“***Arielle*** He shattered my innocence. He introduced me to his world of danger and desire. He consumed every part of me. But I saw the deepest parts of him-the parts he never showed to the world, and my defenses crumbled. We were never meant for each other. A forbidden attraction, that's what it was. My family feared his influence would destroy me. But I didn't care. And even when the lines between family, politics, and mafia clans blur, I'd still choose him over and over again. He is Gabriel Flynn. Also known as Luciano Russo. ***Gabriel*** I was given a task by my grandfather-to watch Arielle, to protect her. I took on the task, which soon became a hobby. The hobby turned into an obsession, and eventually, a day can't go by without me stalking my precious innocent Arielle. ”