Claimed By The Ruthless Mafia

I didn’t want this. I shouldn’t want this. But the second his fingers moved, every logical thought flew out the window. It was like he knew exactly what to do, how to touch me, to make me unravel. My body betrayed me, giving in completely to him, and I hated how much I loved it. The next moment he tore my dress away and his hands and lips were all over my body. My skin burned with need where he touched me, and his voice—gruff, needy—sent another wave of heat straight to my core. *** Bella and Ryder have been inseparable since childhood, their bond forged by their parents' deep friendship. But one night, their relationship takes a fiery turn, igniting a passion that neither of them can ignore. Bella knows she can't trust Ryder with her heart. He's the notorious mafia leader known for his "one and done" approach to women. Serious relationships have never been his style. But the longer she tries to resist, the closer she gets pulled toward him. Ryder isn't ready to let her go, either. He knows he wants her more than he's ever wanted anything in his life because one night was not enough after tasting the forbidden fruit. Determined and relentless, he's willing to cross any line to keep Bella in his life. As he unleashes his seductive charm and cunning tactics, Bella struggles to protect her heart from the one man who has the power to shatter it.