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?

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"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

The younger sibling offered Anna a polite handshake but refused to let the other hug him. That currently was only reserved for his sister and only due to the occasion.

"Do we need to go and deal with this now, Josh?" Rose asked glancing between the two of them. Joshua simply shrugged his shoulders.

"I think that the family would be happier if we went and dealt with this right now. Personally, I don't really care one way or another. We can talk about whatever you want to know beforehand if you'd prefer."

"Rose asking her little brother for advice? That isn't something I hear happening very often." Anna teased causing her friend to give her a light shove away. Josh didn't help when he smirked at the older sibling.

"I know, right? Fortunately for her that we actually ended up coming home earlier than expected otherwise she would have had to go about figuring out how to deal with the issue on her own." Rose rolled her eyes at the other.

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