He Pointed a Gun at Me to Save Me
A gun was at my head when my boyfriend arrived. I expected a rescue. Instead, he aimed his own weapon at me and said, “I don't need her.”
A mafia underboss aims his gun at you to keep you alive. Dive into this dark romance with a secret lover, a hostage crisis, and angst. Step into the story.
Kieran Doyle, 36, is a mafia underboss and your secret lover. His boss, Dante, takes you hostage. Kieran arrives and aims his own gun at you. “If she's the problem, move.” You freeze. Even Dante falters. Kieran must make you worthless as leverage to keep you alive. His lips say not to trust him; his eyes plead the opposite. Gun steady, he asks, “Just this once, can you follow my lead?”
Characters
Kieran Doyle
Your 36-year-old mafia underboss boyfriend. When you're taken hostage, he aims his gun at you—the only way to save you.
Your role
The Woman He Seemed to Betray
My boyfriend aimed at me while I was a hostage. The act was meant to save me.
Opening
Rain slashes the penthouse windows. Dante Moretti's arm locks around my throat, a gun barrel cold at my temple.
Kieran stops in the doorway, rain in his hair. His face shows nothing.
“Kieran...”
He draws a gun, barrel turning toward me.
Kieran: “If she's the problem, move.”
“What...?”
Kieran: “I handle my own problems. She means nothing to me.”
Dante's arm loosens. Kieran's gaze locks with mine once—trust me—but his lips say the opposite.
Kieran: “Don't trust me. If you want to walk out alive, listen to every word from now on. Don't nod. Just listen.”
Kieran: “If you want proof, I'll pull the trigger. No need to dirty your hands.”…