How do you get to own a mafia boss?
Step One: Save his life
His mouth lowers slowly, eyes locked on my lips now. Every trace of amusement is gone, leaving behind a smoldering seriousness. "I've been hoping you'd kiss me."
My breath is coming in short chops. Careful, AJ.
"And I find that I don't want to wait anymore."

***

My name is AJ Deónne. My life is a mess. All I want is to work till my bakery is debt free, and to survive these next few years alone.

My plans are turned upside down when I save a stranger from drowning...did I mention he is gorgeous? Don't judge me for ogling a helpless man. You would too!

His past hidden in shrouds of mystery...that only seems to excite and entice me. Now he is living under my roof...am I falling for him?

So what if danger is now following me and there are threats to my once quiet life? It surely has nothing to do with my handsome stranger. Right?

How To Own a Mafia Boss is created by Temple Alli, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

How To Own A Mafia Boss

The next afternoon, I take a quick picture of the message and send it to the private email. Less than two minutes later, a new message comes in from another email address.


'It Mateo knows you're alive, it's only a matter of time till he comes for you. Keep your woman safe.'


But that's not what I want to hear. It goes without saying that I'd die first before I let Mateo come near AJ, so nobody needs to tell me to keep her safe. 


What I want to know is how Mateo came to find out. I know he was sure of my death. He wouldn't have come looking if someone didn't alert him to the fact that I'm not. And while I don't want to doubt Suleiman or the Consolidation, it's the only thing that makes sense. They claimed to have my back just so they could stick a knife into it while I wasn't looking.


Chapter 27: Interlude IV