I carry her across the threshold. Today, I married the love of my life.My enemies daughter - a fate so sealed in destiny that mafia families worldwide are speaking of it.Today, Rosalie Battaglia, and I, Felix Carlisi, changed history by doing something no one from our families has done before.Defied tradition.Blood doesn't triumph love. We proved that.But now, the past is the past and I am looking forward to the future, starting with what I've wanted to do since I saw her walk down that aisle in her wedding gown.She was - is - a vision to behold.Her figure hugs her curves in all the right ways, the fabric of her dress accentuating her perky tits and sculpted ass, making me want to rip the dress off her and claim her as mine.The air is heavy with lust as I lay her down on the soft bed, her chest heaving as she looks up at me with hungry eyes.I waste no time as I start kissing her neck, tasting the salty sweat on her skin.Her hands run through my hair, tugging at it as I roughl

EMILYAs I enter the lavish ballroom, my heart hammers against my ribcage.I'm Emily Jackson tonight, yet the ghost of Rosalie Battaglia haunts me, threatening to reveal itself.I scan the room nervously, praying that none of my father's allies or foes recognize me—sweat beads on my forehead despite the cool air of the dimly lit room."Relax, Emily," Felix murmurs in my ear, his warm breath sending shivers down my spine for all the wrong reasons."Don't let them get to you. The wives of these dons may seize you up, but if they come at you with their teeth, just remember, it's because they're jealous that you have an elegance they'll never have."I nod, trying to steady my racing pulse.How can I tell him I'm not worried about what he thinks I'm concerned about?This whole time, pretending to be nervous about the clothes or what people will say has been eating me from within.I'm just playing hide and seek, waiting for Felix to find the real me.And the thought petrifies me because I kn

ROSALIEMy heart shatters into a million pieces as Felix turns his back on me, leaving me in the cold night air, tears streaming down my face.I reach out to grab his arm, desperate for him to understand, but he shakes me off with a force that sends me stumbling backward.The look in his eyes is like a dagger to my heart – cold, unforgiving."Please, Felix," I choke out through my sobs, "I never wanted any of this."But he ignores me, walking back towards the party, leaving me alone and devastated.My entire world crumbles around me, and the weight of it all threatens to crush me.The man I love now sees me as an enemy, and there's nothing I can do to convince him otherwise.As I watch him disappear from my sight, the reality of my situation sinks in.I have no choice but to leave Felix's estate, and Chicago, behind.Fear lurches in my stomach as I think about the baby growing inside me.How can I keep this child safe without Felix by my side?Especially with the danger that surrounds

ROSALIEPulling my purse closer to my torso, I hesitantly slide into the backseat of the sleek black car.The enforcers exchange glances before slamming their doors shut.Two get in front, and one gets in right next to me, and the engine starts.Their silence is unnerving, and it sets me on edge."Please," I say, trying to keep my voice steady. "How's my mother?"The enforcer in the passenger seat turns around, his dark eyes piercing mine."You'll find out soon enough, Rosalie."A chill runs down my spine at how he says my name - it's been months since anyone called me that.Emily Jackson was the identity I'd built for myself, far from the world of bloodshed and deceit that had defined my childhood.And now, it seems that world has caught up with me once more."Tell me now," I demand, my voice cracking slightly.The two enforcers share a sinister grin, as though they're in on some twisted secret."We're sorry to inform you that your dear mother is no longer with us," the driver says,

ROSALIE"Your father knows you're here, Rosalie," Hunter Drucci sneers at me as he leans against the door frame."No one is coming to protect you. I'll take what was promised to me - you."My heart pounds in my chest as I desperately try to find a way out of this situation.But there's no escape from the truth in his words.My father has abandoned me to this fate.I may be Rosalie Battaglia in another life, but here, I am just Emily Jackson - helpless and afraid."Please, Hunter, don't do this," I beg, tears streaming down my face.But each word only seems to fuel his rage further."Silence!" he roars, the sound echoing through the room.His eyes are wild, his face contorted with anger.He grabs my wrists and twists them painfully behind my back."You will learn to stay quiet or suffer the consequences."I bite my lip, trying to hold back any further screams or protests.I can't tell him about my secret - the baby growing inside me.What he could do if he finds out is too horrifying to