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 call that came through the next morning wasn't one that Julian expected to get.  He had been having such a nice dream he hoped would continue going on for a while longer before he would have to wake up. Someone else however determined that he didn't deserve to get the extra half hour of sleep the younger Red Scorpion son hoped would get him through the upcoming day.</p>

<p>Worse than missing the extra thirty minutes of sleep he wanted, the called turned out to be one that ended up ruining that day for him as well as the ones following it. It took his mind a few minutes to catch up to who was calling and information they were giving. Once he did process it, he instantly became wide awake as he asked the other to repeat what he said once more.  Six in the morning his father came along to tell him what took place with Zane. Bernard would have to inform him after all there would be a no-contact rule that would be taking place between them.</p>

Silent Promise