Chapter: Chapter 58SELENEI ended up on the balcony without really remembering how I got there.The door shut softly behind me, cutting off the noise of the party. The music dulled into a distant hum. Laughter turned into echoes. Cold air brushed against my bare arms, sharp enough to pull me back into my body.I leaned both hands on the railing and bent forward slightly, breathing hard.Slow.In.Out.My heart was still racing, like it hadn’t gotten the message that nothing had actually happened.Yet.I pressed my forehead briefly against the cool metal and closed my eyes.That moment replayed itself without asking for permission.Adrien’s hand at my waist. The way he’d pulled me in without hesitation. The way the room had disappeared when I looked up at him. The way his eyes had held mine, steady, unreadable, close enough that I could count my breaths between us.It hadn’t felt staged.It hadn’t felt polite.It had felt… real.And that scared me more than Mireille’s words ever could.“What was that?” I
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Chapter: Chapter 57SELENEI stood there frozen.Not because of the drink. Not because of the cold spreading through my fingers where the glass had slipped.Because the person standing in front of me was Olivia.My sister.For a second, my mind refused to catch up with my eyes. It felt like the room had gone quiet, even though the music was still playing and people were still laughing around us. My chest tightened. My pulse jumped. I stared at her like she wasn’t real.The silence stretched just long enough for her to enjoy it.Olivia tilted her head and smirked.“What?” she said lightly. “Are you that shocked to see me, or are you just… stoned?”Her eyes dropped to the damp spot on her dress, then back to my face. Amused. Unbothered.“I— I’m sorry,” I said, the words tumbling out stiff and wrong. “I didn’t mean to— someone bumped into me.”She waved it off with a soft laugh. “Relax. It’s fine.”Then she leaned in slightly, eyes narrowing just a bit.“Unless,” she added, “you’re just stunned to see me he
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Chapter: Chapter 56SELENEI stood at the top of the staircase longer than I meant to.Not because I was scared. Not exactly.I just needed one breath that belonged to me.The house below was alive. Voices layered over each other, soft music threading through it all, laughter rising and falling like waves. Light spilled upward from the chandeliers, warm and steady, touching the banister, the walls, the edges of everything. From where I stood, I could see the movement before I saw faces. People shifting, turning, leaning in to talk. Children darting between legs, their shoes tapping against the floor, their laughter careless and sharp.I let my hand rest on the rail and breathed in slowly.Then I stepped down.Each step felt deliberate. Not heavy. Just aware. The gown moved with me, red catching the light with every shift. I didn’t rush. I didn’t pause either. I let myself descend like I belonged here, like I hadn’t spent half the day convincing myself I could do this.When I reached the last step, I didn
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Chapter: Chapter 55SELENEI’d been on my feet since morning.No, that wasn’t even true. I’d been on my feet since before morning. Before the sun came up. Before the house felt awake. I moved through the mansion like it was a checklist, not a home, my mind ticking through details faster than my body wanted to keep up.Lights first.I walked the main hall twice, stopping under each fixture, adjusting brightness, asking for warmer tones near the seating areas and cooler ones near the entrance. Too harsh made people stiff. Too dim made them whisper. I wanted balance. I wanted people relaxed without realizing why.“Lower that one just a little,” I told a staff member, pointing up. “It’s too direct.”He nodded immediately and adjusted it without question.That alone surprised me.No pause. No look toward Mireille. No waiting for permission.I moved on.Drinks next.I stood by the long table where glasses were already lined up, clear and polished, reflecting the lights I’d just set. I shifted them myself, spac
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Chapter: Chapter 54**********Mireille was in the sitting room when Adrien finally found her.She wasn’t doing anything dramatic. No plotting posture. No phone pressed tight to her ear. She sat on one of the cream sofas with a folder open on her lap, reading glasses low on her nose, legs crossed neatly. The room smelled faintly of polish and flowers, the kind of careful calm that always lived around her.She looked up the moment he stepped in.“Adrien,” she said, smiling. “There you are.”She closed the folder and set it aside, already rising to her feet. Her smile was easy, practiced, warm in a way that made people forget how sharp she could be.“I was beginning to think you’d vanished again,” she added. “You’ve been hard to catch these past few days.”“Work,” Adrien said.She reached him and did what she always did first. Straightened his jacket. Smoothed his collar. Her fingers lingered for a second longer than needed.“You look thin,” she said. “Are you eating properly?”“Yes.”“And sleeping?”“Enou
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Chapter: Chapter 53SELENE“Where have you been?” I asked.The question came out sharper than I meant it to, but I didn’t take it back.Adrien looked up, surprised for half a second, then sighed. “Meetings.”“That’s vague,” I said.“It’s accurate.”I crossed my arms. “You disappeared.”“I didn’t disappear,” he said. “I was pulled.”“Same thing.”He studied my face, really looked at me this time. “You look like hell.”“Funny,” I replied. “I feel worse.”He hesitated. “Do you want to go somewhere quieter?”I nodded once.He led me back to the room I’d been assigned. My room. Not ours. That distinction sat heavy between us as the door closed behind us.I didn’t sit. I stayed standing, pacing once before stopping in front of him.“So,” I said. “Where have you been. What have you been doing. And how exactly does any of this work, because no one seems interested in explaining it to me.”He exhaled slowly and leaned against the dresser. “My parents sent me out of the city this morning. Last minute deal.”“A dea
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Owned By The Mafia Lord
Marco’s presence was overwhelming, his body heat making it hard to breathe. His dark eyes locked onto mine, making my heart race. “Why do you fight me, Sarah?” he whispered, his breath hot against my ear.
I tried to step back, but the counter trapped me. “I won’t be your plaything, Marco.”
He smiled, a dangerous, seductive curve of his lips. “Is that so?” He pulled me close, his hand burning through my dress. His lips brushed my neck, sending shivers down my spine. “I think you like this more than you admit.”
I wanted to resist, but when his mouth claimed mine, I melted into the kiss, my body betraying me. Every touch ignited a fire I couldn’t control.
When he pulled back, his eyes were full of desire. “You can’t deny what’s between us, Sarah”
Sarah’s simple life turns dark when she catches the eye of dangerous mob boss, Marco De Luca. To settle her father’s debt, Marco forces her into an arranged relationship. Sarah fights to resist his control, but their fiery clashes spark undeniable passion.
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Chapter: Chapter 542PROLOGUE: The sun shined through the windows, painting the living room in gold. I sat on the couch, leaning back as two little girls raced past me, squealing and shrieking, leaving a trail of toys. Marco was on the floor, trying to corral them, but the girls were quicker, giggling every time he got close.“Mom! He’s chasing us!” one shouted, her curls bouncing as she darted under the table.I laughed, clutching my stomach. “Girls, be nice! Give Daddy a chance!”Marco groaned, pretending to collapse onto the floor in defeat, but his eyes were laughing, soft and warm. “I can’t take it anymore! You two are relentless!”The girls tumbled onto the couch beside me, breathless and laughing. I ruffled their hair and felt their tiny hands grab mine. “We’re unstoppable, Mommy!” one whispered conspiratorially.I glanced at Marco again. He was watching us, his jaw tight with mock exasperation, but I could see the sparkle in his eyes, the love. The chaos of the morning, the spilled cereal, the sq
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Chapter: Chapter 541***********Marco paced the hospital corridor, shoes scuffing the tile floor, the fluorescent lights overhead making him itch with nerves. Each step was heavier than the last. He hadn’t felt this helpless in years. Sarah was in surgery, the bullet in her shoulder removed, and every second stretched endlessly.Tony leaned against the wall, arms crossed, glancing at Marco. Petrov stood beside him, eyes sharp, silent but present. “You alright, boss?” Tony finally asked, breaking the tense silence.Marco stopped pacing and ran a hand through his hair. “I should’ve been there. I should’ve protected her. I…” His voice cracked, and he swallowed hard. “She’s all I have.”Tony’s lips twitched into a small smirk. “You know what saved her, right?”Marco’s gaze snapped to him. “Tony?”“Yeah. That sniper shot?” Tony nodded. “That wasn’t just luck. That was me. You think we’d let you walk in there alone? You think we’d let Guido have you both after all that?”Petrov added quietly, “And the explosio
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Chapter: Chapter 540***********Smoke and fire lit the night around them as Marco and Sarah ran through the abandoned docks, their footsteps echoing on wet concrete. Explosions from the hotel in the distance shook the ground, sending clouds of dust and smoke swirling around the alleyways. Marco’s hand gripped Sarah’s tightly, his thumb brushing over hers, grounding her as they dodged debris and twisted metal. He glanced back for a brief second, spotting shadows moving fast—Guido’s men had realized they were escaping.“Keep up!” Marco hissed, tugging her forward.“I’m trying!” she gasped, fear sharp in her voice, her legs threatening to buckle under her.They darted between containers and stacks of crates, the firelight from the hotel making their shadows dance along the walls. Bullets ricocheted off metal near their heads, sparks flying dangerously close. Marco shoved Sarah into a small alcove as he returned fire with his pistol, keeping the assailants at bay while catching his breath.“Move now!” he bar
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Chapter: Chapter 539********Marco woke up with a sharp ache at the back of his head. The room was dark, only a faint light flickering from a single bulb overhead. His arms and legs were tied to a sturdy chair. His head throbbed, but the first thing he noticed was Sarah. She sat a few feet away, her wrists bound, hair messy, and her face streaked with tears. His chest tightened at the sight, anger and fear mixing in a heavy punch.A slow, deliberate clap echoed from the shadows. Guido stepped forward from the darkness, hands behind his back, his smile wide and confident.“You should’ve known,” Marco said through gritted teeth, a dry scoff escaping him. “It had to be you all along.”Guido laughed, a low, sharp sound that filled the room. “Ah, Marco… you were so high in your little sky, so sure of yourself, that you never saw it coming. Outdone by me. Just me. That’s what happens when you think you’re untouchable.”Marco’s jaw tightened. “You’re crazy.”“Crazy? No, Marco. Calculated. Methodical. Everything
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Chapter: Chapter 538SARAHI couldn’t stop shaking. My whole body felt cold and tight, like the fear was crawling under my skin and wouldn’t let go. My wrists burned from the ropes, my ankles hurt, and every breath came out uneven. I tried to keep quiet, to stay strong, but the tears kept slipping out on their own.I lowered my head and let the tears fall. I didn’t even have the strength to wipe them.The warehouse around me felt too big, too loud. Men were moving crates, checking guns, laughing from time to time like nothing here meant anything. Like I wasn’t tied up in the middle of all of it.Then I heard his steps.Guido.Slow, steady, confident.He walked toward me like he was coming to enjoy a show. I tensed without meaning to.He stopped right in front of me and tilted his head a bit, studying my face. I quickly looked away, but he grabbed my chin and forced me to face him.“Don’t hide it,” he said. “Let me see.”I kept crying silently, and he smiled like it entertained him.“You know,” he said, le
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Chapter: Chapter 537MARCOI sat in my office staring at the same line on the contract for almost ten minutes. My head throbbed. My eyes burned. My back felt stiff from sitting too long. I rubbed my face with both hands and pushed the chair back a little.I hadn’t slept right in days.Suppliers pulling out. Partners calling every hour. People whispering that I was losing grip of the city. Every damn thing felt like it was slipping through my fingers. And now Sofia was nowhere to be found.I checked the time again.She should have been here by now. I needed her to prep the last set of papers for the new deal we were trying to fix fast. But her office was empty. Her phone kept ringing out. Not even a text from her.I leaned forward and pressed my thumb to my forehead.I wondered if she was avoiding me because of the night at my house. The way she tried to kiss me. The way she acted like she wanted to push past every rule we had. I shut her down hard. Maybe that pushed her away for good.Good. That should ha
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His deadly obsession
His steely gaze bore into mine, an abyss of emotionless darkness.
"Marc-"
"SHUT UP!"
I
flinched, a shudder coursing through me. He came on closer, his fingers tightening around my neck, a cruel parody of a caress. I met his frightening stare, I stared at him breathing heavily.
"Just be still."
I lowered my face, eyelids fluttering shut, as if seeking solace in the darkness.
"I own you."
His declaration resounding heavy in the air, an unbreakable chain binding me to this desire’s. In that moment, I knew - there was no escaping the clutches of this man who held me captive, body and soul.
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In the heart of a city shrouded in shadows and secrets, Elena Santiago's life takes a dangerous plunge. Her father's debts drag them to the doorstep of Don Marco De Luca, an astute and enigmatic mafia overlord, thrusting Elena into a world of scary gambles and lethal allure.
Boundaries blur between allegiance and survival as Elena must survive through a web of deception, where every move becomes a battle cry. With her family's future teetering on a razor's edge, she finds herself torn between defying the merciless Don and submitting to a life of total servitude.
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Will she succumb to his desires… or hers?!
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Chapter: Chapter 8ElenaI stood in my fancy room, feeling trapped and unhappy. The red silk walls seemed to glow, but it wasn't a warm and cozy glow - it was more like a reminder of the life I was stuck in. The soft carpets felt like they were suffocating me, and the big bed with its fancy headboard and satin sheets just made me feel like I was stuck in a life I didn't want.The pillows were piled high, but they didn't offer much comfort. The fireplace had pictures of my husband's ancestors, and they seemed to watch me all the time, making me feel like I was being judged. The fire crackled and popped, and it seemed to be hungry for something - maybe my freedom.Outside, the gardens were beautiful and full of life, but they just made me feel trapped. I had a simple writing desk from my old life, but it was empty now, except for a pen that felt too heavy to hold. Every fancy thing in the room just reminded me that I was stuck in a life I didn't want.I felt like I was in a cage, and I wanted to break fre
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Chapter: Chapter 7I struggled to regain my composure, questioning Marco's sanity. Why would he unleash such brutality on Daren? The fear of others getting hurt due to this madness gripped my thoughts. My 72 hours were up, and I contemplated surrendering to Marco before more damage unfolded. It wasn’t long before, Marco and his imposing entourage made a formidable entrance, the evening breeze conspiring to announce their arrival. The subtle creak of the door, the hushed whispers of his accompanying goons – it was a well played out display of intimidation as Marco stepped into the room, casting a commanding shadow that seemed to stretch across the entire space. "Tempo scaduto, Elena," Marco pronounced, his demand echoing through the room. "I want that answer now." "I...l-" I started, my words hesitating. "Be careful, Elena," Marco interrupted, his warning carrying a palpable sense of impending consequences. "I'll accept your offer, Marco," I uttered, a tinge of sadness in my voice. However, ther
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Chapter: Chapter 6********* Amidst the shadows that envelop the barnhouse, Marco De Luca arrives with an air of authority, determined to extinguish the supposed threat posed by Daren. His steps echo with a lethal rhythm, resonating the impending confrontation. "Where is he?" Marco's voice cuts through the tense silence as he addresses one of his goons, his gaze piercing the room. "He's tied in that corner," Vinny replies, pointing towards an ominous darkness. “Guardia bene," Marco commands, a subtle flick of his fingers. Vinny, a close ally in Marco's trusted circle, stations two tough guys outside the barn, ready to guard against any unexpected trouble. Spotting Daren, Marco issues an unsettling directive, deploying two of his men to commence a brutal assault on Daren even in his sleep. The initial blow to Daren's stomach jolts him awake, blindfolded and futilely struggling against his restraints. The onslaught continues, the men taking turns to rain blows upon Daren, assaulting different p
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Chapter: Chapter 5************* The dimly lit lounge wrapped Marco in an intoxicating mix of luxury and allure. His crew stood by, solid as the stone walls around them. Women paraded all around him. In the midst of the wild party, his thoughts kept drifting to Elena. Seventy-two hours. A ticking clock to her surrender. He could almost taste the victory of breaking her spirit. Suddenly, Vinny, his right-hand man, rushed over looking all serious. "Marco, you gotta know this. The Vittorio, they're up to something suspicious." "The Vittorio, huh?" Marco mused. The name carried weight in their world. "Keep an eye on them, Santiago. This might get interesting." As Vinny hurried off, Marco let himself be swept back into the rhythm of the lounge. "Hello mister," one of the strippers purred, a naughty gleam in her eye. Marco gave her a sly grin. "Spicing up the night, aren't you?" She leaned closer, her voice a sultry secret. "Names don't matter, as long as you remember the moment." Elena A
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Chapter: Chapter 4Elena I could barely focus, every step feeling like a careless dance on unsteady ground. Marco's ordeal was a looming specter, a dark cloud threatening to suffocate me. Why is he doing this? What does he want from me? It's illegal, it's outrageous! My own father, willing to hand me over to this devil in exchange for a debt clearance, and the audacity of Marco to suggest... that! I refuse to be a sacrificial lamb, not for my father, not for anyone. I've worked tirelessly, day and night, to keep us afloat. This is a line I won't cross. Daren's voice broke through my swirling thoughts, a lifeline in the storm. I blinked, my gaze drawn to the spilt coffee on the kitchen sink. Dammit!. "What's going on, Elena? You've been off since you got here," Daren's concern was evident. I let out a deep sigh, "Just overwhelmed, you know? Life and all." "I get it," he chuckled. "Take it easy on yourself. Why don't you go take some orders, assist McKenzie? I'll handle this." His words we
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Chapter: Chapter 3************* The room was hushed, the weight of Elena's father's words hanging in the air. His face, once filled with warmth and laughter, was now etched with lines of worry and regret. He cleared his throat, his voice heavy with the burden of his confession. "I don't know how to say this," he started, his voice faltering, "but I've gotten myself into a dire situation. I've incurred a debt with a man, a dangerous one, and... and there have been threats made against our lives." Elena's breath caught in her throat, her mind racing to make sense of the words. "Threats? Father, who is this man? What kind of debt are we talking about?" Elena's father hesitated, his gaze dropping to the letter. "His name is Marco Moretti. He's a powerful figure, and I owe him a substantial amount of money. I fear for our lives, Elena. For yours and your brother's." "Elena, I'm thinking of offering you to the crime boss in exchange for our lives." Elena's hands clenched into fists, her anger and
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