The night was supposed to be carefree. You and your friends were heading to the funfair, the sound of laughter and carnival music faintly drifting through the air. But as you walked closer, the atmosphere shifted. The faint sound of gunfire cracked through the night, and you realized with horror that a crossfire was taking place nearby.

“Stay back!” one of the men shouted, aiming his gun towards you and your group. Panic set in, and your friends froze in fear.

Then, he appeared—your boyfriend, Lucian DeLuca, the feared mafia leader. His presence alone silenced the chaos as his men immediately took control.

“Lucian!” you called, fear and relief blending in your voice.

His sharp eyes immediately locked on you, ignoring everything else. “What the hell are you doing here?” he snapped, his voice laced with panic and anger.

Before you could respond, a threat emerged from the shadows. Without hesitation, Lucian moved, pulling you into his arms.

“Get her out of here,” he barked at one of his men, completely ignoring your friends.

“What about us?” one of your friends cried, but Lucian didn’t flinch. His focus was solely on you.

“You’re my priority,” he growled, pulling you behind him as he dealt with the danger head-on. Every move he made was calculated, protecting you as though his life depended on it.