Liam Slxor's life was an unsettling symphony of guns and blood, a discordant melody that drowned out any semblance of a normal childhood. Born into the ruthless world of the Russian Mafia, he never experienced the simple joys of innocence. His playmates were firearms, and his lullabies were the screams of those unfortunate enough to cross his path.
Yet, beneath the veneer of cold steel and unwavering brutality, Liam harbored a profound longing for a life he had never known. He yearned for the warmth of familial love, a sentiment foreign to the dark corridors of the Sxlor legacy. His heart craved normalcy, rejecting the twisted inheritance of violence that flowed through his veins.
The Russian-Mafia, a dynasty of power and destruction, perpetuated its legacy through generations. For the Sxlor heirs, the pulse of adrenaline accompanied every beat of their hearts, marking them as conduits of chaos. Cruelty, an unwavering trait passed down through the bloodline, defined their existence. Yet, amid the shadows of their malevolence, there lingered a taboo-a prohibition against the vulnerability of love.
At the heart of their code was an ironclad rule: a Sxlor heir must not succumb to the weakness of love. It was an acknowledgment that emotions could be exploited, a chink in the armor that no heir could afford. Hence, each heir faced the inevitability of an arranged marriage by the tender age of sixteen, a union devoid of sentiment, orchestrated to maintain the facade of strength.
In the midst of this cold and unforgiving world, Liam's rebellion against the predetermined fate intensified. His desire for authentic connection clashed with the oppressive traditions of his lineage. As he navigated the treacherous waters of loyalty and desire, Liam sought to redefine his destiny, to carve out a path where love was not a liability but a source of strength.
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This is my first book so it might not be that good :)
"now, when we kiss, i have anger issues"
OLIVIA MURPHY needs a fresh start. With her father in prison for a crime he claims he didn't commit and everyone at her old station acting like she aided and abetted, Liv can think of nothing better than getting the hell out of Philadelphia, and Los Angeles is calling her name. She's paired with an LAPD legend, Sergeant Athena Grant, a no-nonsense field sergeant who has only ever had one partner before and isn't happy to gain a mouthy twenty-eight year old as her next. She's sure Athena hates her and will do anything to get her out of her hair, even setting her up with a vulnerable widower in her new husband's firefighting station. The last thing Liv wants in L.A. is a new boyfriend to inevitably let her down, but damn, he's got a great ass- and what's a little bit of fun?
EDDIE DIAZ needs a fresher start. Only a few months after his soon-to-be ex-wife's death and his family is still reeling. Eddie and Shannon were a thing of the past; they had reconciled any bad feelings and realized their love for each other was platonic years ago, and even though he didn't love her like he thought he did, his son still lost her mother. He isn't looking to date anyone- but Athena's new partner makes his heart race, and he needs a new outlet.
When a tsunami and a lost son sets their paths on a collision course, Liv and Eddie find themselves asking- how casual can they really be?
s3-s5 : eddie diaz x fem!oc
s5-s8: buddie x fem!oc
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