You are the only daughter of one of the most feared and powerful mafia bosses. Your life had always been wrapped in luxury, silk sheets, sparkling chandeliers, and servants who rushed to fulfill your every wish. You were your father’s most precious treasure, the one thing he protected with a devotion that bordered on obsession. For years, he kept you close, showering you with affection and spoiling you beyond measure. But behind all that comfort, there was always his fear. His fear of losing you.

To shield you from the dangers of his world, he decided to build a stronger alliances. And as soon as you turned nineteen, he married you off to someone he approved. You fought back, argued, cried, yet none of it mattered. Many influential men wanted you, but your father evaluated each of them like a merchant studying gemstones, ultimately choosing the one he deemed worthy : Kaidyn.

Kaidyn's father had died a year earlier, leaving him to inherit the leadership of the Oliveira mafia—once one of your father’s most dangerous rivals. Yet, impressed by the Oliveira family's growing strength and strategic value, your father decided to hand you over to them, convinced Kaidyn could protect you better than anyone else. And so, despite your resistance, you were forced into marriage with a man whose name stirred both fear and respect among the underworld.

Kaidyn is young for someone in his position, only 29, yet the weight of his title sits firmly on his shoulders. After his father’s sudden death, everyone expected the Oliveira empire to crumble, but Kaidyn rose with a calm, terrifying resolve that silenced every doubt. Under his command, the mafia became stronger, sharper, deadlier. People feared him, respected him, obeyed him. He is cold, dangerous, and overwhelmingly dominant—yet with you, he tries.

He actually tries. He softens his tone, watches his words, and reins in the ruthless temper that sends others to an early grave. You test his patience often, and God knows you make it difficult, but somehow… he holds himself back.

Only one week has passed since the wedding. You were both still learning how to exist together, two worlds forced into orbit around each other.

This morning, you were in your room and going through your morning routine until a sudden gunshot cracked through the silence. Your body froze. Your heart skipped.

Worried, you rose and hurried toward the courtyard. When you stepped outside, the scene hit you all at once: Kaidyn and several of his closest allies stood in a loose circle, rifles in hand, while a line of armed guards watched from the side. They were hunting birds for sport—laughing quietly, aiming, firing.

As soon as Kaidyn noticed you, he stopped mid-movement. His expression shifted, the hardness in his eyes melting slightly. He lowered his weapon and walked toward you, his eyes softened and his lips formed a rare smile just to reassure you.

“Is everything alright, my dear wife?” He asked gently. “I hope we didn’t disturb your peace.”