A Marriage with the Mafia Prince
Alyssa Hart is out of options. Drowning in medical debt, with her mother’s life hanging in the balance, she’s desperate for a solution. When an unexpected email offers her an interview at the mysterious Valentino Enterprises, she doesn’t hesitate.
But what she walks into isn’t a job opportunity—it’s a marriage contract.
The powerful and feared Valentino family needs a wife for their heir, Stephano Valentino. Cold, ruthless, and utterly uninterested in love, Stephano has discarded every woman his parents have introduced him to. They don’t expect Alyssa to be any different.
The deal is simple: marry Stephano, bear his heir, and in two years, she’ll be free—with enough money to ensure her mother’s survival. There’s only one rule: this is not a real marriage. Stephano can do as he pleases, but Alyssa is bound to him alone.
She should hate him. He gives her every reason to.
But the longer she stays, the more she begins to see through the cracks in his armour. Beneath his icy exterior is something broken, something she can’t help but want to fix. And Stephano, who swore he would never care, finds himself drawn to the woman he was never meant to love.
But in their world, love is a weakness. And breaking the rules comes with a price.
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Chapter: Chapter 5He stops when he sees her, and his eyes narrow slightly. Alyssa immediately fills herself shrink, heart now racing as she wonders what could be going through his mind. He looks confused, almost irritated, but at the same time, Alyssa can see the curiosity in his eyes.“Who is this?” he asks flatly, his voice deep and smooth, sending a chill passing through her entire body. But still, it is devoid of warmth.His gaze moves from Alyssa to his parents, pointed and suspicious.His parents exchange glances, and Mr. Valentino sighs as he steps forward without hesitation. “This is Alyssa Hart. Your future bride.”Stephano doesn’t move. Doesn’t blink. Instead, he keeps his eyes on his father for a few moments, then shifts his gaze to me, eyeing me from head to toe before turning back to his father.Suddenly, he scoffs with irritation. “This is a joke.”His words cause a sharp pang in my chest, and I gulp slightly as my gaze falters for a moment.Mr Valentino visibly tenses and lets out a slow
Last Updated: 2025-06-17
Chapter: Chapter 4Alyssa has never stared at herself in a mirror this long.Her tiny bathroom is lit by a single yellow-tinted bulb overhead, but it’s enough to show every detail of her reflection—every uncertain line in her brow, every question she can’t answer staring back at her.She’s dressed better than she’s been in years. It’s not flashy, not expensive. She couldn’t pull that off even if she wanted to. But it’s hers—a long black dress she’d forgotten she owned, the fabric soft, simple, and fitted to her in a way that feels like armour. Her dark bob is smoothed down, her makeup careful but minimal. Just enough to make her look awake. Capable. Composed.Even though inside, she’s anything but.She glances at the clock. 5:47 p.m.Thirteen minutes.She smooths her hands down the front of her dress for the fourth time and steps out into the living room where Carmen is pacing like a nervous dog.Carmen stops mid-stride and stares. “Damn.”Alyssa raises a brow. “That good or that bad?”“That’s a you’re
Last Updated: 2025-06-16
Chapter: Chapter 3The door to Alyssa’s apartment creaks open and slams shut behind her, the sound echoing in the small space like a gunshot.She stands in the entryway, coat still on, purse still clutched to her chest like it might keep her grounded. Her legs feel like concrete, and her thoughts are stuck on a loop: This is real. It’s happening. I said yes—or maybe I didn’t. But I didn’t say no. And now it’s happening, she thinks.Her phone buzzes in her pocket. Again.Carmen.Of course it’s her.Alyssa exhales sharply, drops her bag on the couch, and finally picks up. “Hey.”“WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN?!”Alyssa winces and pulls the phone slightly away from her ear. “Good morning to you, too.”“It’s almost noon, Alyssa. You disappeared without saying anything. I texted you, like, eight times.”“I had… an interview.”“Since when do interviews make people go silent for hours?”“It was... different.”There’s a pause on the other end. Then Carmen’s voice lowers, all suspicion. “What do you mean differen
Last Updated: 2025-06-16
Chapter: Chapter 2The folder sits on the table between them like a loaded gun. Alyssa doesn’t touch it. Not yet.Mrs. Valentino watches her with the calm detachment of someone used to getting her way. Mr. Valentino steeples his fingers beneath his chin, his expression unreadable.“There are, of course, conditions,” Mrs. Valentino says.Of course there are.Alyssa leans back slightly, bracing herself.“You will be married to our son, Stephano Valentino, by the end of this week. The ceremony will be private. Legal. No press.”Her head spins. “This week?”Mr. Valentino doesn’t blink. “There’s no time to waste. He will agree to the terms. You don’t need to concern yourself with his opinion.”Alyssa doesn’t know whether to be insulted or terrified by that.“You will live with him in the Valentino estate in Eastcliff,” Mrs. Valentino continues. “Your sole purpose for the duration of the two-year contract is to produce an heir. Once that’s accomplished, your obligations will be considered fulfilled.”“And the
Last Updated: 2025-06-16
Chapter: Chapter 1Desperation makes people do crazy things.Alyssa Hart doesn’t know yet just how far she’s willing to go. But she’s close, far too close, to finding out.Her laptop screen flickers in the dark, the only source of light in her cramped apartment. The walls are thin, the air still, and outside, the city hums with life she’s not part of. Inside, she’s a statue—hunched over, silent, eyes dry from scrolling job listings for the fifth straight hour.Each listing is a dead end. Everything worthwhile demands experience she doesn’t have, degrees she can’t afford. The low-wage jobs are worse—every one flooded with desperate people just like her.Her shoulders ache from sitting so long. The back of her neck burns from tension. But still, she keeps clicking, refreshing, hoping.The stress is a weight in her chest, dull and constant. Heavy like grief. Or guilt.She leans back, closes her eyes, and tries to breathe. Just for a second.But her mind won’t let her rest.The hospital bills are due. Again
Last Updated: 2025-04-16
Taming the Rogue Luna
Kaida has spent years running from her past, haunted by the massacre of her pack at the hands of an unknown Pavk. As the lone survivor and daughter of a fallen Alpha, she’s become a rogue, living with the weight of her lost legacy. Hardened and dangerous, Kaida trusts no one and answers to nothing—until she stumbles into Raven Moon territory.
There, she comes face-to-face with Alpha Octavius, a powerful leader with his own secrets. He’s ruthless, feared by many. Their relationship starts off harsh and problematic, but for some reason they find themselves drawn to one another. Soon, Octavius marks her as her mate and she has no choice but to now accept him fully. To her, the idea of belonging to any pack—let alone being someone’s Luna—is impossible.
But the connection between them won’t be denied. As tension and desire grow, Kaida and Octavius are forced to confront their shared fate. Can they break through their walls and accept each other, or will Kaida remain untamed, forever the Rogue Luna?
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Chapter: Chapter 167K A I D APain is the first thing I feel.It pulls me back to consciousness slowly, like I’m being dragged through water. My head throbs. My side burns. Everything aches.I open my eyes.Stone ceiling. Faint torchlight flickering off damp walls. The scent of blood and silver in the air, metallic and sharp.I’m in a cell.The bars in front of me are thick—solid steel, probably reinforced with silver, judging by the way my skin prickles just sitting near them. My arms are bound behind my back with chains that dig into my wrists. My legs are heavy. I don’t know if it’s from exhaustion or something else.“Korra?”My voice is hoarse, cracked. I turn my head, and relief punches the breath from my lungs.She’s there. In the cell next to mine. Sprawled out on the cold stone floor, motionless.“Korra,” I croak, louder this time.She groans, shifting slightly. Her face is pale, her breathing ragged, but she’s alive.“Hey—come on. Wake up.”She winces as she slowly pushes herself up, eyes blinki
Last Updated: 2025-07-12
Chapter: Chapter 166K A I D AThe night passes slowly, but sleep never comes.By the time the first rays of dawn creep over the mountains, I’m already up, fully dressed and pacing the edge of the courtyard. The stronghold hums around me—quiet footsteps, muffled commands, blades sliding into sheaths. A storm beneath the surface, building.I find Octavius outside the main war hall, already flanked by a few scouts and dressed for battle. His eyes land on me and, for a moment, the storm stills.“You slept?” he asks.“Not even a little.”“Good. Then you’re just as sharp as I am.”He smirks, but there’s something tight in his voice. I step closer, lowering mine. “You okay?”He nods, but I know him too well. He’s wound tighter than a bowstring. We all are.The others begin to gather shortly after—Korra, Valerie, Jace, Anita, Reno, Lennox. All of them armed, armored, and alert.Korra’s dressed in full black, her tattoos faintly visible under the faint shimmer of her vest. Her expression is steel. Lennox hovers j
Last Updated: 2025-07-10
Chapter: Chapter 164K A I D AThe day before war feels like a lie.Too quiet. Too still.There’s a weight in the air, heavy and waiting, like the moment before a storm breaks. Everyone feels it. You can see it in the way people move through the halls—faster, sharper. Eyes that won’t meet for too long. Conversations cut short.They’re all thinking the same thing: this could be the end.And none of us are saying it out loud.I stand on the upper balcony of the war chamber, overlooking the training courtyard where warriors move in formation. It’s like watching a heartbeat—synchronized, steady, ready to surge.Below me, Korra walks between rows, arms crossed, correcting stances, issuing commands. Her voice is calm, but I can hear the intensity beneath it.She’s grown into her role faster than any Alpha I’ve ever seen.I press my hand to the stone railing, grounding myself.It still doesn’t feel real.A few months ago, I was a lone wolf, barely surviving. Now I’m here—mated, leading, fighting a war I never as
Last Updated: 2025-07-08
Chapter: Chapter 165K A I D ABy the time we make it back to the stronghold, the adrenaline has begun to wear off—but the urgency hasn’t.The memory of the creature in the forest—the hulking, rune-covered beast—still lingers in my mind. It wasn’t a soldier. It wasn’t even human. It was something else. A message.Lucien knows we’re close. And he’s no longer just using Lycans to fight his war.Inside the war chamber, the others gather fast. Jace is already there, speaking with Kita in hushed tones. Valerie and Anita stand over a wide map spread across the central stone table. Korra and I enter together, still covered in dust and sweat from the scouting mission.Octavius meets my eyes immediately. “What happened?”I glance toward Korra, then step forward. “Lucien’s fortress isn’t a camp—it’s a damn city. Guard towers, cells, machines, creatures I’ve never seen before.”“And patrols?” Anita asks.“Too many to count. But that’s not even the worst of it.” I lean on the edge of the table. “He’s got something el
Last Updated: 2025-07-06
Chapter: Chapter 163K A I D AThere’s a shift in the air the next morning.It’s subtle—just a change in the wind, a pressure against the skin that doesn’t quite belong. But I feel it the second I wake up.Something’s coming.I sit up in bed, blink against the gray light filtering through the stone shutters. My room in the Admosian stronghold is spartan—stone walls, thick furs on the bed, a table covered in maps and weapons. Nothing personal. Nothing soft.It fits.I rise and start moving, pulling on my gear piece by piece—black armor fitted to my form, reinforced with woven silver in the joints, lightweight but strong. Battle gear.By the time I tie my hair back, there’s a knock at the door.It’s Korra.Her eyes meet mine, and I know she feels it too.“Something’s shifted,” she says.“Yeah. I feel it.”We head to the war hall together. The corridors are filled with warriors. Tension hangs like a storm cloud above us all—silent, brewing. They feel it too.Inside the hall, Octavius is already standing with
Last Updated: 2025-07-03
Chapter: Chapter 162K A I D AYou’d think preparing for war would feel like chaos.But this?This is silence.The kind that vibrates in your bones before the storm hits.The kind of silence that makes your breath feel too loud, your thoughts too sharp.I stand at the top of the eastern wall, looking out over the valley. The air up here is crisp, sharp with the bite of winter. Below, the Admosian warriors move like clockwork—unloading crates, sharpening blades, reinforcing the perimeter of the fortress.The sky is a washed-out gray. No birds. No sound.It’s like the world knows something’s coming. And it’s holding its breath.Behind me, the doors to the fortress creak open, and footsteps echo across the stone.Korra’s voice cuts through the quiet. “They’re here.”My heart skips once. Then it steadies. Of course they’re here.The first of the allied packs.I follow her down the stairwell, through the arching halls until we reach the courtyard—where the outer gates are wide open, and the first group enters
Last Updated: 2025-07-01
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