Shan R.K

The lines that blur between love and war are often the only thing keeping you alive.

I wasn't a full Italian. My mother was a Russian, a female of the Bratva. To create peace between the Famiglia her family, the Bratva gave her up. 

My father always said I was born lucky, I would never have to marry for power. I could choose. And for a while, I believed him. For a while, I thought I could marry Leonardo Catelli.

Until HE, Marco Catelli, eldest son of the Capo of the Famiglia lost his betrothed. Until he rose to be the Capo Dei Capi, The Boss of all Bosses. Until he needed an heir, a wife. Until he chose me. 

My name is Aliyana Capello, daughter of Consigliere Sartini Capello and this is my confession. 

"Bury him, mourn his death. But come Monday morning you mine Aliyana." Marco

The story follows Aliyana Capello and Marco Catelli's life and the events leading them to the alter.

When Lorenzo Catelli is murdered, Marco promises to avenge his brother's death with the help of Aliyana and his siblings. But as the answers are found, more people in the 5th State are murdered. When a cold past comes back, Marco finally sees some light in his corner. But all is not as it seems.
Enemies are never far and few in the 5th State.

Forced into a war he never wanted to protect the one he loves, Marco must choose the extent of the crimes he will commit and the enemies he will make especially if that enemy happens to be his future wife.

Boss of All Bosses

I don't see Ren’s sister, Anya. Her visit the other day to my house didn't bode well. Anya didn't visit, and death was something she didn't bat an eyelash about. 


 Andreya Moretti is even present, the beauty of the Californian Famiglia. Alice's cousin. I wonder if she's as bitter and cruel as her family. I have only seen her a handful of times, unlike Alice, Andreya prefers isolation. I don’t get it, but whenever I see her, she looks at me like I'm a ghost she never wants to see, and that sends chills down my spine. 


 “I need to see someone. Tell Gabriel I left if you see him,” I say to my sister, and is true to a sense. There were a few others I needed to see. 


 “Go then, but go now. I'll tell Gabriel. I’ll get Filippo to cover for you, at least Papa won’t be too mad.” I smile at my sister and kiss her cheek. I leave the burial site, backing away just as Ren's girlfriend, Diamond, walks toward Kylie. 
