Se connecterShe's sin wrapped in a nun habit. He is the devil who makes her want to confess. Luciano Moretti, the mafia's most feared enforcer, kills without hesitation, prays to no god, and bleeds for the Cosa Nostra. Sister Elizabeth has spent her life behind church walls, burying her desires under layers of penance and prayer. She is supposed to be untouchable—a quiet, secluded nun devoted to faith. But when she finds him bleeding on the altar one night, their worlds collide in a sin neither heaven nor hell can cleanse. He's meant to marry her sister to seal a deal between two mafia empires. She's meant to keep her vows and distance. But temptation has a cruel sense of humour... Because he's the last man she should want. She's the only woman he can't have. But one touch, one look, and everything sacred begins to crumble. Luciano does not seek salvation. Instead, he lures her into a dangerous path, one that includes everything she is meant to avoid, and everytime she whispers "forgive me, Father," her soul sinks deeper into him. As bloodlines clash and loyalty turns to betrayal, Elizabeth learns that the war outside the chapel isn't the only one she must survive. Because Luciano's world is built on violence and secrets, one of which binds her fate to his in ways neither of them saw coming. Desire clashes with devotion. Duty turns to betrayal. And when they're both drowning in a love so forbidden, not even God can save them.
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Firstly, thank you so much for choosing Luciano’s Forbidden Desire. I need you to know that your choice to embark on this journey with me means so much. And if you're coming from the previous book in the MAFIA RUTHLESS SERIES, which is—THE MAFIA’S WILLING PREY, then I need you to know that you're right on track, because the ride here is just about to become much more intense. Although this is the second book of the MAFIA RUTHLESS SERIES, you don't need to worry as this book is a standalone. You can read this book without really missing out much, because it explores an entirely different plot and couple. But, if you would love to get a grasp on reoccurring characters like Don Alessandro, interconnected mafia wars, then feel free to read the first book in the series before hopping on to this one or you can read this before returning back—please, do what works best for you. ♦~•♦~•♦~•♦ TRIGGER WARNING ♦~•♦~•♦•~♦ Lovelies, as the blurb implies, this is a dark romance book which explores complex themes, might cause conflicting emotions, and could tend to rattle your moral values. Trust me when I say, it will get intense as you read on, but if it's something you can't handle—take a deep breath, splash a cup of cold water on your face, sleep and step away for a while when it becomes too overwhelming… then return and please, pick up from where you left off. It's a forbidden romance trope, so it's definitely going to test you at intervals. You might read things that would make you want to slap the FL or throw the ML into a ditch—yes, it's that triggering. But, I would prefer it if you read this book with an open mind, knowing that there's a lot to come, knowing that it's called dark romance for a reason. Please, have this in mind before you drop a vile comment. Remember, your mental health and beliefs is of utmost concern and in the same way the characters are humans too, life can be a little tough and rough along the way because we're not all that perfect, so kindly, cut them some slacks while reading. Thank you ❣. Other trigger warnings include: •Stalking, breaking and entering, surveillance. •Graphic Violence and death •Mentions of human trafficking (there are no first person POVs of any trafficking victims, but you’ll get a hint of the trauma it leaves behind. Please, if you know someone who is a victim of human trafficking, or you get a hint of any suspicious activity related to this, please contact agencies responsible for protecting citizens and victims from these traffickers. Let's all come together to make the world a better and safe place.) •Explicit sexual scenes. •Kidnapping and blackmail. •Cheating (not between main characters) •A male lead who is basically a red flag all the way to his bones. Please, proceed with caution and an open mind. ♦•~♦•~♦•~♦ Point of Views- POVs ♦•~♦•~•♦~•♦ This book is written in dual point of view. Regardless, you might stay with a character for several chapters if it helps potray emotions and actions best. Nevertheless, I will try my best to blend the potraiture of both POVs together, to help you get a taste of each character equally. ♦~•♦~•♦•~♦ UPDATE SCHEDULE ♦~•♦~•♦•~♦ I promise you at least one to three chapters per day, regardless of the fact that I might skip a day or two here and there. So please, engage with patience as life can get really tough at times. I'm a law student who is trying to juggle writing and academics, please bear with me. ♦~•♦•~♦~•♦ DEDICATION ♦•~♦~•♦•~♦ To all my girlies who love their fictional men dangerous, lurking in the shadows and are colourblind to those walking red flags—remember to run when they're real. ♦~•♦~•♦~•♦ AUTHOR'S PLEA. ♦~•♦~•♦~•♦ Dearies, it would mean so much to me if you can drop in-chapter comments, vote, support and drop 5-star rating reviews in the review section. Trust me, after a long day at school and the struggle to keep up with daily updates, seeing them serves as an encouragement to me to keep going, it'll be your voice as a reader to me… to tell me that I'm doing something right. Your feedback matters, so please, don't be a silent reader. I'll love to hear your thoughts on every single chapter and the book overall. Xoxo, Betty Kris. ❤.Chapter 119••~••°••~••Luciano••~••°••~••“Today, I'm going to make simple for you. Simple for the both of us,” I grab his jaw and force him to look back at me. ”At the end of the day, whatever goes on here all boils down to the decisions you make in here.”He breathes too hard, his eyes tracking routes, corners, around the room. Just anything that would serve as an escape route. It's a ridiculous cause.He won't find anything.He's been down here in my cage for approximately 82 days, if I'm counting well. The man doesn't look recognizable, but that's fine. Makes me want to get things over with.He is one of the men who attacked Elizabeth at the party. We got hold of two actually.One died because I was way too hot-tempered to control my anger, and I killed the dude without hearing more from him.And this one before me? The second.I'm not taking chances with this one. I'm fucking gonna get all the information I need, even if it means ushering new techniques.I let go of his jaw, ta
Chapter 118*~°*~°*~°*Elizabeth*~°*~°*~°*“And yes, I know you weren't alone. I know you weren't praying in there. I know exactly what you were up to, Sister Elizabeth,” she reveals, the victorious glint in her eyes matching her words.I swallow hard, trying to think of something—anything. “What? You don't know what to say anymore? Because last night you sounded like you had a lot to say,” Sister Maria continues, still crossing her arms, waiting for an explanation from me.Honestly, I still don't know why she hates me so much. I have never done anything wrong to her.Perhaps some people simply need someone to hate to gain peace. Some people including Sister Maria.And for years, I made myself an easy target.I was quiet. I apologized too much. I cried too easily. I never fought back.Yet, she still doesn't like me.“Whatever it is you're talking about, I'm very sure you're wrong. I was in my room, having a good night rest. It's all in your imagination.”She laughs. “Oh, don't insul
Chapter 117*~°*~°*~°*Elizabeth*~°*~°*~°*I pull the blankets higher, trying to ward off the sun trying to break in through the windows.I'm about to resume sleeping when the sound of the bells fills my ears, letting me know it's time for morning prayers soon. Which also means one thing—I'm not outside anymore. I am in the convent… in my room.I crack one eye open, studying my environment, then open the other eye. This is actually my room and I'm not imagining things.Last night, I remember the time at the shower, the bike ride with Luciano, but I don't remember getting in bed and tucking myself in.A smile creeps up my face, making my cheeks turn red when I realize it might have been his doing. Slowly, I try to get off the bed, the little soreness in between my thighs reminding me of what we did yesterday.I keep replaying them, scene after scene until I get to the part where my new-found realization dawned on me. Where I realized I have feelings for him.My mood changes instant
Chapter 116 ••~••°••~•• Luciano ••~••°••~•• I hold her to me, needing this as much as I think she does. Elizabeth's face is pressed into the crook of my neck, her heavy breaths warming my skin. “Hold me tight,” I tell her. She does. And she stays exactly how she is, arms and legs wrapped around me as I slip out of her. When she lifts her face from my neck and holds my gaze, I find something I can't recognize in her expression. My heart hammers as I stare back at her, noticing that her eyes are red and swollen too. Almost like she was crying, and trying to hold it back. Panic claws at my chest at the thought that perhaps, I might have hurt her. She sees me looking, tries to look away but I hold her firmly in place, taking away the opportunity she had. “Hey,” I try to get her attention, my hand gently on her jaw. “What's wrong? Did I hurt you? Was I too fast? Too rough?” Numerous questions fall from my lips as I try to figure out what exactly I did wrong. Everythi
Chapter 84••~••°••~••Luciano••~••°••~••I knew something was wrong the moment we stepped inside the building. The men we saw earlier were no where to be seen. Not even a slight glimpse. The place just looks… deserted.I know they are with us, somewhere in hiding, just not sure what sort of game
Chapter 77 *~°*~°*~°* Elizabeth *~°*~°*~°* Maybe, this isn't really what it is. Maybe, all of this is a dream, and this is supposed to be the horrifying part of it. Maybe, I didn't just sneak out of the convent and walk into my sister's engagement party with a man who I recently had sex with… f
Chapter 69 *~°*~°*~°* Elizabeth *~°*~°*~°* The groan that leaves Luciano's lips as soon as I do feels me with absolute delight, and that's all the courage I need to keep going, the sound that tells me I'm doing it right. I'm pleasing him. “Fuck, Elizabeth,” he groans, his hand fisting in the s
Chapter 72*~°*~°*~°*Elizabeth*~°*~°*~°*I wake up to the sunlight glaring directly into my face.Lord, why is it so bright?I let out a soft whimper and try to dodge the light by turning away, but my body is weighed down by something.It takes me a second to process that I'm actually in bed with
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