******************************************* "but I need you to accept the bad bits." "But why do you need them? You said once that you didn't want me to hardly the bad parts because you didn't want me to loose my innocence. But why is my innocence at the cost of yours." "Because I lost mine, a long time ago. There's no hope for me," I told her, "I know you think I'm worth saving, but if I'm being honest, I can't be saved." ******************************************* Patrick never knew what it meant to be happy before his wedding day. Now a year after that day, Patrick's life has finally fallen into place. A thriving empire, an inner circle that he trusts with his life and an adoring wife that he cherishes everyday. But when dark forces arise, Patrick feels the need to protect his world more than ever. Will Patrick overcome the demons from his past and present or will he die trying to save the life he never thought he had? HEY WATTPAD READERS! THIS IS THE SEQUEL TO 'ARRANGED MARRIAGE'. IT WON'T MAKE SENSE UNLESS YOU READ THAT FIRST. PLEASE VOTE AND COMMENT AND ENJOY THE BOOK!

Rosalie O'Neil is sheltered and protected by her Irish mafia father and brothers. Taken out of her all-girls school during fifth grade, she's been tutored at home within thick iron gates for six years. No boyfriends, no sleepovers, no freedom. Her safety has always been her family's number one priority until they can't afford to keep her hidden from the new mafia man in town. Read on to learn about how an innocent girl changed the New York mafia game once and for all. **SET IN 1950s** [No images used belong to me. All credit to creators. All likeness to real people, alive or deceased is coincidental. Please leave constructive criticism! This is my first story :)] COVER ART BY: Casparita