I stood in the parking lot of the training center, clutching the silver necklace my teammates had just given me. My fingers traced the tiny gymnast charm, its familiar shape a painful reminder of everything I was about to leave behind.

"You'll always be part of the team, Jasmine," Coach had said, her usually stern voice wavering. But we both knew that wasn't true. After today, I wouldn't be part of anything anymore.

I heard quick footsteps behind me. I didn't need to turn around to know who it was – I'd recognize those steps anywhere after fourteen years of training together.

The Mafia's Bargained Bride

Louis's POV
I watched as Sean left with Jasmine. When it came to family security, no one was more trustworthy than Sean - he'd proven that countless times while protecting Emma. Every threat, every potential danger, he'd handled it with quiet competence.
"Keep her safe," I'd told him. Sean didn't ...

Chapter 1: A Sad Farewell

Chapter 2: Accept Fate

Chapter 3: Reach The Cage

Chapter 4: Warning

Chapter 5: I Don't Care About Her

Chapter 6: Marriage?

Chapter 7: The First Family Dinner

Chapter 8: Dinner and Undercurrents

Chapter 9: Are you out of your mind?

Chapter 10: To be, or not to be?

Chapter 11: Wedding Night

Chapter 12: Unexpected Encounters

Chapter 13: Trouble Brewing

Chapter 14: Attending The Dinner.

Chapter 15: Moving Into The Servants' Area

Chapter 16: Late Night Conversations

Chapter 17: Morning Tenderness

Chapter 18: A Night at the Apartment

Chapter 19: An Unexpected Shopping Trip

Chapter 20: Return to the Training Ground

Chapter 21: A Dangerous Lunch

Chapter 22: Indulging And Escaping

Chapter 23: Failed Escape

Chapter 24: Clash

Chapter 25: Changes of Heart

Chapter 26: Training Day

Chapter 27: Louis's Dilemma

Chapter 28: Go Together