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

<p>The encounter with Richard didn't turn out as expected. Despite his position, he was one of the few new people who disobeyed Zane. He wouldn't mind, but he needed someone like the kid currently. Someone who did good with the push and pull and he could trust. Someone he only need to snap his fingers for and they would be there for him right away. Such people were hard to come by in recent days.  </p>

<p>Why did it have to be that difficult to understand the situation? Richard wasn't the only one. The informant, his younger brother, Rose to a degree, and a few others based on what his father said. Not including his father himself. The bane of his existence. If he thought about it, he could fill out a notebook with everyone who bothered him and caused unnecessary problems. The only positive thing that came out was that his men did have a halfway decent job cleaning up after themselves.  </p>

Less Than Satisfying