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Dante has built his empire on total intolerance and violence. Isabella's father is murdered in the most ruthless way, which gets Don Dante involved, and his life entangled with this young mafia's daughter. 
He kidnaps her, claiming his aim is to protect her from her father's murderers but it certainly does not seem like it because he is possessive and won't let her go! 
Isabella is no innocent good girl either, she is more than ready to revenge her father's death and no handsome possessive devil can keep her caged, and make her sip tea while her father's murder enjoys her family's downfall! 
Dante and Isabella's life has to change, in a way that has them reeling with emotion, lust, passion, and dark secrets, and surely nothing will ever be the same again for the both of them.

The Mafia's Chosen

I try to hide in my room, but I am ordered to the patio to eat with Marco, Alessia, and six of his men. The outdoor space is softly lit and lined with beautiful, fragrant flowers. Gentle waves crash onto the beach in a rhythmic soothing sound. The scenery would've been romantic under any other circumstances, but I can't enjoy it. I pick at my spaghetti alle vongole, aware that everyone is surreptitiously watching me. Is the food poisoned? Are they all waiting for me to eat it, then keel over at the table?

Alessia tries to keep the conversation going, but Marco's men are uninterested in talking, remaining silent, and Marco gives her one or two word answers. Finally, he looks at me. "Don't care for the pasta, Isabella?"

"I'm just waiting for the poison to kick in."

"Now, why would we poison you? You are much more valuable alive than dead." He points to my dish. "Take a bite."

Eighty One