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ASHES OF DESIRE

LadyHedti
This was supposed to be just a dance, but the way he held me said otherwise. His grip on my waist was firm, almost possessive, pulling me flush against his body.He spun me around effortlessly, my back now pressed against his solid chest. A deep chuckle rumbled from him, his breath warm against my neck."Are you trying to tempt me?" he asked, his voice thick with something dark and unspoken. I barely had time to process his words before I felt it-hard and pressing against me. My breath caught, heat spreading through me as realization struck."What?" I whispered, my voice barely audible. His hands slid down, gripping my hips as he pulled me even closer. "Because it's working," he murmured, his lips grazing my ear, sending a rush of electricity through me. Bella Smith never imagined betrayal would be the least of her worries. At twenty-two, she walks in on her best friend in bed with her boyfriend-a heartbreak that sends her running. But fate has something far worse in store. Sold by her aunt's husband to ruthless traffickers to settle his gambling debts, Bella is shipped to Russia, her freedom ripped away. Desperate to escape, she seizes a chance-only to witness the tragic suicide of Vladimir Ivanov's only daughter. Now, the merciless mafia lord sees an opportunity. Bella is forced into an unthinkable deception: assume the dead girl's identity and marry Alessandro De Lucas, the most feared mafia boss in Italy. A man known for his cold brutality and unforgiving nature. Caught in a web of lies and surrounded by monsters, Bella knows one truth-if Alessandro discovers she's an imposter, she won't live to see another day. But the more time she spends in his world, the more dangerous the game becomes. Because deception isn't the only thing burning between them.
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