Stefano Valentino Eldest Son of the Italian Mafia Family. He's 26 year old arrogant, possessive and sexually frustrated man. He's dangerous, handsome and appealing. Cathalina Petrov Bodyguard. 24. Portrays a strong persona but deep inside, she is hurting. She has a dark past. One which she wishes to get rid of but years of abuse don't fade away so easily. Although she's hurting, she's a fighter, she's strong and protect the ones she cares about and to top it all off is sexually frustrated. Cathalina becomes the personal bodyguard of Stefano Valentino. Will he find out about her past? But what is her past? Will she be able to do her job? Or will they fall in love? But with the Mafia, there's always blood. Read to see what happens.

[PREVIOUSLY TITLED CHASING BACK ALLEYS] ❝Once a King, always a King.❞

**Cover by @AndiApplexoxo** No one could have guessed what would happen when a sixteen year old Vincenzo goes to an auction with his father. No one could have guessed that his actions from that night would change his whole life path and the path of others. They couldn't have guessed that a blonde haired girl would turn their whole world upside down and change everything but she did. It was set in stone the moment they laid eyes on each other and no one could do anything about it... Because he'd lose his soul and sanity before he let anything happen to her ever again. And as you'll soon find out, May God help anyone who disrespected the Queen.... because she had the Devil wrapped around her finger. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This story is rated M for mature. If you are not 18+ then I would not read this.