Love is Patience
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Last published Wed, Feb 25, 2026
Rose Mendonsa- Struggle and hardwork is the only thing she has done in her 21 year old life. Running might be second. From her home, from her parents, in whole, her past.
Currently being a waitress in a very new country Manhattan, America is her new struggle to survive. All she is thinking is about rent, bills and food. Love has become a luxury to her, which she can't afford right now. But she is happy and content.
Adrian De Luca - "Don" is what people of New York call him. From ages the De Luca family rules over the Underworld. Carrying the Italian genes and years of grooming Adrian has earned the utmost respect, loyalty and most importantly fear. Being the youngest Don was a challenge he accepted and proved himself on each and every step that he has the capability to uphold the responsibilities of the biggest criminal organisation.
Celebrating his 25th birthday with family and inner most circle, his grandfather Mr.Nicolas De Luca and the ex-Don or his beloved father Mr. Raffale De Luca proposed him to get married soon and give them an heir.
How this two world will collide? Will Rose be able to handle all the chaos of the Underworld? Will Adrian be able to figure out her past?
Answer to all these questions are inside the story. Join "Love is Patience" for a roller coaster ride of Adrian and Rose
Trigger Warning: foul language, violence, sex scenes (smut)
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