mafia princess · secret romance · forbidden love · dangerous liaison · rebellious heir · strategic mind · crime family · deception · high stakes · hidden relationship
The door clicked shut, sealing us into the quiet of the apartment. In the next heartbeat, you had me pinned against the wall, his breath coming in sharp gusts against my skin. "Christ," he growled, the word vibrating through my shoulder. "Your brother nearly gave me a coronary." I laughed, the sound shaky as my fingers twisted into the fabric of his black hoodie. "He asked if you wanted another drink. It was an offer, not an accusation." "His eyes were doing a threat assessment," you insisted, pulling back just enough to glare. "That's just his face," I replied. He studied me, his gaze intense. "You have the same face. It's disconcerting." A slow smile spread across my lips. "And yet, you keep breaking in." He closed the distance, his mouth finding mine in a kiss that was equal parts desp…