DameButterfly

You can get much further with a kind word and a gun than you can with just a kind word. – Al Capone

An iron fist and a merciless cold metal gun, the mafia code that was taught to Zane Scarlet by his father. A code he wants to reform.
 But... When the only one knows how to solve problems is with a gun in hand and the only answer for betrayal is death - where does one start? And how does one do it while avoiding any attempts at arranged marriage? 

Not to mention the fiery woman on the right side of the law who entered his life like a whirlwind. What good could she possibly be?

excerpt:

"We already agreed where your place ends, Rose. There's no need any further argument. This Is final." Zane pinched the bridge of nose, turning to leave. A small hand grabbed the much larger one. An unexpected move. 
"What if I don't want my place to end there?" the low, quivering voice asked.
"What if I want this to be real?"
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Little Dove I love you so
but I know you have to go.
So spread your wings
and fly my love,
soar above the world my dove.
Paint the sky in indigo,
let your graceful colors flow,
and I'll search the sky
for your rainbow.
~ Author: Christy Ann Martine


*Prequel to Arranged Marriage To The Princess of The Red Scorpions*

Dear Dove

"Mark what a pleasant surprise to see you here." Rose's voice came out strained as she tried to reply in a polite fashion.

"Isn't it indeed? Fancy us meeting in such a nice place at the same time." She felt her skin crawl the moment his hand made contact with her shoulder.

"Yes, but I would appreciate it if you didn't stick around for too long." Rose did her best to shrug off the offending hand.

"So soon? We haven't even gotten the chance to start talking. Though it seems like you have company?" Mark's eyes lingered over the barren plate taking space on the seat across from her.

"That's absolutely right. I am here with my father and-" Rose didn't get to finish as the other became obviously excited.

"Your father is here with you tonight? I should have put two and two together sooner. How silly of me!" At least the man knew how to laugh at his own Ineptness.

Bitter