In the perilous world of the Italian mafia, power and passion are intertwined, and secrets can be as deadly as bullets.
Elena Moretti has always lived in the shadow of her older sister, the beautiful and poised Isabella. When Isabella is arranged to marry Luca DeLuca, the feared and powerful head of the Italian mafia, Elena braces herself for a life of quiet support and solitude. But fate has other plans.
On the eve of the wedding, Isabella vanishes, leaving only a cryptic note behind. Desperate to avoid a scandal and maintain their family's honor, Elena is thrust into her sister's place as the bride of the formidable Luca. Little does she know, Luca is not a stranger to this turn of events.
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"Where do you think you're going, Elena?" His voice was low and menacing, sending shivers down her spine.
"I... I just needed some air," she stammered, taking a step back. But there was no escape; Luca's presence filled the room, leaving no corner untouched by his dominance.
Luca's hand shot out, gripping her wrist with a possessive strength that bordered on painful. "You belong to me now," he hissed, pulling her closer. "There is no running, no hiding. You are mine, Elena. From the moment I saw you, you were destined to be mine."
Tears welled up in her eyes, a mix of fear and a strange, undeniable attraction. "But I didn't choose this. I didn't choose you," she whispered, her voice trembling.
Luca's expression softened for a fleeting moment, a glimpse of vulnerability behind his hardened exterior. "Perhaps not," he admitted, his grip loosening slightly. "But I chose you. And I will protect you, no matter the cost."
Luca's husky voice brushed against Sienna's ear as he tightened his grip around her throat. "I let you off once for slapping me," he murmured, a dangerous edge in his tone. "But the next time you try that shit, I'll bend you over my knee and spank you so hard you won't be able to sit for a week." A gasp escaped her lips, his threat sending a tingle down her spine and an ache to her core, she clenches her legs .His low chuckle suggested he knew the effect his words had. "But something tells me you might just enjoy that, gattina," he whispered, his breath igniting a fire within her.
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"In the heart of Los Angeles, Luca Catteneo reigns
as the formidable leader of the city's most powerful mafia family. His name carries weight, striking fear into the hearts of those who dare to cross his path. A man of ruthless ambition, Luca's connections reach into every corner of society, from politicians to law enforcement, making him untouchable.
But beneath the cold exterior lies a turbulent past. Forced to abandon his college dreams and his best friend's sister, Sienna, Luca left Chicago without a trace. 6 Years later, Sienna finds herself in LA, starting anew as a nurse in a local hospital. The wounds of betrayal and heartbreak still fresh, she's determined to build a life of her own.
Fate has other plans when Sienna crosses paths with Luca at one of his exclusive clubs. Sparks ignite, and old wounds resurface as she confronts the man who shattered her heart. A fiery confrontation erupts into a battle of wills, with Luca determined to claim what he believes is rightfully his.
As passion and danger collide, Luca's possessive nature and Sienna's undeniable attraction threaten to consume them both. In a world where power, loyalty, and desire entwine, will they succumb to the force of their shared history, or will their explosive chemistry only lead to further destruction?"