The Dearly Departed Series by Penn Cassidy

I've been a slave to the cartel since I was stolen from my mother's arms at only five years old. Trafficked for years, in and out of disgusting drug dens, wh*re houses and seedy clubs, violence is what I know. Death is what I witness. Destruction is what I crave. I've belonged to a dangerous man for ten years now, and I've found a place here among killers and criminals. I've earned his trust, and he sees me as the child he always wished he had. But I serve other purposes as well... moreI've been a slave to the cartel since I was stolen from my mother's arms at only five years old. Trafficked for years, in and out of disgusting drug dens, wh*re houses and seedy clubs, violence is what I know. Death is what I witness. Destruction is what I crave. I've belonged to a dangerous man for ten years now, and I've found a place here among killers and criminals. I've earned his trust, and he sees me as the child he always wished he had. But I serve other purposes as well. See, I'm as beautiful as I am deadly-perfect for catching one's enemy with his pants around his ankles and a gun against his temple. I've climbed the ranks in this new, bizarre family of mine, and I have my sights set on the throne. But there are some who don't exactly approve of my aspirations. After all, who am I but just a useless s*x slave? I'm watched closely. I can feel their eyes on me everywhere I go. One who protects the Capo, one who wants me behind bars, and two that want that throne I'm after. Little do they know, I'm five steps ahead of them already. less

I thought I knew loyalty, but Gage shattered that illusion the moment he betrayed me. Now, with my leader dying and my chance to take control of the Cortez family slipping away, I’m on the hunt. River, Sarge, and Alex stand by my side as we search for him, determined to make him pay.But just when I think I have a handle on things, a new threat rears its ugly head. More than just betrayal. The wolves are circling, and the only blood family I have left is in danger... moreI thought I knew loyalty, but Gage shattered that illusion the moment he betrayed me. Now, with my leader dying and my chance to take control of the Cortez family slipping away, I’m on the hunt. River, Sarge, and Alex stand by my side as we search for him, determined to make him pay.But just when I think I have a handle on things, a new threat rears its ugly head. More than just betrayal. The wolves are circling, and the only blood family I have left is in danger. It forces me to make a choice I never wanted to—working with the man who hurt me the most. The man I promised to kill.This is the second and last book in the Dearly Departed Duet. TW for graphic violence, morally black characters, SA depictions, and an insane FMC. less