THE MAFIA BOSS OPENED THE WRONG DOOR—AND SAW THE ONE WOMAN HE WAS NEVER SUPPOSED TO WANT

tries to hurt you. Even from myself if necessary. But I don’t want to protect you from me, Avery. I want to protect you with me.”

Tears slid down my face.

“What if I want you?” I asked. “Even knowing the risks? Even knowing my mother may never forgive me? Even knowing your world is dangerous and complicated?”

He stopped breathing.

“Are you sure?”

“No,” continue reading …