FORBIDDEN FRUIT…..IS THE SWEETEST. REVERSE HAREM! NO RAPE! [Mature content: R-18+] Cold, charming, and mysterious bad boy Rhys is the guy your parents warn you to stay away from, with his sexy accent, tattoos, flirtatious smirks and dirty remarks. Drowned in the past he can’t escape; he has no time for love until he meets her. She is so gentle, so delicate for his dark and cruel world. He knows he should leave her alone but he couldn’t, he wouldn’t. He is a selfish bastard and he takes pride in it. When the opportunity to get closer to her arises, he breaks his own rules to offer her a deal she can’t refuse. A day of freedom. After that they wouldn’t look for each other again. One year later, he meets her again. The woman he had never forgotten, whose soft lips and doe eyes had haunted his dreams. Fate was so cruel and twisted that the object of his darkest desire is now going to be his sister-in-law. Engaged to his older brother Damien Niarchos-The leader of Country ZY mob family to ensure peace between the two families. Every monster has their weakness. She’s his. His obsession His addiction. His forbidden fruit. ** Sweet, shy, and introverted despite being the only daughter of the most feared mob boss in the country, Beatrix Quinn is a romantic who is waiting for her Prince Charming to rescue her from her overprotective father and brothers. But instead of a Prince Charming, she gets a bad boy whose touch sets her soul ablaze. She never thought the guy she met one year ago whom she had given all her firsts is going to be her brother-in-law. Despite him being the only one who makes her feel Beautiful Protected. Truly wanted. Theirs is a love doomed to fail from the beginning. ______________ ______________ Excerpt: "Why can’t I let you go even when you’re not even mine.” He said against her neck between kisses, his hot breath making her skin shudder. “R-Rhys..we can’t.” she stuttered with a flush on her face. Rhys chuckled, it was low and slightly menacing. “I know little mouse, I know.” Note: There is no blood relationship between Male leads. One is adopted. Volume 1 completed [MMF]—2 brothers X 1 woman—Mafia arranged marriage Volume 2 completed [MF]— Boss X secretary
****4 MONTHS LATER****
Stella's abrupt awakening was triggered by a series of loud bangs reverberating at the entrance of the bedroom, accompanied by muffled shouts on the other side of the door. Panic surged through her veins as she turned her gaze to Matteo, still nestled within the crumpled sheets.
"Matteo, wake up!" Her voice trembled with urgency, desperation seeping through her words. "How can you sleep when—"
"She's in labor!" Damien's voice, strained with anxiety, pierced through the door. Stella's eyes widened, sudden realization crashing over her. The gravity of the situation settled heavily upon her as the anguished wails of Beatrix echoed down the hallway.
"Oh my God... Matteo! Wake up!" Stella's urgency escalated as she landed a sharp blow on his back, propelling herself to her feet. Matteo groaned and shifted on the bed.
"Why'd you have to hit me?" His voice was groggy, laden with irritation.