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 froze as the door creaked open, my heart racing with anticipation. Alonzo's piercing gaze met mine, his expression solemn. Without a word, he slipped into my room, his eyes scanning the space as if searching for something - or someone. 


 "I just want to talk, Aria," he said finally, his voice low and gentle. My guard remained up, but I nodded curtly, intrigued. What could Alonzo possibly want to discuss? Matteo's rules were clear: no one entered my room without his permission. Yet, Alonzo's presence seemed to whisper secrets, his eyes hinting at a truth I wasn't sure I wanted to know. 


 "Talk, then," I said, my voice barely above a whisper, my eyes fixed on his. 


 Alonzo hesitated, his gaze darting around the room before settling on mine. "It's about Matteo," he began, his voice measured. "There's something you should know..." 


82. House Of Mirrors