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 jerk back from the past as a loud honk of a car shocks my senses. Marco drives with a casual shift in gears, flying at an insanely illegal speed I know too well. 


 "So?" He asks, patiently waiting for my reply. 


 "Matteo devised a plan to kidnap Alec. Alec escaped with Alice's help, we weren't going to kill him. She told Matteo, believing he was on Alec's side. The night of the Fraternity party, Matteo sent Xander to us, knowing Alice was there." 


 "Yes, he was keeping Alice occupied, well, all of us occupied while Matteo got Alec. Ren slipped out after Matteo sent him a message. They were close enough that Ren could walk back to the party and far enough that nobody saw them. I didn't know any of this until Ren got back and told me." 


 "And I supposed the others don't know?" 


 "No, they didn't trust Matteo. Deno is the only one who knows Matteo's involvement." 


 "Sure, he does." I ignore Marco's sarcastic reply. 
