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Betrayed, Then Claimed by the Mafia King (18+)

Betrayed, Then Claimed by the Mafia King (18+)

Romance
last updateLast Updated : 2026-03-27
By:  Ross KnightCompleted
Language: English
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Contemporary

Dark Romance

Dominant

Possessive

Age Gap

Betrayal

Forbidden Love

“I’m going to fuck all of Vincent’s memory out of you,” he murmurs. “You’re Carter’s woman now.” ★★★★★ At just 21, Lyla Rose thought she had it all; a loving husband, a powerful mafia family, and a future she believed was secure. But everything comes crashing down when a medical report reveals she’s infertile. Vincent Ricci, her ruthless mafia husband, can’t tolerate that one imperfection. In a brutal, heartless move, he divorces her and replaces her with Maria, the fertile woman who can give him the heir Lyla never could. But that’s just the beginning. Refusing to be discarded so easily, Lyla struggles to let go. But when Vincent plans to lock her away in a basement, everything changes. Carter Ricci, Vincent’s cold, calculating uncle, steps in. He takes her to his penthouse, promising to protect her, cherish her, and vowing he’s nothing like his nephew. But Carter has his own dark secrets. And once they’re revealed, everything Lyla thought she knew about him will be shattered. When Vincent realizes the mistake he’s made, regret consumes him and he comes to take her back. But Carter has no intention of letting her go. He’s claimed her, body and soul. Now Lyla must choose: Will she return to the man who shattered her, or stay with the one who trapped her in a web of lies and manipulation? And can Carter really hold onto the woman he took through deceit, or will his dark past destroy everything they've built? ★★★★★ TROPES YOU’LL LOVE ✔️ Ex-husband’s uncle ✔️ Mafia x secrets ✔️ Betrayal & forbidden love ✔️ Innocent x ruthless ✔️ Age gap ✔️ Dominant x submissive ✔️ Dark obsession ✔️ Lies & twisted romance

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Mohd Dean
wonderful .. character driven book deserves to become a bestseller
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Shattered Legacy
Lyla Rose_________The palace feels cold tonight. A chill that seeps into your bones, no matter how many blankets you wrap around yourself. The fireplace is nothing more than a flickering memory of warmth and the dim light barely touches the edges of the room, casting shadows that stretch across the floor. I sit on the couch, the weight of the world pressing down on me.The medical report lies on the coffee table, the word "infertile" staring up at me in cold, clinical black and white. It’s only a piece of paper, but the truth it carries slices through me. Vincent, my husband, stands across from me, his back stiff, his jaw set in stone.“You're divorcing me for an heir?” I laugh bitterly, the sound hollow in the icy air between us.“You knew the deal when you married me. You can’t give me what I need.” He growls, his voice low and detached, like he’s already let go of me, like I’ve already slipped from his grasp.My heart feels like it’s shattering, but I force a smile, claws of tears
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Fractured Will
Lyla Rose________“Why, her?” I croak out, my voice trembling, but not from fear. From the pain, the rage. “Why?” My eyes burn with the tears I refuse to shed, but I feel them gathering at the corners.He leans in, his breath hot against my ear. “Because she’s going to give me what I need. A fucking heir. Something you can’t do.” His hands drop from my face, his eyes locking on mine, unblinking. He steps back, his expression devoid of warmth, like he’s already gone somewhere I can’t reach. “So yes, I’m divorcing you. Tomorrow.”“I will end her and then we’ll see what happens. I’ll carve her open, and you won’t be able to do a damn thing,” I warn and I mean every word.He freezes, his body stiffening as he slowly turns to face me. The playful mask vanishes, leaving only sharp angles and dark intent. “Rose, I swear to God, if you lay a finger on Maria, I will lock you up in the basement and throw away the key. You will never see the light of day again.” He jabs a finger in my direction,
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The Final Betrayal
Lyla Rose_____Tears well up in my eyes as the full weight of his words sinks in. He's willing to lock me up and drug me just so he can marry her. The realization crashes down on me like a wave, leaving me drowning in sorrow and helplessness.He pauses at the door, his hand on the knob. His breathing is heavy, and for a moment, I think he might turn around, say something different. But instead, his voice is thick, laden with something like regret. “I never wanted it to come to this, Rose. But you're making this impossible.” Without another word, he opens the door, stepping out into the hallway. The door slams behind him, and I’m left alone, broken.I collapse to the floor, my sobs shaking my body, my heart shattering with every sob. I don’t know what to do anymore. My mind is a fog, and all I can feel is the weight of impending loss.Hours pass. Vincent doesn’t return. The palace is silent, save for my broken cries. Suddenly, a soft knock echoes through the room, and the door creaks o
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Erased
Lyla Rose________The sight of the needle makes my stomach twist in terror. I stumble backwards, my heart pounding in my chest. He's truly going through with this. He's going to drug me, force me to sign the papers, and lock me away. The realization hits me like a punch to the gut.Dr Ryder steps forward cautiously, his movements slow and deliberate. He reaches for my arm and I struggle to pull away, my body trembling in fear. “Let go!” I scream, my voice raw, desperate, as I try to fight him off.But his grip is firm, unyielding. He pulls my arm up gently, but with force, the cool touch of the alcohol swab against my skin sends a shiver down my spine. “This won’t hurt, miss,” he says, his voice soft, almost too calm for what he’s about to do.“Let me go!” I scream again, my voice frantic as I struggle against Dr Ryder’s hold, but he doesn’t release me.The needle presses into my arm, the sharp sting making my body tense. And then, the warmth spreads, slowly at first, and then all at
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A Final Goodbye
Lyla Rose________His father approaches him, clapping him on the back proudly. “Granny...” I whisper, my voice barely above a breath. My body quivers with the weight of my sorrow. “Why didn’t you stop this? Why didn’t you see what he was doing?”His grandmother looks at me, her face full of pity, before glancing at Vincent with disappointment in her eyes. But she doesn’t speak. She doesn’t protest. She keeps quiet, unwilling to ruin the ceremony. She moves toward me, her hands gentle as she wraps an arm around my trembling body, trying to support me, to hold me together. “Rose, sweetheart...” Her voice is soft, regretful. “He made his choice.”I shake my head, my sobs only growing louder, more desperate. “No, Granny... No, no, no...” The word feels like a curse as I whisper it again and again, unable to comprehend what’s happening.Vincent’s mother and friends watch, varying degrees of discomfort or understanding on their faces. His sister, Sophia, looks at me with pity, then quickly
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Betrayal and Bloodlines
Lyla Rose________I sob louder, my body trembling as I hear footsteps approaching. Suddenly, the door slams open and Carter Ricci strides in, Vincent’s uncle, the mafia king. He strides toward me with purpose, his eyes burning with an intensity that makes everything else fade. In one swift movement, he scoops me up into his strong, muscular arms.“Step back,” he warns the guards coldly, his voice commanding. The air shifts, thick with his presence. He turns his gaze toward Vincent, growling, “You're no longer my nephew. You're no longer part of the Ricci empire.”Vincent’s face turns red with rage as he yells, “What the fuck do you think you're doing, Carter?”Carter’s voice is low, deadly, as he responds, “I’m taking what’s rightfully mine, away from this goddamn palace, and away from you.”I can barely breathe, my body on the verge of collapse from the emotional stress and the drugs still coursing through my veins. I limp in Carter’s arms, unable to hold myself up. He holds me, his
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Tangled Desires
Lyla Rose________I grip his shoulders, trying to steady myself as the lingering effects of the drug make my body feel weak. The world around me feels hazy, and I can’t find the strength to fight back. I should protest, I know, but my heart still aches too much, and deep down, there’s a part of me that’s just grateful Carter brought me here, away from that hell.His gaze softens just a little, though his grip on me remains firm. “Stop moving before I do something we'll both regret,” he says, his voice low and dangerous, like a warning. “You're in no state to fight me right now.”I don’t reply, my body trembling as I try to regain some composure. The words linger, but I can’t muster the energy to argue. So, I relent, finally resting my head on his chest, my body exhausted, my mind foggy. “Thank you for taking me away from there...” My voice cracks, heartbroken. “They were going to lock me up in the basement.”His expression softens, and his hand comes up to cup my cheek gently. “I woul
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Veins of Vengeance
Lyla Rose________I blink, my throat tight. “How... do you know what I like?” I repeat, my voice quiet, almost questioning. “You're my ex-husband's uncle. You shouldn't know about me... And what should I call you now?” I shrug my tiny shoulders.His expression hardens, and his hand drops from my face. His jaw clenches as he takes a moment to process my words. “Call me Carter,” he says firmly, his voice laced with a quiet intensity. “And don't fucking remind me that you were married to that piece of shit.” His eyes narrow, his anger simmering just beneath the surface. “I want to kill him every time I think about it.”I fall silent at his words, unsure what to say. The quiet that falls between us feels heavy, but his words... they almost make me feel like someone sees me, like someone feels the same fury I do. Still, the weight of everything, the betrayal, my loneliness sits in my chest like a stone.“Vincent never deserved you,” he says bluntly, his voice low and dangerous. He presses
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Craving the Dark
Carter Ricci_________I sit on the bed, my massive bulge tightening in my boxers. I’m so close to finally claiming her, to making her mine in ways she can’t even understand yet. But fuck, I don’t want to hurt her. She’s fragile and I know that. She steps back into the room, and my smirk falters momentarily as I take in her appearance. The white dress hugs her petite, fair frame perfectly, highlighting every curve and leaving very little to the imagination. My breath catches, and I quickly compose myself, leaning against the bed, trying to keep my thoughts focused.“Come here.”She walks toward me with the towel in her hand.I reach out and take the towel from her, my fingers brushing against hers as I gently remove it. I fold it neatly, tossing it onto a nearby chair without looking at it. My eyes are still on her. “Turn around.”She does, her back facing me, and I step closer, letting my hands rest on her waist. The soft fabric of the dress contrasts against her smooth skin and I no
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Empire of Secrets
Carter Ricci_____I stride into the meeting room with the calm precision of someone who owns the world. The Russian capo stands the moment I walk in, nodding sharply in respect, his crew following suit. I take the head of the table without a word, the authority I exude making it clear that I don’t need to say anything to command their obedience. They all sit after me, not a sound in the room except for the soft rustle of suits. I wave for them to begin speaking.The talk turns quickly to business, shipments, weapons, drugs, and the control of territory in Sicily. They want more. They want to control everything, spread their influence into my city. Greedy fucks.“No,” I say, my voice like ice, cutting through the room with ease. “Sicily is mine. No territory will be sold or shared with the Russians. Not now, not ever. You think you can move in here and take what’s mine, like some street-level punks?” I lean forward, the cold fury in my eyes making their leader falter. “I run this city.
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