Diamante Lewis, a talented and irresistible stripper, found herself caught in a web of intrigue when she crossed paths with the notorious mafia boss, Durante Deschanel. Durante, a powerful figure in Sicily's underworld, had everything taken away from him by his father; including his mafia. As Diamante stepped onto the stage of her occupation, Dante swept her away to the bar to tell Diamante the life-altering proposition her father and he made. Durante, a man of few words, revealed his intentions with a mix of authority and vulnerability. He confessed that he had been captivated by Diamante's charm and had decided to make her his girlfriend. Caught off guard by this revelation, Diamante's emotions swirled in a whirlwind of confusion. She had never imagined herself becoming entangled in the dangerous world of the mafia, let alone being forced into a relationship with a mafia boss. Questions flooded her mind-was this a life she could embrace? Could she find a way to escape this fate? In the months that followed, Diamante found herself torn between her desire for freedom and her growing connection with Durante. As she spent more time with him, she discovered a complex man beneath the hardened exterior. Durante, despite his position in the mafia, possessed a genuine longing for companionship and love. As their relationship deepened, Diamante began to see glimmers of hope amidst the shadows. She discovered that Dante's intentions were not solely driven by power and control, but also by a longing for a genuine connection. Together, they navigated the treacherous waters of Sicily's underworld, their bond growing stronger with every obstacle they faced. Diamante's journey from the stage to the heart of the mafia world was not without its challenges. She had to confront her own fears, make difficult choices, and navigate the dangerous dynamics of the mafia. Along the way, she discovered her own strength, resilience, and a love she never thought possible.
Luca is a 28 year old mafia don, who is trying to better himself mentally with everything he's been through, he just wants to feel free.
Kiana is a 24 year old therapist dealing with her own emotions and shit, she just wanted an escape.
They meet and attempt to help each other, no romantic feelings but life makes everything harder and they can't stay away from each other.
** There is a lot of mature content in this book and I will not be putting warnings before as it will be long: this includes, sex (between more than one partner), drug abuse, sexual assault and harassment, mental illness and others. Please do not read if you feel as though you will be triggered**
He stalked his way towards her. No words were uttered. Pure lust evident in their eyes. He backed her into a corner, she was looking everywhere but him, she couldn't, she shouldn't. His hand toyed with the hem of her dress. He hesitated. His mind was racing with thoughts of how he shouldn't, he couldn't. Her heartbeat picked up, her breaths quickened, her body needed him. He saw the affect he had on her. Pulling up her dress, he saw she had no panties on. Enraged he wrapped his hand around her neck, choking her, making her look into his eyes. His other hand slid into her folds, she was soaking wet, just for him. She whimpered in response. She couldn't get enough. Her hips rocked back and forth along with his fingers. He added another. Yet to kiss her, he pushed the thought out of his head. Her body began to rock faster, causing moans to fall from her mouth. He bent down to her ear and whispered,
"Perché non possiamo semplicemente stare lontani gli uni dagli altri belli?". (Why can't we just stay away from each other beautiful?).