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CHAPTER ONE

The crisp night air hit Matteo DiCarlo’s face as he stepped out of his car, the tires of his black SUV screeching as it came to a halt on the gravel driveway. The mansion before him was an ostentatious display of wealth—an image that now seemed tainted by the stench of desperation.He adjusted his tailored black suit, his piercing eyes scanning the surroundings as he walked toward the front door. A sense of impatience gnawed at him. He didn’t like waiting, and he certainly didn’t like dealing with people who couldn’t pay their debts.Richard Thornton, the businessman whose debt he was here to collect, had failed to keep up with the payments. Now, it was time to make sure he understood the consequences of crossing the wrong people.Matteo knocked once—hard—on the large wooden door.A moment later, it opened. Thornton stood in front of him, his once-immaculate appearance now disheveled. He looked like a man who hadn’t slept in days, eyes bloodshot, his expensive suit rumpled. He was swe

CHAPTER TWO

Matteo stood in the hallway, his body tense, his mind working furiously to push away the strange stirrings her proximity caused. This was a transaction, nothing more. The sooner he reminded himself of that, the sooner he could finish his business here and leave without further complication.But Isabella Thornton wasn’t making it easy. The way her soft voice lingered in the air, the way her eyes challenged him in ways no one else ever dared—she was getting under his skin.He glanced at her father, still standing awkwardly by the door, a silent plea written all over his face."I’ll take care of it," Matteo said sharply, dismissing the man with a wave. He had no time for Richard Thornton’s cowardice. The deal had been struck, and now Matteo needed to make it clear that there would be no further attempts to bargain.Richard nodded weakly and disappeared down the hall, leaving the two of them alone. Matteo’s gaze shifted back to Isabella, who hadn’t moved from the door. She stood there, he

CHAPTER THREE

The silence in the room was deafening as Matteo’s heavy footsteps echoed down the hallway. Isabella remained frozen in place, the lingering warmth of his touch still making her skin tingle. Her breath came in shallow gasps, her body humming with a mix of desire and confusion.She couldn’t understand it. She had known men, seen men in power, but none had affected her like Matteo DiCarlo had. He was different, dangerous even. And yet, there was something about him that drew her in, something that made her pulse race even when he seemed to discard her with such cold indifference.But she wasn’t about to show weakness. She wasn’t like the other women who would fall at his feet. She wasn’t weak.Isabella turned toward the window, gazing out at the sprawling estate beyond the glass. The world outside was still, almost too still, and her reflection stared back at her—lost, uncertain. She wasn’t sure what she was becoming, but she knew one thing for certain. She wanted more. She wasn’t going

CHAPTER FOUR

The moonlight slanted through the tall windows of the Thornton mansion, casting long, eerie shadows on the polished floors. Inside, Isabella stood near the grand fireplace, her back rigid with tension. Her hands twisted nervously, the delicate lace of her sleeves pulling at her fingertips as her mind raced. Matteo’s words echoed in her ears, and though her body was still trembling from the proximity of his touch, her thoughts couldn’t seem to focus on anything but him.He’s right. She could almost feel it, deep in her chest. She was drawn to him, no matter how much she hated herself for it.But she was weak. She had always been weak. Weak in the eyes of her father, weak in the eyes of her peers. And now, weak in front of him. She had no choice but to admit it. Matteo DiCarlo wasn’t just a mafia lord; he was a force that had come to claim what was his—and whether she liked it or not, she was part of that claim.She pulled her eyes from the flickering fire and stared at the door. For a m

CHAPTER FIVE

The tension in the room was suffocating, thick with the weight of unspoken words and unacknowledged desires. Matteo’s presence loomed over Isabella like a shadow, his dark gaze never leaving her face. The way he stood before her, unyielding and powerful, made her feel small and insignificant, yet she couldn’t bring herself to turn away. Every breath she took seemed to draw her deeper into his orbit, and despite herself, she was starting to wonder if she even wanted to break free.He moved closer, each step measured, deliberate. His eyes were locked on hers, an unspoken promise of something dangerous, something tempting. Isabella’s pulse quickened, her body betraying her even though her mind screamed for her to resist.“Don’t pretend you don’t feel it,” Matteo’s voice was low, almost a growl, sending a shiver down her spine. “You want me just as much as I want you.”Isabella swallowed hard, her throat dry. She wanted to deny it, wanted to push him away, but the words caught in her ches

CHAPTER SIX

Isabella’s footsteps echoed softly as she wandered back to her room, her mind a tangled mess of emotions. The conversation with Matteo had left her shaken, the intensity of his gaze still lingering on her skin like an invisible mark. She couldn’t stop replaying his words over and over in her mind—You’re mine now. The more she thought about it, the more she wondered if it was true. Had she truly become entangled in his world, or was she just another piece in his game?As she reached her room, she paused, her hand hovering over the doorknob. The house was very quiet, the silence pressing in on her. Something just didn’t feel right. It was as if the walls themselves were hiding secrets, whispering to her of things she was better off not knowing.Her instincts told her to turn back, to escape before it was too late, but she couldn’t. She was already too far gone, and the pull of Matteo’s power had a grip on her she couldn’t escape. It was like an addiction, a dangerous desire she couldn’t

CHAPTER SEVEN

The air in Matteo’s mansion was thick with unspoken tension, the kind that settled into the walls like a ghost of something waiting to be unleashed. Isabella sat near the fireplace in her room, her knees drawn to her chest. The flickering flames did little to warm her chilled bones, her mind spinning with everything she had overheard that evening.She wasn’t just a pawn in Matteo’s game. She was something more. Something valuable.But why?A soft knock at her door startled her from her thoughts. She hesitated before standing, smoothing her hands over her silk nightgown before opening the door.Lia stood on the other side, her expression unreadable. The woman’s presence always unsettled Isabella. She was like a blade—sharp, dangerous, and waiting for the right moment to cut."The Don wants to see you," Lia said, her tone flat. "Now."Isabella’s stomach twisted. It wasn’t the first time Matteo summoned her, but there was something different in how Lia looked at her tonight. A flicker of

CHAPTER EIGHT

Isabella’s world felt like it was slipping through her fingers. One moment, she was a forgotten daughter, overlooked and discarded. The next, she was the center of a war she never knew existed. Morelli wanted her. Matteo refused to let her go. And somewhere in between, her fate was being decided without her consent.Her lips parted, the air around her thick with an unspoken challenge. "If I say no, what happens to me?"Matteo’s dark gaze flickered with something she couldn’t quite place. "Then Morelli gets what he wants. And believe me, Isabella, you don’t want that."A chill crawled down her spine. She didn’t doubt him. Dante Morelli had looked at her like she was a possession he was already claiming. A trophy he had been robbed of."But why me?" she whispered. "I don’t understand. I’m no one. Just the daughter of a pathetic man who sells what he can’t afford to keep."Matteo studied her, the tension in the room growing unbearable. Then, after what felt like an eternity, he exhaled,

CHAPTER NINE

The explosion sent a shockwave through the mansion, shaking the walls with terrifying force. The sound of shattering glass and distant gunfire filled the air, sending Isabella into a spiral of panic. She stumbled backward, her ears ringing, her heart pounding wildly against her ribs.Matteo reacted instantly, grabbing her wrist and pulling her to him. His grip was firm, unyielding, but not cruel. "Stay close to me," he ordered, his voice sharp, authoritative. "Do not run. Do not make a sound."She barely had time to nod before Lia burst back into the room, a gun in each hand. "We have to move. Now."Matteo pulled Isabella forward, his grip never faltering. "How many?""Too many," Lia said grimly. "Morelli isn’t playing games. He’s here to take her. And he’s willing to burn this place down to do it."A cold chill crawled up Isabella’s spine. Morelli wanted her so badly that he was willing to kill for it. And Matteo… was he truly willing to die to keep her out of his hands?They hurried

CHAPTER TEN

The night air was thick with smoke and the lingering scent of gunpowder as Matteo led Isabella away from the burning estate. His grip on her wrist was firm, guiding her through the shadows, away from the bloodshed they’d barely escaped.Isabella’s heart pounded in her chest. Every step she took felt like another part of her past crumbling beneath her feet. She had chosen to leave everything behind, to disappear into the unknown with a man just as dangerous as the one hunting her.They reached a sleek black car parked just beyond the tree line. Matteo yanked the door open and ushered her inside before sliding in beside her. The driver, a burly man with a scar across his cheek, didn’t ask questions. He simply started the engine and peeled away from the destruction behind them.Isabella exhaled, pressing her back against the leather seat, her pulse still frantic. "Where are we going?"Matteo’s gaze was dark, unreadable. "Somewhere safe."She bit her lip, unsure if such a place existed. "

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