Toxic (Discreet Paperback)
Toxic (Discreet Paperback)
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Synopsis
Synopsis
He started a war to save me. But I refuse to give him a second chance.
Dante Marino’s the definition of beautiful destruction.
Everything he touched, he destroyed...including me.
We were friends. Then we weren't.
He used me.
Played me.
Took every ounce of my affection and threw it away.
He became my enemy, then risked everything to save me.
Now, he wants me back, claiming he's changed—determined to make me his.
Each vow, every possessive kiss, feels like he’s mine.
But I can't forget that underneath his rock-hard body, seductive grin, and wicked promises, one thing will always remain true—he's my undoing.
(TOXIC is book one in Mafia Wars New York. It's a first love, second chance Dark Mafia romance, interconnecting stand-alone, and guaranteed to have an HEA. Please note this contains scenes and topics on sexual abuse that may be uncomfortable for some readers.)
TOXIC-PROLOGUE
TOXIC-PROLOGUE
I study the Montana sapphires and hold my breath. The largest one, I pick up. The crystal has flecks of blues and greens throughout it. Mesmerized, I immediately think of Bridget's eyes.
"That's over five carats—definitely your most valuable piece," Ettore claims.
I wrap my fist around it. "How many pieces do you have left?"
"Only three. These are all flawless. You did good, Dante," he says, and pride sweeps through me.
Rubio slides a box at me. "Present from our suppliers."
"What is it?"
"Open it."
I lift the lid on the red velvet box. A gold necklace with a deep-red garnet shimmers in the light. I glance at Rubio.
"They said they have access if we're interested."
"Same quality. These guys you found are the real deal," Ettore declares.
"What's the demand for these?" I ask, holding the red gem up toward the light.
"Decent, but they might move slower than the sapphires," Ettore answers.
"Tell them to send another container of Montana sapphires, and I'll take a half container of these garnets." I rise, grab a velvet bag, and slide the five-carat sapphire in it. I put that and the garnet box in my pocket. "Offload them and let me know when the money is transferred," I instruct Rubio then get in my car and leave.
I'm feeling pretty good when I get back to the house for my meeting with my father. I'm even not bothered Tully is there.
Until he drops a bomb on me.
"Bridget and Sean just got engaged," Tully announces and holds his tumbler of whiskey in the air. The room erupts in congratulations.
Stunned, the hairs on my arms rise, and my stomach flips so fast, I have to choke down the bile rising in my throat. My lungs constrict, but I somehow manage to put on a smile and hold up my scotch for my father's quick toast.
I barely hear the conversation, and as soon as I can get out of the room, I go straight to my wing and into my office. I pour another glass of Macallan, filling it to the top.
What the fuck?
She's getting married.
It's official. She's never going to be mine.
Find out what happen next in Toxic
Read Toxic if you love:
- Dark Mafia Romance
- First Love, Second Chance Romance
- Enemies to Lovers
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Grab some snacks, a drink, and your tissues and clear your schedule. You are not gonna want to put this one down until you are done."-Reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"The manner in which the author wrote this story was super brilliant and I a not sure why I waited so long on this one here. I absolutely loved it and I am eager to pick up the second book."-Reviewer
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