High Stakes
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Last published Mon, Jun 15, 2015
Marin of the Viscioso household is not what she seems to be. Her father, the mayor, is actually the 'godfather' of the criminal organization pulling the strings behind her home town. For almost 6 months, Marin has been training under the organization, becoming one of her father's strongest fighters. When she is sent to infiltrate the enemy, she is immediately smitten with his son. What will happen when their forbidden love is revealed?
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