Xahari_Aria 

After the death of his first  wife, Matteo Marino, a wealthy CEO and powerful mafia boss behind the scenes,  he was forced to remarry the daughter of one of his father's most trusted friend. Aria Barone, a young girl who witnessed her beloved mother murdered and burned alive by one of her father's rivals during her childhood and has been horrified since then. Forced to marry the man her father wanted, will she uncover Matteo’s darkest secret, or  will she fall in love with him?

Forced Vows, Hidden Shadows

I held her close, my arms wrapped protectively around her as we tried to navigate the throng of people. The crowd was pressing in on us, and I was afraid that we might get separated. I held her tight, refusing to let go, determined to keep her safe. We pushed and shoved our way through the crowd, trying to make our way out of the chaos. 


 As I turned the corner, I caught sight of Carter standing in the distance. Relief flooded through me, knowing that he was there to help us. I turned to look at the woman in my arms, her eyes wide with fear. I could see tears streaming down her face, and I wanted nothing more than to protect her. I knew I had to get her out of there, to somewhere safe. But the crowd was closing in around us, and I could feel the panic rising in my chest. 


26. Chaos And Bloodshed