The Satriano Brothers Series by Josie Max

I swore I’d never love the man that forced me to be his bride.SelenaI made a deal with the Devil.I stepped foot into the kitchen hoping to grab a snack, but my hunger soon died as blood pooled on the black-and-white marble counter.The talented executioner and head of the most powerful mafia family in Chicago, Domenick Satriano, stood there wiping red splatter off his cheek.He had spilt blood.My father did nothing as Domenick casually took my hand and led me to his car as if we were meant to be... moreI swore I’d never love the man that forced me to be his bride.SelenaI made a deal with the Devil.I stepped foot into the kitchen hoping to grab a snack, but my hunger soon died as blood pooled on the black-and-white marble counter.The talented executioner and head of the most powerful mafia family in Chicago, Domenick Satriano, stood there wiping red splatter off his cheek.He had spilt blood.My father did nothing as Domenick casually took my hand and led me to his car as if we were meant to be. I should have run that day, but something ignited inside me as his dark eyes gazed down at me. He pulled me toward him and I willingly came. I was weak to his touch. He told me he owned me, but I wanted to break free. Trapped inside his gilded cage, all I wanted to do was run.Every night, he used his wicked hands to break me. Every inch of my tender flesh burned after he finished.He explained it was a matter of time until I willingly came to him. My damaged heart kept me fighting his dark games.What happened when Domenick grew tired of the fight and used his talent on me?DomenickI had been watching her for years.Her round, green eyes stared up at me with such innocence it was hard to control myself.She’s perfectly sweet and ready to be devoured.I couldn’t wait to taste her.To hear her cry my name.And I wouldn’t let up until she admitted she was meant for me.She thought she could fight me.No one said no to me.She didn’t realize my heart had been scorched and burned so long ago, there was almost nothing left of me.She was just a promise from long ago, and I never broke my promises.But once I inhaled her sweet scent, that promise turned into obsession. less

Both families, alike in greed and power. He belonged to one and I the other. Now I was pregnant with his child. In order to keep my baby safe, I had to run away from everyone… even him. Our families were at war. The Dratshevs ruled the south side, and the Satrianos ruled everything else. I was a Dratshev. And when I met Elba Satriano, he only told me his name was E. He tricked me, and then he took my body for his own pleasure. When his family killed my brother, I ran... moreBoth families, alike in greed and power. He belonged to one and I the other. Now I was pregnant with his child. In order to keep my baby safe, I had to run away from everyone… even him. Our families were at war. The Dratshevs ruled the south side, and the Satrianos ruled everything else. I was a Dratshev. And when I met Elba Satriano, he only told me his name was E. He tricked me, and then he took my body for his own pleasure. When his family killed my brother, I ran. The Satrianos were out for blood. Elba had lied to me. What would he do to me when he found out I was pregnant with his child? I had to run far away and never look back. less

The monster paid for me and then used me whenever he pleased.He didn't realize I was planning my escape.Once I got out, that's when I would seek my revenge.