Control Me

Copyright © 2023 CONTROL ME by M.A. Heard. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written consent of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotation embodied in critical reviews and various other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. The resemblance to actual persons, things, living or dead, locales, or events is entirely coincidental. Cover Designer: Cormar Covers Cover Designer: Wander Photography Cover Model: Bernardo Editor: Sheena Taylor TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedication Songlist Synopsis Control Me Family Tree Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Chapter 28 Chapter 29 Chapter 30 Chapter 31 Chapter 32 Chapter 33 Chapter 34 Chapter 35 Chapter 36 Chapter 37 Chapter 38 Chapter 39 Chapter 40 Chapter 41 Chapter 42 Chapter 43 Epilogue Published Books Connect with me Acknowledgments Dedication Don’t let them steal your peace and power. Give your enemies the middle finger and rise out of the ashes a queen. Songlist Click here - Spotify Quiet – MILCK Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken – P!nk Slip Away – UNSECRET, Ruelle Vendetta – UNSECRET, Krigarè Be A Hero – Euphoria, Bolshiee Rescue – Lauren Daigle Easy On Me – Adele Without You – Ursine Vulpine, Annaca Leaves from the Vine – AtinPiano (The Wedding Song) Synopsis I wanted to be a painter. But that’s just a dream because a mafia princess doesn’t get to choose her future. Still, I never let it get me down. I always try to make the best of everything. Until I’m forced to go for brutal training, and I meet Nikolai Vetrov. Forbidden and way too attractive, the man turns out to be my worst nightmare incarnated. He’s cold and ruthless, and I’m pretty sure there’s no heart to be found in his chest, unlike mine that won’t stop beating overtime at the mere sight of him. Just because I flirted with him, he’s dead set on making my life as miserable as possible. And as if the hell I’ve been thrown into isn’t enough, the worst thing possible happens to me. It strips me of my light and drops me into a darkness so suffocating there’s no way for me to escape There’s a lot I can endure and overcome, but the trauma and Nikolai Vetrov are two things I can’t handle. One of them is bound to be the end of me. Unless a miracle happens, and let’s face it, I’m well past the point of believing in miracles. Control Me Mafia / Organized Crime / Suspense Romance STANDALONE in the CORRUPTED ROYALS Book 1 Authors Note: For first-time readers of this series: There are scenes with Aurora and Misha that are glossed over because you can read their story in Destroy Me. There is NO love triangle in this book, and it is NOT a reverse harem. The relationship between Abbie and Alek is pure friendship. This book contains subject matter that may be sensitive for some readers. There is triggering content related to: Extreme graphic violence A rape scene that’s handled respectfully and with care. PTSD 18+ only This book deals with a heavily sensitive subject that’s treated with care and respect, but the character also goes through a healing journey. Please read responsibly. Family Tree Nikolai Vetrov - 39 ↓ Family Business: Bratva / Blood Diamond Smugglers Father: Damien Vetrov Mother: Winter Hemsley Deceased Wife – Anja Levin Brother-In-Law – Maxim Levin Godfather: Carson Koslov Uncle: Demitri Vetrov Cousin: Viktor Vetrov Abigail Sartori - 21 ↓ Family Business: Mafia Father: Emilio Sartori Mother: Greta Sartori Best friend: Aurora D’Angelo “Trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence. Not only can trauma be healed, but with appropriate guidance and support, it can be transformative.” –— Peter A. Levine Chapter 1 Nikolai Nikolai Vetrov; 39. Abigail Sartori; 21. My eyes land on two women coming out of a suite, and knowing who every single person at St. Monarch’s is, I immediately recognize them. Abigail Sartori and Aurora D’Angelo. The two socialites who are starting their training tomorrow. Unlike most of the attendees, the two women’s smiles are carefree, as if they’re just here to enjoy the resort and not to attend grueling training sessions. From tomorrow I have to train the two in combat, and I get a feeling they’ve never thrown a punch in their lives. I let out a sigh because the last thing I have time for are two spoiled mafia princesses who think the world revolves around them, which is the vibe I’m getting. When I pass them in the hallway, Abigail chuckles seductively, “If all the guards look like that, my ovaries are going to explode.” She thinks I’m a guard because I’m dressed in the same combat uniform as St. Monarch’s guards instead of my usual tailored suit. Little does she know I control the blood diamond market, and I’m the firstborn of the best fighter St. Monarch’s has ever seen. And to make matters worse for the little mafia princess, my cousin is the head of the bratva and her family’s enemy. Suppressing a chuckle, I shake my head. Wait until you find out who I am, little girl. Just then, I hear Abigail playfully call out her suite number, “Room one O’ three.” I don’t have the patience for this shit. I’m only helping with the training until my godfather, Uncle Carson, can find a suitable replacement for the combat instructor position, seeing as the previous one died of a heart attack. I now understand why Mr. Yeoh died. Training people who can’t fight to save