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Driven Hearts: Thieving Hearts

Hi, my name is Nikita Slater and I'm the International Bestselling author of The Queens series, Fire & Vice series, The Sanctuary series, Driven Hearts series and several standalone novels. I've loved the written word my entire life and am an avid reader, as well as a writer. I live, eat and breathe books and I'm always working on something new! ​ I live on the beautiful Canadian prairies with my son and crazy awesome dog. I have an unholy affinity for books (especially dark romance), wine, pets and anything chocolate. Despite some of the darker themes in my books (which are pure fun and fantasy), I am a staunch feminist and advocate of equal rights for all races, genders and non-gender specific persons. When I'm not writing, dreaming about writing or talking about writing, I love to help others discover a love of reading and writing through literacy and social work. When she runs, he will hunt. Protector, stalker, lover… she is his obsession. From the moment Roman Valdez set eyes on Katie, he knew she was the one for him. Beautiful, carefree and captivating, but at thirteen she was too young. So, he waited, watched and protected. Followed her through the years until she was ready to be with him. Only something happened to his beloved along the way. His perfect princess grew dark and distant. Instead of embracing his love, she runs away from it, convinced that she’s not worthy of all he offers – love, protection and happiness. Now, he will set his demons free. He will rise up from the ashes of his father to inherit the Valdez cartel. He will burn her world and bathe in the blood of her enemies until she is free to belong to him. He will take his woman and his birthright and crush anyone that gets in his way. But will he crush the woman he loves along the way… Please note: this book touches on the theme of self-harm, which some readers may find disturbing. This book is standalone. Guaranteed HEA, NO cheating, NO cliffhanger. Sizzling dark mafia romance. Read at your own risk!

Nikita Slater · Urban
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50 Chs

Chapter 37

"I want my mom," she whispered, her voice cracking.

Then Lana was in front of her, hugging Katie tight against her and rocking her gently. Though she was tall and beautiful, with the presence of a queen and the courage of a lioness, this young lady was still very fragile.

"Shhh, it will be okay my ni?ita. I know you miss your mama, and perhaps one day you will share your special memories with her. But for today I will be your mama if you will allow. Now look at me and dry your eyes. Your man out there will marry you no matter what you have to say about it. Be the brave woman I have seen and go with dignity, si?"

Katie looked down at Lana, drawing on her strength. She took several deep breaths then reached under her veil and ran the edge of her fingers under each eye to make sure her mascara hadn't run. Lana gave her an approving nod.

"Si," Katie agreed, "I will go with my pride intact and you will be there with me."