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

"Alright, what exactly is all of this noise going on here?" One of the senior lawyers came marching over as the commotion increased.

The gray-haired man got between the two of them, making Mark create more distance rather than forcing Rose to move.

"Rose, I thought that I sent you off to go and take care of some things for me? What is going on with you two." Of course, it would the exact lawyer Rose had been around in the courtroom moments ago. Exactly what wasn't needed.

"I was trying to ask her about information regarding an important matter, but she was refusing to answer me." Rose bite the inside of her cheek, rolling her eyes wouldn't be right now. Even if Mark did what Mark did best.

"What information were you trying to ask her about? Was it something more important than what I am needing her to do for me?" The lawyer shot them both demanding looks waiting to see who would reply first.

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