"You are mine!" He roars. "I will do whatever it takes to make you know that. Whether it means I lock you up in a prison and throw away the key." Footsteps come rushing into the dining room, and I turn to see multiple men--guards I suppose, flanking one another. Each of their hands rest on things within their jackets. Which i can only guess are guns. What else would they be? He waves them off and stalks towards me, standing behind my chair. I try to turn my head to look behind me, at him, but his hands move to the sides of my face, stopping me. "I can give you the world Mia. I am no fool. I know that love takes time, and I will give you as much as it takes. But you are mine." He says so calmly. -------------------------- When Mia Jones, a College student from Australia with a mysterious past is offered the opportunity to work as a translator for a man she had never heard of in New York City, she had assumed it would be a normal job, little did she know it would be the end of her freedom. Matteo Giovanni is the most feared Mafia leader in New York, and the whole country, heir to the Italian Mafia, he is used to getting what he wants. And when he sees Mia walk into his office for a job interview, he knows he wants her. She is his light, and he is her darkness. Will Mia ever be able to escape Matteo and the Mafia, or will she fall in love before she can stop herself? WARNING: Within this story there is coarse language, themes and violence. ______________________ #1 in Romance 29/10/2020 ----------------------------------- Began: 21/08/2020 Completed: 13/01/2021

Alexa and Alesa Romano, identical twins, faced a tumultuous childhood. After their parents' divorce, their mother took the twins, leaving the seven brothers with their father. Alexa thrived in an elite private school, surrounded by luxury and opportunity. She became extroverted, befriending everyone easily and fearlessly speaking her mind. Alesa stayed with their mother and stepfather, enduring unimaginable horrors. She became introverted, struggling to make friends and finding solace in following rules. Their lives diverged, but fate reunited them. After their mother and stepfather's tragic deaths, the twins moved in with their unknown brothers. Alexa's bold personality clashed with Alesa's timid nature. They were complete opposites. Alexa, the free spirit: - Fearless and outgoing - Ignores rules and conventions - Kind-hearted, despite occasional rudeness - Everyone's best friend Alesa, the gentle soul: - Introverted and reserved - Struggles to make friends - Frightened easily - Unconditional love for others As they navigated their new life, challenges arose: How would Alexa adapt to her brothers' protective nature? Would Alesa find courage to overcome her traumatic past? Could the twins reconcile their differences? Would their brothers accept Alesa's fragile state? As the Romanos merged their lives, love and support surrounded them. But would it be enough? ---- Please vote and comment on the story! I hope you enjoy the journey of the Romano family. Please note that there are 2 parts of this book and both are here only!