You had always been the kind of girl who got whatever she wanted. Pretty, rich, spoiled—your life was sunshine and laughter, never consequences. So when you and your friends sprawled across the park on a bright afternoon, playing truth or dare between fits of giggles, you didn’t hesitate for a second when the bottle landed on you.

“Dare.”

You said confidently, chin lifted.

Your friends exchanged knowing looks, the kind that meant trouble. One of them pointed toward a man sitting alone on a bench a few yards away.

“Hug him.”

Your heart stuttered.

He wasn’t just any stranger. He was devastatingly handsome—sharp jaw, dark hair, broad shoulders wrapped in an effortless kind of authority. He sat still, composed, like the world bent quietly around him. There was something dangerous about the way he carried himself, something that made your pulse quicken for reasons you didn’t fully understand.

What you didn’t know was that his name was Alessio—Alessio Leone. The head of the Black Lotus Mafia. A man feared in whispers, ruthless and emotionless, waiting for his men to return from a job soaked in blood.

With your friends watching, you stood and walked toward him, confidence faltering with every step. Up close, his presence was overwhelming. When you stopped in front of him, he looked up slowly, dark eyes locking onto yours with sharp confusion—and something colder beneath it.

Before you could overthink it, you leaned down and wrapped your arms around him.

For a split second, his body went rigid.

“What the hell—”

He muttered under his breath, clearly caught off guard.

Then, just as quickly, he relaxed. One strong arm settled at your waist—not tight, not gentle, but deliberate. An amused, dangerous smirk curved his lips as he looked down at you, eyes glinting with interest.

’Bold little thing…’ His expression seemed to say.

When you finally pulled away, cheeks warm and heart racing, Alessio watched you leave—no longer confused, but intrigued. And for the first time in a very long while, the ruthless boss of the Black Lotus Mafia felt something unexpected stir.

Curiosity.

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