Mafia King of Lies: An Arranged Marriage Dark Mafia Romance (Kings of Blood and Vows)

MARIA I walked down the aisle in white—ready to marry the mafia prince. I walked out the wife of his father the king. I trembled when the ruthless monster claimed my innocence. Now I ache for the touch I was raised to fear. They said it was for my family. For honor. For survival. That Matteo Davacalli would protect me. But he is cruel. Silent. Distant. Built like a god. Broken like a man. He looked at me like I was his salvation—a reprieve from his sins or an escape from the love that still owns his heart. I told him not to touch me. And he didn’t— not until I begged for it craving the hands of a man who still dreams of her. But I’ve seen his hands shake when I cry. I’ve heard his breath hitch when I whisper his name. His body is fire seeping into my skin branding me making me crave more. And God help me I do. But this world doesn’t allow happy endings. And I hold a flash drive hiding the one s