Under The Mafia’s Grip
Dante Santoro is a ruthless Mafia lord, feared and revered in equal measure. His empire stretches far and wide, and his control is absolute. But behind his cold, commanding exterior lies a man who will stop at nothing to protect what is his.
Ethan John, an undercover agent and former doctor, has been assigned to infiltrate Dante's inner circle. Posing as Dante's personal physician, Ethan’s mission is simple: gather intel and bring down the Mafia kingpin before his criminal empire can expand further. But as the weeks pass, Ethan is torn between duty and desire. The cold, calculating mob boss he was sent to destroy begins to pull at his heart in ways he never anticipated.
As passion ignites between them, Ethan finds himself in a perilous game of lies, deception, and betrayal. With the government breathing down his neck and Dante's trust tightening like a noose, Ethan must decide where his true loyalties lie, before it’s too late.
Can love bloom in the most dangerous of places? Or will the Mafia lord’s grip be too strong to escape?
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Chapter: 9: Distance!LauraIt had been over a week since I arrived at the mansion, and things between Dante and me were far from good. He had made it clear without words that he did not want me around. The distance was eating me up and the silence was louder than any confrontation could ever be. His sudden habit of spending more time in the casinos made it worse because he deliberately avoided me. He did not even try to start a fight, he just kept himself out of my reach. That alone was enough punishment.Sending me to the East Coast was a well-planned action, orchestrated by Dante himself. All efforts to try and get to know what was going on with him had proved abortive. Each time that I tried, he only grew further away from me. It was sickening. I couldn't keep up anymore. As I walked around the room, trying to ease the tension that formed in my chest, a thought struck my mind. Was he trying to do away with me? I kept seeking answers internally until I started to feel weak in the knees and I collapsed o
Last Updated: 2025-09-17
Chapter: 8: First Blood!EthanThe moment I shut Dante’s door behind me, I let out a heavy sigh of relief. My chest rose and fell like I had just walked through fire and somehow made it out alive. "That was some nerve I had in there," I whispered to myself as I leaned on the wall for a second before slowly walking toward my room. Every step felt heavy, not because of exhaustion but because of the weight in my head.What would have happened if it had not gone the way it did? If Laura had not walked in when she did? My mind replayed it like a cruel film. I would have been dead by now or lying on the floor of Dante’s room preparing to take my last breath. That thought alone twisted my insides.I opened the door to my room and stepped inside. The second it clicked shut behind me, I felt a thin layer of safety wrap around me. But even here, the walls felt like they had ears. I dropped myself on the bed and stared at the ceiling. The idea of quitting crept into my mind again, louder this time. Maybe I should tell
Last Updated: 2025-09-16
Chapter: 7: Spot the traitorDanteAnger swelled in me as I sat on the edge of the bed. My jaw tightened, and I pressed a palm against my thigh to numb the sting of pain that came crawling through my body from the wounds. The robe clung to me like a reminder of weakness, and I hated that word. Weak. That was not supposed to be me. Ethan had insisted I rest, and for a moment earlier, I had considered listening. But Laura’s presence had shattered that fragile thought. Her arrival was a force strong enough to pull me away from reason. If she were here, I could not afford to stay caged in the mansion.I leaned forward, staring at the floor but not seeing it. My thoughts churned like a storm. How did she know? How did the information reach her so quickly? The East Coast was far, and my men were not careless. Information like this did not travel without a hand pushing it. My teeth ground together as the suspicion pointed at only one person. "Luca!" He had always been a fan of Laura, speaking highly of her, praising he
Last Updated: 2025-09-16
Chapter: 6: Caught in between.Ethan’s POVThe knock at the door had been a lifeline. My chest had been tightening under the weight of Dante’s words, the casual way he had described killing his own father. Every second afterwards, silence had filled the room like smoke, suffocating, and I had no idea how to respond to him without stumbling into danger. Relief spread through me when the door creaked open and someone stepped in. Whoever it was, whatever reason they had for coming, it meant I didn’t have to answer him. Not yet.I stood rooted near the edge of the room, caught between my thoughts and the tension pressing down on me, until Dante’s voice slammed against my ears, dragging me back to reality."I told you to stay there. I kept you there to look after the business, who is there now?" His tone was thunderous, charged with a fury that didn’t need explanation. Rage coiled in his words, and the sight of him limping, wounded but still dangerous, only heightened the intimidation.The woman who had just walked in d
Last Updated: 2025-09-12
Chapter: 5: Story Time!DanteThe bright rays of the sun travelled through the window and landed directly on my eyes. I squinted in response to the light. I yawned, trying to stretch, and I was suddenly reminded of my health condition as pain travelled through my entire being. Memories from yesterday's event flashed through my mind and I could only chuckle. A thought suddenly crossed my mind. Ethan! He risked his life. That was unusual. I was too weak yesterday to talk about it and today, I made up my mind to talk about it. Just then, a faint knock, enough to jolt me from my reverie, sounded on the door, and I grunted as I tried to sit up. "Come in!" I said, clenching my teeth to numb the pain. Ethan walked in slowly. The expression on his face was the same as always. There was something about him that I didn't seem to understand. Something that always pulled me closer to him. "You are up so early. Did you get enough sleep at all?" He asked in a subtle tone and I could only respond with a cocky smile. The
Last Updated: 2025-09-10
Chapter: 4: Price And Loyalty ~Ethan John~It was past midnight and I had sent the pictures I took of Dante’s associates to Mr. Vince, he wasn’t happy that I was not able to capture Dante’s face, since he was the main person we were after, I told him not to worry, there is still more time to do that. “Don’t worry, Mr. Vince. I will get his face soon. I have already learned about two of their hideouts, and I’m working on uncovering more. Also, just so you know, Dante’s younger than most think, he’s not as old as people assume. I’ll keep you posted.” I read the message I sent before deleting it, and just as I was settling in bed to go back to sleep, I heard voices from the opposite door. It was Dante’s room, I quickly stood up moved closer to the door and I strained my ears to listen.Luca’s voice came first, sharp and filled with irritation.“You shouldn’t have let him follow us, boss. I don’t trust him. He’s too curious for his own good.”I could hear Dante’s calm response, though it was laced with authority. “I
Last Updated: 2025-03-22
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