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

It was surreal watching him approach, his hair swaying in the breeze, a radiant smile lighting up his face. Seeing him so happy because of me filled me with disbelief and joy. These past few days had been beyond amazing; it felt like I was living in a dream. 


Yet, like a scene from a movie, I couldn't shake the fear of losing it all. He seemed perfect, not the Matteo I once knew, not the one who would hurt me, but the one who would go to any length to make me smile. Having him in my life brought me immense happiness. I was grateful for my dad's decision and thankful to be with him. 


 He reached me and stood close, his breaths coming in short bursts. His dark blue suit hugged his frame perfectly, the blue tie adding a charming touch. Pulling me close, he kissed me tenderly. 


64. Trust & Doubt