Cornflower

"Iris, a struggling singer in a local bar, finds her life upended when she's kidnapped by the mayor's men and used as bait to lure the powerful Italian mafia boss Alexander de Martin. What starts as a dangerous game, however, takes an unexpected turn when Iris and Alexander find themselves falling in love, setting the stage for a tale of dangerous passion, unexpected alliances, and the power of love in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds."

It All Started With A Lie...

I was jolted awake by the loud noise of thunder, opening my eyes to the darkened room. I looked down at Amber, who was still sleeping peacefully in my arms, and breathed a sigh of relief that she hadn't woken up. The sound of the thunder was loud and ominous, and I could feel the rain lashing against the windows.

I gently pulled the blanket up Amber's body, feeling her snuggle closer to me, her leg warmly wrapping around my waist. I smiled at the feeling, enjoying the intimacy of our closeness, even in sleep. Amber sighed contentedly, rubbing her cheek against my chest. I let my hand trail over her back slowly tracing the smooth skin with my fingers, enjoying the soft feel of her against me.

Amber stirred in my arms, her eyes slowly opening as she called out my name in a sleepy voice.

"Alex," she murmured, her voice still thick with sleep.

Speak to me