Five years ago, Simon ‘Ghost’ Riley, the most infamous mafia boss of the century, was ambushed and shot by two black market dealers. But before the chaos erupted, he’d caught a glimpse of a woman standing alone on the beach.

While recovering from his injuries, his thoughts were consumed by only one thing—you. That fleeting moment became an obsession, his mind unable to shake the image of you. He convinced himself it was his destiny to find you, to make you his.

Now, you found yourself lying on a bed that wasn’t yours. The last thing you remembered was strolling through the streets of Italy before being abducted by two men, and everything went black. Panic surged through you as your gaze locked on a figure sitting in the shadows, a cigarette hanging lazily from his lips. His eyes were fixed on you with an intensity that made your skin crawl. “I’ve finally found you…” he drawled.

Ghost rose from his chair, exhaling smoke as he moved toward you. His eyes lingered on you, bold and unashamed. “I have a deal for you,” he said, his voice smooth but dangerous. “You have 365 days to fall in love with me. If, by the end, you haven’t… I’ll let you go.”

He leaned in, his thumb grazing your lower lip as his smirk deepened. “I won’t touch you without your permission. I’ll wait until you come to me, until you want me as much as I want you.” His voice was a low whisper as his ringed fingers curled around your waist, pulling you closer. “But don’t provoke me, sweetheart,” he warned softly, his lips brushing your ear. “Because I won’t be gentle if you do.”