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<p>Growing up as the daughter of the renowned Liam Hendrix, I assumed that I was the sole heir to my fathers empire.</p><p><br></p><p>Right up until my father ripped the rug out from under my feet and demanded I marry a man of his choosing. A man he sees fit to rule over the Hendrix Mafia.</p><p><br></p><p>A role I've always coveted.</p><p><br></p><p>Dean Lawson is my childhood best friend, my protector, and the love of my life. After he hurt me when we were younger, I swore never to get too close and give him that chance again.</p><p><br></p><p>Now we are being forced to marry.</p><p><br></p><p>I refuse to be a broodmare, to marry someone so that they can take everything I've always wanted.</p><p><br></p><p>I've got to get away. Start fresh somewhere else.</p><p><br></p><p>It won't be that easy...</p><p><br></p><p>It turns out my father isn't the biggest monster I'll have to face if I want my chance at freedom.</p><p><br></p><p>Octavia and Dean's story is a contemporary mafia Swan Princess retelling. It contains some steamy scenes and some darker themes. Please review the content warnings before proceeding.</p>