Wicked Games Series

Thea of Greenthorn wasn't happy, but she was surviving. And when you're in love with the village's golden girl in the rural countryside of a province trying to rebuild after bing ravaged by the fae—that's enough. Until one day, when Thea and her soulmate stumble too far into the Deep, a forest with magical connections that leads to Thea making an irrevocable and deadly decision: to save the love of her life, she must volunteer in her stead to go to Faerie and give up her life in servitude.   But Thea is not fodder for fairytales, and vows to return to her life. She will not be taken in by beauty and lies. She will do whatever it takes to reclaim her life. To complicate matters further, the royal family, namely Prince Casimir, has other ideas. Soon, Thea is caught in a deadly game where her only prize is survival. If she's lucky.    Out of options, Thea does the unthinkable and turns to one of the fae as an ally. But soon, the lines between friendship and romance start to blur. And when disaster strikes and mayhem descends upon the castle, Thea must make a choice. But what can she give when she's already made the ultimate sacrifice? 

Bella   I was just a lost little girl looking for a way out when I stumbled into that club. I never could have imagined the hell I was about to walk into. From the moment I laid eyes on Salvatore, I knew he was dangerous - the charming, lethal Mafia boss who ruled this criminal underworld. Every instinct should have told me to run, to get as far away from him as possible.   But there was something about Salvatore that drew me in, like a moth to a flame. Against my better judgment, I found myself falling under his spell. Now I'm trapped in his ruthless world, at the mercy of a man who views me as nothing more than a possession to be controlled. I'm terrified, but I can't deny the dark, primal pull I feel towards him. Salvatore promises to protect me, but I know the true price will be my soul.     Salvatore   I saw her on that stage, dancing like she was made for this life - for me. Bella was a rare treasure, a delicate beauty that I had to possess. The moment our eyes met, I knew I had to have her, no matter the cost. This girl was going to be mine, whether she liked it or not. I'm a man accustomed to getting what I want, and I won't let anyone or anything stand in my way - not the law, not my enemies, not even Bella herself.   She thinks she can run, that she can escape the darkness of my world. But I'll always find her, always drag her back into the shadows where she belongs.   Bella may fight me, but in the end, she'll submit. She'll learn to crave the thrill of being owned by the most powerful man in the Mafia. And when I'm done with her, no other man will ever satisfy her again.

Bella When I first saw Salvatore D'Angelo, he captivated me. Powerful and masculine, he commanded attention wherever he went. Yet beneath his lethal exterior, I sensed a warmth that drew me in, despite my initial naivety about his world. As we navigated the challenges of the Mafia together, I was amazed by Salvatore's complexity - ruthless in business yet fiercely protective of his loved ones. He became my safe haven, my partner, the father of my children.   Salvatore sees past my sweet facade to the strength and intelligence that lie beneath. With him, I've found the courage to embrace all that I am.   Salvatore   From the moment I saw Bella, I was captivated by her raw beauty and spirit. As the powerful Mafia boss, I was used to women seeking my world. But Bella was different - sweet yet with an intriguing edge. Pursuing her was a risk, yet something about her made me throw caution aside. Beneath her innocence, I sensed remarkable strength. As we faced challenges, I was amazed by her resilience.   Though I am ruthless, Bella saw past that facade to the man I truly am. She became my confidante, my partner, the mother of my children. Bella balances me, grounding my dark impulses.   Our journey has been tumultuous, but the love we share is unbreakable. Bella brings out the best in me, and I will ensure she never regrets trusting this Mafia king.   This book  is the second part of a two-part series. It is highly recommended to read the first part, "A Dash of Danger," before delving into this installment to fully appreciate the ongoing story, character development, and plot progression.