Her Permanent Vacation with the Mafia
One heartbreak. Too much wine. And a one-night stand with one of the most dangerous men in Sicily.
Ada’s anniversary vacation was supposed to be a romantic dream. Instead, it’s a living nightmare. When her boyfriend’s "best friend" crashes their trip, Ada trades her heartbreak for a lot of wine and a messy, public breakup. She’s ready to be the "psycho ex." She isn’t ready to stumble into the arms of a man who looks like a god and kisses like a sinner.
Dario is dark, tattooed, and—unbeknownst to Ada—part of the Italian Mafia empire. He’s also been drugged, sent into a predatory haze that only Ada’s fiery spirit and curvy silhouette can soothe. Their night is a blur of desperate heat and hungover promises, but by morning, Ada is gone, leaving only a "walk of shame" and a very confused heart behind.
But in the Mafia, you don’t just walk away from a Made Man.
Dario woke up with a clearer head and a singular obsession: finding the woman who "serviced" him while he was at his most vulnerable. He thinks she was part of the setup. He thinks she’s a spy. But the more he tracks her, the more he realizes she’s just a heartbroken woman drowning her sorrows in the Mediterranean.
Now, the "trouble in paradise" is just beginning. Dario doesn't care about her ex-boyfriend, her flight home, or her plans for the future. He’s decided she belongs to him, and in his world, what the Mafia claims, the Mafia keeps.
Ada wanted a vacation to remember. Now, she’ll be lucky if he ever lets her leave.
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Chapter: Epilogue"Oh no, what does she have planned now?" I laughed and sat back as Dario crowded my space before giving me a searing kiss."She heard you've been in touch with...""Of course she did!" I groaned, making him chuckle.I had called what they refer to as a residential care facility, which is Italy's version of an orphanage, yesterday. Only yesterday as I organized a meeting for Dario and I for in a couple of days.Ma! Ma just being Ma.Nothing gets past that woman, so I should have seen this coming.Yes, it can be a bit suffocating, but at the same time, she has shown me exactly what I'd been missing out on. She had given me a mother whether or not I wanted one... don't worry, I did and love her with all of my heart and treasure every moment.She was also definitely the reason why I haven't missed my ex-parents once. A part of me will always feel a level of resentment towards them for what they did and my childhood, but it's no longer a desire to see them hit by a tank and run over a few
Last Updated: 2026-03-05
Chapter: Chapter 83"Mum!" Eddy's little voice rang out with excitement as he ran over, grabbing my hand and dragging me to the patting zoo.It was the happiest he had been since the kidnapping. He'd been with Dario a moment ago, zipping from one of us to the other.Dario walked over with us and helped position Eddy sitting down with his arms out.I may have then taken a million photos as he held the bunny, then a chicken, then a guinea pig.His smile nearly breaking his face in two, making my chest tighten with happiness and relief as Dario kissed my temple.We were all relieved. Relieved that Eddy was letting go and being a kid again. Letting go and having fun even if either Dario or I had to be close or within eyesight the whole time.Alice was calm and gentle as she accommodated his little boundaries like a seasoned nanny, also seemingly relieved to see him so happy. She has been amazing!The day was beyond words and really felt like a proper celebration of our new start as a family.Ma really does k
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Chapter: Chapter 82"I need to do a wee." Eddy's tiny broken voice whispered.My heart beating out of my chest at his voice as I smiled at my boy.My boy. Unhurt. And in front of me safe.He unhooked himself from Ada and stretched his arms towards me. I held his tiny body tightly to mine for a moment, letting it settle me before I took him over to a tree. He kept looking back at Ada, so I made sure we were still in sight.It was then that the polizi and pompieri arrived, or 'cops' and 'fireys' as Ada would call them. Our detective contact, was with them.I let Ada talk to him and tell him everything. He knows what to put in the reports and what not to.From what she said, it sounded like one of the men was told something on the phone that made him turn and shoot. Our later guess was he was told it wasn't a sanctioned kidnapping and to interfere urgently.Eddy cuddled into me, not seeming to be able to get close enough, as I held Ada at my side.The smell, the feel and the sound of their breathing relaxed
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Chapter: Chapter 81I really should do more exercise. Maybe take up running... and not from kidnappers and gunmen. Running slowly, gently at my pace in a peaceful, less stressful atmosphere would be nice.Since I had been taking tiny slow steps, it didn't take long until we were back in the barn. I've decided it's a barn.Gun shots going off everywhere. It seemed like they all didn't like each other anymore. So the first man may have had traitors in his team after all, even if he said he didn't like them.And thank fuck he did!A small explosion of some type then went off, making a small scream leave me. I'd been doing so well until then.I hid us behind an old tractor. It looked like it hadn't moved in over 50 years, and I was fine with that. It can stay for a lot longer, as long as the rust stops any bullets coming our way.Holding Eddy tight as I collapsed onto my ass on the dirt. I tried to block his ears from the noise as his tiny body continued to shake. He had already had a really shitty life up u
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Chapter: Chapter 80Ada POV"Where are we going?" It was worth a try.I was surprised by how strong my voice sounded, it almost sounded strong, normal, defiant... not how I was feeling.Well done me. Don't show fear even with panic trying to take over.Even with heart beating three times its normal speed while in my throat as my stomach was in my feet.He doesn't answer, doesn't even acknowledge my question as he walks out. Walking so casually, with his hands now in his pockets. I was almost expecting him to start talking about how much of a lovely day it was or some bullshit.The second man walked over and pointed the gun at my head... I think that means he wants me to follow the first man.I did want to get away from the bodies and blood. The ones that another man was currently dragging towards the car. But I would prefer to be going in the other direction, away from the first man. And, of course, away from this man and the gun.The man with the gun... I don't even have the imagination to give them all
Last Updated: 2026-03-04
Chapter: Chapter 79Ada POVI held Eddy's hand as the car made another sharp right turn.Filippo still hadn't said a thing or acknowledged even our existence in the back.There was no way I could have unbuckled Eddy and jumped. Or even just jumped by myself, but I wouldn't leave him behind anyway.I just had to keep my head. I had to try and not panic and lose my shit.Breathe.Be in control.Protect Eddy.The car finally comes to a stop inside a large shed.Eddy's bottom lip is trembling, but he's trying so hard not to cry. I tried again to reassure him as I looked around us.The shed was old. Wooden sides with an old tin roof. Looked like it hadn't been sued in years with all the rusted equipment, dirt, cobwebs and everything creepy.Yay! This just got so much better.Filippo got out of the car after a moment. He seemed to be collecting himself. Probably because he knows he's dead after this, Dario will make sure of it.Finally, a couple of figures walked forward... including Alicia.Of course, she had
Last Updated: 2026-03-03
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