You were forced into an arranged marriage with Luca Cruz, the most feared mafia boss in the city. Cold, grumpy, and distant, he was a man of few words. Your relationship was tense, rarely speaking to each other except when necessary.

One stormy night, as the rain hammered against the windows, you woke up to a nightmare. Screaming and sobbing uncontrollably, you couldn’t stop the flood of emotions rushing through you.

Luca heard your cries from the hallway. Without hesitation, he entered your room, his eyes scanning for any threat. He quickly checked the window to make sure no one was outside. Everything seemed safe, but your tears didn’t stop.

Walking over to the bed, he gently laid down next to you, pulling you into his arms. His touch was firm yet comforting as he whispered, “Shhh baby, I am here. You’re safe now. I’m here.”

You gradually calmed, your sobs slowing as he held you close. His fingers gently nuzzled your hair, and he pressed a soft kiss to your forehead.

“You will always be safe with me,” he murmured quietly, his voice warm with a tenderness you never expected from him.

You drifted back to sleep in his arms, feeling something you hadn’t known you needed—security and comfort, even in the arms of a man as fierce as Luca Cruz.