ALINA The air is cold and chilly as I stand in front of my father while he rages at me and my two sisters. I don't know how he found out we went to the club. This was what I was trying to avoid in the first place. Nikolia Fedorov, my father, is as brutal as he was forty years ago when he took the mantle of power. With a baleful glare enough to get men to pee on themselves and a voice that's as sharp as a two-edged knife, my father was not one to be messed with."Dad but what's the big deal in us going to the club? We've always done it" Leila rolled her eyes.He chuckles darkly. "I specifically made myself clear when I said I didn't want to see you three in the club. We aren't in Russia, this is America. This is Dante's territory and until we are done with what we came for and fly back to Moscow, I don't want my daughters crossing paths and making trouble with Dante"A tired sigh pushes past my lips which catches my father's attention. He shoots a glare at me and I go rigid.Wha

DANTE That girl literally raised her hands on me. First was bumping into me and next she slapped me for saving her from thugs that could have harrased her.She is so daring. She didn't even mind the fact that I was with a gun.My capos were stunned at the fact that I let her walk scot free without teaching her a lesson. I wouldn't blame them for thinking that way. I am Dante Morelli. My years of training right from childhood has shaped me into what I am now--a fearless and dangerous mafia boss who shouldn't be mess with. And yet today, this puny girl raised her hands at me and I was left too speechless to even react.I was intrigued by her. She was daunting, vibrant and she clearly didn't give two fucks about my personality.I had never met a woman like that.A woman who could stand in the midst of hardened men and speak without any atom of fear at them. Minutes had flown by yet I couldn't stop thinking about Alina.Right here in the house of my adversary, Nikolia Fedorov,

ALINA The beautiful burgundi lit church hall was affluently decorated to match the class of elites in attendance. Soft classical music was emanating from the hall as hundreds of people sat in expectance of the union that was bound to happen. The lightening and decor was superb. Father must have paid a great deal for this. Hand in hand, Father walked me down to the alter.My steps were slow and yet graceful.My eyes roved around the hall, sparing glances at all those who were in attendance before finally locking with those formidable orbs.Dante. He looked very handsome in his tuxedo which hugged his impeccable muscles and showcased how perfectly carved they were. His black hair was slicked and let to cascade. A devilish smile crawled upon his face on seeing me. His eyes took in my entire appearance. He didn't touch me but his eyes touched my entire body and it seemed to even unclad me. My mermaid fitted style wedding gown had done justice in bringing out my slim curves. My hair h

ALINAMy eyes slowly peeled open to the soft rays of the sun which found its way into my room through the partly opened curtains. I dragged myself out of consciousness and yawned. It took a while for my vision to adjust to this foreign environment as everything seemed blurry. For a split second, I had expected to see myself cuddled up in my room and my mind wondered on whose room I laid in until it slowly dawned on me that I was in Dante's Mansion and this was the bedroom allotted to me by the maid who had helped me settle in last night.Now with enough lightening, I was able to fully access the room.No doubt, my bed was huge and ostentatious. Though I was very drowsy last night, I had managed to observe the room but faintly. Now in the day, I had full access to marvel at the room I was in.My scarlet red bed was a four poster bed with white and gold patterned sheets, having a caramel canopy thereby providing a rectangular roof over the bed.Two long windows were situated at

ALINA "Are you so blind that you mistook my legs for the table Alina!" Dante raged, bolting up from his seat at once."I'm sorry I'll get a napkin right away" I pleaded and attempted to turn away when an iron grip dragged me back. "Are you mad Alina?" Dante asked rhetorically in a surprisingly low tone this time.I had already apologised so what was the fuss then? "You did this on purpose didn't you?" He added with a raised brow."No, I would not. I didn't do it on purpose. Allow me to go get a napkin" I defended myself."Do you think I'm a fool to not recognise what you are doing huh Alina!?" Dante raged at me.I glanced at the other men and they all had slightly confused expressions rocking their faces."Dante why would Alina purposely pour syrup on you? It was just an accident" Enzo stood up for me."This is between me and my maid. I want no ones interference on this. She knows what she did. This lying bitch knows what she did" Dante's bitter tone retorted back at Enzo whilst kee