Osarumwense_Osakue

Maria Fernandez's world is shattered when her parents, desperate and drowning in debt, sell her into a contract marriage to Bruno Alfonzo, the ruthless heir of a notorious Mafia and drug lord family. Maria despises Bruno from the moment she meets him—his cold demeanor and dangerous reputation are enough to make her blood boil. She vows never to fall for a man as heartless as him.

But as she navigates this dark new world of power, wealth, and violence, Maria begins to see a different side of Bruno—the intense protector hidden behind the mask of a merciless crime lord. Torn between her hatred and an undeniable attraction, Maria struggles with her feelings, even as secrets from both their pasts emerge, threatening to destroy everything.

In this world, love could either be her salvation or her downfall. Will Maria fight her growing feelings, or will she surrender to the passion that binds them in ways she never imagined?

Prepare for a thrilling rollercoaster of emotions in a world where love and danger are two sides of the same coin.

Captive In His Contract

I sat on the edge of the bed, my back to him.

My hands trembled as I slid the key from my pocket, careful to keep it hidden in my palm.

With a quick, discreet movement, I dropped it onto the floor and nudged it under the bed with my foot.

"Maria," Bruno said, his tone impatient.

I turned slightly, forcing a small smile.

"I'm just…getting comfortable."

He didn't respond, but I felt his gaze on me as I lay down beside him, careful to keep a slight distance.

The tension in the room was suffocating. Bruno shifted slightly, the mattress dipping under his weight.

My heart pounded as I stared at the ceiling, every nerve in my body on edge.

"You're tense," he said after a moment, his voice softer than I expected.

"I'm just…not used to this," I replied, keeping my tone neutral.

Bruno let out a low hum, as if contemplating my words.

"You don't have to be afraid of me, Maria," he said quietly.

Heart racing