"You're a mafia boss," she uttered as he pulled her closer.
"Yup, boss of the Toffee Boys. Problem?" He said, still tasting her skin. He had a strong hold on her waist and back as his lips grazed the sensitive areas of her chest. She pushed him down on the bed and gave him a deep kiss.
"Not at all," she panted. After his clothes were fully off, she let him enter and leaned back. In all of the ecstasy, James almost missed the tattoo on Penelope's lower hip, a small girl holding a honey stick. On top of her head was the exact same black crown.
"F*ck," he thought before his mind fell back into bliss.
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James Brooks is having another good day running his candy shop and gang in 1920's London. That is, until the new girl, Penelope Eve, puts a shop and her gang on his turf.
After they get more than personal with each other, Penelope tries to cut ties with James as they compete in the sugar trials to win territory around the world by having the best product.
But can they stay apart? It seems that way when James starts courting Penelope's worst enemy, Beatrice Wells. Will they come together, or will Beatrice and the world of gangs tear them apart?

Lollipop

Fact: Though James’ business is best known for lollipops, the original bestseller was salted toffee wrapped up like hard candy. It’s why all of his men and himself bear a wrapped hard candy tattoo versus a lollipop.


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James sat at a bar, drinking wine in a quiet setting. Patrons sitting at the tables kept their conversations at their respective volumes and occasionally made hearty laughs. James enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere until Beatrice stepped through the door, wearing a tight green dress. 


Men paused to admire her beauty and some made a few whistles and catcalls as she passed by. She took her seat next to James who finished his wine and was now ordering another one.


“This seems like an unorthodox place to meet. Are you trying to spice things up?” she asked, leaned in. James smirked as he leaned away.


Chapter 22: The Snake and The Wolf