The Devil's Own Heartbeat: MM Mafia Romance Novella (Casa Virelli, #1)

Don forged Niko from nothing-sculpted him in blood, obedience, and silence. His weapon. His shadow. His will made flesh. Every command was law. Every kill, an offering. Every breath, a prayer to Don's name.
But even the most loyal blade begins to thirst for its own path. And hunger-true hunger-never stays quiet for long.
When Niko dares to reach beyond the leash, to taste power meant only for his master, everything fractures. The bond. The control. The illusion. What rises from the wreckage is not the boy Don shaped, but a man sharpened by pain and driven by something deeper than loyalty-desire.
In a world where betrayal buys power and love bleeds weakness, the war between creator and creation begins. And only one of them will survive the breaking.
Warning: this is an MM Mafia Novella, explicit romance around 20K in length. It includes explicit language and is for a mature audience. viewer discretion is advised.

Hey there, I'm J.K. Jones, a Canadian author who likes her coffee black and loves to write dark M/M romance novels. I grew up in the bustling city of Toronto, and it's given me a bit of a different take on things. I'm just passionate about telling stories that grab your attention.
I've been into creative writing for a while, and it's cool how I can naturally put together characters and plots that keep folks hooked. You might have come across my books like "Claw of Exile" and "Weeps Indigo." They're all about diving into the messy parts of love and relationships.
I've been hanging out in Toronto for as long as I can remember, just doing my thing and spinning tales. I hope my writing connects with you and adds a little something to the world of dark M/M romance.