LOGINShe'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 87*~°*~°*~°*Elizabeth*~°*~°*~°*She is still breathing. Thank the Lord, the child is still breathing. I know, because I’ve checked thirty-two times. And in every single one of them, I half expected my heart to burst out of my chest due to how fast it was beating.Nothing could have prepared me for what went on in there. My mind is spiraling so fast with questions, I have no idea how to control them.Who were those men? Who are they working for? And what could they possibly want with a child… with me?I have asked myself the same thing over and over in the past few hours and I still haven't gotten an answer. What if Luciano had not agreed to help? What then?My Leah would have been gone for good. Dread claws at my chest at that single thought. I absentmindedly stroke Leah’s hair while my eyes stay glued to the window, checking for any signs of Luciano—unharmed. His men dropped me off at the car, leaving without any words of reassurance. No one said a word to me. They only
Chapter 86••~••°••~••Luciano••~••°••~••The second man pulls the child roughly under his arms. She kicks weakly, but it isn't enough to dismantle him. I'm fucking sick of this men thinking they can harm children and get away with it.I slip one of my guns into Elizabeth’s hands, pushing her gently towards a corner. She's not supposed to be here, yet here she is. I can't handle her alone right now, so she might as well join in on the firing. She's still staring at the gun like it's the most unbelievable item she has ever seen. When I turn my back to her, I lunge, too speedily. The second man shoves the child behind him and raises his weapon. I grab the barrel before he could aim properly.I have no fucking idea how but the gun discharges. The shot blows past my shoulder, close enough for heat to kiss my skin. I drive my forehead into his mask—bone meets bone.Elizabeth releases a startled gasp behind me when that happens. The man staggers, trying to find his balance.I don't give hi
Chapter 85 ••~••°••~•• Luciano ••~••°••~•• If there was ever a moment when it felt like my heart had been ripped out, and life squeezed out completely from it—then right now is included. As soon as the child slipped, falling on the raining, it did feel like my lungs had been seized completely of air. My mind had been in bits and pieces at that exact moment. I never miscalculate, and suddenly it seemed like I did. Terror and relief washes over when the child stays still on the railing, not toppling over. Okay. That's fucking great. The masked man is still bleeding and from my calculations, he'll be bleeding out pretty badly in the next few minutes if he doesn't get medical help. But that doesn't mean he can't use the other arm, that doesn't mean I rendered him completely useless. Yet, it is enough to slow him down. I'm fast enough, fast enough to notice him switch places, pointing the gun at me. I dodge quickly, the moment I catch his fingers trying to reach for the trigger. T
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 they think they are playing.My head turns back, checking for any signs of the woman I shouldn't have brought here. My body relaxes when I see her still sitting in the car, probably nervous on how to operate a gun.Good.Because that it is the only way she would learn how to keep herself safe without muttering words that won't change the situation. Assuring myself that she's safe, I return my mind back to the present, still trying to fucking ascertain what is going on. This place is huge enough to hide whoever they want to. News had it that the building had once been designed as a private medical complex—which is six floors of unfinished corridors, surgical wings never equipped, and wards le






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