I am and have been many owner of the Charleston Cougars, CFO of Maxfield Corp, and ex-Chicago mafia prince. One thing I was certain I'd never be called?Husband.But that was before the Irish mafia princess Serenity O'Brien showed up outside my door, calling in one of my favors.Her prick of a father was about to sell her off to an allying family like a broodmare, and she wants me to help make her unsellable by stealing her prized virginity.I can't do that to her.So I offer to marry her instead.The solution is a temporary fix to her problem, and at least with me, I know she'll be safe.I vow not to touch her, but she has other plans.I've wanted her since the moment I saw her, and marrying her only makes that worse. Not to mention she's hell-bent on seducing me to ensure she loses all value to her family.But that's the thing she doesn't realize. She's the most valuable thing on the planet to me.And the more time we spend together, the harder I fall for the sweet princess who should absolutely stay away from a monster like me.Serenity is stronger than she realizes, and she accepts me for exactly who I am. When we collide? It's earth-shattering. And there's no going back.I don't care if her entire family comes after us, I'll protect her at all costs.She's mine.