"You know," he says, his voice low and controlled, sending a shiver down my spine, "I warned you what would happen if you tried to run away again. Do you remember that?"
I shake my head, the movement slow and deliberate, as if I'm trying to convince him of my innocence. I want to believe that I can escape this situation, that my refusal to remember will somehow protect me.
A flicker of irritation flashes in his eyes, and I know I've made a mistake.
"You don't remember?" he repeats, his tone dripping with skepticism. "Are you telling me you just 'forgot'?"
I nod, desperation creeping into my voice, but the truth is, I'm terrified. His expression hardens, jaw tightening, and I can sense the danger lurking beneath his calm facade as he steps closer.
"Is that right?" he asks, his voice low and dangerous, wrapping around me like a vise. "Well, let me remind you then.".
He reaches down, and before I can comprehend his intent, his hand comes down on my pussy in a harsh slap. The sound echoes through the room, a sharp crack that reverberates in my ears. Pain and pleasure blooms instantly, radiating through me, but it's nothing compared to the look in his eyes. I can feel myself dripping all over. Red. I can end this. But I can't.
"Do you remember now?" he asks, his voice low, rumbling with authority that sends a chill down my spine.
"Do you remember what happens when you disobey me?" he asked, his voice low and cold.
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TROPES:
Work place romance
Mafia Romance
Stalker romance
Enemies to lovers
One bed trope
Marriage of convenience
Accidentally pregnancy
One night stand
MMC obsessed
Second chance
Badass FMC
Evelyn already lost her mother; how could it get any worse? At least that's what she thought. She's forced to move in with her estranged father where she also meets her stepmother and stepbrother. Evelyn knew what she needed to do, and that's getting a job and returning home. When she can't find a job, her stepbrother, Dimitri, offers her one. Innocent enough, right? Little does she know; she's thrown headfirst into the mafia world. Her feelings for Dimitri grows as she's forced to live with him, but her boyfriend, Mark, is someone her mother would be proud to see her with. Will her dreams change? Will she change?
Excerpt:
"Ask me nicely." His sultry voice twists my stomach in the best of ways.
"Wha- what do you mean?" I mentally kick myself for allowing his power to rule me.
This only builds his ego.
He leans forward towards my face, his nose barely touching mine.
"What is it that you want, piccola." He whispers.
What did I want? Oh! That's right, I wanted to leave.
"I would like to leave." I take a step back from him so I can focus.
A special thank you to Anulekha Kashyap for creating this beautiful book cover!
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