Lifeline (Mafia)

For Isabella DeLuca, life has always been about survival. As the daughter of a notorious mafia family, she's been groomed to be both a pawn and a weapon in a world defined by power, danger, and betrayal. She's learned to live in the shadows, to keep her emotions in check, and to never trust anyone-not even the man she's promised to marry. When a sudden attack on her family leaves her reeling, Isabella finds herself forced into the care of Luca "The Viper" Ricci, a ruthless hitman with a reputation for leaving no survivors. Cold and unyielding, Luca is a man who operates by one rule: trust no one.Luca Ricci has always been a man of few words, letting his actions speak for him in a world where silence is power. He has no time for romance or attachments, believing that love is a distraction that can get you killed. But when he's assigned to protect Isabella after a failed assassination attempt, something shifts. Beneath her composed exterior, he sees a woman who is more than the mafia princess everyone thinks she is-she's strong, smart, and willing to fight for her survival. Despite his best efforts to keep his distance, Luca becomes her lifeline in a world that's quickly unraveling around them.As the walls of betrayal close in and enemies circle, Isabella and Luca's bond deepens, but so do the dangers they face. Their connection is undeniable, but it's also dangerous. With Luca's past threatening to resurface and Isabella torn between family loyalty and her growing feelings for the man protecting her, they must decide if their love is worth risking everything. Lifeline is a pulse-pounding story of trust, loyalty, and the fierce fight to protect those you love when the world around you is falling apart.