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

Blood rushes in my ears, and for a minute, I feel complete, abject terror. 


Followed by a minute of complete, abject recklessness. "Then prepare to die." 


Oh, you stupid, stupid girl. What would you do to someone who admitted to being a mafia boss? A billionaire who'd wreck you and buy you over multiple times?


His eyes devour my face, down to his hand on my throat. "Is it such a wonder that I adore you?" His hand leaves my throat and goes back to my cheek. "I'll make the world burn for you." 


His lips cover mine and begin to plunder.


I push his head away before my body decides to crumble to his will. "Don't ever tell me what to do with myself, you f*cking bastard. If I want to date him, I will, and you'll stand and watch and do nothing. If I want to f*ck him, I will, and you'll watch it"


Chapter 41: The Angel You Can't Change