Falling in Love with a Dangerous Man

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, Lana," Ayla, my older sister, said with tea

hter felt heavier with every passing second, yet I didn't dare wipe any of it off. This moment

second skin, outlining every curve. The dress had a slit on the left side that led up to my mid-thigh, exposing my leg and leaving m

of how weddings should go, so I had no doubt she wouldn't have approved of something like this. No, Ayla

the lace in my hair. "Now listen to me," she started, her voice lowering as she became serious. "The Salvatore's might seem like a pictur

at her, unsure of

ey're hiding something, Lana. They're the most powerful, dangerous, and feared family in Britain. Behind the busines

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umor in it. "How the hell do you jump from a

's just no proof to tie them to anything shady, but trust me when I say they are as dangerous as they come. And once you're married to him, you'll

gain, trying to make sense of her words. I was about to become part of that wor

letting your imagination run wild. Everyone knows that the Salvatores hav

power don't get that way by playing nice. There's something hidden

does Dan deal with this?" I muttered under my breath

ing almost offended. "What are yo

back to her. "I just don't know what you expect m

what you're getting into," Ayla said, her tone more somber now. "You're marrying into a world full

ensive for my taste. My soon-to-be husband had given it to me, and part of me couldn't help but feel that this was just one more piece of t

id, the words slipping out

re ready. I know you don't like to show it, but this is serious. Dan and I... we've seen enough to know t

aced with genuine concern. "Ayla, you don't have to worry about me. I've been around this kind of li

ome mafia don's daughter, Lana. This is different. These people... they have more than money

ight? Was I about to walk into something I couldn't escape from? I looked at my ref

nto. But I'm not going to let it consume m

nt, then finally nodded. "I just

a, we both grew up with a detector. We've been surrounded by guns and knives our whole li

in my hair. "You've always been fearless, Lana. But that's

to face her fully now. "Beside

he didn't press further. Instead, she gave me a brief hug. "Just remembe

ore. There were so many unanswered questions, and Ayla's

art skip a beat. A low, unmistakable growl echoed through the

in

My blood