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 looked at his face then at our hands together, and I knew something was wrong somewhere. It was the first time I saw Matteo like this. It was like something triggered this side of him because he was always proud, and he always kept his distance. 


He rubbed circles on my hand as he held me. His hand held mine as he drove us home. He didn’t bother about checking up on Gia, but I saw her being taken by Carter and Charlie, so I figured she would be safe. 


 I looked at his face again as his eyes remained on the road; one hand on the wheel and one hand holding mine. 


 Once we got home, he rushed to my side, took my hand in his again, and led me into the humongous mansion. 


59. Intense Kiss