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

I open the next morning to Jason at the other side. "Hi."


He doesn't look good. Dark circles ring around his eyes, and I have the distinct feeling that unlike me, he didn't sleep last night.


I realize that maybe I'm not being fair to him? He had to perform surgery on his friend yesterday. He must have gone through the same emotional and mental stress I went through, maybe even more. Just because he held a gun afterwards doesn't mean anything changed.


He speaks before I can try to say something to that effect.


"You're right. I was stupid for trying to keep you in the dark and having you find out in the way that you did. If you have any questions for me, I'm ready to answer them as honestly as possible. I won't keep anything else back."


He's handing me what I've been asking him for weeks. I can't even be petty and pretend I'm no longer curious. "We'll talk on the way to the hospital? I'll drive."


Chapter 32:The Angel You Crave