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In the dazzling chaos of New York City, Ariana Whitmore lived a simple, invisible life-until the night everything was ripped away. Sold like property to a ruthless stranger, she was forced into a world she never imagined: one ruled by secrets, betrayal, and blood money. Leonardo De Luca-the feared Mafia boss from Italy-was a man of dark power and darker desires. To him, Ariana was just another possession, another pawn in his endless game of revenge. He broke her trust. He shattered her innocence. He stole her affection without mercy. But what happens when a broken soul refuses to stay broken? Betrayed by those she loved, crushed by a man she couldn't resist, Ariana will rise from the ashes. She will not just survive the injustice. She will conquer it. She will become the woman every man fears...and the woman Leonardo can never control. In a world of lies, hatred, and shattered promises, can stolen affection turn into a dangerous love? Or will betrayal destroy them both? New York. Italy. Two hearts. One brutal war. Get ready for a romance fueled by vengeance, betrayal, and forbidden passion.
The city of New York never slept, its streets alive with the chaotic symphony of honking cars, flashing billboards, and the murmurs of people chasing dreams-or escaping nightmares.
Aria Sullivan tightened her coat around her slender frame as she walked down Fifth Avenue, the cold night air biting against her skin. She had just finished another grueling shift at La Vie en Rose, a high-end restaurant where she worked as a waitress, barely scraping by in a city that swallowed people whole.
Her life had always been a series of predictable struggles-working long hours, dealing with difficult customers, and saving every penny for rent. But tonight, she felt different. Restless. Reckless.
Maybe it was the exhaustion. Or maybe it was the sting of betrayal that still lingered from the man who had shattered her trust just weeks ago.
Ryan Bennett.
Her ex-boyfriend, the man she had once believed was her future, had turned out to be nothing more than a selfish liar. He had cheated, stolen from her, and left her with nothing but a broken heart and an empty bank account.
Tonight, she didn't want to think about him. Tonight, she wanted to feel something-anything-to remind herself that she was still alive.
And that was how she found herself walking into Club Euphoria, one of the most exclusive nightclubs in the city.
The bass of the music vibrated through her bones as she stepped inside, her eyes adjusting to the dim, seductive lighting. The air was thick with the scent of expensive cologne, alcohol, and desperation. People moved like shadows on the dance floor, bodies pressing together, lost in the intoxicating rhythm.
She wasn't supposed to be here. This wasn't her world. But something-perhaps the aching loneliness in her chest-drove her forward.
Then she saw him.
A man unlike any other.
Luca Moretti.
He sat in the VIP section, a glass of whiskey in his hand, his gaze dark and unreadable as he observed the crowd. There was something about him-an aura of power, danger, and control that made him impossible to ignore. He didn't blend in with the crowd; he commanded attention without even trying.
Aria's breath hitched.
Everything about him screamed danger-the sharp angles of his jaw, the way his black suit molded to his muscular frame, the cold, calculating way he looked at people, as if deciding whether they were worth his time.
And yet, despite every warning in her mind, she couldn't look away.
As if sensing her gaze, his piercing blue eyes met hers.
For a moment, the world around her disappeared.
He tilted his head slightly, his lips curling into something that wasn't quite a smile. It was an invitation. A dare.
Aria's heart pounded. She had never been the type to take risks, but tonight-tonight, she wasn't herself.
Before she could second-guess her actions, she found herself walking toward him.
Luca watched her approach with mild curiosity, swirling the amber liquid in his glass. She was different from the women who usually threw themselves at him. There was a quiet hesitance in her steps, a wariness in her brown eyes, but also something else-something defiant.
Interesting.
He leaned back as she stopped in front of him. "Lost, dolcezza?" His voice was smooth, rich, laced with the hint of an Italian accent.
Aria swallowed. "Maybe."
His smirk deepened. "Or maybe you were looking for me."
She let out a soft breathless laugh. "And why would I be looking for you?"
Luca set his glass down, his fingers brushing against hers ever so slightly. "Because you're running from something. And I look like the kind of man who can make you forget."
Her pulse fluttered at the accuracy of his words. She was running-running from the pain, the heartbreak, the loneliness.
Maybe, just for one night, she could let herself be reckless.
She didn't answer him. Instead, she let her actions speak for her as she reached for his hand.
Luca raised an eyebrow, amused. "Coraggiosa," he murmured. Brave.
He stood, towering over her, his presence swallowing her whole. Without another word, he led her through a private exit, past security, and into the back of a sleek black limousine.
Aria barely had time to process what was happening before his lips crashed against hers.
Heat exploded between them, raw and consuming. His hands were firm, possessive, as they gripped her waist, pulling her closer. She gasped against his mouth, her fingers tangling in his dark hair.
She had never kissed someone like this before-like she was drowning and he was the only air she needed.
And for the first time in a long time, she didn't feel empty.
She felt alive.
The Morning After
The golden rays of morning light streamed through the curtains, casting a soft glow on Aria's bare skin. She stirred slightly, the unfamiliar scent of expensive cologne and fresh linen wrapping around her senses.
Then reality came crashing down.
Her eyes flew open, her breath hitching as she took in her surroundings.
A massive, luxurious bedroom. Silk sheets. A breathtaking view of the city skyline.
And next to her, a man who was both dangerous and devastatingly handsome.
Luca Moretti.
Memories of the night before flooded her mind. The heat of his touch. The way he had claimed her with a dominance that left her breathless. The way she had let herself fall into the abyss of pleasure, ignoring the consequences.
Her heart pounded. What had she done?
Carefully, she slipped out of bed, clutching the sheet around her as she scanned the room for her clothes. She needed to leave. Now.
But as she reached for her dress, a deep voice sent a chill down her spine.
"Leaving so soon, dolcezza?"
She froze.
Slowly, she turned to face him. Luca was propped up on one elbow, his chiseled torso on full display, his blue eyes watching her with amusement.
Her throat went dry.
"I... I should go," she managed to say.
Luca smirked, running a hand through his tousled dark hair. "Why rush? You didn't seem so eager to leave last night."
Her cheeks burned. "Last night was a mistake."
Something dark flickered in his gaze. "A mistake?" He sat up, the sheets slipping down his waist, revealing more of his sculpted body. "You didn't seem to think so when you were begging for more."
Aria's breath hitched. "I-I wasn't-"
He leaned forward, his voice dropping to a husky whisper. "Tell me, dolcezza, do you regret it?"
Yes. No. Maybe.
She didn't know.
All she knew was that being around him was dangerous-not just because of who he was, but because of what he made her feel.
Without answering, she grabbed her dress and turned toward the door.
Luca watched her with an unreadable expression. He could have stopped her. He could have ordered her to stay.
But he let her go.
For now.
Because something told him this wasn't the last time he'd see Aria Sullivan.
And he was right.
Because in a few weeks, their one reckless night would turn into something far more complicated.
Something permanent.
Something neither of them were prepared for.
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"You're a creepy bastard." His eyes smolder me and his answering grin is nothing short of beautiful. Deadly. "Yet you hunger for me. Tell me, this appetite of yours, does it always tend toward 'creepy bastards'?" **** Widower and ex-boss to the Mafia, Zefiro Della Rocca, has an unhealthy fixation on the woman nextdoor. It began as a coincidence, growing into mere curiosity, and soon, it was an itch he couldn't ignore, like a quick fix of crack for an addict. He didn't know her name, but he knew every inch of her skin, how it flushed when she climaxed, her favourite novel and that every night she contemplated suicide. He didn't want to care, despising his rapt fascination of the woman. She was in love with her abusive husband. She was married, bound by a contract to the Bratva's hitman. She was off-limits. But when Zefiro wanted something, it was with an intensity that bordered on madness. He obsessed, possessed, owned. There'd be bloodshed if he touched her, but the sight of blood always did fascinate him. * When Susanna flees from her husband, she stumbles right into the arms of her devilishly handsome neighbour with a brooding glare. He couldn't stand her, but she needed him, if she was ever going to escape her husband who now wanted her dead. Better the devil you know than the angel you don't. She should have recalled that before hopping into Zefiro's car and letting him whisk her away to Italy. Maybe then, she wouldn't have started an affair with him. He was the only man who touched her right, and the crazy man took no small pains in ensuring he would be the last.
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