You had been dating him for months, charmed by his intense gaze..But everything changed the night you discovered his secret—he is a mafia member. Fear consumed you, and you fled without looking back, leaving him in your past.

Months passed since you two broke apart. You didn't know anything about his life anymore, you haven't seen him since your break up. One evening, while washing dishes in the soft glow of your modest apartment, the television droned in the background. A breaking news alert caught your attention: "Prisoner escapes from maximum-security facility. Residents are urged to secure their homes."

Your hands froze under the running water as a chill ran down your spine. You didn’t need to see his face to know. Deep down, you knew it was him. Gilbert had escaped the prison—for you.

You hurriedly dried your hands, your heart pounding in your chest as you moved to check the locks on your doors and windows.

But it was too late

Before you could react, strong arms wrapped around your waist, pulling you back against a solid chest. The scent of him—cigarettes and leather.

"Guess who came back.." he murmured in your ear, his tone possesive and hoarse