"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: Many Assistants find freedom in simply having a love life. Unless the boss gives permission, the Assistant remains celibate throughout their lifetime.


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James smoked a cigarette as he sat next to his broken assistant at the medical ward. Tommy smelled the smoke and awakened nervously. He was relieved to see James and then tried to get up again.


"With Miss Eve," he blew out a large puff of smoke.


Tommy tried to sit up and James quickly stopped him. "I need to see Marlene,"


"You're not going anywhere, mate. Doc says you'll need a cane for a week."


"Fuck," Tommy muttered. He laid back down and noticed James had an unnerving wave of calm over him. 


"Is… is something wrong sir?" he asked.


Chapter 44: Welcome Home