THE MAFIA'S STOLEN BRIDE

s, and guards stationed at every corner. Damian's world w

t by her window, staring out at the vast, shadowy gardens

tay here.

slipped off her shoes and crept toward the door. Every st

cold eyes seemed to follow her. She hugged the walls, moving like a th

quickene

ight air bit at her skin, but she didn't care. The gates were far, b

se-when a voice cut

mewhere,

ody f

o the night, his eyes glowing with dangerous amusement. Two guards flanked

htened. "Get o

low, deliberate, like a p

this? You think I don't k

. "You can lock me up, but I

his eyes-admiration, even desire-bu

oting out to grab her wrist. She twisted, tryin

he screamed, k

led her against him, holding her struggling body flush aga

orld will eat you alive if you walk into it unprotected.

ry and fear collidin

s he whispered, "Maybe. Bu

ating uselessly against his chest-and carried her back