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Reader’s Note: This is a work of fiction set in a fictional mafia world. While this story is not excessively dark, it does contain themes of organized crime, violence, danger, morally gray characters, strong language, and mature romantic content. Readers can also expect scenes involving possessive and protective behavior, power struggles, emotional conflict, and life-threatening situations. These elements are included to serve the story and should not be interpreted as endorsements of harmful behavior or real-life relationships. If any of these themes are triggering or uncomfortable for you, please read with discretion. And I hope you will enjoy Lauren and Hunter’s love story as much as I enjoyed writing it. PROLOGUE My name is Lauren Westbrook. I'm nineteen, a senior in high school, and if there's one thing I've learned, it's that life doesn't wait for you to catch your breath. Every morning before school, I'm at Grandma Jami's house, cleaning, cooking breakfast, and making sure

Saturday is the only day I allow myself to sleep in. Since I don't have classes, there is no reason to drag myself out of bed before sunrise. My shift at the restaurant doesn't start until noon, so for once, I can enjoy a few extra hours of sleep without feeling guilty. After taking a shower and getting ready for the day, I slip into a pair of blue jeans and a black T-shirt before pulling my hair into a high ponytail. I give myself one last glance in the mirror, grab my phone from the bedside table, and head downstairs. Halfway down the staircase, I start hearing voices and none of them belong to my parents. "...When are you going to give the fucking money?" The deep voice echoes through the house, making my stomach tighten. What is going on? My pace quickens and soon as I reach the living room, the sight before me stops me in my tracks. My mother is on her knees, tears streaming down her face as she clutches the arm of a man standing in front of her. "Please..." she sobs. "W

Lauren. I was about to open a door which I think leads to the outside when I heard a voice "what are you doing "Hmm. It wasn't Hunter's if not I'll be shivering by now. I turn around, it was a lady. She was wearing a very short flair skirt and a silky material as blouse. I think she's a maid, cuz I've seen someone wear this kinda dress when they brought me in. She move closer. "Give me that " she says pointing to the dish on my hand. I gave them to her. "You must be lost "she says."Yes, I was looking for the kitchen to put those "pointing to the plates on her hands" but I guess I went the wrong way " I explained. She chuckles lightly, "that's the way to the balcony, not the way out. ""Oh, well this house is huge and this is my first time here, so it's normal " I said with a smile. You are really beautiful, want me to show you around the house "she says. 

"Do you think I don't know what's going on in my mansion when I'm not home?!" Hunter yells at me. Right now I'm being tied to a chair and I'm in some kind of dark room. Obviously where Hunter kills people who go against him. And with the look of things, I think the same thing is going to happen to me. "Well good for you " I muttered. "Did you say something" he says and grab my chin his fingers press against my cheek, I moan in pain. "You dare disrespect me, you don't know what I'm capable of " he growled. I cough as he releases his hand on my cheek and breath in heavily. "I know what you are capable of Hunter, you can kill me and nobody will know " I scoff. "Right? "He smirk "Yes and I really wanna know your mom will react when she finds out you are dead, how Ryder will react... Oh I forgot he doesn't give a fuck about you."I cringe at the thought of my mother crying. 

Lauren I yawned opening my eyes. Why is everything so dark, did I wake up early. I tried stretching my hand but I hit it with a wooden surface instead. What's going on? I tried raising my head but hit my head on a wood. "Ouch!" I shout. Fuck, I remember I slept under the bed. I rolled out and sit up on the floor rubbing my forehead. I pick up my pillow and blanket and put them on the bed. "Lord, you scared me " Nanny Lilo screamed as she hold her chest.I grin."Good morning, Nanny Lilo " I greet."I thought you are in the bathroom when I didn't see you in your room, but then I didn't hear any sound, do you sleep under the bed " she says. I smile sheepishly. "Yes, I was avoiding Hunter, that idiot might come and disturb me again""He was drunk,yesterday was the day his mother died. He's always moody and will drink himself to stupor " she explai