A feared mafia boss is notorious for his ruthlessness and his refusal to listen to anyone—until a young woman offers him a piece of candy. That small act of kindness becomes the unlikely key to his guarded heart, and he decides to make her his wife. Now she must navigate a dangerous world of crime and power while figuring out whether the man who only listens to her can truly be trusted.
He turned and walked out. I clapped my hand over my face and hurried after him. My dress was ridiculous. ridiculous. Layers of fabric blooming around my feet with every step. It looked
than the flowers lining the path, honestly. I was so focused on not tripping that I didn't notice he'd stopped. I grabbed his arm and pulled him behind a stone wall. I pressed my palm over his lips. You're telling me he's with her right now?
The woman from that night. I crouched and peeked out. Expensive clothes from head to toe. Staff trailing behind. Her assistant kept her head down. Yes. I've been here two days, haven't seen him once, and that chubby little idiot gets all his attention? On what grounds? Her father is a federal judge. His protege just landed a major appointment. El Padore probably-
Besides the Castellanos, who could be useful to him? Ma'am, careful. I caught pieces. They mentioned Dad, Dad's student, after they left I looked at Adriel. He'd stayed still the whole time, my hand on his Please just punish me, not my dad.
I'm not punishing you. But can you tell me how you knew she was coming? And why you think she's bad? I ducked under his arm, grabbed my skirt, and bolted.
I'm really tired. Good night. After I'd showered and gotten into bed, Adriel came anyway.