Lina Gonzalez is a poor girl who's never had much. After running away from her abusive stepfather and starting a new life, she's left to pick up her broken pieces. What happens when a run-in with a handsome stranger leaves her with more than she bargained for. Can she escape the clutches of the cold mafia man? Elio DeLuca has never been a kind man. Being a capo for the Italian mafia has made him ruthless. With a family to support, he finds himself digging deeper into a life he did not want. After a night out leads to an innocent woman catching a glimpse of his twisted ways, he must kidnap and kill her. Can he bring himself to finish the job? WARNING: This book depicts mature themes such as explicit sexual content and strong language that may not be suitable for everyone. Reader discretion is advised. Unedited 12/20/23