Calliope:
I've been running from my past for over a year. My travels brought me to Chicago, where I've been living off the streets. Life has been pretty bleak until I decided to steal from a van full of money. Turns out, I robbed the wrong guy. Now, I'm working for the man who runs this city, Luca Moretti. He's lethal, ruthless, and fucking beautiful. I want to forget everything that's happened to me, but my past keeps creeping up and interfering. I feel like I'll never be able to move on. Is living a life a crime what I really want? Luca wants me to trust him, but it's difficult for me. When things get tough, I do what I do best: run.
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Luca:
I'm on top of the world. I'm in charge of the biggest crime family in Chicago, a legacy left to me by my late father. I have all the money and power any man could ask for. Women throw themselves at me, the cops turn the other cheek. Life is good. It isn't until I'm robbed by a tiny, fierce, gorgeous woman, that my life suddenly becomes more interesting. She won't tell me her name or a thing about her past, but I recognize the shadows that cling to her soul. She shares the same darkness as me. But, who is she really?
Two people born into the same style of life find each other at their worst. Selena and Luca try to deny their feelings for each other but the pressure of their parents marriage arrangement pulls them together and ties them to each other for life.
Selena being as stubborn and strong minded as she is continues to fight off the marriage but can't deny the feelings that she is starting to feel for this man she only just met. Not being able to shake the way his gaze makes chills shoot down her spine or the way his touch makes her breath hitch she begins to give in but not without a good fight.
Luca sees this beautiful girl with a kind warm heart that makes him want to be better but as he gets to know her and her background a little more he finds out one of her biggest secrets and tries to use it to his advantage. Not wanting to fall for her he tries to distance himself but can't help the curiosity bubbling up inside him. He eventually lets his guard down but this costs both of them a grave loss.
Leaving them both with only one question...WHY ME?