Relentless Pursuit by Isabella Aléxander

 

She was my sanctuary, a dangerous paradox I could neither possess nor forget.

Relentless Pursuit, an all-new forbidden, dark mafia romance, and the second book in the Boneless Redemption Duet from bestselling author Isabella Aléxander is now available!

Dominic Lucas:

I told her to stay away, a calculated, cold dismissal meant to protect the one flicker of light in my world of shadows. My empire demanded brutality, a ceaseless cycle of violence and retribution; there was no room for distraction. Yet every neck snapped in the night and every deal struck in hushed tones became a haunting refrain whispering her name—Penelope. My self-imposed exile from her deepened the gnawing void within me until my peace hinged on stolen glances across crowded rooms and illicit moments tracking her from the periphery. She was my sanctuary, a dangerous paradox I could neither possess nor forget. I was on the edge of oblivion, and thoughts of her were the only tether to sanity I had left.

Penelope Cattaneo:

He banished me from his life like a phantom, his words an icy dagger straight through my heart. He thought his darkness could consume my light as if I were a moth carelessly spiraling into the flame. But what Dominic didn't understand was I already knew the contours of his shadow; I had touched it, tasted it, and still, I wanted more. He was my dark fairytale, the enigma that held me captive even as he pushed me away. I saw him sometimes, a lurking presence at the edge of my world—close enough to haunt me, too far to touch. My heart yearned for him even as it bled because the cruel irony was even in his absence, Dominic Lucas remained my only refuge in a world I wanted no parts of without him.

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“Is it that bad?” 

I blinked from my thoughts and focused on Uncle Dexter. Nodding, I sighed. “Unfortunately, it is.” 

He grimaced. “Tell me what it is, and I’ll tell Riccardo to go to hell.” 

I managed a half-smile. “Thanks, but I don’t want you involved.” 

“Why? I’m not afraid of your grandfather. He’s not the only one who has connections.” 

I laughed lightly. “I don’t think there’s anything the armed forces can do in this situation, Uncle Dexter.” 

“I beg to differ.” 

I rubbed my lips together. My peripheral vision caught sight of the guard, ushering my mom and dad forward to get their final view of their brother. 

“Did you know they’d be here today?” 

He glanced back at them, then back to me. “I knew there was a possibility. Otherwise, your uncle would’ve been buried last week.” 

“How did they find out?” 

“The way we all did. The news.” 

I nodded and sighed, unable to take my eyes off them. “How’d they end up together? Aren’t they in separate facilities?” 

“They’re in the same prison on different sides. Both female and male detention centers are combined into one. The authorities probably shoved them both on the same bus because they were coming to the same place for the same reason.” 

“Hmph.” 

“What’s going on in that head of yours?” 

My father leaned over the casket and wept. I turned my eyes from them, feeling sorry for his pain but still glad Uncle Benjamin was dead. It was a wretched thing to wrestle with. 

“Nothing.” 

Uncle Dexter peered at me. “Doesn’t seem like nothing.” 

I peered back. “Are you inside my head now?” 

“I don’t need to be. I know you well enough to know when something is on your mind.” 

“Everything is on my mind. My parents, Grandfather’s dubious plans, Dominic.” I shook my head. “Some days I feel like I’m losing my mind.” 

“Who’s Dominic?” 

I froze, frowned, and pulled back a step. “Did I say Dominic?” 

“Yes. Who is he?” 

I shook my head. “I misspoke.” 

“You’re much like me—you hide so much from loved ones.” 

“Which loved ones? You? Them? Because you guys are all I have left besides Grandfather, and none of you are available. So, just which loved ones am I hiding from?” 

“I said I would come around more, Penelope. I apologized, okay?” 

I let out an exasperated sigh. “It’s not about you. It’s just…” I sucked my teeth. “I don’t know. Forget about it.” 

My father was yanked back from the casket, and the guards began to usher my parents toward the waiting bus. The graveyard was empty now except for my parents, Uncle Dexter, the guards, and the officiant. Benjamin’s coffin was almost entirely lowered. As my parents walked past me, I dropped my umbrella and took off into a sprint. 

“Penelope, no!” Uncle Dexter shouted, but I was too far gone. They were so close to me, closer than they’d been in a decade. They paused, and my father headbutted the guard while my mother tripped the other. 

It was all I needed. I lunged into them, my arms swinging around their necks simultaneously. 

“Mom! Dad!” I kissed them repeatedly, first one, then the other, as I cried tears of joy. “I love you so much. I miss you so much!” 

They couldn’t hug me in return, but we pushed our bodies together, and I squeezed them as tightly as I could. My heart thrummed wildly. It was a moment of bliss I could bottle up and keep with me forever. 

“We love you, baby,” they said, the words coming almost in unison. 

“I’m sorry. I had to do it. I know you’ll be in trouble, but I had to!” 

“Don’t be sorry,” my father said. “Fuck them and fuck everyone else.” 

My mother nodded. “We’re not going down without a fight. You know us.” 

I laughed, and we hugged when something heavy struck my back, and pain ricocheted through my body. 

“Aaaah!” 

All three of us fell to the ground, and boots were shoved at our sides as we were kicked. 

Shouts from my Uncle Dexter nearby could be heard as he cursed at the officers who beat us. But he didn’t move, most likely for fear that he would be reprimanded by his lieutenant and receive a dishonorable discharge. 

I didn’t blame him for it. I didn’t blame anyone but myself, and as the pain continued to ricochet through my body from their continuous kicks, I pulled myself into a fetal position and waited for it to stop.

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My Review
5 Stars
Relentless Pursuit by Isabella Alexander is book two in the Boneless Redemption Duet. This continues the story of Penelope Cattaneo and Dominic Lucas. Their story started in the previous book 'Forbidden Obsession'. So, you will need to read that to fully enjoy this book. Dominic mind set was to stay away from Penelope for her safety in addition to other reasons. But he just can't seem to do it and then he starts to understand she is safest with him. But, Penelope is a strong women who is showing her strength. I can't wait to read more from this author soon.