Thorns of Desire

A devil in a Brioni suit.
My unforgettable one-night stand.
And a notorious member of the Omertà empire.

I learned that last piece of information a bit too late.

I never expected to see him again. But it turns out that destiny had other plans and gave me the whole of him for several incredible hours.

Then I bolted again—for the second time in my life.

He was Manuel Marchetti.
Off-limits. Forbidden. Dangerous.

So then why was I unable to forget him?

My body and soul came alive only for him. I hoped I...