“You could sit down, you know,” he drawls, gesturing lazily to one of the leather chairs across from his desk.My head shakes, ignoring the request. “Why am I here?”His smile deepens, clearly entertained by my impatience. “Straight to the point, I see.”He leans back in his chair, studying me with
Dominic POVEarlier that day, the atmosphere in the conference room at the Caruso family estate had been strained enough to snap steel in two. A familiar place Dominic was finding himself frequenting as of late.The long, polished table was surrounded by what was left of Leonardo’s trusted men and t
“You can’t be serious.” she said. “You’re not giving me any option to find a different path?”“There is no other path. This was the one everyone at the meeting agreed on. Whether you like it or not.” Dominic simply crossed his arms, forcing his expression to remain impassive though he felt anything
Aurora POVI don’t know how I end up making it back to the safehouse without having a complete and total meltdown.It’s actually kind of a miracle.One minute I’m walking out of Dominic’s penthouse with my heart hammering so hard I can barely breathe and the next I’m staring at the pale reflection o
I’m curled up on top of my bed, still wearing last night’s clothes, when I slowly roll over to face the door.She pushes it open and slips inside, a cup of coffee in each hand.I glance up at her, offering a weak smile. “Thanks.”She plops down on the bed across from me, handing me one while cradlin
Aurora POV I'm about to marry a ruthless mafia boss, but now I wake up naked in an unfamiliar bed. My head pounds, a dull, persistent ache that reminds me of last night’s reckless decisions. Then I hear it—the steady rush of water from the en-suite bathroom. Panic grips me. My stomach twists
Aurora POV Why did he make that face when I said the name ‘Guerrero’? That’s the one thought that echoes in my head the entire way in the elevator. The building that I’m in is nice—really nice—just like the penthouse. It’s the kind of fancy you’d find in one of those high-end magazines while s
Aurora POVThe slap comes hard and fast, snapping my head to the side with enough force that I’m sure my skin has split in half from the contact.“Who the hell gave you permission to get that drunk? You couldn’t even make it home last night.” My father’s voice hisses in my ear; a low and controlled
I’m curled up on top of my bed, still wearing last night’s clothes, when I slowly roll over to face the door.She pushes it open and slips inside, a cup of coffee in each hand.I glance up at her, offering a weak smile. “Thanks.”She plops down on the bed across from me, handing me one while cradlin
Aurora POVI don’t know how I end up making it back to the safehouse without having a complete and total meltdown.It’s actually kind of a miracle.One minute I’m walking out of Dominic’s penthouse with my heart hammering so hard I can barely breathe and the next I’m staring at the pale reflection o
“You can’t be serious.” she said. “You’re not giving me any option to find a different path?”“There is no other path. This was the one everyone at the meeting agreed on. Whether you like it or not.” Dominic simply crossed his arms, forcing his expression to remain impassive though he felt anything
Dominic POVEarlier that day, the atmosphere in the conference room at the Caruso family estate had been strained enough to snap steel in two. A familiar place Dominic was finding himself frequenting as of late.The long, polished table was surrounded by what was left of Leonardo’s trusted men and t
“You could sit down, you know,” he drawls, gesturing lazily to one of the leather chairs across from his desk.My head shakes, ignoring the request. “Why am I here?”His smile deepens, clearly entertained by my impatience. “Straight to the point, I see.”He leans back in his chair, studying me with
Aurora POVThe phone rings late in the afternoon, slicing through the silence of my bedroom at the safehouse. I stare at the screen for a second longer than necessary, heart stuttering when I see the caller ID flash with a familiar name.Dominic.It’s been days since he’s stopped by the safehouse to
In the end, his father’s inner circle needed to go.Not all at once, that would look too suspicious. But quietly, piece by piece, until there was no one left who could challenge him.Outside the building, he spotted Romero leaning against a sleek black car, arms folded while he surveyed the street l
But when I think back to the nights where I saw a different side of him—to the sliver of tenderness I’ve come to crave amongst the rest of the depravity he’s shown me—I can’t deny it anymore that I care for him.More than I should. More than what is safe, really.Since the reception, the Russians ha
Aurora POVThe death toll keeps rising as the hours pass following the massacre of what was once my wedding day. Guests from both sides were wiped away in a storm of bullets and blood that many speculate to be a declaration of war.The bodies haven’t even been properly mourned or buried yet and alre