Stolen by the Mob Boss - A Mafia Romance

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squint, I see that the news is reporting on a massive factory fire. I glance out of the window, and as expected, I see th

ce in my memory. Not a happy place. Not

he smoke billows from the shattered windows of my home. All around us, lights flash, red, blue,

rds when I climbed out of the car and took off running toward the flames. I could hear the policemen shouting at

er saw it coming. When Mom flicked on the burner to start dinner, everything went up in flames. Sometimes I wonder what that

able hollowness of loss. I'd spent my entire life in that home. Every year on my birthday, Mom would line me up with the doorframe in the kitchen and carve a little mark above my head.

arents' first fight in that house. And just lik

only one m

ler Abram Konstantin received only a slap on the wrist. A "Promise you'll be more careful next time?" My parents were burned alive a

that longs for ju

and show the world that the disgustingly wealthy can't be allowed to get away with things like this. I want to make an example

l my life holding onto it. There's no future if I'm stuck in the past. So, like

an plaster on a welcoming smile and be the best waitress Rudy's Diner has ever see

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ve created. After growing tired of keeping seven different cleaning products around, we spent one night creating the perfect solution to clean every last inch

life, she cleaned up after everyone else. She babysat me while Mom and Dad worked. Dad alwa

out taking care of her. I don't know how many times I've heard the phrase, "I'm old, not dea

rely did anyone stop by to say hello. Only a handful of neighbors checked in on her, and I'm thankful that they were able to care for her while I was gone

eaming?" a familiar voi

of the most gorgeous women I've ever seen. Perfectly dyed blonde hair, perfectly white smile, and the kind o

coming much more reserved. People often read that as either standoffish or awkward, so I've been trying to li

inking about what y

ppears for a moment to drop off the dishes, then

g in your direction when I asked

r matchmaker boots and tries to set me up with different guys. I mean, of course, I appreciate her offer and the fact that she tries to introduc