Raison D'être
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Last published Sun, May 8, 2022
NOTE: Despite the title being French this book is written in English. THIS IS A SLOW BURN AS WELL
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Raison D'être: a reason or purpose for existing
"Her voice was what piqued my senses, her touch left me tingling, and the mystery behind her broken state was what interested me most. I couldn't help but want to see her smile. Her eyes light up. Her laugh, would it sound as melodic as the rest of her aura? Shaking my head at such thoughts, I am quick to remind myself that I can't be distracted. But, I would be lying if I were to say this woman hadn't consumed my thoughts the entire ride home."
Following an incident that occurred at her orphanage, 17-year-old Anastasia runs away and begins to build a new life for herself. Until the night of her 21st birthday, her whole world is taken from her. After months of trying to cope with her loss, she decides to end her life. Insert Lorenzo, an Italian mafia boss who intervenes. Her whole life changes and for them both it is just their beginning...
TRIGGER WARNING:
Suicidal thoughts and sexual assault occur in this story. If you are sensitive to such topics please note that this counts as your warning
Ranking (initially starting):
#319 Sexual Assault (8/1/2021)
#112 Mob (8/9/2021)
#164 Sexual Assault (8/9/2021)
#602 Italian (8/9/2021)
#947 friends to lovers (8/9/2021)
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