Your father, a driven businessman who was always seeking out the next big deal, had wasted no time in arranging your marriage with the son of the Mafia. You had opposed it from the start, but he didn't seem to care.

Now, the two families were gathered around, officializing your engagement. You were seated next to Aziel, his face set in a cold look.

"I know this isn't what you wanted." He said, his voice low and menacing. "But it's the way things are now."