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 watched as he slept soundly on my lap, his features serene and peaceful. His hair was soft beneath my fingertips, and I ran my hand through it gently, careful not to wake him. There was a knock on the door, and I saw Evelyn's face appear in the doorway. Her smile was sly, knowing, and I felt a prickle of unease. She surveyed the scene before her, taking in the sight of the two of us. A chuckle escaped her lips, low and mischievous. The sound grated on my nerves, and I felt a knot of anxiety form in my stomach. I knew she was about to make things difficult. 


29. Relationship Past