Lux has a past that she avoids at all costs. He did this to her. He made her the way she is.
Axel, the next in line for the Thanos-Romano Family Don title, has fallen for her since he first set eyes on her. But the business is too dangerous for his precious freckles.
They have been friends for years and Axel finally decides to make a move. But it seems that the universe is against them because Lux's past comes back to haunt and Axel's job makes things difficult in the form of an old enemy. While battling for happiness, a little surprise comes along.
This is book two to the Mafia Duet. I recommend reading 'Guns and Roses' first because this book contains some spoilers.
WARNING: 18+ Mature scenes and language.
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EXCERPT:
It wasn't until the movie ended when Lux's first whimper sounded out. Her arms tightened around mine and she pressed her face into my bicep. Her legs started to kick and she whispered out, "No, per favore. (No, please.)" Her nails started to dig into my skin, so I placed a hand to her cheek to calm her. That was the wrong move because she swung out and screamed, "Scappa! Lasciami solo! (Get away! Leave me alone!)" Her eyes were squeezed shut as she thrashed around in the bed.
I gently took her wrists in my hand so she didn't hurt herself and I straddled her legs, without putting any weight, so I hovered over her. "Calm down, tesoro. (treasure.)" I placed my free hand back on her cheek and wiped away the flowing tears with my thumb. She was breathing heavy and I kissed her forehead comfortingly. "Non preoccuparti, tesoro. Ti proteggerò, (Don't worry, treasure. I'll protect you,)" I whispered to her as I brushed her hair back with my hand.
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Start: October 5, 2018
End: August 23, 2019
Copyrighted 2019
"Would you have killed that young boy!? Over a fucking purse!?"I shot back. It was a stupid temerity but I was willing to take the risk.
"I would do whatever it takes to show that I call the shots"He menacingly replied.
"Even with you"His voice dropped to a dangerously low tone.
"Now you are just acting like a possessive and dominating freak"I replied with a roll of my eyes and a hiss.
In a fluid motion, he quickly grasped my braids, dragging it.
My eyes widened and I held on to his arm, wincing.
"That's because I am. I own you. You belong to me. I'll always be the one you lust for and crave for. And if you try to act otherwise, I'll make sure I make you submit to me whether you like it or you don't"Raphael huskily replied, dragging my braids more.
His words felt so sensual and yet so dangerous. I became weak in the knees and my breathing became rapid in pace.
"And what if I don't want to submit to your orders, what will you do huh?"I taunted him.
"Will you kill me? Shoot me? Stab me huh? Mr Raphael!?"
I knew if I were to be someone else, I would have been dead by now. Raphael looked like he was seconds away from hitting me but I knew there was no way he would do that.
"I won't kill you"came his raspy reply with his voice turning malicious, laced with cruelty.
He pressed his body against mine and his hands fisted in my braids curling against my scalp. Shit. It was becoming extremely painful.
"I'll punish you"
In the blink of an eye, I felt his lips pressed forcely against mine.
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