The Mafia's Virgin Deal

d assigned her, a beautiful room with floor-to-ceiling windows that overlooked the city skyline, she felt the weight of her decision settle deeper in her ch

sh rooms. But it wasn't just his guidance that unsettled her it was his presence. There was something in his eyes, something sharp and

here Bella was preparing breakfast. His voice was calm, yet the

ring him a smile that felt more l

arms crossed as he studied her. "How ar

iate with this place. Still, it was better than where she had come from, better than the cramped apart

said, not wantin

hed off from the counter and walked toward the door. "Da

ze had made her feel like she was under constant surveillance. It wasn't just the physical intimidation it was the way he studied her, a

ng the eggs aside and walking t

here was too pristine, too perfect. The marble floors reflected the soft glow of the ove

was standing by the window, his back to them as he stared out at the city below. He didn't lo

lla asked, her voice stead

going on inside her mind. Bella had been in his presence before, but today, there was something different something more unsettl

his voice low

r hands folded tightly in her lap. Damion lean

smooth, though there was an edge to it. "I've made arrangeme

her mother. She had signed the contract because she thought it was the only way s

er voice shaking slightly. "I made the d

siness transaction. Your mother's surgery is just one of the perks that come with your contra

t a financial exchange, but hearing him say it so plainly, without any regard fo

a deeper understanding, a recognition of the sacrifices she had made.

you to follow the rules. We've already established that. And the sooner you

fe. But she had no choice now. Her mother's surgery had to happen. She had made the dea

e quieter now, the words carrying

u'll be expected to attend some events soon. I'll introduce you

mion's woman, made Bella's stomach churn. But it was a necessa

turned to exit, she felt Damion's eyes

turning back

. "There are people here who won't take kindly to you

dangerous, she knew that. But it was a world she had to

pounding in her ches

expression was unreadable, but there was something in the way he looked

, his voice low. "Damion isn't the o

her gaze steady. "I'l

into a world where she had no control. And despite the money, despite the surgery,