Lylah Darkness Noun : The partial or total absence of light: [He was blinded by the darkness that surrounded him.] Synonyms: dark, blackness, gloominess, murkiness, gloaming. The very definition of my life. For as long as I can remember I’ve lived in fear. No, not lived. Survived. I escaped from a fate worse than death seven years ago, after I witnessed the murder of my brother. Now they’re after me. I can’t go back there. I won’t! Not after I’ve finally made a life for myself. Yeah, it might not be perfect, but it’s mine and I will fight until my last breath to keep it. That is until the man who’s as sinfully gorgeous as he is dangerous, enters the bar I work at and turns my whole world upside down. Confusing my mind. Corrupting my soul. Challenging my heart.
Luca Light Noun : the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible: [whenever she entered a room, she brought a light like no other.] synonyms: Illumination, brightness, luminescence, shining. My Girasole. All my life I have co-existed in the shadows, my mere presence creating a concoction of fear and hatred to all those that dared to cross my path. Until one day, a stubborn woman cracked open my black heart with her smart mouth, perfect ass and amazing right hook. She was mine and they have taken her away from me. And now, they will pay with their lives. Extremely slowly. Exceedingly bloody. And most importantly. Extraordinarily painful.
Trigger warning. The following story includes mature themes that some readers may find distressing. Depression. The death of a loved one, including one or more parent. Grief. Explicit sexual scenes. PTSD. Suicidal ideation as well as a suicide attemptAnxiety. Panic attacks. Graphic, physical violence. Torture. Stalking. Murder. Explicit language. Parental neglect. Physical and emotional abuse. Detailed scenes of sexual assault. Mafia/gang lifestyles Remember, your mental health matters.
