A Rose Amongst Thorns
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  • Time 1h 24m
Ongoing, First published May 06, 2023
Mature
"You're blushing". He spoke in such a seductive tone that made me almost catch my breath. "Like a pretty little rose".

His breath was cool and soothing against my blistering skin. I was almost startled by the blazing look of desire that burnt within his eyes. They were dark and his pupils were dilated. I felt like prey in the grasp of a predator.

"But..." The air escaping his mouth hit my lips, making them tremble. "I know how deadly Roses can be. Even the most beautiful flowers can be dangerous".

"If I'm the Rose, then you..." I pushed my finger into his solid chest before continuing; "must be the thorn".

Matteo peered down at my crossed legs and spoke the words with a smirk. "That's right". He paused before making eye contact with me again; "A rose amongst thorns".

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This book is Rated MATURE - It will contain strong language, and strong descriptions of sex scenes including lots of SMUT, violence, and other triggers that some readers may be uncomfortable with.
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"Did you enjoy having his lips on your skin?" he whispers seductively with his lips brushing up against my earlobe. He traces a finger from the valley of my breasts down to my belly button causing goosebumps to appear on my skin and a shiver to run down my spine. "I love how you react to my touch. So responsive." He looks me dead in the eye while keeping his finger lingering on my skin. "I bet he can't make you feel as good as I can." I finally regain some of my composure and gently caress one of my fingers along his jaw, feeling his rough stubble on my fingertips. "You wouldn't be able to handle me, amore." *************************** Raina Emerson is the CEO of Emerson Enterprises, a company she built from the ground up, and one of the richest people in America. She made her way up to the top, fighting her inner demons and doesn't take shit from anyone, especially men. When she walks into a room, the men drop to their knees before her. Theo Ferrante is the Don of the Italian Mafia and everyone's worst nightmare. King of his empire and the richest man in the world. There's nothing he wouldn't do for power. Will their insatiable hunger for power and money cause their empires to crumble to the ground or become stronger than ever? *************** MATURE CONTENT: 18+ - Mature Language - Violence - Drug Abuse - Sexual Content - Mental Health - Suicide & Sexual Assault