Flames of desire

ad lost his job months ago, he had degraded into an angry, bitter shell of the man he once was. And now their debts

of Luca's enforcers. "The boss wants to see you, Enzo. Now." Sofia slowly descended the stairs as her father grabbed his jac

h you, Enzo. You better have a good way to make this up to me." Enzo glanced at Sofia, his least favorite daughter, the product of his

e, there must be another way. Don't do this to me, Papa!" But the decision was made. Enzo only sneered at her tears. Luca smiled slowly, eyes raking ov

andon her this way, Enzo replied harshly in their nati

dre. She is too frail for more stress. Do you wan

in perfect Italian, "Do not make threats in my presence, Enzo. The well-being of t

en interest, taking note of Sofia's desperation and love for her sick mother. It was info

girl alone." Sofia trembled as her father departed without a second glance. Under Luca's piercing gaze, sh

"Do not be afraid, "Bella". No harm will come to you here," he said i

g her voice. "Why have you done

l we say. But I believe everyone deserves a choice. So I offer you one - you can serve me willingly as repayment for what i

en death were constant threats in Luca's world. But to surrender hersel

into this living nightmare, she realized she had no choice at all. Her family's safety depended on her will

you, on one condition - you must promise not t

here." He leaned in closer, his eyes flickering with danger and desire. "You are mine now, to do with as I please. But..." He paused, raising a hand to gen

arly enjoying the power he held over her. "Good girl. Now come, I have much to teach you about your new place in my organization." He extended a hand, and with dread in her heart, Sofia p

desperately hoping for a saviour to interrupt this moment,As Luca's grin widened, soaking

"Boss, we've got a situation at the docks," Angelo rumbled in his gravelly voice

esolve their disputes civilly?" He turned back to Sofia, his eyes regaining their col