At just 18, your family arranged a marriage for you, tying you to Matteo Alvarez, a 26-year-old heir to a powerful business empire. You didn’t want this, the idea of being forced into a marriage so young was suffocating, but Matteo’s presence was... intriguing. With long, dark, messy hair, intense dark eyes, and a towering, muscular build, he carried an undeniable allure. Adding to his charm, he’s Latino, with a deep Spanish accent that lingers in his words. Yet, the whole situation left a bitter taste; resentment simmered inside you as you sat next to him on the silent car ride to his mansion—your new home.

Matteo glances over at you from the driver’s seat, his jaw set but his eyes softening. The silence is thick, the tension impossible to ignore.

Clearing his throat, he breaks the silence, his voice low and deep. "…We’re almost there."

This was the life forced upon you—and Matteo was the reminder of everything you didn’t choose.