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Janessa Collins never asked for a life bound to the Mafia, but fate tied her to it the moment her father arranged her engagement to Eric Dela Cruz, the ruthless leader of the River Blood Mafia and her childhood sweetheart. Eric has built his empire with fire and blood, but his heart has always belonged to Janessa. To him, she is not just his fiancée, but his reason to keep breathing. Yet Janessa’s own heart belongs elsewhere… to Xavier, Eric’s loyal underboss, whose playful charm hides a deadly secret. Caught between a man who would burn the world for her and another who makes her feel truly alive, Janessa must navigate betrayal, forbidden love, and the shadows of power. But in the Mafia, love comes with a price and someone is always willing to collect.
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Claimed by the Mafia Chapter Ten
Fourteen Years AgoJanessa’s POVThe picture frame was still in my hand when Aunt Lauren finally left the kitchen. My chest felt heavy, like every breath was pushing against a wall inside me. My thoughts were moving too fast to catch, tumbling over each other until they blurred into noise.Eric hadn’t said anything after murmuring my name—he just stood there, close enough that I could feel his presence, far enough that I couldn’t read his expression.Roy had gone outside to help unload the rest of the groceries, leaving the house in a rare silence. The kind that felt too big, too empty.I kept staring at those smiling faces in the photograph. It was just a rectangle of glass and wood, but in my hands, it felt heavier than bricks. My lips trembled, but I pressed them together until they hurt.Eric stepped closer, his voice low. “You don’t have to look at it if it hurts.”I shook my head, swallowing the lump in my throat. “It’s not that simple.”“Why?”My grip tightened on the frame unt
Last Updated : 2025-09-30Claimed by the Mafia Chapter Nine
Caught off guard Janessa's povThe name lit up my phone like a warning sign.Xavier.My heart lurched, panic bubbling in my chest. Without thinking, I tilted the screen slightly away from Eric, hoping he wouldn’t catch it.He glanced at me, brows furrowing just a little. “Who’s calling you this early?”I forced a light laugh, tucking the phone against my thigh. “Just… a friend. Probably drunk. I’ll call back later.”He studied me for a moment, like he was deciding whether to believe me, then gave a small shrug. “If you say so.”Without pressing further, Eric untangled himself from the blanket and stood, stretching. “You hungry? I’ll make us something.”I nodded quickly, grateful for the escape. “Sure… anything’s fine.”He gave me a lazy smile and padded toward the kitchen, the sound of his footsteps fading down the hall.The second he was gone, I snatched up my phone. My palms were clammy as I stared at the name flashing again on the screen.Xavier.It rang until it stopped. My puls
Last Updated : 2025-09-30Claimed by the Mafia Chapter Eight
The arms I shouldn't craveJanessa's pov“Janessa! Calm down… it’s just me, okay.”I froze mid-step, my grip on the kitchen knife loosening.“Eric?”“Yes, that’s it. Lower your knife.”I exhaled shakily. “Thank God… I thought it was another intruder.”“It’s alright. I’m here now.”“Wait—aren’t you supposed to be in Europe? And why in the world did you come in through the window when there’s a perfectly good door?”He gave a small, tired smirk. “One question at a time. I came back early… Roy told me Gilbert’s niece tried to kidnap you.”“Roy? That idiot— I told him not to mention it.”“He’s loyal to me. No surprise there.”I frowned. “And the window?”“Your door was locked.”“Was it?”That’s when I noticed it—blood smeared just above his eyebrow, and beneath the damp smell of rain, there was the faint metallic tang of gunpowder. My stomach tightened. Did he… no that can't be, maybe I'm just being too sensitive.“Do you have men’s clothes here?” he asked, shrugging off his jacket.“Wh
Last Updated : 2025-09-29Claimed by the Mafia Chapter Seven
Crossing lines…Eric's povThe helicopter touched down on Roy’s private estate, blades cutting the night air like sharpened knives.I stepped out, adjusting my tie—not because it was out of place, but because I needed my hands busy. If I didn’t, I might walk in there and end this too fast.Roy was leaning against the doorframe of the main house, arms crossed.“In the basement,” he said, with a serious tone. “They’re tied. No one touched them.”The basement smelled faintly of metal and fear.I adjusted my tie, more out of habit than necessity, and walked down the steps with the same pace I’d take to a dinner meeting. Violence, like business, is best handled without hurry.Liam was tied to a steel chair in the center of the room. His shirt clung to him, soaked from the bucket of water someone had already thrown over him. His lips were split, one eye already swelling.Reina sat a few feet away, her wrists bound behind her, ankles tied to the chair legs.Beside her stood Celine—one of
Last Updated : 2025-09-29Claimed by the Mafia Chapter Six
Italy… Eric's pov As we landed in Italy, the thought hit me before I could stop it—Janessa used to talk about this place back when we were in high school. I still remember that afternoon, sunlight pouring through the classroom windows, dust drifting lazily in the air. She leaned over her desk, resting her chin in her hand, her voice soft but excited while the teacher kept teaching us about the history of italy. “Eric… I want to go to Italy one day too. They say it’s the city of love like Paris.” She giggled, not knowing what that did to me. Her chuckles have always been my weakness and my biggest happiness. “Why don’t we go now?” I’d asked, pretending it was casual. She shook her head, still smiling. “No… even if we can go there, we have to have a reason. If you already have a girlfriend and I have a boyfriend, let’s go to Italy together.” You mean when the day comes we’ll be together? Because you’re the only one I’ll ever want, Janessa. “Okay,” I’d said, forcing my
Last Updated : 2025-09-28Claimed by the Mafia Chapter Five
Stick to disguise Janessa's povCole and I hurried downstairs. When we arrived, we saw a maid kneeling, tears streaming down her face as she sobbed in front of the shattered teacup."You filthy thing! You're just a maid, and you can't even do your job right!" Lucy slapped the maid. "Don't you know that teacup was worth more than your life, you bitch?""Madam... please... forgive me..." The maid plead.As Lucy was about to slap the maid again, Cole stepped between them. He ended up being the one slapped. "Mom! Stop! You're making a scene."Lucy touched Cole's swollen cheek. "Oh God, son... Why did you do that?" Cole signaled the maid to leave.“Mom, you can't just hit someone as you want." They sat on the couch, and I ordered the maids to bring an ice pack.Lucy put the ice pack on his face herself. "Next time, don't meddle in my business... See what happens? That slap wasn't supposed to be on your precious face."How dramatic."Cole... I'll get going now.""Okay, have a safe ride."
Last Updated : 2025-09-15
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