LOGINShe's sin wrapped in a nun habit. He is the devil who makes her want to confess. Luciano Moretti, the mafia's most feared enforcer, kills without hesitation, prays to no god, and bleeds for the Cosa Nostra. Sister Elizabeth has spent her life behind church walls, burying her desires under layers of penance and prayer. She is supposed to be untouchable—a quiet, secluded nun devoted to faith. But when she finds him bleeding on the altar one night, their worlds collide in a sin neither heaven nor hell can cleanse. He's meant to marry her sister to seal a deal between two mafia empires. She's meant to keep her vows and distance. But temptation has a cruel sense of humour... Because he's the last man she should want. She's the only woman he can't have. But one touch, one look, and everything sacred begins to crumble. Luciano does not seek salvation. Instead, he lures her into a dangerous path, one that includes everything she is meant to avoid, and everytime she whispers "forgive me, Father," her soul sinks deeper into him. As bloodlines clash and loyalty turns to betrayal, Elizabeth learns that the war outside the chapel isn't the only one she must survive. Because Luciano's world is built on violence and secrets, one of which binds her fate to his in ways neither of them saw coming. Desire clashes with devotion. Duty turns to betrayal. And when they're both drowning in a love so forbidden, not even God can save them.
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Firstly, thank you so much for choosing Luciano’s Forbidden Desire. I need you to know that your choice to embark on this journey with me means so much. And if you're coming from the previous book in the MAFIA RUTHLESS SERIES, which is—THE MAFIA’S WILLING PREY, then I need you to know that you're right on track, because the ride here is just about to become much more intense. Although this is the second book of the MAFIA RUTHLESS SERIES, you don't need to worry as this book is a standalone. You can read this book without really missing out much, because it explores an entirely different plot and couple. But, if you would love to get a grasp on reoccurring characters like Don Alessandro, interconnected mafia wars, then feel free to read the first book in the series before hopping on to this one or you can read this before returning back—please, do what works best for you. ♦~•♦~•♦~•♦ TRIGGER WARNING ♦~•♦~•♦•~♦ Lovelies, as the blurb implies, this is a dark romance book which explores complex themes, might cause conflicting emotions, and could tend to rattle your moral values. Trust me when I say, it will get intense as you read on, but if it's something you can't handle—take a deep breath, splash a cup of cold water on your face, sleep and step away for a while when it becomes too overwhelming… then return and please, pick up from where you left off. It's a forbidden romance trope, so it's definitely going to test you at intervals. You might read things that would make you want to slap the FL or throw the ML into a ditch—yes, it's that triggering. But, I would prefer it if you read this book with an open mind, knowing that there's a lot to come, knowing that it's called dark romance for a reason. Please, have this in mind before you drop a vile comment. Remember, your mental health and beliefs is of utmost concern and in the same way the characters are humans too, life can be a little tough and rough along the way because we're not all that perfect, so kindly, cut them some slacks while reading. Thank you ❣. Other trigger warnings include: •Stalking, breaking and entering, surveillance. •Graphic Violence and death •Mentions of human trafficking (there are no first person POVs of any trafficking victims, but you’ll get a hint of the trauma it leaves behind. Please, if you know someone who is a victim of human trafficking, or you get a hint of any suspicious activity related to this, please contact agencies responsible for protecting citizens and victims from these traffickers. Let's all come together to make the world a better and safe place.) •Explicit sexual scenes. •Kidnapping and blackmail. •Cheating (not between main characters) •A male lead who is basically a red flag all the way to his bones. Please, proceed with caution and an open mind. ♦•~♦•~♦•~♦ Point of Views- POVs ♦•~♦•~•♦~•♦ This book is written in dual point of view. Regardless, you might stay with a character for several chapters if it helps potray emotions and actions best. Nevertheless, I will try my best to blend the potraiture of both POVs together, to help you get a taste of each character equally. ♦~•♦~•♦•~♦ UPDATE SCHEDULE ♦~•♦~•♦•~♦ I promise you at least one to three chapters per day, regardless of the fact that I might skip a day or two here and there. So please, engage with patience as life can get really tough at times. I'm a law student who is trying to juggle writing and academics, please bear with me. ♦~•♦•~♦~•♦ DEDICATION ♦•~♦~•♦•~♦ To all my girlies who love their fictional men dangerous, lurking in the shadows and are colourblind to those walking red flags—remember to run when they're real. ♦~•♦~•♦~•♦ AUTHOR'S PLEA. ♦~•♦~•♦~•♦ Dearies, it would mean so much to me if you can drop in-chapter comments, vote, support and drop 5-star rating reviews in the review section. Trust me, after a long day at school and the struggle to keep up with daily updates, seeing them serves as an encouragement to me to keep going, it'll be your voice as a reader to me… to tell me that I'm doing something right. Your feedback matters, so please, don't be a silent reader. I'll love to hear your thoughts on every single chapter and the book overall. Xoxo, Betty Kris. ❤.Chapter 181*~°*~°*~°*Elizabeth*~°*~°*~°*“Let this gathering commence.”The room goes quiet, with everyone listening with rapt attention— at least almost everyone.My attention is somewhere else, but I try to listen regardless.“For centuries, the Syndicate Court has existed for one purpose which is to preserve the order between families, recognize legitimate heirs, and ensure power passes according to tradition,” the man’s voice echoes as he speaks. “Today, the Irish Empire presents it's successor.”This is it, the main reason we came here.Mama stands first, holding out her hand to me. My legs feel strangely weak as I rise from the seat.“Princess Elizabeth Kavanagh,” Mama announces, her voice unwavering, “sole heir to the Irish throne.”When she says that, murmuring sweeps through the chamber. Some people look like they cannot believe a woman would be taking up this responsibility.Some nod like they agree with the decision. Others study me with curiosity. One by one, heads bow
Chapter 180*~°*~°*~°*Elizabeth*~°*~°*~°*The first thing I notice is everything about him.Nothing stops me from looking away. Not when Don Moretti starts greeting other families.Not when I hear Marco say something unusually amusing for a man like him. What matters is him. Only him.Everything else fades to meaningless noise. It feels like my lungs have forgotten how to work, because why am I slowly gasping for air?He stands still at the entrance, not moving an inch like he just stepped out of one of my nightmares. The kind that leaves me waking up in tears, reaching for someone who never belonged to me.Luciano.God, he looks different… Harder.The sharp line of his jaw is hidden under his dark stubble now, like he intentionally didn’t shave it off. It makes it look rougher than I remember, makes him look older and infinitely more dangerously looking. His dark hair has grown even longer, strands falling carelessly against his forehead, and for one humiliating second, my fingers
Chapter 179*~°*~°*~°*Elizabeth*~°*~°*~°*As soon as the double doors open, I forget how to breath steadily.The Syndicate Court is not anything like I expected or imagined. Nothing close at all. The room is wider than anything I imagined, similar to an auditorium but even bigger. Pictures of each mafia head from years back stays glued on every corner of the wall, alongside rows of candelebras giving light to the room.There is no way anyone would come in here and not be frightened to stupor.The hazy scent of authority and power would give you all the reasons to be scared, especially when it rests in your lungs, or wraps itself around your throat, letting you know that every one in this room has blood on their hands.My hands tighten around Mama’s arm.“Relax, darling,” she murmurs, leaning close enough for only me to hear. “You look like you're walking into your own execution.”I try to laugh it off but nothing comes out. “I think I would rather face an execution.”She smiles, “R
Chapter 178*~°*~°*~°*Elizabeth*~°*~°*~°*The reviving engines of the private jet reminds me that I'm really doing this. I'm really taking on the role of the Irish heir.Even the surrounding noise does nothing to calm the storm in my heart. I'm in between choices, wondering if I can really do this… if doing this is the right decision to take.I sit by the window, watching the clouds, my fingers wrapped around the cup of tea that has already gone cold. Just opposite me, Mama is reading through stacks of documents, occasionally exchanging words with one of her advisors. Although my eyes are on her, my mind is someone else entirely. In fact it's in so many places at once.I glance at my phone for what seems to be the tenth time in the last hour. The lock screen is still the same picture I had taken three weeks ago of my daughter sleeping on my chest, her tiny fist curled around my finger.The ache that fills my heart is instant.Before leaving the palace this morning, I spent nearly an
Chapter 52 ••~••°••~•• Luciano ••~••°••~•• “How did you get this scar?” A vulnerable look passes through her eyes, then replaced with something more concerning. I follow her gaze directly to the spot where she has her hand placed. I know what she's trying to do—she's changing the fucking topic
Chapter 48 *~°*~°*~°* Elizabeth *~°*~°*~°* A hand closes around my throat. Not rough at first, fingers digging just enough to warn me. An unfamiliar feeling crashes onto me, it dawns on me that I have no idea who this person is. Could it be the man from earlier? I gasp, clawing at the arm as I
Chapter 8 *~°*~°*~°* Elizabeth *~°*~°*~° “Hello, sister,” he rasped, in that familiar voice that does things to my insides that I can't explain. His voice is deep. But gentle. Soft even. And my brain doesn't know how to react. My stare shifted from him to Mama, but she's too excited to notice h
Chapter 85 ••~••°••~•• Luciano ••~••°••~•• If there was ever a moment when it felt like my heart had been ripped out, and life squeezed out completely from it—then right now is included. As soon as the child slipped, falling on the raining, it did feel like my lungs had been seized completely of












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