Tempted by the Devil (Kings of Mafia #1)

by Michelle Heard

Whenever he’s forced to eat a slice of humble pie, I’m the one who suffers. The last time Big Ricky scolded Giorgio for being late for work, Giorgio broke two of my ribs.

So far, this book is starting out with information dumping and idk how to feel about that

My eyes flit over the light peach summer dress I’m wearing, making sure the fabric isn’t stuck in my underwear.

I- 🫥 I was not expecting that 😭

Father, I’ve been a good girl. I’ve never dated and kept myself pure for marriage. I attend church every Sunday. Please get me out of this mess. You owe me.

"The Caller can't pick up the phone right now. Please leave a message or try your call again."

“Vittoria.”

Bruh this is the first time me learning her name 🤦🏻‍♀️

GOD!

"WHAT"

“Escort Miss Romano to a table and get her a cup of coffee while I speak with her brother.”

Ayo, me too? 🥺

“It’s okay, bellissima.”

🖤🖤

Father, it’s me again. Thanks for saving my butt.

"Dear God, it's me, Jenna"

The club has three sections. Heaven, where customers can only watch the girls dance, and Hell, where everything goes. The gambling room is in the third section, called Purgatory.

That's so creative wtf

No one sits in my presence. Well, unless your last name is Rizzo, La Rosa, Torrisi, Falco, or Vitale.

Daaamn

I want my fill of the woman before she’s passed off to whoever I deem good enough.

Eww

Advils

Girl you need extra strength Tylenol

The fucker was quick to fill in the blanks where she was concerned.

? You mean Vittoria?

“I’ll see you soon, piccola cerviatta.” Calling her little deer comes naturally,

Before I laid eyes on Vittoria, I didn’t give two shits about getting married. Sure, I knew I’d take the plunge at some point, but there was no urgency. There’s still no urgency.

John Cena: Are you sure about that?

My eyes narrow on the fucker for insulting Vittoria’s childhood dream. If she marries me, she’ll have a fucking castle and everything her heart desires.

WHEN IS IT MY TURN? ✋🏻😫

Do I feel shitty about being prepared to trick a woman into marrying me? No. Not one bit.

Wow, okay i don't want my turn

Father, did I do something to upset you? It’s really starting to feel like you have forsaken me.

Im using that for now on

But it wasn’t my intention to drive all over town like a fucking chauffeur.

Then don't fucking give her a ride you fuck

“It wasn’t a compliment,” I mutter.

It's called sarcasm you punani

I might not love her yet, but I want to do right by her from the start. I refuse to be a piece of shit like my father.

Ya know what, i appreciate that

Holy shit

With my walls down, she walks into my black heart and makes herself right at home, and for the first time in my life, I feel a flicker of love.

His head tilts closer. “I just like seeing you happy.”

Awww Tiny 🥺

“The amount is just shy of two hundred thousand.”

Those clothes are worth more than my life tf

But daaaaamnnnn…two hundred thousand dollars.

THAT'S WHAT I'M SAYING

“By the way, I got married.”

"By the way, I borrowed your toothbrush" IT'S THE SAME TONE

It smells like Vittoria, and I memorize the perfume's name so I can get her more.

THIS>>>>

“Take the money, woman! Your luggage is in the car waiting out front. Leave Angelo and never contact him again, or I’ll make you disappear.”

Bro i will break every bone in your body just by tripping you

I feel Maurizio's fingers grasping at my dress, then a second later, I hear a sickening thud below. Hanging on the side of the balcony, I make the mistake of glancing down. Seeing Maurizio’s body bent at a weird angle over a boulder, his eyes frozen in death, makes a harrowing emotion darken the world around me.

WTF KARMA BUT WTF

I had a tracking device placed in both our wedding rings so Tiny and Big Ricky could find us in case shit ever went sideways.

WHAT IN THE TECHNOLOGY-

A growl rumbles from my chest. This is about you abusing Vittoria!”

Forgot the *"*

‘Get low, get low. To the window. To the wall. Till the sweat drop down my balls.’

WHAT