I hit his chest out of anger, surprising myself. I never hit people. He grabbed both of my wrists and pinned me to the wall. Causing a gasp to leave my mouth. "Don't do that again" he whispered, his voice deep and husky, yet gentle. His eyes gazing into mine, the intense stare from the emerald green marbles, with lacings of silver. "I won't" I mumbled, his lips dangerously close to mine, as we stayed like that, neither of us even attempted to move. Alexis Cassidy is a teenager with a terrible home life. So she goes to live with a social worker named Laura because of her family issues. This is where she meets Zayden Manson, the social workers son. She and Zayden don't like each other very much, or that's what they think.

India's world revolves around her two sons and keeping them safe in a dangerous city. Lorenzo is a ruthless mafia boss feared by many-until he meets India and her boys and discovers a soft spot he never knew he had. With threats lurking around every corner, Lorenzo promises to protect his new family at all costs. But can love truly conquer the darkness of his world? A story about fierce loyalty, unexpected love, and the family you choose.