Bethany Gale is a young woman wishing to venture into a new life after being fired from her job. Her life takes a sudden turn when she accepts a job as an assistant and meets her new boss Anthony Funari, who also happens to be the leader of a mafia group. Bethany is plunged into a life she never thought she would experience.

While trying to get revenge for what has happened in his past, will Anthony be able to protect the woman he unexpectedly fell in love with? Or will the danger of his life catch up to them, possibly putting Bethany in harm’s way?

Anthony wants out of this lifestyle because after meeting Bethany he realizes there is more to living than violence. But will his uncle find a way to put a stop to that and keep him stuck in the family business?

Deadly Temptations is created by Ashe Nova, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Deadly Temptations

The rest of the time flies by and eventually, we are reminded by Griffin and Lorenzo that we all still have responsibilities. We hesitantly make our way to the airport and the excruciatingly long plane ride back to New York. 


While everyone is dreading the return to life, I’m eager for it. I’m returning with a new sense of purpose and meaning. The ride is quiet, everyone recollecting themselves for a busy week of work. 


About midway through the ride, I’m making a snack for Anthony, Griffin, and me when Griffin’s phone rings. His face hardens and he answers it with a terse hello. 


Griffin stays silent while Anthony and I watch impatiently. After a moment Griffin sighs hard under his breath, the sound coming out more like a growl. 


“Yes, yes. I understand. I get it. Just clean it up and I’ll do the rest.” Griffin ends the call and slams his head back against the headrest. “Motherf*cking son of a b*tch!” 


Chapter 47: A Survivor of the Ages