LOGINWhen desperate bartender Giulia Rossi tries to steal from the most dangerous man in New York to save her dying grandmother, she discovers two terrifying truths: Giovanni Marchetti isn't just a billionaire mafia boss who controls Manhattan's supernatural underworld—he's also her fated mate. Now trapped in a deadly bargain, she must pose as his Luna for one year while navigating pack politics, assassination attempts, and a mate bond that threatens to consume them both. But when Giulia's mysterious heritage makes her the target of an ancient prophecy, she must decide if surrendering to the devil she knows is worth saving a world that never wanted her.
View MoreThe penthouse's private medical suite is better equipped than most emergency rooms. Giovanni sets me on the examination table with surprising gentleness, his hands already working to peel away my shredded clothes."I can do it," I protest weakly."Stop fighting me." His voice carries an edge of command that makes my wolf whimper. "You're hurt.""I'll heal.""Not fast enough." He cuts away what's left of my sports bra, professional despite my near-nakedness. "These are deep."Isabella's claws left four parallel gashes across my ribs. They're already trying to close, but Giovanni's right—they're too deep for my quarter-wolf healing to handle quickly.He cleans the wounds with steady hands, his touch clinical. But I catch him clenching his jaw when I hiss in pain, see the way his eyes flash gold when he catalogues each injury."You're angry," I observe."I'm furious." He applies antiseptic that burns like hell. "I should have killed Isabella months ago when she first challenged my author
Giovanni's private gym occupies the entire floor below his penthouse. It's a temple to violence—boxing rings, weapons racks, everything needed to create or prevent death. He stands in the center of the main mat, having changed into black athletic pants that hang low on his hips. No shirt. Just miles of tattooed muscle and barely contained power."Take off the dress," he commands."Excuse me?""You can't fight in designer silk. Strip."I cross my arms. "I'm not—"He moves faster than my eyes can track, suddenly behind me, his breath hot on my neck. "Isabella won't hesitate. She'll use every advantage, including the fact that you're worried about modesty." His hands find the zipper of my dress. "Strip, or I'll do it for you."My wolf surges forward, ready to fight or submit—she's not sure which. I step away from him, yanking the zipper down myself. The dress pools at my feet, leaving me in black lingerie that offers zero coverage.Giovanni's eyes darken as they travel down my body. "Bet
I wake to the sound of my phone buzzing violently on the nightstand. The Rose Suite is still dark, the blackout curtains blocking the early morning light. I fumble for my phone, squinting at the screen.5:47 a.m. Twelve missed calls from St. Mary's Hospital.My blood turns to ice as I call back, my hands shaking."Miss Rossi?" The nurse's voice is urgent. "Your grandmother—she's had a seizure. You need to come immediately."I'm out of bed before she finishes talking, yanking on yesterday's jeans and a t-shirt from my old clothes. The elevator won't come fast enough. I slam the button repeatedly, panic clawing at my throat.When the doors finally open, Giovanni is inside, fully dressed in a Tom Ford suit despite the ungodly hour."Move," I gasp, trying to push past him.He catches my arm. "I know. My driver's waiting.""How—""The hospital called me when they couldn't reach you. I'm listed as her emergency contact now." He guides me into the elevator, his hand steady on my lower back.
The elevator ride back up to Giovanni's office feels like ascending to my execution.Two massive enforcers flank me—walls of muscle in expensive suits who haven't said a word since they met me in the parking garage. They don't need to. The message is clear: I'm not getting away again.My wolf is practically purring, thrilled to be returning to our mate. Traitor. She doesn't understand that Giovanni Marchetti doesn't do love. He does ownership. Control. Violence wrapped in designer suits and billion-dollar smiles.The elevator opens directly into his office—a massive penthouse space with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the glittering Manhattan skyline. Giovanni stands with his back to me, hands clasped behind him, silhouetted against the city lights."Leave us," he commands without turning.The enforcers disappear without a sound. The elevator closes, and I hear the distinct click of locks engaging. We're alone."You came back." He finally turns, and my breath catches. He's remove






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