Chasing Temptation: Escaping The Mafia King

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ed to Tobias Sherian’s daughter, Larisa Sherian.” Serena, my mother, a

at the thought that I had roughed up the prick at the wareh

asti

towards my father, res

e faith in the concept of arranged marriages.” My voice cut through th

e of conduct, shaping our traditions and values over time. As the next in line Mafia King,

itle is rooted in the power to enforce dominance, instill fear, and demand obe

ne moment, so that

it!” my father stated calmly. “If you have any girl in mind….” My mother cut him of

to Sherians, and Genovese neve

g determination. “You’ve given words already? Without asking me?” I could sense my an

say in choosing your bride. Larisa has all the ability to stand by you a

ostra?” She raises her eyebrow. “We have a snitch among us tipping off to the police. Our current situation is fraugh

y celebrate her eighteenth birthday, if I’m not mistaken

es

id is eligible enough to be my wife?” A chuckle escaped m

y beautiful, but she also possesses the grace and poise of a true lady. What sets her apart, however, is her deep understanding of how to nav

in if I agree to your demand?” As I raise a quizzical

mmercial venture. Don’t make

my composure. I gently pour a measure of wine into my glass and take a moment to unwind

respond, my dad inter

cision.” A comforting smile spread across his face. “You know I love you and Nin

urprises me as I see her lash out at my dad. “This could create a

he first place without asking me.” Trying to mask my disappo

er answers for my father

r stares as I set down my empty glass on

cond

approving stare. “The wedding would not take place until I’m done with my studie

ritory again, especially now that we have a

paused to contemplate, while my

I take my jacket and stand up to leave. “You shouldn’t have given your commitment without consulting me

er sister Nina on my way out, her

nce I was very young, I was taught to believe that death was the only escape from this w

lood of the Mafia King

is two years older than me and is set to marry Alexander Davis, the

should have spoken up about her unwillingness to marry him and pop out his babies. She’s got s

hidden within us forever. It has been said that we often de

elp but snap at her, my frustrati

do? You’re talking as if you are forty

y-two. And they’re fucki

n word and stepping back only means war with Sherians.” She s

een a part of our world,” her

ur duty!” I cringe at he

p our father’s role. But we are not ordinary people. Freedom is not the word for us. We are born to rule. This is our reality and we must embrace it. From time to ti

is cor

ftly pivot to witness his approach. His contagious smi

k her. She would happily sacrifice herself if you ask he

a word with Seba

ile, before striding away. As she left,

ill never

ave a gir

rangement because of a girl? I can’t believe it!” I slam my hands against the balustrade, fee

n’t be Larisa because y

answer. “I need a break! I want to relish the freedom I have before I’m bo

ng with a tense stare. “Let me go

he slightest hint of my thoughts. “Alright. Let’s jus

ate.” With my spirits defeated

*

y Aft

hich was dominated by Sherians and then glanced at his sis

lieve I agr

eld the greatest benefits of your life. Have you seen her picture?” Sebastian shook his head

Sebastian rolled his eyes a

black hair just like the color of your eyes

o circumstances would I succumb to her charm. I am merely fulfilling my ob

ke control, I wouldn’t have

a sense of finality that made her heart sink. It was

derstood that breaking the alliance would only make things

of her trance. He turned his head and locked eyes with

s Sherian from his first wife, Darla Sampson. She myste

eyebrow. “Why woul

olved romantically with her bodyguard and planned to abscond, but Tobias caught them. Upon learning of her pregnancy, he confined her to the house and shortly after Larisa wa

lace. She is restricted within the boundaries of the territory. She bears an

marry her off as soon as she turns

ould miss the chance to form an alliance with t

know so much a

reaction tinged with amusement, Sebastian r

, while the car made its way through the black metal gates. Nina

ay I make a r

up

she said, a hint of bitterness in her tone. “Don’t

t,” he said, as they arri