Beneath the Ashes
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Last published Fri, Jul 10, 2026
Don Luciano Ivanov was known for his ruthlessness. As the leader of the Italian Mafia, he is cold and callous. But then he finds and saves her.
Claire Waters was taken and a child so young she can barley remember life before this, life before beatings, assault and torture.
Claire saved him from the darkness consuming him.
Luca showed her what love meant and felt like.
TW: abuse, language, violence, blood, r*pe, smut
This book is recommended for 18+
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