9 parts Ongoing Mature(Published bi-weekly) This has mature content so please be advised and tread carefully, their mobsters ππ Trigger warnings: Violence, gore, domestic violence, rough sex, strong language
Set against the gritty and volatile backdrop of Chicago's criminal underworld, the story introduces Cassandra Bennett, a fierce and independent dancer who works at a nightclub on her own terms. Unapologetic and defiant, Cassandra has built a life for herself where no one controls her, especially not men like Leo Romano, the cold and dangerous Don of the Italian mob. When Leo takes notice of her confidence and allure during a routine at the club, an intense, simmering dynamic begins to unfold between them-one of mutual intrigue, power struggles, and unspoken attraction.
However, Cassandra's past complicates matters further. Her ex, Declan McCalister, son of the Irish mob boss, resurfaces, bringing possessive warnings and reigniting old tensions. Declan's volatile presence reveals Cassandra's history of entanglement with dangerous men, and his jealousy only stokes the flames of the brewing rivalry between the Irish and Italian factions.
Meanwhile, Leo's obsession with Cassandra deepens as he uncovers details of her life, including her connection to Declan. Cassandra's refusal to be intimidated or controlled both infuriates and fascinates Leo, sparking a deadly game of wills between them. As tensions escalate, Cassandra finds herself caught in the middle of a turf war she never asked to be part of, torn between the ghosts of her past and the dangerous pull of the present.