BLOOD DEBT, BRAVE HEART
In the steamy streets of Miami, 23-year-old Maya Torres works hard washing dishes to buy medicine for her sick mother, her only light in a world of pain.
With a cruel brother who steals, a sister who mocks her worn old clothes, and a lonely heart, Maya’s life is a struggle—until a stormy night changes everything.
Cleaning a shadowy bar owned by the Mafia, she hears a gunshot and finds a bleeding stranger.
Brave but scared, she saves his life, not knowing he’s Diego Salazar, a ruthless Mafia boss with a crippled leg and a heart hardened by betrayal.
When Maya’s family drags her into Diego’s dangerous world, she’s forced to work for him, sneaking into rival clubs to steal secrets.
Diego’s harsh words cut deep, but Maya stays strong, her mother’s life on the line.
As they share quiet moments, something sparks—could this cold man learn to love? But secrets unravel, and a shocking betrayal from someone close threatens to destroy Maya’s hope.
With danger closing in, a hidden truth about her past could change her life forever.
Will Maya outsmart the Mafia’s deadly games and find love, or lose everything? Dive into this thrilling tale of courage, love, and secrets—you won’t stop turning the pages!
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Chapter: CHAPTER EIGHT: RUN FOR YOUR LIFEThe tray crashed to the floor, shattering into a thousand pieces.My heart stopped beating for a second. I looked up and Santiago’s eyes locked onto mine—dark, sharp, deadly.“She’s the one,” he said, standing slowly from his chai. “Diego’s girl.”The men around him stiffened. Their hands moved to their jacket pockets where I knew Guns were hidden. I didn’t think. I turned and ran.People screamed as I shoved past dancers and waitresses. Lights blurred. Music pulsed like a war drum in my ears.I didn’t dare look back.I couldn’t.Gunshots cracked behind me.Pop! Pop! Pop!I ducked low, my heart racing. My foot slipped on a puddle of spilled drink, and I fell to the floor.Pain shot through my knees, but I scrambled up and kept running. I had to get out.I saw a hallway up ahead. At the end was a heavy door. I ran toward it, my legs shaking. I pushed it open and found a dark metal stairwell. My high heels clicked loudly on the concrete steps as I stumbled down. My legs burned, and my
Last Updated: 2025-06-16
Chapter: CHAPTER SEVEN: SECRETS AT MIDNIGHT“Open the gate!”Javier’s shout sliced through the quiet night. I jumped out of bed, my heart racing like a drum. I ran to the window, my bare feet cold against the floor. Outside, under the bright gate lights, I saw Javier. His hoodie was wet with sweat, and his chest was moving fast, like he’d been running. Even from my room, I could see fear in his eyes. He looked desperate, like something terrible was chasing him. “Maya!” he shouted again, fists pounding on the metal bars. “Please! I need to talk to you!”“Shit,” I whispered.I didn’t even think to grab shoes.I bolted out of my room, flew down the stairs, and burst through the front door.One of Diego’s guards stopped me at the bottom of the porch steps. “You can’t—”“He’s my friend,” I said, pushing past him. “Let me talk to him.”Another guard moved to stop me, but Diego’s voice rang out behind us, cold and sharp.“Let her.”I turned.He stood at the doorway, arms crossed, watching everything like a hawk. Barefoot. Shirtless
Last Updated: 2025-06-16
Chapter: CHAPTER SIX: SECONDS FROM DEATHI froze.The office door creaked open—just an inch—but it was enough to make my heart pound so loud I could hear it in my ears. My chest felt tight, like I couldn’t get enough air. My heart slammed so hard I thought it would break my ribs.Voices drifted in from the hallway. A man’s. Deep. Serious. Then a woman’s—soft, flirtatious, like she was trying to charm someone. They were right outside the door. I panicked and slipped behind the long, heavy curtain by the bookshelf. I pulled it closed as quietly as I could, careful not to make the fabric rustle. My hands shook as I held the small burner phone in my pocket. That phone had photos—proof that could get me in big trouble. Proof that could get me killed.The door opened all the way.Footsteps.Two pairs.First, I heard high heels clicking on the floor. Then the heavy thud of men’s shoes—loafers, I think.They entered the office like they owned it.They probably did.“Close the door,” the man said.It clicked shut behind them. I he
Last Updated: 2025-06-16
Chapter: CHAPTER FIVE: GLASS SMILES AND GUNS IN BACK POCKETSThe second I walked into Club Viento, I knew I didn’t fit in.The music pounded in my ears, so loud it shook my chest. Bright lights flashed, making my eyes hurt. The people looked too perfect, like they belonged in a movie. Women in short dresses and bright red lipstick moved like they owned the place. Men in fancy suits stood in dark corners, talking quietly, their eyes sharp and cold. This place felt dangerous, like a trap hidden under shiny decorations.I took a deep breath and walked toward the bar, trying to stay calm. Remembered what Diego told me before I came here:“Act invisible, but don’t look afraid. Smile, but don’t look like a whore. Listen more than you speak. And never—never—get caught in the VIP section—no matter what.”Those rules sounded easy when he said them, but now, in this crowded club, they felt impossible. I was dressed like a bottle girl in a tight black skirt and a white shirt, my heart racing like it wanted to escape my body.“Hey, newbie,” a waitress his
Last Updated: 2025-06-10
Chapter: CHAPTER FOUR: A CAGE WITH GOLDEN BARSThe car that came for me was black, silent, and smelled like gunpowder and leather. It felt dangerous Two men in dark suits didn’t say a word as they opened the door. I slid into the backseat, holding the phone Diego gave me like it might explode.As we drove away, I watched my neighborhood fade in the rear view mirror—cracked sidewalks, barking dogs, broken porch lights. I’d lived there my whole life. Now I was leaving it behind with nothing but a small backpack and my mother’s medicine schedule scribbled on a napkin. My heart ached thinking about her, alone, coughing, needing me. We drove for what felt like hours, and I lost track of time. My mind spinning with worry and fear. Then the gates appeared—tall, iron, and topped with spikes. They opened slowly, groaning like they were warning me.The house wasn’t a house. It was a fortress.Stone walls. Security cameras. Men with rifles, their faces hard and unfriendly. A wide driveway led to a sleek mansion with glass windows and shar
Last Updated: 2025-06-10
Chapter: CHAPTER THREE: THE MAN I SAVEDHe stared at me like I was something disgusting stuck to the buttom of his shoe.The same man I dragged to safety behind crates. The same man I gave my own blood to keep him alive. The same man I worried about while sleeping in an uncomfortable hospital chair with numb legs and an empty stomach from not eating. Now he stood in front of me, alive—but his heart full of hate.“You,” he said coldly, his dark eyes burning into mine. “Are you really the one they chose to send?”I opened my mouth to speak, but my throat felt tight. No words to say. He limped closer, using a sleek black cane. His jaw was sharp, freshly shaven. His scent hit me—leather, cigarette smoke, and something strong and masculine that made my heart beat fast. He was taller than I remembered. Bigger. Harder. And angrier.“You look like weak, like a piece of wet paper. ” he muttered under his breath. I blinked, confused. “Excuse me?”“You think I can trust you with anything important?” His tone cut like a blade. “This
Last Updated: 2025-06-10
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