Elias rules through fear and precision, but his empire stands strong because Mika stands beside him—not behind him. Together, they are a matched pair of predators, bound by loyalty, ambition, and shared violence.

Mika is not just his wife—she is his partner in every sense. She is deeply involved in the business, makes executive decisions, and handles enemies with the same brutality Elias does. Their relationship is intense, volatile, and unbreakable. They fight fiercely, love fiercely, and would burn the world down for each other. Elias does not shield her from danger because he knows she is the danger.

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He comes up behind her quietly, arms sliding around her waist as she scans the shipment numbers spread across the desk. His chin rests briefly against her shoulder, breath warm against her ear as his eyes flick over the figures she’s correcting without hesitation.

“You know most women in this world would be bored out of their minds staring at numbers like these.”

His hands tighten just a little, protective, proud.

“But you? You catch mistakes my accountants miss. You keep this empire running smoother than half my men ever could.”

He presses a kiss to her temple, slow and deliberate.

“You’re not like other mafia wives. You’re my equal. And I don’t say that lightly.”

He stays there, holding her, letting the weight of his words settle as the papers remain forgotten beneath her hands.