She gasped in true teenage fashion. “That’s sexist!”
God save me.
“Cira, I am a lot of things, but sexist isn’t one of them, and you know this,” I reprimanded her. “A majority of men are not ready to follow a woman-”
She stood up. “That’s not true, Dad,” she argued. “There are lots of women who head up deadly criminal organizations.”
I sat up and leaned across my desk and looked my daughter in the eye. “Cira Benetti, if you think I am going to walk out of this room and tell your mother that I have assigned her only daughter as head of this family one day, possibly putting a price on your head, you are out of your goddamn mind.”
Ciro gasped. “So, my brothers are dispensable because there’s more than one?”
“That’s not what I said,” I corrected.
“Yes, it is,” she argued.
“Fine,” I sighed. “Go arm wrestle Francisco for the position and, if you win, the position as Underboss will be yours.”
She stomped her foot, proving she could never be an Underboss or Boss. “You’re lying.”
“I am,” I agreed. “Now go give your mother a headache. I have work to do.”
Ciro narrowed her eyes at me but didn’t argue further. She walked out of my office-slamming the door, mind you-and didn’t look back.
I felt sorry for the poor bastard who would marry her one day.
But I was also proud as fuck.
The End.
The Redemption
Copyright 2020 Monica Clayton
Published by M.E. Clayton
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Table of Contents
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Author's Note
Acknowledgements
Dedication
Prologue
1. Nico
2. Mia
3. Nico
4. Mia
5. Nico
6. Mia
7. Nico
8. Mia
9. Nico
10. Mia
Epilogue
Playlist
About the Author
Other Books
Contact Me
Author’s Note
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Just a couple of things before I let you go and get your read on. While I am doing my best to work with better editing and proofreading software, all my books are solo, independent works. I write my books, proofread my books, edit my books, create the covers, etc. I have one beta who gives me feedback on my stories, but other than that, all my books are independent projects.
That being said, I apologize, in advance, for the typos, grammar inconsistencies, or any other mistakes I may make. Since writing is strictly a hobby for me, I haven’t looked for commitments in regard to publishers, editors, etc. My hope is that my stories are enjoyable enough that a few mistakes, here and there, can be overlooked. If not, my books are probably not for you.
Also, I am an avid reader-I mean an AVID reader. I love to read above any other hobby. One of the things about reading that hurts my heart, though, is when I fall in love with a book, but I have to wait for the additional books in the series to be released. Because I feel that disappointment down to my soul, I vowed that if I ever write a series, all books will be published at once. Nope-no waiting over here…LOL. So, if you are reading one of my books, but can’t find any other books on the secondary characters of that book, that means the book is a standalone project. Now, the exception to this was, both Enemy Series (Facing the Enemy and In Enemy Territory). I got enough requests for their secondary characters’ stories, I decided to write them. But, in the future, series books not released all at once will only happen at the request of my readers. As much as this is a hobby, I am writing these books for you guys as well as myself.
Thank you, all, for turning this hobby into something exciting and magical!
Acknowledgements
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The first acknowledgement will always be my husband (unless we ever divorce, then probably not so much after that), but seeing as how I can’t imagine that day ever coming, I can’t ever put myself out there without thanking him for all his love, support and belief in me.
Second, there’s my family; my daughter, my son, my grandchildren, my sister, and my mother. They are the people who love me the most, and know me the best, and love me dearly, despite, of all they know…LOL!
And, of course, there’s Kamala. She insists that I don’t have to thank her in every book, but my love for her and gratitude for all her support and enthusiasm, claims otherwise. She’s the first person (outside my family) that I shared this dream with, and she’s been by my side every step of the way. Kam, you really are the best kind of friend!
And, finally, I’d like to thank everyone who’s purchased, read, reviewed, shared and supported me and my writing. Thank you so much for helping make this dream a reality and a happy, fun one at that! There are not enough ‘Thank You’s in the world….
Dedication
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For all those who were taken too young or too old-
There’s never enough time, and there’s never a right
