Mafia King By Joe

Aubrey Elyse was born into a wealthy family, but she was never considered a member of the Barlowe clan because she was adopted and her biological parents died in a car accident. However, was this just a coincidence? Bre is straightforward, sweet, charming, and intelligent, but she has never been brave. Until one day, her parents arranged for her to marry a man named Zaire Feliz, who is part of the Monroeville family, one of the richest families in the mafia, owning many well-known buildings, and what they didn't know about him is that he is a mafia boss, despite the fact that he doesn't want to be. Upon investigating the fact of her family's death, will she take revenge together with the Mafia? (English version of Together with the Mafia. To read an original language, visit her profile to Wattpad with a username: CeeEyRa

Before her rebirth, she was an outcast who craved love, but didn't get it. But after being reborn, she got all the love and attention she wanted in her past life, even if she didn't wish to have it. Brother 1: Sister, do you like this dress? You know what, buy the mall! Brother 2: Sister, I dealt with all the bad guys, so will you come home? Camille: "......." In her past life, Camille has never been loved by her two brothers, instead, she was continually framed by the maid's daughter. After getting into a horrible death orchestrated by Cleo, she vows to never make the same mistake if she is given a chance. Perhaps the heavens felt pity for her, and she was reborn back to the day where everything changed for her. She decided to go against her brothers, and live according to her jurisdiction. But what she wasn't expecting was her brothers' fawning attitude over her. Camille: "Aren't you supposed to be with Cleo?" Brothers: "Sister, we were wrong, please forgive us." Male Lead: "You both don't deserve your sister, she is my wife now, so show respect to her."

Aria Bellini grew up in the slums of Naples with one promise to herself , she’d never end up like her mother. Her mom was a prostitute who did whatever it took to survive, but Aria? She wanted more. Something honest. Something clean. She worked hard. Kept her head down. Did everything right. But none of that mattered the night she was taken. Snatched off the street and thrown into a van with other girls, Aria finds herself caught in a trafficking ring run by powerful, dangerous men. And then there’s Dante Moretti , the thirty-year-old mafia boss who sees something in her that makes him stop. She’s not like the others. She doesn’t beg. She doesn’t flirt. She fights. That’s what gets his attention. And that’s why he buys her. Now trapped in his world, Aria refuses to break. But surviving in the mafia isn’t just about staying alive , it’s about learning how to play the game. Because in a place where women are owned and silence is expected, Aria plans to become something no one saw coming.

"Strip." The command was sharp, laced with authority, cutting through the silence like the crack of a whip. The deep timbre of Dimitri's voice sent a shiver down the spines of the gathered women. They had learned quickly in the past two days, obedience meant survival. At his order, they bowed their heads, hands trembling as they peeled away the thin, tattered fabric that barely shielded them from humiliation. But one of them did not move. She stood frozen in place promting Dimitri's eyes narrow. _________ Born in a world of deception, Princess Sorayah Drakon was forced to live as a prince, hiding her gender and her unique gifts. She can heal wounds, command the elements, disguise as someone else or animals, manipulate dreams, creates powerful illusions, and ability to wield strength no other human possesses. Feeling trapped, she sheds her false identity under the cover of night to dress as a woman. One fateful night, during one of these secret escapades, she met Lupien Nightshade, the crown prince of the werewolves! It was love at first sight. But love soon turns into tragedy when Lupien kills her father, throwing the human kingdom into chaos. Humans were captured as slaves and Sorayah became one of them. She swore revenge, wanting to get close to Lupien to kill him but before she could, she was claimed by Dimitri Nightshade, Lupien's uncle! When she realized their interests aligned, Sorayah sought to gain his trust and use him as a weapon. Two enemies. One kingdom. A shared thirst for destruction. But there was something else. Something Sorayah hadn't planned for. Dimitri Nightshade was irresistible. She hated him so much she wanted to carve his heart out with her bare hands but she couldn't deny the way he made her burn with passion. Will Soraya be able to bend him to her will? Or will she be trapped in his claws forever?

♡☆Married to the devil's father; Claimed by the devil himself☆♡ At 18, Genevieve Armani was auctioned off to an octogenarian mafia Don, her fate sealed in a cruel, loveless marriage. But when her husband dies on their third anniversary, Genevieve dares to hope for freedom. In his will, she is left all of his wealth—except one thing: her freedom. "Genevieve Armani will inherit all of my properties and assets, but she will be inherited by my son, Adrian Visconti," the lawyer read the last clause of the will out. Refusing to be anyone's property, Genevieve hatches a plan. She will push Adrian away, hoping to be discarded or at least left alone. However, her rebellious acts only fuel Adrian’s obsession. The more she defies him, the more intrigued he becomes, his fascination darkening whenever he glimpses her scars—reminders of the years she’s fought to survive. Now, Genevieve faces a choice: succumb to the role forced upon her or reclaim control of her life and complete the plan she's carefully crafted. But what will happen when Adrian uncovers the truth—that he’s the reason behind her every wound, both physical and emotional? ~ Note: This book is divided into two Volumes. Volume 1 follows Genevieve as she is auctioned into the dark, dangerous world of the mafia, where she becomes entangled in a forbidden romance while struggling to adapt to her new reality. Volume 2, however, is set three years later and delves into the heart of the main story. Rest assured, the narrative flows seamlessly, making it an unforgettable read. X♡X♡

Di balik gemerlap dunia game dan teknologi Iconplay, seorang direktur yang dingin dan ambisius ternyata adalah kepala klan mafia yang kejam. Saat seorang desainer grafis muda tanpa sengaja mengungkap identitasnya, permainan berbahaya antara cinta, intrik, dan kesetiaan pun dimulai.

In a world where shadows rule and power is blood-bound, one man stands at the top—ruthless, untouchable, and cursed. Dante Valerio, the enigmatic Mafia King, hides a terrifying secret behind his empire of fear: he’s not entirely human. Born from an ancient bloodline, Dante is a beast lurking beneath the surface, a monster bred for destruction. But everything changes the night he meets Selena —a defiant, fearless woman who doesn’t bow to his darkness. Dragged into his deadly world, Selena becomes more than a pawn. She becomes his obsession… and perhaps, his salvation. As secrets unravel and supernatural forces awaken, Selena must decide: will she fight the beast beside her—or destroy him before he destroys her heart? ‘The Mafia King’s Obsession’ is a dark fantasy romance that weaves passion, danger, and mystery into a tale that will leave you breathless. Perfect for fans of possessive anti-heroes, forbidden love, and powerful women who refuse to be tamed.

She never knew the truth about her family—until the night a masked man saved her. Ariella grew up protected, sheltered by her overbearing brothers. But behind their smiles were bloodstained hands, buried secrets, and enemies that never forget. That night, the masked man came. He saved her. Then disappeared. Years later, he returns—unmasked, unmerciful, and unbelievably dangerous. Kael DeLuca. The name her brothers hate. The heir to the rival mafia empire that once tried to destroy them. He wants her now. And Kael always gets what he wants. But Ariella isn’t the same naïve girl anymore. She's torn between the man who makes her heart race... And the family who will never forgive her if she falls for him. He says she belongs to him. Her brothers say they’ll kill him. She just might destroy them all.

This is not a love story. There is no romance between a mafia and his prisoner. There is only obsession. Hatred. And revenge. No tenderness. No sympathy. Just two broken creatures clawing at each other inside a cage of madness. In this world, love doesn’t survive. It gets devoured. ... Isolde Veyra, daughter of a once-prominent political family, is released from prison on parole. But her freedom is no gift it’s a trap. To atone for her past, she is forced by a mysterious detective named Lucien to infiltrate a dark entertainment house called Velvet Cage, the secret stronghold of his most wanted target: Severin, a ruthless mafia kingpin untouched by the law. Isolde’s mission seems simple—find proof of Severin’s crimes, then escape. But everything begins to crumble when Severin, a man driven by obsession and violence, sees her as the reflection of a woman from his past. The deeper Isolde sinks into his world, the more she realizes she’s not the first woman Lucien has sent—he’s sent many before her, and all of them have died at Severin’s hands without leaving a trace. To survive, Isolde has only one option is deceive the monster. But when lies turn into attachment, and the disguise becomes dependence, she must choose to be the next victim, or become the queen of Severin’s hell.

“He rejected me in front of the entire pack… because she stole my scent.” Nobody wants a rejected Omega. Ayla Riverwinddoesn’t care anymore. She's done waiting for fate. As Northmoon Pack’s healer, she’s content in the shadows—until the day her world burns. Her best friend, ‘Cassia’, uses forbidden scentbinding magic to steal Ayla’s identity and claim her mate—high-ranking Alpha ‘Darius’—as her own. Publicly rejected, shackled in silver, and tortured with wolfsbane, Ayla is cast into a dungeon and marked feral. The rejection was meant to break her. Instead, it awakens something ancient inside her. When she escapes into the Outlands, Ayla meets ‘Rylan Stormblade’—a rogue healer with secrets carved into his skin and knowledge of a lost ritual that may restore her scent... or kill her. But Ayla’s scent is no longer just hers. It burns through the bond realm, ripping through the senses of one wolf in particular—’Kael Valerius’, the Alpha King. His wolf goes feral when her scent touches the wind, but he already has a Luna. Now hunted by Alphas who want her dead, claimed by a King she doesn’t trust, and stalked by a prophecy that says “the next Luna will break the throne or bless it”, Ayla must rise—not as someone’s mate…but as the Luna they tried to erase.

MATURE Life hasn’t been kind to me. One moment, I was a carefree eighteen-year-old with dreams of a bright future. The next, I was a 28 year old lady and my world went up in flames. literally. My mom died in the fire that destroyed our home, my little sister is in a coma, and my brother’s in jail for trying to keep us afloat. My dad? He left us drowning in debt and despair. I thought I’d hit rock bottom, but then I found myself working in a place where dreams go to die, doing things I never imagined just to survive. That’s when he walked into my life, Alex Romanov. Dangerous. Mysterious. And entirely out of my league. He’s everything I should fear, but there’s something about him that draws me in. Maybe it’s the way he looks at me like I’m more than just another broken soul. Or the way he makes me feel alive when I thought I’d forgotten how. But Alex has secrets, dark ones that could destroy us both. And as my past collides with his world, I’m left wondering: Can I trust the man who’s slowly stealing my heart, or will his darkness swallow me whole? This isn’t the life I wanted, but it’s the one I’ve been given.

Jason sank to his knees as smoke swallowed the sky, the color of it an angry crimson, like the world itself was bleeding. The house before him, her house, collapsed in slow motion, boards shrieking and crumbling as if mourning their own destruction. His chest caved with a ragged sob, the kind that seemed to come from somewhere deeper than his lungs, deeper even than his body. Everything around him blurred—faces, sirens, flames—until all that remained was the ash. He should have looked away. Should have closed his eyes. But he didn't. He couldn't. The paramedics moved solemnly through the smoke, their silhouettes stark against the firelit haze. The stretchers were draped in white sheets—too still, too final. He counted them without meaning to. One... two... three. Jason didn't flinch. His heart was hollowed out, like something had been carved from within him with a hot blade. It should've been him. Not Selena. "No," he whispered hoarsely, his voice splintering. "No, it can't be." He stumbled backward, eyes wide, brain refusing to bridge the gap between what he saw and what he believed. Reality came in slow waves, each one more unbearable than the last. And then he was moving, sprinting toward the stretchers with a desperate, raw urgency. A rescuer with no one left to save. "Selena," he choked, reaching trembling hands toward the nearest form. The heat of the fire still lingered in the air, as if the world itself was scorched. He lifted the sheet with shaking fingers. What stared back at him was no longer her face—just blackened skin, unrecognizable. His mind rejected it. It can't be her. It isn't.

She was rejected, broken, and cast aside. He was a king marked by prophecy. Their bond was never a mistake—it was a warning. When Althea is rejected by her fated mate in favor of her sister, she flees into the wild, her wolf silent and her heart shattered. Collapsing near a riverbank, she’s found by Maximus—the powerful and enigmatic Lycan King. Neither of them expected the pull. Neither of them were prepared for the truth. Marked by the Moon Goddess and bound by a bond older than fate, Althea and Maximus must confront palace politics, ancient curses, and the ghost of Althea’s past. But when war threatens to destroy everything they’ve built, love may be their kingdom’s only salvation. In a world of wolves and royalty, power is inherited—but true strength is chosen.

"You will fall," Avalon a twenty five year old woman got a job with an agency looking into the crime rate and the Mafia that running rampant, She got up the ladder. Happy at where she is, going to work and then coming back to her apartment, but there is one mission that takes a toll on her. She is sent to infiltrate the mafia without getting killed in the process, "Hey Damien are you..." "Isn't she a part of them?" In the mission, she got shot and abandoned. But the strangers that were there helped her and seemed to be on her side of things,

The cut was deep. It ran from the sole of her feet to her ankle. Fresh blood trikled down from her foot. How long was it until she reached another village. The forest was covered in snow and the frost Had started bite her skin. Amelein heaved for air as she had been in the forest for the past hour. Save for the hoooting of an owl and a wild cat that had meowed some minutes ago, she was practically alone. But the wind brought a faint sound to her ear... footsteps. They were faint but she could hear it and now she knew she had company. And she was sure it was not good company. She was at a disadvantage because her foot was injured. The only thing that her subconscious told her was one word. 'run' But her strength was failing her. She prayed enearstly for som sort of escape. What if it was a vampire! Or worst a black witch.!!!! She tried to steady her breath while hiding behind one of the trees. It had large branches which was enough to cover her. She bent over and sat on the forest floors while steadying herself on her good foot. She left the other foot to rest straight while stretching it to avoid the injured side. ***** Dante walked through the forest while watching out for signs of black witches. No normal man would walk into this part of the forest. It was called the heart of the forest for a reason. Even though it was quiet. The eery silence and the fog that rose to the length of his knees and circled the entire forest. It was said to start at the stroke of midnight,some said the were spirits of the deceased the were wandering about since they refused to pass through the gates of eternal rest. Hell or heaven? Who cared anyways. He was there because of the council man who said he had heard of the black witch who had been creating a potion turn humans into a docile state and she had planned an attack on an entire human village but he was sure the attack had already taken place because , it was meant to take place that night. He wasn't a saint to come here to save the city... Of course not . There were people in the department and they were too lazy to do their jobs. Just when he was about to kick the wooden door he found deep in the heart of the forest that looked like a small old box house. It was so small that he doubted if it was up to quarter the size of his room. Suddenly he smelt something in the air, it it was very potent. It was blood. His fangs grew and began to crave blood. He struggled to control his thirst and it seemed really bad at the moment. It enveloped his senses which made him momentarily forget his mission to trace the source of the blood. This wasn't human blood but then what race was this? He began walking until he got to a thicket of trees where so many trees clustered together there by forming an umbrella. He held up his short revolver gun and held it up with both hands while using his ears as extra set of equipment used to pick up any odd sounds. Just as he was about to take a step forward he a spike in a heart beat but it was beating at a slow beat which was odd. He used his nostrils to concentrate but the sound and the smell where coming from the same place. Then he sighted a dress and soon he could make out a silhouette of a woman in a seated position. but what was a human female doing in this part of the forest. But she didn't look like a witch. While still in thought he heard the woman scream so loudly, letting out a shrill cry. That was when he noticed the presence of a vampire with but it was a low level vampire with bright red eyes but his fangs were longer than normal. A deranged vampire. His nails grew out long and harshly grabbed the woman while piercing his nails into her skin causing blood to ooze out of the injured hands. Dante seeing this quickly aimed for the head of the corrupted vampire making the later fall limb on the ground after releasing the woman. But instead of one rather two bodies fell to the ground, one following the other.

She is afraid of the darkness. He is the ruler of it. He is the darkness she fears. She is the only light he loves and crave. She is the moon. He is the dark night sky. And she is his. His darkest obsession, possession, and fixation. ISABELLA RUSSO had everything anyone could ever dream of: wealth, a loving family, and loyal friends. A perfect, peaceful life. But the peace crumbled the moment she saved a man, ignoring his warning to protect him from the darkness, not knowing that he was the DARKNESS. By the moment she realized, it was too late, as he had already set his eyes on her. Yet she prayed to never cross paths with him again, unaware that he had another plan and so did her fate. She wished to be and live happily with her loved ones. Yet it just took one day for all of Isabella's wishes and life to shatter into pieces. Death of her parents, betrayed by her best friend, drugged, she entangled with the very darkness she feared who came to save her—Isabella lost everything in just one day. With nothing left, she chose to run away with the vow to return for revenge. Five years later, she returns with the twins she never expected and with the desire and determination to take revenge. Never once did Isabella imagine the darkness, she thought had forgotten her had been waiting for her like a predator with a cage ready to ensnare his prey. NICHOLAS COSTA was the darkness. The nightmare everyone feared. The ruler of the Costa Empire and Italy. The most dangerous devil of all, the mafia king. He was the darkest night sky without a moon or light. He never needed or wanted either. Until he met her. The night she saved him; she brightened his darkness like a moon and melted his cold heart. She became his moon and his darkest obsession. Now he wanted her. He would have her, and nothing could stop him. Even if it meant burning the entire world, he would have her. His moon. [Mature Content] [The second couple is MM]

Strip of her pride and everything she loved Halley was thrown into the wolves den- the Wright family-by the person she thought loved her. Facing her journey of survival in this ruthless mafia family and forced to belong to the heir of the mafia thrown,Adrian Wright, will Halley beat the odds. Will she choose to survive by enduring what comes ahead or will she try to escape. What will happen to Halley when the Beauty meet her Beast ********** "Listen to me and listen to me carefully what I'm about saying to you I am not going to repeat ever again. You belong to me you are here to serve me and me alone." I waited for a second to see if she is bold enough to go against me and I'm happy to say she didn't defy me. "I have FIVE RULES for you. No.1 You are to adress me as Sir or Master " "No.2 You not go anywhere without my permission and I mean anywhere No.3 You are not to enter my room ever" "No.4 You are not to deny me anything I want And Lastly You are not allowed to make eye contact with me or any other man" "Anytime you break these rules there will be consequences I'm not telling you this because I need you I'm telling you this because you are going to be mine." ___________ "Listen to me and listen carefully I own you, I am the master and you are the servant, I will speak and you, you my dear will listen, I am the boss and you will obey he said in seductive tone. "In other words I want you at my mercy, kitten, I intend to make you purr"he paused and flashed a grin at me "Now get on your knees and beg for it".....

“You wore red” he murmured, eyes dragging her over like a threat. The silk clung to her body like a dare. She didn’t speak. She didn’t need to. His lips crashed into hers, hungry, rough, devastating. It wasn’t a kiss; it was a warning. His hands slid beneath her dress, cupping her ass. He spanks her, HARD. She lets out a throaty moan. “You like that huh ? be a bad girl for daddy” He says. His hard-on, throbbing as brutal as ever, poking her dangerously as the longing kiss continues. “I'll break you” He whispers against her skin. “And when you shatter, I'll keep every piece.” And God help her… She wanted to fall. ********** Sapphire Blake thought her life was hers to live, until a long buried debt ripped that freedom away. Forced into a marriage with Mason Peterson, the cold, arrogant heir to a dangerous empire, Sapphire finds herself caught in a life she never chose. What begins as silence and rejection soon unravels into tension, obsession, and something far more consuming. But, in a world ruled by power, betrayal runs deep and love comes with a price. She was given away like a pawn, but she might be the one who flips the entire game.

“Please, believe me, I didn't see anything.” I managed to mutter out amidst my fears. “Lie again, and I'll torture you to death.” I heard his cold arrogant voice reverberating in my ears. “I'm sorry, but I promise, I'll never mention it to anyone if you let me go.” “My original plan was to kill you, since your dad did the same to my sister, but because I’m not as heartless as your father… I will keep you as bait.”  He leaned closer to me, sending chills down my spine. ************** When a tender girl sees a Mafia boss execute someone, she gets kidnapped. Instead of killing her just like her dad did to his twin sister years ago, he intends to keep her as bait to get her father.

Lucas Costanzo,29,a dangerous mafia king feared by all. Although his face is unknown in the Mafia world, his name is enough to make everyone scared. His life was pretty simple until one night he met someone who changed his entire life. Bella Knights,25,a simple orphan girl who is a normal office worker. She lives with her cute daughter Rachel. But that one night which she spend together with him, changed everything for her. This book is romance genre and contains some explicit scenes but it also primarily focuses on the journey of feeling love for the first time. The story revolves around the journey of a man and a woman who have never encountered true love. They both discover their love for each other and promise to be together till eternity. The characters experiences various stages of love together and learn to understand each other. Please give it lots of love. If you found the characters interesting, don't forget to add it in library. Mature content 18+ Excerpt: Bella: Don't tease me, anymore. Lucas:You know, you are so wet, baby. Bella: Touch me please. He put his head in between her thighs and his breath hit her opening. Bella:What are you doing? Lucas: Taking you to the real heaven, baby. Also every comment will be liked by the author.So please comment a lot. "Cover rights to respective owners" Stay tuned!!

when dreams became reality. When Dr. Apurva's life is turned upside down by the Italian mafia, she never expects to cross paths with the enigmatic and ruthless Alsono De Morreti. Their initial encounter is nothing short of explosive, setting the stage for a tumultuous relationship that oscillates between hatred and desire.

When Emi Fujimoto, a struggling university student, finds herself entangled in her father's crippling debts, she never expects Ren Kazama, a powerful and feared mafia leader, to step in. He clears her father's debt-but at a price. Now, Emi is bound to him, working in his world, navigating the tension between them. She's quiet, unremarkable, and completely unsuited for his dangerous life. Yet, for reasons he can't understand, Ren can't stop noticing her. And when others try to take what's his, he burns the world to protect her. But Emi isn't just another woman under his protection. She's the one he can't let go of-even if it means risking everything.

In the ruthless underworld of Pharr, Texas, Kalisa, a stunning street-smart dropout, lives by one rule only, which is doing whatever it takes to keep her sick mother alive. But that quickly changes when she makes a deadly mistake and robs Don Khan, the most feared Mafia Lord in Texas She is now entangled in a power struggle between criminal empires and Detective Caleb. She finds herself caught between two men, Don Khan, the dangerous kingpin who unexpectedly protects her, and Detective Caleb, the incorruptible officer who saved her life and may be in love with her, but may be using her to bring the Don down. With so many secrets unveiled, love becomes a weapon, and trust is a luxury no one can afford. One woman holds the key. Two men want it. Only one can survive the fallout. Will Kalisa escape the web of lies, or become the most dangerous player of them all?

In the dangerous underworld of the mafia, Y/N has built a life hidden in the shadows, with secrets she's not ready to face. Jungkook, a man with a cold, calculating demeanor, has no idea that the paths of fate will soon intertwine with hers. As their lives remain separate, both carry burdens that threaten everything they hold dear. But when their worlds collide, a spark ignites between them-one that neither can easily ignore. Can love survive amidst betrayal, lies, and a deadly game of secrets?

He was my childhood best friend—my protector, my secret crush. Now he's the most feared mafia boss in Italy… and I’m his favorite possession. Luca Moretti is cold, calculating, and devastatingly beautiful—a billionaire crime lord who owns Milan’s underground. When Elio Romano, the soft-spoken artist he once protected as a boy, returns to Italy broken and alone, Luca claims him—not with words, but with chains, kisses, and bruised devotion. What starts as protection becomes obsession. What was once friendship becomes a deadly, irresistible game. Because toys don’t get to say no… especially not to the Mafia King. ---

She was married off like a tool. Humiliated like a traitor’s daughter. Forgotten like she never mattered. But Lyra Thorne was never just a princess. She is the last living blood of House Elowen—once the most powerful noble house in the East, now wiped from history. When the man she loved, the adopted heir they said was dead, returns from the battlefield... everything burns. Her fake marriage? A farce. Her obedience? Over. Her silence? Ended. The crown wants her quiet. The nobles want her married. Her enemies want her gone. But she’s done playing nice. Lyra will reclaim her name. She will rebuild House Elowen. She will make them all kneel. And she will take the throne. He loved her once. But if he stands in her way now— She’ll crush him, too.

Ares Moretti—the cold, breathtakingly gorgeous mafia king with two piercing purple eyes—is feared across nations as the ruthless CEO of a dark underground empire. But power means nothing to a man who lost everything. Years ago, he watched the love of his life, Ariella, die in a fire—her body burned, her voice silenced. The betrayal cut deeper than any bullet, and the man responsible… was his own brother, Rael. Since that night, Ares has built walls around his soul. He doesn’t feel. He doesn’t love. He only destroys. Until he meets Seren—a mysterious, scarred girl with eyes that awaken something long buried inside him. He saves her life once. Then again. And again. But the closer she gets, the more Ares begins to see pieces of a ghost in her smile… a ghost he buried years ago. Seren doesn’t know who she truly is, but her blood is tied to secrets that could bring Ares to his knees—or set his soul on fire. As Ares digs into her past, a horrifying truth emerges: Seren is not a stranger. She is the final piece of his life … and Rael wants her dead. Now, torn between vengeance and love, Ares must choose: will he protect the girl who carries the truth, or lose her to the same fire that stole everything? In a world of guns, lies, and crimson love, this isn’t just a story of a mafia boss. It’s the story of a man who lost his heart—and what happens when fate gives him a second chance… drenched in blood.

I knew I'd see him again if I came but I didn't think it was anytime soon. I just don't get it. I can't fathom why exactly I'm drawn to him. Why I picture his hands on me. I'd never wanted to bite a man's lip before. Never imagined the scrape of stubble against my throat. Christ, now I couldn't stop. Even if I have only had one girlfriend before. I've been around different women….models. But none of them had ever made my skin tingle like this. Maybe I had it wrong. Maybe I liked guys. That would explain the weird feelings I had around Remy. I watched him walk away, back toward the bar. Not openly. Not with intent. *** Callum Kesington isn’t just a billionaire CEO. He doesn’t believe in love. He believes in control, power, and the silence of secrets buried deep enough to stay dead. But when his estranged brother resurfaces through a cryptic call, dragging him into a trail of files, threats, and old betrayals, everything he's built starts to crack. Remy Marchand, a rising star in the culinary world, is no stranger to heat, just not the kind that follows a glance across a church aisle. A single dinner at Remy’s restaurant ignites an attraction that shakes Callum’s carefully guarded world. He’s never wanted a man before. Never craved the scrape of stubble against his skin or the heat of rough hands pinning him down. But Remy? He’s all Callum can think about. Then the bullet hits. A shadowy attack leaves Remy bleeding in Callum’s arms, and suddenly, this isn’t about desire. It's about survival. Someone wants Remy dead, and Callum’s brother is at the center of it. Now, Callum must confront the ruthless empire he built, the family who betrayed him, and the truth he’s been denying: he’ll burn everything down to keep Remy alive. Even if it destroys them both.