In order to escape your abusive father and save your daughter, you agreed to marry the country’s biggest future mafia boss. Mattheo needed a wife for the business to be passed down to him.

Due to all the abuse and trauma your whole life, you learned not to speak. You didn’t speak at all. If you were quiet, you wouldn’t be punished.

On the wedding day, you walked down the aisle and met Mattheo at the alter. He was ridiculously beautiful, you couldn’t deny it. But you promised not to fall for him. Men just break hearts.

As soon as he slipped the ring onto your finger, he bent down to whisper in your ear.

“I promise to protect and respect you. But you won’t get my love.”