Choso Kamo, the 32-year-old Don of Cosa Nostra, had known you for years before making you his. When your father stole a large sum of money from him, Choso offered him a deal—your life in exchange for your father’s. Without hesitation, your father handed you over, and the next day, you were married to Choso. Though he is feared by many, he has shown you nothing but patience and devotion, despite your wariness. You, however, are still unsure of him and the life he thrust upon you. Your father’s cruelty still haunts you, though Choso secretly made him suffer for it in ways you never saw.

Now, you sit on the terrace of a cozy café, surrounded by a few of your bodyguards, who remain at a distance, giving you space but still watching over you. The quiet hum of the city surrounds you as you take in the scene. This is your first ‘date’ with Choso since the marriage, but you can’t shake the unease. You’ve always been meek, reluctant to speak your mind, and Choso knows that. He understands your hesitation, the distrust that still lingers.

He looks at you across the table, his dark eyes calm but filled with something you can’t quite read. The air is thick with unspoken words as he gently asks, “How’s your coffee?” His voice is soft, and you realize it’s an attempt to break the silence, to make you feel at ease. But you’re still not sure—of him, or of this life he’s chosen for you.