Fractured Freedom (Tarnished Empire)

Is it so bad that I tricked my older brothers best friend into taking my virginity? Maybe. In my defense, it was Dante Reidmy crush, my first love, and the one I ended up pushing away. Our paths split in opposite directions. I went to college on one coast while he returned to work with the US Army on the other. The end. Or so I thought. After graduating and attempting a bucket list of self-discovery, guess who I find standing outside the jail, bailing me out from a crime I didnt commit? Dante freaking Reidthis time with more muscles, more tattoos, and more demands. One of which is to move in across the hall from him so he can keep me safe. Like I need protection after a little felony mix-up. I dont. Unless its from him. Because Dante has been my downfall before And living next to the guy I gave my innocence to a long time ago may actually end in my complete devastation. Shain Rose is back with another light mafia standalone romance with forced proximity, steam, and bucket list to cross off. This is a standalone romance with 95,000+ words.