Lost For Now
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Lena Cruz came to New York for a fresh start.
She didn't expect to meet Matteo Vemeras-cold, powerful, and completely off-limits.
But Matteo isn't just a dangerously irresistible stranger.
He's a mafia king with secrets, enemies, and a world Lena should stay far away from.
The problem?
The deeper Lena falls into his world of street racing, lies, and power...
The harder it becomes to walk away from him.
And loving a man like Matteo always comes with a price.
TW: Mention of self-harm
This is gonna be a short but well-detailed story, so it's not a slow-burning, enemies-to-lovers trope.
Sorry guys, I know we all love a slow burn, but trust me, the book will be worth it.
The first few chapters are kinda cringe but by chapter 4 it gets better, I promise.
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