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

Watching the people mulling about, Zane's hand twitched. Damn it. He could really do with a cigarette.

His tongue darted out to run across his chapped lips. He wasn't he to do that though. Right now, the young mafioso needed to figure out who would be taking operations over.

Even though they were given orders to continue work as normal, most couldn't help glancing over at the newcomer. Even if they didn't know who he was, Zane's aura bled danger.

The warehouse made it difficult to see their faces. Zane didn't care about that though. Looks weren't important. Anyone could be trained to hide their appearance or blend in.

The candidate had to be someone more reliable. Not easily swayed by prospects outside of what the Red Scorpion family stood by or gave out. Especially not someone who would be willing to pull children into the whole matter drug dealing matter.

Shape Up