Bound to the Capo
“Why do you suddenly want out of this marriage? Who the fuck are you screwing, you dumb bitch?!”
“I'm not screw-” I tried to explain, but he was already on me and I screamed as he dragged me up by my neck, his hand so tight on my throat I couldn’t breathe.
“Who is it?!” he growled. “Who the fuck would dare!”
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In a world absent the mate bond, alliances were formed through blood, power, and betrayal rather than fate.
Makena Blackwell was born into the mafia's lowest-ranking position, promised at birth to a powerful heir in exchange for her family's survival. She was ready to marry him. But he was ready to destroy her.
On the night she was meant to die, however, something impossible happened. A man rose from the icy steel trays of her father’s morgue. He was a stranger, with no memory, no name, and no pulse. And when their gazes met, fate spoke the word they never expected to hear in their lifetime, echoing so loudly in their souls it shook the very fabric of their being.
“Mate!”
The man the world left for dead wasn’t just anyone; he was the dread every mafia house feared, and he was hers.
She was promised to a prince of power… but fate gave her the king of the dead.
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Chapter: EPILOGUEVAL THREE HOURS LATER Makena’s grip tightened on mine as we walked into the crown room. And I couldn’t meet the eyes of the elders or my father, whom we had kept waiting for over two hours, as the shower had taken far longer than expected. We took our seats, and greetings were exchanged. After the pleasantries, my father told us that they had received numerous reports this morning that every wolf who turned eighteen after midnight had recognized their mate. “What?” “The mate bond is back, son,” my father said, and Makena and I looked at each other in disbelief. Marcus spoke next. He said we had done it; we had broken the curse. However, we didn’t understand how and couldn't dwell on it, as we were already late for my official appointment as the Capo. But just as we all got up to head to where the seating would take place, the lights in the room went out, and loud gasps echoed through the room before everything fell silent. I turned to my left to find Makena’s expression
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Chapter: CHAPTER 104: BECOMING ONEMAKENA My hands flew in the air as my husband carried me over the threshold to our suite, a flood of emotions coursing through me in a maddening haze of pure bliss. “I love you, Mrs. Di Corvo,” he whispered, pinning me against the wall before connecting our lips in a fiery kiss, which I returned with equal fervor, my arms wrapping around his neck and pulling him even closer as our tongues tangled. Tugging my lower lip between his teeth, he coaxed a melty moan from my lips, and my head fell back, my eyes fluttering shut as his soft lips nibbled on the sensitive skin on my neck, filling me with a growing need. I started working on the buttons of his shirt, which he shrugged off in equal haste, before helping me out of my gown, which turned from the most precious fabric to an obstacle. “Ah!” Another strangled moan tore from my lips as Val pressed me against the wall and nuzzled my skin. A shudder ran through me as his lips traveled from my shoulder and over my chest before cupping m
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Chapter: CHAPTER 103: MR. AND MRS. DI CORVOSIX DAYS LATER VAL I felt a hand on my shoulder and turned to see Kian, my best man, dashing in a navy tuxedo. After everything that happened with Mel, I asked Kian to be my best man, and he accepted. Something tugged at my heart at the thought of Mel. I loved him, and his betrayal didn’t just break my heart; it shattered me to my core. It felt like I was being gutted alive all over again; my heart was bleeding, and a part of me feared it might never fully heal. But I shook my head, not wanting to go there. I wouldn’t let it ruin my special day. I was finally about to say. “I do” to the woman of my dreams. Living apart had been a challenge, especially since we had spent so much time together while we were on the run, and I smiled at the memory. Our life out there was full of pain and misery, but it was a road destined for us to travel. If everything hadn’t happened, I never would have met her. I wouldn’t be marrying her today. “You look handsome,” Kian said, and I thanked him
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Chapter: CHAPTER 102: A MASSACRETHIRD-PARTY POVMARTINEZ TERRITORY Pedro had just sat down at the head of the dining table when his wife reached for his hand. Her touch was gentle, but it wasn’t enough to pull him back from the thoughts that ravaged his mind. Mrs. Martinez looked at her husband with a heart weighed down by concern. She had watched him unravel quietly since the news of Val Di Corvo being alive reached them. Pedro hadn’t been able to grasp it. He couldn’t sleep and kept going over it again and again: the photograph Mel had shown him of Val’s lifeless, gutted body. It was Val, cut open and lifeless. There was no doubt. But now Val was not only alive but also mated to the former lover of Akira Draynen himself, Akira, who was complicit in their plan, the same woman Akira had been looking over shortly before everything fell apart between them. In fact, she was the cause of their rift. Akira had a meltdown about being unable to search for her in Pedro’s territory, and all along, she was with Val. Pedr
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Chapter: CHAPTER 101: BROTHERMAKENA I raised my head, realizing that the heart in the bucket had stopped, and just then, Emelina walked into the room. She approached the bed, and then I heard it; I heard Val’s heart beating in his chest. Sitting up, tears blurred my vision before a sob escaped my mouth. It worked. It really worked. Brushing his hair back with trembling fingers, I softly called his name. But the sound died in my throat, and I froze as his face suddenly contorted in pain. “What’s happening to him?” I asked Emelina as he began writhing in the bed, tears leaking from his eyes, but she held out her hand, gesturing for me to move away from him. I didn’t budge; he was clearly in pain, and I couldn’t leave him. “Why is he doing this? What’s happening to him?” I began again, reaching for his hand, but a startled scream tore through my chest as he let out a terrifying growl. His eyes snapped open, and my lips parted to assure him that it was okay, but he started growling before jumping off the bed. I
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Chapter: CHAPTER 100: BETRAYEDMAKENA “I love you,” I muttered, sitting on Val’s lap before wrapping my arms around his neck. Val sent for me yesterday morning, and I arrived last night. His father was taking him to a witch who was going to put his heart back. He had taken a secret trip to her, and Val told me that the witch even mentioned something about a traitor, but when his father tried to find out what she was talking about, she told him to bring Val. I could see that he was worried about this procedure, as none of us had ever heard of someone’s heart being put back. I was just as terrified, and the fact that I couldn’t go with my mate made things even harder and scarier. If something went wrong, I’d be stuck here waiting, while he’d be out there without me. His father said it would take three days for him to wake up once it was done, and when he did, he would have his Lycan again. Val’s eyes found mine, and he asked if he should go through with it; he said if I said no, he wouldn’t do it. And the gods
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Coming Out of the Deep
He straddled me, his hips swirling in slow, maddening circles. His body was right there, pressing into mine, and I couldn’t escape it; I didn’t want to. His hands found mine and guided them to his chest, and when my palms touched his warm skin, I was gone.
My pulse was a blur of frantic beats pounding in my ears, drowning out the crowd's cheers and whistles. With his face inches from mine, Alec leaned in. His breath ghosted over my lips, his smile, cocky, knowing, playful, and somehow tender all at once.
“You okay there?” he asked with an amused tone, and I opened my mouth, desperate to say something—anything—but nothing came out. My throat was dry, my skin was on fire and my mind was completely blank.
All I could do was stare at him, completely mesmerized by how his body moved against mine and that wicked smirk on his lips. Before I knew it, heat pooled low in my belly, spreading downward, and I instinctively clenched my thighs together to stop the throbbing that ignited between my legs, but it was too late as I dampened the soft leather.
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Chapter: Epilogue A YEAR LATERLake's POV Reaching the borders of Kairos’s kingdom, my stomach was a swarm of nerves as I gazed upon the gates of my mate’s home for the first time.To say I was nervous would’ve been a laughable understatement, because I was practically vibrating. This was Darian and Mira’s wedding, and not just any wedding, but a royal event of the decade, and the first thing I noticed was the sheer beauty of it all.Even from the outskirts, the kingdom was breathtaking. Ornate sea silk banners in gold and aquamarine flowed with the currents, tied to coral pillars that stretched up like towers.Strings of glowing pearl lanterns weaved through sea fans and swayed gently in the water, illuminating the path ahead. Schools of tiny bioluminescent fish darted through the decorations like living confetti, casting fleeting shadows across our skin.The gates were carved from pale, ivory coral and inlaid with sunstone and lapis, which glittered in the soft underwater light.Guarding them stood
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Chapter: Chapter 168: The Lost City Lake's POV When we arrived at Kairos’s place, construction filled the air... drills, hammers, and voices calling over the noise. For a moment, I just stood there, taking it all in.The back half of the house, the part torn apart by the sea’s surge, was still a mess. But it wasn’t just rubble anymore. There were signs of rebuilding... scaffolding, fresh timber, and workers moving with purpose.Since we weren't running away this time, Kairos and I properly took in the damage for the first time.A man in a navy hat and dusty boots came over, wiping sweat from his brow. He introduced himself, and Kairos and I introduced ourselves back to him. He was the foreman on-site, letting us know they’d already started laying the new foundation. “The place’ll be back to itself in no time.”Kairos thanked him, and I stepped forward. “We want the pool to stay the same,” I said. “No changes, and that matters to us.”I loved that pool. It was the coolest thing, and we made memories there. The foreman g
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Chapter: Chapter 167: Maddening Desire Lux's POVLooking at myself in the mirror one last time, I smoothed down the short, emerald green cocktail dress I’d picked out for the evening. It hugged my body just right… cute, playful, and a little daring.Paired with red heels, I worried for a second that I might be overdressed, but it was Reed who had made the dinner plans and sent a car for me, indicating that we were going to a high-end place, so I couldn’t risk feeling underdressed. Mom and Dad always said it was better to overdress than underdress.I rechecked the time, grabbed my clutch, and was about to leave the room when I heard the door creak open. Stepping out of the room, I squealed at the sight that greeted me.“Oh my God!” Lake and Kairos stood there, and before either of them could speak, I was running across the room. Lake met me halfway, and I threw myself into his arms, laughing through the sudden rush of joy that bubbled up in my chest.“You didn’t even say you were coming back." I was beyond happy. “Are you g
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Chapter: Chapter 166: FreedomKairos's POV We headed to the zoo, and I was excited, especially at the thought of finally seeing an elephant. Lake told me he never forgot things, like when we met.We drove through the quieter side of the city, my father taking in the sights and Lake pointing them out to us. My mate enjoyed showing us around, and I couldn't wait to show him around in the deep one day soon, too.Reed had never seen my home, only pictures he had me take for him because he couldn’t swim that far. I hoped it would be different for my mate, since his abilities weren’t given to him like Reed’s, but by the gods themselves.We reached the zoo's gates, and from the outside, it looked like a giant garden, with banners fluttering and families milling about with ice cream and maps. But it wasn’t until we stepped inside that I felt like I had landed in another world.Lake explained again that it was where surface creatures lived, creatures I’d never encountered beneath the waves. But even knowing that didn’t pr
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Chapter: Chapter 165: Imposing Kairos's POVLake and I cleaned up after breakfast, deciding to help Lake’s mom before heading out to meet with my father.He arrived early in the morning, choosing to stay at a hotel instead of accepting Lake’s parents' invitation, and that alone gave me knots in my stomach.When we finished, we headed up and got ready. Lake’s parents were waiting downstairs as we descended the stairs and wished us luck.Sliding into the car, the drive to the hotel was initially quiet before Lake tapped his fingers against the steering wheel, humming softly to the radio.He smiled when our eyes met and told me we had done enough worrying when we woke up. We had. We’d had such a beautiful day yesterday that we managed to push away the thoughts of my father, but this morning they came crashing back.We learned he wasn’t alone. Reed’s father had arrived with him, which didn’t surprise either of us since my father knew little about this world; having someone like him around made things smoother.As we ne
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Chapter: Chapter 164: Sea and Land Divisions Lake's POVKairos and I eventually left the business district. We rode out from the city in the late morning, the tall towers and bustling traffic slowly fading behind us as I took him to the surprise destination.It was time for him to have his first riding experience, and the concrete and glass were soon replaced by open skies and long stretches of green.His father wouldn’t arrive until the early hours of tomorrow, and I wanted us to make the most of our time together before that happened. Sitting around and worrying wasn’t going to help.I was terrified of the mer king after he tried to kill me, but my love for Kairos was worth taking a chance on, so I did it.It was the reason I hadn't gotten into detail with my parents about how he tried to kill me; I had just said he got angry and tried to drag Kairos to the deep with him.My parents would never forgive him if they knew he tried to kill me, and it wouldn’t matter what reasons he had. So I made sure Kairos would never mention th
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Under the Mistletoe: He Chose My Brother
“I’m sorry." Nikolai choked. “I never meant for you to find out like this, but I can’t keep living a lie. I tried Reva. I tried to love you the way you needed, to want only you, but every day felt like I was drowning. You never let up; you wanted the perfect husband, the perfect life, and I couldn’t breathe under all that pressure. I want someone who sees me, and I'm sorry it happens to be your brother.”
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With her job paying for a luxurious week-long year-end retreat, Reva was looking forward to a well-earned vacation that she hoped would be a reset and a chance to relax.
But after a wild night of partying, she woke up to find her husband missing from their bed. Confused and hungover, she stumbled through the villa, only to be drawn in by strange sounds. Following the sounds, her world collapsed at the sight that awaited her.
“Fuck! You’re so thick… I want to feel every inch of that beautiful cock. ”
Her husband and her brother… tangled together in the dark, and the betrayal shattered her.
Heartbroken, she ran blindly into the night, colliding with the broad chest of Levi Price, her mysterious billionaire boss.
Intense and frustratingly handsome, Levi was the last person she wanted to be seen by at her worst. But he didn't allow her to continue running; instead, he pulled her into his arms and refused to let go.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 38: COSTLY MISTAKESREVAMy stomach had already twisted into knots by the time my mother and I drove into the underground parking garage. I thought signing the divorce papers was the hardest part. But it appears to be only the beginning.“Are you alright?" Mom asked, turning off the engine and looking at me with that soft, searching gaze that had always made it impossible to lie. But I tried anyway, knowing that talking about it wouldn't make much difference.“I have to be," I said, and she reached across the console to squeeze my hand. “You don't have to be strong every moment, you know." I nodded. “I know.”Following the meeting with the lawyer, we would meet with Nokolai. Mom was also coming with me to that meeting. Dad had wanted to accompany me, but Mom and I knew it wasn't a good idea. So we had to insist that he stay behind and promised that everything would be fine.My parents couldn't understand why I agreed to meet with Nikolai at first. Dad had wanted to take the phone from me and tell Nikolai
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Chapter: CHAPTER 37: THREATSNIKOLAIHunter’s fingers laced with mine as we walked into the law offices. It was still holiday season, and everyone was basking in the magic it brought, except my fiancé and me. While everyone was sipping hot cocoa in pajamas on their balconies, we were hard at work to ensure that the coming season would start with us being exactly where we belonged, with each other, starting our forever. We had been denied for too long. We were shown into a private conference room, and the man who greeted us looked to be in his late forties. “Hunter,” he said warmly, stepping forward to shake his hand. “Good to see you.”“Likewise, Mark,” Hunter replied before turning to me. “This is Nikolai Belkov.”Mark nodded and extended his hand. “Mr. Belkov. I’ve heard a great deal about you.”We sat down, and almost immediately, Mark began, “Your wife, soon to be ex-wife, returned the divorce papers. They were processed this morning. We should receive the official confirmation by tomorrow.” Relief spread t
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Chapter: CHAPTER 36: HEARTACHE AND BETRAYALREVALevi's name flashed across the screen, and I looked up at my parents. “Excuse me for a second," I said softly, already standing, and then stepped away toward the hallway before responding. Stepping away to speak with my boss was something I wouldn't normally do. But too much had happened between us, and I still wasn't sure how much of Aspen I wanted to share with my parents.“Hey, is everything okay?" I asked quietly, since we had only recently parted ways, but he was calling me.“Hey," he said calmly. “I just wanted to check in, and I hope I'm not bothering you. I figured you'd just arrived home."“It's okay," I replied quickly. “You aren't bothering me at all. Yes, I arrived. Thank you again for allowing Jack to bring me." I said, and he told me not to mention it.After a brief pause, he spoke again. “I also wanted to let you know that you can take time off as needed. It will not count towards your annual leave. We will record it as a special leave."My breath caught, and for a
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Chapter: CHAPTER 35: USEDREVAThe jet's descent was so smooth that I barely noticed the ground until the wheels touched the private runway behind Levi's home. And San Francisco stretched beyond the perimeter, the city I both loved and dreaded, patiently waiting for me.By the time the jet came to a halt, a black luxury sedan was already waiting near the hangar, its engine running and the driver standing at attention. Everything about Levi's life moved without being a spectacle, which I appreciated, especially given everything I was going through.The door opened for us, and Levi assisted me inside before sliding in next to me. "Drop Reva off first," he said as the car drove away, but I immediately turned toward him. "No, I'm not going to my apartment." His brow furrowed as his focus sharpened."You aren't? He can drop you wherever you want." He added as the driver seamlessly merged onto the road, the city's most affluent stretch passing by the windows.This part of San Francisco felt cut off from the rest of
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Chapter: CHAPTER 34: A GOOD MANLEVI I was leaving the shower, still rubbing a towel through my hair with steam clinging to my skin, when I heard a sound that made me stop. Crying? I muttered, and it became clear that I had not been mistaken. Concern washed over me as I dropped the towel on the chair and dashed out of the bedroom, only to have my heart shattered by the scene that greeted me. Reva sat curled on the couch, her shoulders shaking, the divorce papers still spread out on the table in front of her. I didn't say anything, just crossed the room and wrapped an arm around her from behind. She was startled by my touch, sucking in a sharp breath and turning her tear-streaked face toward me. Her lips moved quickly, apologies spilling out silently at first, then rushing forward all at once. But I intervened. “Don't apologize," I replied quickly. “It's okay." She collapsed again the moment the words left my lips, pressing herself against me and burying her face in my bare chest. Her sobs grew louder, her enti
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Chapter: CHAPTER 33: THE ENDREVA We arrived at the restaurant, met Matt and Nikki, and were led to our table. All of us were moving more slowly than usual from the aftermath of all the wine and the fire that had kept us up until the early hours of the morning. But no amount of exhaustion could dull our excitement for this new day and this beautiful place. Outside, the city glittered under fresh snow, indifferent to our collective grogginess. I slid into the chair beside Levi, who was already asking Nikki and Matt how they slept. They slept well, and they returned the question to us. We slept well, too, for the few hours we managed to sleep. When we got to our room, Levi and I had spent two hours talking about life, our families, and the pressures we faced every day. He hadn’t said it in so many words, but enough for me to figure out that Levi didn’t want kids, and his parents weren’t happy about it. I also gathered that something had happened in his past, something that weighed heavily on him, and I wonde
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