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

Despite the extensive conversation, Julius chose not to listen to Zane. What could be the worst that might happen?

His older brother didn't need to know anything about him meeting Rose. She surely held enough competence to respect and under a request to not say anything to Zane. Julius wouldn't even mind explaining why if she were to ask him about it.

He had his own reasons for doing things the way that he wanted to do them. Mostly reasons that would benefit him in the end but also for his brother.

He decided that the best place to meet up with the other would be a restaurant he knew Zane wouldn't go to. A little too upscale for his older brother.

Rose seemed confused about the meeting but at least she didn't question him before she came.

He Would Kill Me