A woman believes she has found lasting love with her mafia fiancé, until his betrayal shatters everything she was promised. As the truth about his other relationship comes to light, she must decide whether to fight for a love that was never really hers or walk away from the dangerous world he rules.
me as he typed out a quick reply. The familiar fire of lust was reignited in his Baby, I'm so sorry. Emergency at the club. I have to go. Go. Business first. Jax let out a breath of relief. Normally, he wouldn't leave without a deep, passionate
But this time, he just rushed a quick peck to my forehead and stirred away. Then, I told the butler to handle the rest of the party and quietly followed Jax. I watched him go. He drove like a maniac all the way to the underground parking garage.
The moment the car door opened, she pouted her red lips and jumped right into his arms. Jax, those fireworks were gorgeous. I'm so jealous I'm going crazy. Jax pinched her chin.
I gave you a club for your birthday. Wasn't that enough? I made you a promise. Be a good girl, keep Aroria out of it, and I'll make it up to you.
You know I will. I closed my eyes and forced the suffocating emotions down. Just three more days, and this would all be over. I didn't go back to the party.
I went straight home. In the middle of the night, a loud crash woke me up. Jack stood in the doorway, reeking of alcohol and blood. His tense body didn't relax until his eyes landed on me.
Baby, why did you leave without telling me? I finished dealing with the rat and went to find you, but you were gone. I was losing my damn mind. I glanced at the clock.
3 a.m. I had been home since 9 p.m.