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Elijah Sinclair is the youngest and most ruthless CEO in the city, known for his arrogance, cunning business tactics, and an ego the size of his billion-dollar empire. He doesn't take no for an answer—until he crosses paths with a dangerous man who couldn't care less about his money or influence.

Dante Moretti, the feared heir to the Moretti Mafia, is cold, merciless, and used to people cowering before him. That is until he meets Elijah, a man who refuses to back down, even when a gun is pointed at his head. What starts as a dangerous game of threats and defiance soon turns into something neither of them expected—attraction.

Now, with both their worlds colliding, Elijah finds himself in the middle of a deadly mafia war, and Dante finds himself doing something he swore he never would—falling for a cocky CEO who makes his blood boil in more ways than one.

Will their love survive betrayal, gunfire, and a whole lot of stubborn pride? Or will their worlds tear them apart before they can even admit their feelings?

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Elijah took a leisurely sip of his whiskey, completely unfazed by the armed men surrounding him. "You know," he mused, swirling the amber liquid in his glass, "when someone invites me to a meeting, I usually expect dinner. Not death threats."

Dante leaned forward, his dark eyes gleaming with amusement. "Most men would be begging for their lives right now."

"Most men aren’t me." Elijah smirked.

A slow grin spread across Dante's face. "You're either fearless or an idiot, Sinclair."

"Or maybe I just enjoy pissing off men with superiority complexes."

A chuckle rumbled from Dante’s chest. Dangerous. Deep. Amused. "I should kill you for that."

Elijah raised an eyebrow. "You won’t."

Dante tilted his head. "Oh? And why not?"

Elijah leaned forward, his voice dropping to a whisper. "Because I think you like me, Moretti."

For the first time in years, Dante was speechless.

And that was how Elijah Sinclair, the most arrogant CEO in the city, became the unexpected obsession of the Mafia’s most feared heir.

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The Mafia's Boyfriend or The Dangerous Lover

Lorenzo Moretti stood beneath the glow of a flickering streetlamp, his suit crisp, his expression unreadable. His men flanked him, guns in hand, blocking the only escape route.

Elijah's grip on his weapon tightened, his stance poised for a fight. Dante exhaled sharply, stepping forward. "Lorenzo."

Lorenzo tilted his head, amusement flickering in his sharp brown eyes. "Cousin. You've been making quite a mess."

Luca leaned against Nathan for support, his lips quirking into a smirk despite the blood staining his shirt. "Funny. I was just about to say the same about you."

Lorenzo's smile was cold. "I should have killed you the moment you resurfaced."

Nathan's body tensed beside Luca. "You'd have to get through us first."

Lorenzo chuckled. "Oh, Nathan. Still playing protector?" His gaze flicked between them, sharp and knowing. "Some things never change."

Elijah took a step forward, his voice icy. "If you're here to talk, get to the point. Otherwise, we're leaving."

Lorenzo's expression darkened. "You think you have the upper hand?" He raised a hand, and his men cocked their weapons.

Dante's eyes flickered with a lethal promise. "You want a war?"

Lorenzo smirked. "I already started one."

Before anyone could react, more gunshots rang out. But this time, they weren't coming from Lorenzo's men.

"Elijah!" Dante pulled him back just as bullets sprayed the pavement.

Lorenzo cursed under his breath, stepping back as chaos erupted. "We'll finish this later," he muttered before disappearing into the night with his men.

Elijah barely had time to process that before he heard Luca curse.

"Shit," Luca muttered, gripping Nathan's arm as blood dripped down his side.

Nathan's face tightened. "We need to get out of here."

Years Ago – Luca & Nathan's Past

The first time Nathan realized he was truly in trouble with Luca was the night they shared their first secret.

It wasn't just the kisses, the stolen glances, or the way Luca smirked like he knew exactly how to drive Nathan insane.

It was the way Luca whispered, "You trust me, don't you?"

And Nathan, despite everything, had whispered back—

And in the world they lived in, it could get them both killed.

Confrontation in the Dark