Nicholas Adams has lived a life of abuse from his alcoholic father and sex addict mother. So growing up was tough. He makes sure everyone fears him. He refuses to get close to anyone. But, new girl Alice might be the one to change his plans. Alice navigates through the ups and downs of high school trying to hide her feelings for the cold and closed off Nicholas. Little does she know, Nick harbors the same feelings. As soon as Nicks eyes land on the fragile Alice, his heart desires her. But with so much baggage on both sides, could they really make it out of high school hand in hand? ~~ "I love the things you hate about yourself. And we're going to do this your way. If you're not ready I'm not either." My hands drop to my side at what he says and my eyes fill with tears. "Alice we don't have to..." His hand cups my cheek and I place mine over his. "I love you," I whisper and his forehead falls against mine. ~~ Highest rankings: #1 in badboy #1 in teenfiction #1 in possessive #1 in protective #1 in goodgirl #1 in insecure #4 in love #5 in romance WARNING: swearing, mature scenes, references and actions of abuse Posted: 5/17/20

"You're arranged to marry their daughter." "No!" "The deal is sealed. Your wedding will be in a month." "What?! A fucking month? I didn't sign up for this bullshit. I refuse," I scold slamming my fist against the table. "You have no choice, but to obey son. As heir to the throne this is your sacrifice for our mafia," my father blankly says with nothing, but seriousness in his tone and expression. I go to protest some more. However, he cuts me off ending the meeting with no intention of hearing my opinion. "Leo Castillo Jr will reunite alliances for the first time in history between the Romanov and Castillo mafias," my father firmly announces as he slams the gravel onto the sound block dismissing everyone. As soon as that gravel hit the sound block that was the very moment my life took an entire different course. A course, I wasn't prepared for at all. *********************************************************************************************** Inheriting his father's strong leadership, protectiveness, arrogance, ruthlessness, and love for vengeance. Leo Jr, finds himself caught between what he also inherited from his mother. In the Mafia world, compassion and kindness will only get you killed. How will Leo Jr balance it all in the mafia world especially when the Castillo mafia is one of the most powerful mafias in the state? [ Sequel to Pregnant by a Murderer ] WARNING: MATURE, STRONG LANGUAGE & EXPLICIT CONTENT. Recommended for 18+ readers. Read at your own discretion.