"Bound by Blood and Vow"
Prompt: Is writing a dark mafia romance novel with characters Sadie and Lucas, told in first person. The story includes a blood feud between the Campbell and Valentino families, which began when Sadie's great-grandfather killed a Valentino son. Sadie has been raised to hate Lucas Valentino, believing he's killed people close to her family. Lucas is arranged to marry Sadie to end the feud, though she doesn't know at first. Lucas is cold, possessive, and obsessed with her, manipulating and threatening others who get close. Sadie is kind, wears rose-colored glasses, introverted but social, and resents the mafia life. She has a hidden temper and clashes with Lucas when he interferes in her life. Tension builds when they marry and share a room, with Sadie beginning to trust him after he protects her from her aggressive father. The story is set in Daytona Beach. Sadie has a younger sister named Mackenzie and a best friend named Alina. She wears laid-back clothing and has a calm, observant personality. Chapter One includes a slice-of-life introduction to Sadie's daily routine before college, showing her relationship with her family and friends.
Story Parts
Part 1
Sun-Kissed Morning
The warm rays of the sun peeked through the blinds of my bedroom window, gently rousing me from my slumber. I rubbed the...
Part 2
## Chapter Two: "A History of Hate"
The evening air was thick with tension as I helped my mom prepare dinner in the kitchen. The sound of sizzling vegetable...