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."

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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 car ride is silent and fraught with tension, at least on my side. Jason is controlled and unaffected, and I long for the ability to detach from situations as well as he can.


I close my eyes and silently say a prayer. I don't know what we're going there to face, but it's not going to be pretty. I feel his hand enclose mine and squeeze. "It'll be fine, baby." He lifts my hand up to his lips and kisses it. "I'll make sure of it." 


"If you think to make me wait in the car to be your getaway driver, you're in for something else."


He huffs a short laugh. "Fine. We'll make sure of it."


He sighs. "I guess I could use a sidekick."


To my abject horror, I feel my eyes watering. "This isn't the time."


"I know, I know." Another kiss on my hand, and another. "I just can't stand to see you this way." 


Chapter 28:The Angel In Your Hands