Damien Stryker is a ruthless billionaire, but when Serena Mclane is forced to marry him, she hopes to find the mercy behind his cold eyes and strong hands. ****** Damien Stryker, a domineering billionaire, is someone you don't want to get close to. Unfortunately for Serena Mclane, she doesn't have much of a choice. Always at the mercy of her family's name and legacy, Serena has to do as her father says. So when her father forces her into an arranged marriage with the one and only Damien Stryker: the truth comes out. Secrets are unveiled, and love starts to bloom. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]]

I Vincenzo Romano, the deadliest man around the city of New York who is now known as the Boss of mafia life. I rule over the entire mafia familia since I am the consiglire of this city. No one has ever been able to make me down. I am the most powerful man slaughtering his enemies around my territory. Love was not meant to me-it was my only weakness. ~~~ I am Ella Riccardi, a simple girl who just moved to a new city under the human trafficking system. My faith made me stand on an auction stage and then they sold me... After being Sold to Vincenzo, I thought my life was going to be a roller coaster but it all turn out to be apart. He was the devil of the entire city and I got to know he bought me under a crucial reason. What was awaiting us was intense. ~~~ "When I tell you to bent over, you are suppose to bent over." His says coldly and I quiver as I tremble with fear. "Yes, sir." I mutter then do as he ordered. "I like this better." His large palm vigorously lands on my ass and I squirm under his tight grip.

'Needs a lot of editing' We break the kiss hurriedly and look in the door's direction to see Andrea. "Oh my god, sorry. I didn't know you were eating her face, Gabriel. Get a room," She teases. "We are in a room," I remark, throwing a pillow her way. "Ha! Missed me," she laughs when she avoided the pillow. I throw another one and miss again. "Missed me again," She laughs again. "I swear to God Andy," I say, losing my patience. "Okay, okay, I'll go now and let you guys finish." She states, swaying her eyebrows. When she leaves I look back at a blushing mess Bailey, and I smile when I think about how cute she looks. ____________________________ Andrea and Gabriel had been friends since the first day Andrea joined Carter's company as an assistant. 'As much as they grew closer there was nothing more than friendship between', so they thought until Things got complicated when Gabriel found himself a girlfriend that shouldn't be taken lightly. As they both grow apart the void they left between them might make them realize what they're losing, but would it be too late? Andrea might understand that Gabriel was more than a friend to her but does she have the heart to ruin his current relationship. What will happen between these two?