Who We Truly Are
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Last published Sat, Jul 4, 2026
(Spin-off to Contrasting Similarities series. Can be read as a STANDALONE.)
Lucian and Anastasia have a history. One that consists of fleeting love and lasting pain.
The ruthless Italian Mafia leader. The mountain who protects his little bubble from the rest of the world. The bubble only few get an entry to. Lucian Zane Mazzanti is a broken soul inside a strong leader.
The tough Russian Mafia leader. The girl who has a crown on her head. The crown that had her name inscribed on it but somehow never felt like it belonged where it was. Anastasia Vera Petrov is a girl inside a tough Donna.
All they have in common are hearts hidden deep inside, shied away from the world, just like their inner child.
As another twist leads to their paths crossing for a second time, will they bring out who they truly are?
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