chapter of her life tied to two men she once loved and the streets they belonged to. Back then, trust unraveled quickly. When Leah became convinced Qez had been unfaithful and watched Keith choose loyalty to his friend over her, she made the only choice that felt safe and walked away. Four years later, fate pulls them back together at a car show. Qez is fresh out of prison, harder around the edges but still carrying the weight of what he lost. Keith is newly back in town, calmer, smarter, and hiding truths that never had the chance to come out before. Old wounds resurface. Unspoken desires ignite. And the lines between past and present blur when Leah realizes the story she ran from may not be the truth she believed. Some loves don't fade. Some bonds were never meant to be broken. And some hearts were always meant to be shared.

Bonded through illegal money and force

Nyla Monroe Brooks was just a girl from Clayton County with a dream and a talent for hair. Nasir Vaughn was Harlem's biggest rap star. Their worlds were never supposed to collide. But when sparks fly between the soft-spoken salon owner and the dangerously protective rapper, love grows faster than either of them expected. Fame. Drama. Jealous enemies. And a baby girl that changes everything. Through it all, one thing becomes clear...

She's Miami's favorite dancer-beautiful, ambitious, and making more money than most people could dream of. Nyla Kendricks has her own business, a luxury lifestyle, and no plans of letting a man distract her from her goals. Carlos Moretti is a powerful mafia don who gets whatever he wants. Feared by his enemies and respected by everyone around him, he's built a life on power, loyalty, and influence. Then he sees her. What starts as curiosity quickly turns into an obsession neither of them can ignore. Night after night, Carlos finds himself drawn to Nyla, determined to get closer to the one woman who isn't interested in his money, status, or reputation. But obsession comes with consequences. As their worlds collide, desire turns dangerous, secrets begin to unravel, and Nyla finds herself caught between the life she built and the man who can't seem to stay away from her. Carlos doesn't want to control her. He doesn't want to change her, own her, or tell her who to be. He wants her exactly as she is. The more he learns about Nyla, the deeper he falls-until protecting her, loving her, and earning a place in her life become the only things that matter. In a city where power is everything and love can be deadly, one thing becomes clear: Carlos Moretti may be a mafia don... But when it comes to Nyla Kendricks, he's not trying to make her his. He's trying to be hers.

"Forever, no matter what?" I asked him. "Forever, no matter what." Started 07/12/21 Finished 07/25/21 *dont readddd pls*

When a suburban Black girl meets a hard life Hispanic boy.

In the streets where love is dangerous and loyalty is everything, one wrong move can cost you your heart or your life. She's learned to move in silence, protecting her peace in a world that never plays fairly. He's built his name on respect, power, and the kind of reputation that makes people step aside. When their paths cross, it's more than attraction; it's a collision of two guarded souls who weren't looking for love but can't seem to escape it. But in a place where betrayal lurks close and loyalty get tested daily, their bond is put through fire. Secrets surface, enemies circle, and the streets demand a price for every choice they make. Will their love survive the pressure... or will loyalty to the life they know tear them apart? In this game, you either stand ten toes down or lose everything.

❛❛i wonder what i look like in your eyes❞ ©𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

short lil something. Saint and Loyal have ruled their city together for years as best friends and powerful kingpins. But as their bond deepens, hidden feelings begin to surface. Loyal's protective nature and Saint's growing awareness create a tension neither can ignore. In a world where power is everything, love might be their biggest risk.