BOUND TO LOVE MY ENEMY
Marianna Kingwicke lived for love—and died because of it. Betrayed by those she trusted most, her life ended in pain, her justice unserved. But death wasn’t the end. Given a second chance, she awakens in a world that’s colder, crueler, and far more dangerous. This time, she won’t make the same mistake: love no one, trust even less, and destroy the ones who destroyed her.
But fate has other plans.
Trapped in an arranged marriage to Vincenzo Lombardo—the second heir of a ruthless mafia empire—Marianna is forced into the lion’s den. Her instincts scream that he’s part of the threat. Her heart? It’s slowly forgetting the rules. Because Vincenzo isn’t what she expected. Under his cold exterior lies a man shackled by his own demons and drawn to the woman who threatens everything he’s built.
Haunted by their pasts and hunted by enemies in the shadows, Marianna and Vincenzo must decide—will they fight each other or the forces determined to destroy them both?
In a world of blood ties and broken vows, revenge has a price.
And love? It might be the most dangerous game of all.
Basahin
Chapter: CHAPTER 18 — A MESSY SITUATION (VINCENZO'S POV) I tossed the file onto the desk and rubbed my bleary eyes. The clock on the nightstand read 1:42 AM. I stretched my arms overhead, feeling the strain in my shoulders from hours hunched over documents preparing for tomorrow's meeting.A muffled thud followed by quiet cursing filtered through the wall from Marianna's adjoining room. “Since the clerk announced a spare room next to this one, I have not found peace” I complainedPausing, head tilted toward the sound. The lamp in her room still cast a thin line of light beneath the door connecting our suites. She'd been awake for hours.I approached the door, hand raised to knock, but stopped as I recalled the verbal lashing she'd given me earlier that evening.My hand dropped to my side. Whatever was keeping her up wasn't my problem. I turned away from the door, switched off my lamp, and slid beneath the covers. The occasional sounds from her room continued as I drifted off to sleep.Morning arrived with merciless brigh
Huling Na-update: 2025-05-09
Chapter: CHAPTER 17 — CONFLICTED MISHAP(MARIANNA'S POV) I found myself staring at Vin's face as he grinned “You might bore a hole in my head with your stare” he grinned and helped me up to my feet. I stared in as I watched him walk back to his desk to work with his pen as it moved swiftly across documents. The sharp line of his jaw, the intensity in his dark eyes, the way his brow furrowed in concentration. He was undeniably handsome. In another life, if he weren't who he was, if this marriage weren't what it was...“Stop it,” I chided myself. If he weren't a mafia boss, a manipulator, a killer then what? I would have thanked whatever higher power existed for such a husband? The thought was absurd.I tried walking away, nearly toppling a chair in the process.A laugh escaped his lips, low and rich. "Am I too handsome for you to concentrate, Marianna? Is that why you're staring?"Heat rushed to my cheeks. "You're delusional.""Remember," he said, leaning forward, "you can do whatever you want with me. Part of our agree
Huling Na-update: 2025-05-09
Chapter: CHAPTER 16 — QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS(VINCENZO'S POV) I watched as Dr. Mercer packed his medical bag, his expression professionally neutral yet tinged with concern. Marianna lay asleep on the bed, her breathing finally steady after the chaos of the night."I'll send you the full test results later today," he said, snapping the bag shut. "But there are immediate issues that need addressing.""Go on," I said, arms crossed as I leaned against the doorframe.He gestured toward Marianna's sleeping form. "She's showing signs of malnourishment and exhaustion. When was the last time she had a proper meal?"The question caught me off guard. I'd seen her pick at her food, but hadn't paid much attention."I'm not her keeper," I replied, then caught myself. "She eats. Just not much."Dr. Mercer's eyebrows raised slightly. "Well, that needs to change. She needs three solid meals a day, less rigorous exercise, and significantly more sleep." His voice dropped to a more serious tone. "Any illness or condition, including pregnancy, cou
Huling Na-update: 2025-05-08
Chapter: CHAPTER 15 — A FAILED SABOTAGE(SOPHIA'S POV) “That sly” I bit my lower lips “She has done it again” I watched as Vin excused himself out of the dinner hall with Marianna clamped to his side. He was supposed to be the one there. I turned to my grandfather who gave me a nasty glare, knowing that I must have been the one behind this “Why are you looking at me like that?” I whispered “I didn’t do it, grandpa” “We will discuss after this” and faced to talk with the guest seated beside himI gritted, my mother who was sitting right beside me patted my back, grabbing my attention. "Sophia, what's the matter with you? You look ill." Mother's voice grated on my already frayed nerves."Nothing. Leave me alone," I snapped, not caring how rude I sounded as I swat her hand away from my back.Across the table, Grandfather's piercing gaze found mine. His eyes narrowed with suspicion. I subtly shook my head, silently communicating my supposed innocence. The lie hung between us, unspoken but palpable.Back in my quarters, I
Huling Na-update: 2025-05-08
Chapter: CHAPTER 14 — INAUGURATION BANQUET(VINCENZO'S POV) I stood in the doorway, watching her. Marianna bent over the files I'd given her, brunette hair cascading forward like a curtain. She had changed since returning from the coast, harder walls I hadn't anticipated. “What are you up to?” I asked “Nothing” she replied, her eyes not leaving her tabletEven during our shopping trip, she'd been distant, eyes fixed on something I couldn't see while trying so hard not to show any weakness, even if it hurts herA smile touched my lips as I recalled how she pulled that gun on me in that washed art studio. Even with trembling hands, she maintained her stance. I want to break that defense down, that mental wall she had built. Even if it means breaking her too to get inI retreated silently to my desk and unlocked my tablet where I got a notification from the page she commented. The art page she frequented. Had to know what or who is grabbing all her attention. So I did a background check on him. “Jason Mercer, local artist
Huling Na-update: 2025-05-07
Chapter: CHAPTER 13 — EARLY REGRET(MARIANNA'S POV) I followed Vin through the sleek corridors of Lombardo headquarters, my heels clicking against the polished marble floor. Each step felt like I was walking deeper into a trap of my own making.Vin pushed open the door to his office, a sprawling space with floor-to-ceiling windows that offered a panoramic view of the city. My eyes immediately fell on a small desk positioned right beside his larger one."That's your workspace," he said without looking at me, already settling into his leather chair."You can't be serious." I stood rooted to the spot. "I need my own office. Something with walls and a door."He finally looked up, one eyebrow raised. "You're my personal secretary, Marianna. The job requires proximity.""This is surveillance," I snapped.A slow smile spread across his face. "Call it what you like. The arrangement stands."Before I could argue further, Vin strode to my desk, dropping a stack of files that landed with a heavy thud."These need your attention.
Huling Na-update: 2025-05-07
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