Too Curvy for the Kingpin — Lucas Rejects His New Mom

Magnus Salvatore was busy running some cartel business overseas. His place? Just a framed photograph of the man himself. I signed the papers, a cold ring was shoved into my finger. No vows, no kiss, just ink. I bet he finally saw what the bride looks like and bolted. What's she complaining about? Marrying into the Salvatore

luckiest thing that's ever happened to her. Let them pity me. They thought being left at altar was the ultimate humiliation, but I never needed a husband. What I wanted was a mansion, an empire, and walls high enough to keep my toxic family out forever. Iron gates, high security cameras. Not bad. At least the Vitale family won't be breaking in anytime

Does Magnus actually live here? Mr. Salvatore is rarely home. Are you my mommy? Do I really have a mommy now?

That tiny, cracked voice broke my heart. I knelt down. Yeah, sweetie. You've got a mom now.

I remembered Magnus' late wife had left behind two kids. And you must be Lucas? The boy hiding in the dark hallway didn't say anything. Strungy, bruised, arms crossed, jaw tight.

Lily, she's not our mom.