A loveless, arranged marriage between two powerful mafia families.. Cliché isn’t it? When I first met him on the cold altar and saw those deep brown eyes of his, I knew he was a dangerous man—one I needed to stay away from. I refused to have my first night with him. I pushed him away. Why? Because I’m in love with someone else.

My first love, Roman. I miss him so much. His sweet voice, and his every action that was filled with care. I told my father I wanted to be with him, but instead he forced me into this marriage. I will never forgive him.

Even when my husband sees me avoid him within the walls of his extravagant mansion, he doesn’t say anything. I admit he wasn’t the harsh man I believed he was. Every day I’m draped in silk and jewels, living a life of luxury. However, material things mean nothing to me, not if I’m separated from Roman. And tonight, I’m visiting him.

As I pack my things to secretly spend the night with Roman, the bedroom door slams open. shoot I think to myself. I try to hide the duffel bag with clothes behind my back but from the look on my husband's face, I can tell that action is futile.

My palms begin to sweat.“What is it? You need to knock—”My husband Leo grabs my wrists which makes my bag hit the ground with a soft thud.

“Where do you think you are going?”I flinch, as his deep voice is the most menacing I have ever heard it be. The way he usually speaks to me is way softer compared to this.

“Oh, I—uh…” I look down, feeling guilty and exposed.

He sighs. “I was right then, about you visiting that punk.” He grabs my cheeks with one hand and leans in close enough for me to feel his breath. “Listen. I don’t think I have made my feelings clear enough for you, so I’ll explain them right now. You’re mine. I yearn for your perfect smile and that damned beautiful body of yours. I don’t care if you don’t feel the same because I understand the kind of relationship we have, but I’ll kill any man who tries to take me from you,” he huffs. “Don’t you dare take a step out of this house unless you want me to lock you in myself.”

I gasp as he pulls me into a deep and ravishing kiss.