The Valisteen Princess
Mia Valisteen was thrust into a dangerous world when her mother married Ray Valisteen, a feared Mafia lord. At just fourteen, she learned to navigate the treacherous life of the Mafia Princess, her every move watched and exploited by her stepfather’s enemies.
On her eighteenth birthday, Mia was kidnapped by Dylan Griffin, known as “The Devil,” who sought revenge against her stepfather for a betrayal that destroyed his family. But Mia proved resilient, escaping Dylan’s clutches and disappearing into the shadows of Italy.
Four years later, Mia has become a legend in her own right—a powerful Mafia boss feared by all. But her past catches up to her when her best friend, Mimi, is kidnapped by none other than Dylan. Forced to face the man who shattered her life, Mia is dragged into a dangerous game where love and hate blur, and loyalty is tested at every turn.
Dylan’s obsession with Mia becomes his greatest weakness. As their worlds collide, Mia and Dylan must decide whether they’ll destroy each other—or unite to bring down those who betrayed them both.
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Chapter: Chapter 42. Danger. Chapter 42. Danger. I pulled the nozzle from the tank, letting the final drops of gas drip before securing the cap. The attendant’s words lingered in my mind, uncomfortably accurate. But I wasn’t about to spill my story to a stranger in the middle of nowhere.“Maybe I am,” I said, offering him a tight smile. “Maybe I just like long drives.”He chuckled, not pressing further. “Well, good luck, kid. Hope you find what you’re looking for.”I gave him a nod before climbing back into the car. As I pulled onto the road, his words echoed in my head.Hope you find what you’re looking for.If only I knew what that was.The next stop on my search was the place Dylan’s clan had been last time—where Mimi and I had visited before. It was the only lead I had, the only real connection to his past that I could follow.But when I got there, my stomach dropped.The place was abandoned.Not just empty, but long abandoned. The buildings, once full of life and activity, were now overtaken by nature. Weed
Last Updated: 2025-01-29
Chapter: Chapter 41. Little One Chapter 41. Little OneThree months. Ninety-two days. Over two thousand hours. That’s how long it had been since Dylan left. Since he walked out of my life without so much as a backward glance, leaving me with more questions than answers.And now, I was losing my mind.The mornings were the worst. I’d wake up expecting to hear his low voice rumbling through the apartment, teasing me with that infuriating smirk of his. But the silence that greeted me was deafening. I hated how my first thought every day was of him—wondering where he was, if he was alive, if he even remembered I existed.I sat on the couch, staring blankly at the TV that played some forgettable movie. My legs were curled beneath me, my fingers gripping a mug of coffee that had long gone cold.“Idiot,” I muttered to myself, taking a sip anyway.Dylan’s face filled my mind again, unbidden. His caramel skin catching the faintest hint of light, the sharp line of his jaw, the intensity in his eyes that made you feel like you
Last Updated: 2025-01-28
Chapter: Chapter 40. Dylan Chapter 40. Dylan.I sat on the edge of the bed, my elbows resting on my knees as I stared at the floor. The words I needed to say clawed at my throat, but I couldn’t bring myself to speak them. Not yet. The faint hum of the city outside filled the silence, but it did little to calm the storm in my chest.I glanced over at Mia, who was pacing the room, her arms crossed tightly against her chest. She was mad—rightfully so—but it wasn’t her anger that made this hard. It was the way she looked at me, like she was still holding on to the hope that I’d stop keeping things from her. That I’d finally let her in.I ran a hand through my hair, taking a steadying breath. “Mia,” I started, my voice rough.She stopped pacing, turning to face me. Her piercing eyes locked onto mine, and I felt that familiar pang of guilt.“What?” she asked, her tone sharp, though there was a flicker of unease beneath it.I straightened up, forcing myself to meet her gaze. “Liam and I…we’re leaving.”Her expression
Last Updated: 2025-01-28
Chapter: Chapter 39. Big Bad Wolf Chapter 39. Big Bad Wolf I sat back down on the edge of my bed, running a hand through my hair. This wasn’t just about me anymore. Whatever secrets Mimi and Dylan were keeping, they were tied to something bigger. Something dangerous.And I’m right in the middle of it.I lay back down, staring at the ceiling again. The cold seeped into my bones, but I didn’t bother grabbing another blanket. My mind churned with questions I didn’t have answers to.For now, I’d let Dylan sleep it off. But when morning came, he was going to explain everything—whether he liked it or not.—The first rays of sunlight seeped through the cracks in the curtains, illuminating the room with a soft golden glow. I stirred awake, the chill of the room biting against my skin. For a brief moment, I forgot about the events of last night, but the sound of movement on the couch brought it all back.I sat up, my eyes locking onto Dylan as he groaned and rubbed his temples. He looked like absolute hell—hair disheveled, s
Last Updated: 2025-01-25
Chapter: Chapter 38. Big Bad Wolf Chapter 38. Big Bad Wolf.One minute we were having a conversation at the party, and the next, I was dragging Dylan's drunk ass back to my room. I stumbled down the dimly lit hallway, hitting walls and any other unfortunate objects in my path. How did this even happen? Isn't he supposed to be the man feared by everyone, the one who acts like the king of the world? Now here I was, struggling to haul his sorry self back because I couldn’t find his room keys—or even a damn phone on him. The more I thought about it, the more it felt like this was intentional.I adjusted my grip on him, pulling him closer by the waist. Damn, he had a small waist—muscled, but not too much. His body was toned like that of a model: perfect height, perfect build, and, of course, his infuriatingly perfect face. No wonder women constantly surrounded him despite his garbage personality. But it wasn’t just his looks. His ocean-blue eyes, those rare windows to his soul, always seemed emotionless at first glance. Ye
Last Updated: 2025-01-25
Chapter: Chapter 37. Just business alright.Chapter 37. Just business alright.Dylan held up his hands in mock surrender, his grin never faltering. “Alright, alright. I’ll leave you to it, boss. But if you ever decide you need a break from all that thinking, you know where to find me.”I rolled my eyes, already regretting engaging with him. “Somewhere being insufferable, I assume, and shouldn't you be part of this thinking?”“Exactly,” he said, ignoring the other question,, and winked before turning on his heel and strolling toward the door. “Don’t work too hard, Marian. Stress isn’t good for that pretty face of yours.”The door clicked shut behind him, leaving me alone with the maps and my growing irritation. Mimi looked up from her blade, her expression somewhere between amused and disgusted.“How do you even tolerate him?” she asked, shaking her head. “I swear, if he talked to me like that, I’d—”“Kill him?” I interrupted, glancing over at her. “Trust me, the thought crosses my mind at least three times a day.”Mimi smirked,
Last Updated: 2025-01-24