Continue with the Venturi family by reading Luca's exciting story!*Can be read as a STANDALONE*LucaI never thought I'd betray my don until I slept with his sister during a drunken celebration.As kids, she was just my best friend's annoying little sister, but somewhere along the way, she became so much more.For years I loved her from a distance, risked my life to keep her safe, never letting her or anyone else know how I truly felt-even after our one night together. But now she's getting married to someone else. He doesn't deserve her. Neither do I, but at least I know it. I'm not a good man, but I will protect her at any cost.MiraWhen I was a young girl, I fell in love with my brother's best friend. Years later, I thought he finally felt the same when we slept together at my brother's wedding, but he made it clear that his loyalties lie with la famiglia.I had to get over him and I thought I had when my father set me up with the heir to the Sicilian mafia. Stefano is strong, sweet, and completely devoted to me-or so I thought. Luca has always been there to protect me so when Stefano threatens to expose Luca's past crimes, it's my turn to protect him and my family, even if it's too late for me.Warning: This story contains violence, murder, strong language, sexual situations, organized crime, kidnapping, discussion on domestic violence, miscarriage, and other adult content that may be disturbing to some readers. Content intended for readers 18+