He saw her first. He wanted her first. But it was my job to protect her, so even though he was first, I swore I wouldn't stay second--not for long. Nobody ever said being born into the mafia was a cake walk--I just had no idea that the first time I'd feel fear in my twenty-one years--would be because she was looking at me like I had her heart. And him like he held her soul. [The story you are about to read is intended for mature readers due to its sexual content and language. It may not be appropriate for all audiences. Please read at your own discretion.] Novella in between Elite and Elect (Eagle Elite Series). Both available everywhere books are sold! The third book in the series, Entice, releases May 13 EVERYWHERE

Joyce loves Luca. Luca loves Joyce. Frank loves his family and will do anything to protect it, even if it means taking away his brothers reason for existing. Falling, only takes one step, one movement of the chess piece, and in Joyce's fall she took more than just one heart with her. Go back to the beginning where the drama of the Elect all starts. Go back to the first part of the story. Where true love tried to conquer all. Where true love...failed.