Skyler Bubbles:The Mafia's Runaway Bride: Pregnant with His Heir

MainCharacters

Lila Bravo: Lila is a determined and resilient woman who has faced significant challenges. Once a promising ballet dancer, she now works as a stripper to make ends meet. Her past is marked by an arranged marriage to Ethan Pacheco, which she fled after discovering his infidelity. She is strong-willed and independent, often interacting with her coworkers Ava and Ellie. Ethan Pacheco: Ethan is the heir to the Pacheco family empire. He is charismatic, authoritative, and often ruthless in his business dealings. Despite his tough exterior, he has a complicated relationship with Lila, whom he once betrayed. His interactions with his family and close friend Lucas Guerrero reveal a more complex character. Development: Lila and Ethan's relationship is tumultuous, marked by betrayal, passion, and unresolved feelings. Their paths cross again when Lila starts working at Ethan's nightclub, leading to a series of intense and emotional encounters. As they navigate their complicated past and present, they must confront their feelings and the dangers that come with Ethan's mafia ties.

Main Themes

The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. Through the characters' struggles and relationships, it delves into the complexities of trust and forgiveness. It also highlights the impact of family expectations and societal pressures on personal choices and happiness.

Hot Chapters

Chapter 1: Twist of Fate

I stared at my reflection in the dressing room mirror, my fingertips tracing the soft curve of my cheek—the feature that had earned me the nickname "Squirrel" among my coworkers. The harsh fluorescent lighting did me no favors, accentuating the shadows beneath my eyes, testament to too many late nights and not enough rest. My gaze drifted to the collection of bills spread across my vanity—rent notice, utilities, credit card statements—all demanding payment I could barely afford.

Chapter 2: You’re always late?

"You're always this tardy?" he asked, his voice deceptively soft. His tone was calm, but I could sense the underlying threat in his words. "S-sorry, we were just—" The words stuck in my throat. I felt like a rabbit caught in a trap, unable to move or speak. "Look at me when you're speaking." His finger tilted my chin up, forcing me to meet his gaze. His eyes raked over my body, lingering on the curves barely contained by my costume.

Chapter 3: Why me?

The other strippers snickered, their thinly veiled contempt evident in their expressions as Luke's fingers brushed against my bare shoulder. Only Ava and Ellie remained stoic, their eyes reflecting a silent warning. The air in the room grew thick with tension, suffocating in its intensity. I felt bile rise in my throat as Luke's hand trailed lower, his touch lingering just above the small of my back. Without thinking, I jerked away, shoving his hand aside with more force than I'd intended.

Chapter 4: Enough!

"Stop staring at the boss—are you crazy?" Ava's urgent whisper cut through the music as she passed behind me on the raised platform. I immediately dropped my gaze, but I could still feel his eyes on me. Ethan Pacheco sat at the center of the private room like a king on his throne, surrounded by men in expensive suits. He'd been watching me with that same intense expression since I started my set, his dark eyes trailing over my exposed skin with unconcealed interest.

Chapter 7: How Did She Know

So light, so warm, and goddamn, the way she smelled... Fuck. Not now. I'd been around beautiful women my entire life. Models, actresses, heiresses—you name it. But something about this stripper sent my self-control straight to hell. As I carried her through the club, away from prying eyes, I couldn't help but remember our night together two months ago.