Serpentine
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Last published Tue, Jan 9, 2024
Valentina Parker, a struggling waitress haunted by her past, collides with Alessandro Ricci, the alluring yet feared heir to the Ricci Empire.
Forced into Alessandro's perilous world, she must prove her loyalty. But as their bond deepens, secrets unravel, testing loyalties and igniting an intense romance amidst a dangerous underworld.
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TW - domestic violence and smut
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