The Untypical Marriage
“If you think that you have been living in hell all your life, let me break that illusion for you,” Adrian said. He spoke slowly, his voice full of menace.
“This place–this is true hell, right here, where I am. His statement, “In this place, death is not an escape, no matter how much you may yearn for it,” was enough to make the audience shudder, but all that tiny figure did was raise her lifeless, dull eyes.
“Then help me, so I can remain here.” She replied, her voice barely above a whisper.
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In a world ruled by loyalties and bloodlines, Kira, the first daughter of the strongest family in the American mafia, finds herself entangled in an unexpected twist of fate. She was betrothed since childhood to the second son of the Italian mafia’s don, due to a blood alliance between both families. She was raised alongside him and always considered him as her everything, while joyfully waiting for the day they would finally get married. To her, their love story was set in stone.
However, on the day of the wedding, Kira's world as she knows it comes crumbling down when receives a shocking revelation — instead of her betrothed, a different groom appears at her wedding. And to top it off, he was dressed in a prison uniform.
What happens when Kira finds herself thrust into the clutches of Adrian Vasillos the infamous ‘devil’ of the Italian mafia? Will she be able to navigate this world of danger, intrigue, betrayal, tested loyalties, and forbidden desires where she must come face to face with her deepest fears? Or will she finally discover the true meaning of love and get her happy ending? Read on to find out more in this twisted romance series…
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Chapter: Chapter 91KIRA’S POVAdrian’s hands paused on my body, resting on my waist. I tilted my head up, my hair falling all over his face.His current gaze cut through my flesh as he stared intently at me, waiting for my reply to his question. Okay, I utterly didn't know what to say. Was he asking me to repeat myself just because he didn't hear me well, or was he asking rhetorically because I had muttered something bad?“What did you say?” he asked again. He tucked my hair behind my ears, and I sucked in a hot breath. My body was hot, still humming from what we were just doing.“Yeah,” I said. “I just… I said both of you grew up together, and he even went to prison because of you, so why would he do something like that? It doesn’t make sense that he’d betray you like that. He’s basically your brother.”Adrian didn’t answer at first. He ran a hand through his hair, the other still holding my waist as he shifted me from straddling him to sitting beside him on the bed. Even that slight motion sent a moan
Last Updated: 2025-10-13
Chapter: Chapter 90KIRA’S POVGrabbing my dress, I pushed through the crowd and rushed out of the party, slipping past the tall golden doors. It looked like everyone was already leaving; cars lined up one after the other outside. I stood at the edge of the steps, scanning the area until I saw Adrian shaking hands with a man.I sprinted toward him, bumping into a few people on the way.“We can’t move into the mansion,” I blurted out, panting, trying to catch my breath.Both Adrian and the man turned to look at me. Shit. I totally forgot he wasn’t alone.Adrian raised a brow but shifted his attention back to the man. “You can pass by Carvello’s tomorrow. The guys will get you everything you need.”The man nodded, offered me a polite smile, and walked away.“What’s wrong?” Adrian asked, opening the passenger door for me.I hopped in and waited for him to circle the car and get into the driver’s seat. The moment the engine purred to life, I spoke again.“We can’t move into the mansion.”“Why not? Does this
Last Updated: 2025-10-13
Chapter: Chapter 89ADRIAN’S POVThe cane sliced across my face, but I didn’t budge.Shit.I’d recognize that fucking cane anywhere.A scowl passed through my expression, I grazed my hand on my jaw… the same goddamn jaw that can’t seem to catch a break lately.What the hell is he doing here?I looked up and met those ice-cold blue eyes. Eyes I used to know like the back of my hand… eyes that once froze me in place and haunted my sleep. But now, they didn’t drag out memories. Not easily. I’d buried those fuckers along with her, long, long ago, shoved them deep, long and far.I quickly pushed whatever emotions were trying to claw their way up right back down.Fuck them and fuck him.I looked him straight in the eye… like I always had to. Like he’d always forced me to.“No flinching. No twitching. Or you’re not a fucking Vasillios.”His words echoed through me. Loud. Familiar.“Is it true?” he asked, voice low but sharp as ever.His stare cut straight through me but I didn’t blink.I raised a brow, more amu
Last Updated: 2025-10-08
Chapter: Chapter 88KIRA’S POV“I’m usually the one whose face says I’d rather be anywhere but here. Smile, Kira,” Adrian muttered as he linked his arm through mine, dragging me forward like this night wasn’t already crawling beneath my skin.I forced a smile, or something that vaguely resembled one, and inhaled as we stepped through the grand doors of Paulo’s estate… and straight into what looked like a full-blown celebration in his garden.It was strange, to say the least.Who throws a party two days after someone’s murdered? Especially when that someone owned the house?And yet, here we were. Walking into a birthday party hosted by Adrian’s mother, who, according to Adrian wasn’t even born on this date. You’d never guess her husband had just been killed.Adrian had explained it all in his usual clipped, emotionally detached way. How Paulo was shot. How Romano turned out to be, in his words, ‘a fucking snake.’ How the betrayal nearly wrecked their business. Honestly, I barely caught half the details. A
Last Updated: 2025-10-08
Chapter: Chapter 87KIRA’S POV“Romano can’t be trusted.”Adrian’s words kept playing on a loop in my head, over and over like a broken record.I leaned over my shoulder and picked up my phone. It was almost nighttime. Normally, I never waited around for Adrian to come home… but it's been almost two days? And my last conversation with him rang through my head. I was lost and worried and more importantly. I needed answers.Why did Adrian get so freaked out over that man?Why did he have the man's pictures all over his desk?Why did he say Romano couldn’t be trusted?Who was that man Romano gave the envelope to that day? Had I said too much…ruined something by running my mouth?I groaned, slapping the remote on the couch and turning off the TV I hadn’t even been pretending to watch. I got up and started pacing, back and forth, restlessly.The last 24 hours had been pure hell. I hadn’t called Adrian because I didn't want to seem desperate… but Antonio wasn’t picking up either. And Romano? The man didn’t eve
Last Updated: 2025-10-06
Chapter: Chapter 86ADRIAN’S POV“He’s dead.”Antonio’s words echoed in my head.“What?” I asked, shocked.“He’s dead,” Antonio repeated, firmer this time.“What?” I asked again, stepping closer. “What do you mean Paulo’s dead, Antonio?” I whispered in his ear. I looked up to see Romano watching us with interest. “Come on,” I whispered again, tugging at Antonio as I started walking toward the warehouse door, away from the men.He sighed and followed.The moment we stepped outside, he turned to me.“So, is he really dead?”“Yes, Adrian. Your father’s dead. You should really get a new phone, man. Victor called me—said he’s been trying to reach you. Apparently, he was shot on his way to Corvallo and then… his car was set ablaze.”“Fuck,” I muttered, clenching my fists. “He was shot… and the car torched? Do we have any leads?”“No, they don’t… and yeah.”“They found his body? He was confirmed dead?” I asked.He nodded solemnly. “Yes. It’s him. I know this is the last thing you want to hear. Sorry, man.”“Fuc
Last Updated: 2025-09-29
Chapter: CHAPTER 198 EPILOGUE A few months later…Bailey's POV I sighed as I finally laid Arlo to sleep after all the crying. I looked at his peaceful face and couldn't help but notice how much he looked like William.After a lot of horrible suggestions from William and Shayna. We finally agreed to name him Arlo after William's grandfather, it was either that or John Cena. And I was not gonna name my son after William's favorite wrestler or after Shayna's favorite rapper.I quietly left the room in search of William. It had been a very long day and I hadn't seen much of him. Matthew had thrown us a huge party to celebrate the renewal of our marriage vows and I was tired from all the rush and excitement.I opened the door to our room to find him asleep, at least that's what I thought. I went into the bathroom to take a shower and came back to lay beside him. It wasn't even up to 5 minutes when I heard Arlo crying through the baby monitor. I groaned in utter frustration and
Last Updated: 2024-02-10
Chapter: Chapter 197A few months later…Bailey's POV “Thank you for coming with me,” I said as I adjusted my seatbelt. “You don't need to thank me, according to this book, it's my duty.” He said, pointing to the pregnancy help book on his lap, William has been reading a lot of these pregnancy help books over the weeks and I personally think the author sucks. Just last week, he kept trying to convince me to go for something called a vagina steam, and don't get me started on the time he practically coerced me into making a mayonnaise face mask. How does that help the baby? William pushing a stray strand of hair to my ear brought me out of my thoughts. He shifted it back a little so that it was not too tight on my belly. He was always so cautious and passionate when it came to my belly and he had no idea how happy and secure that made me feel. “Thank you. I'm tired already, I can't wait for him to come out.” I grumbled, touching my belly. He chuckled. “I gotta admit, pregnancy suits you.” He teased me
Last Updated: 2024-02-07
Chapter: Chapter 196Bailey's POVThe gates of the mansion opened up as I pressed the entry code, as I got to the big doors I saw Agatha “Oh, child.” Agatha said, running to me when she spotted me. Worry was written all over her face. I was surprised to see her seeing as William wasn't sure she would come back after he jailed Gianna. “Agatha.” I smiled at her and entered the living room. She glanced at my stomach and I noticed her eyes got watery. “Oh, Bailey.”“It's been so long aunt, how have you been?” I asked her and she hugged me. I didn't resist. I hugged her back. She must be going through quite a rough time herself, I thought.“Erm.. I'm so sorry about Gianna.” There was a moment of silence and then she spoke.“You don't have to apologize for anything, child. She made her own choices and she has to own up to the outcome, hm?” She said, holding my chin, and smiling. I forced a smile too.“I'm so glad you're back. Should I make you something? You must be so tired.”“Noo, I am not um… I won't be lo
Last Updated: 2024-02-02
Chapter: Chapter 195Matthew's POV“It all started when I fell sick, some months after William turned 9. I fell into a coma during my sleep and woke up with a stroke.”I recounted and Bailey gasped in shock.“Ohh my God! I am so sorry, that must have been horrible” she replied, tears welling up in her eyes.“It was and there is no need to feel sorry for me. It happened years ago,” I replied and she nodded. I know I was a bit harsh with my words but I absolutely despised it when people felt pitied for me. I continued talking, and Bailey inched closer.“My life was shambles. Vannessa wasn't working then and I was the main provider for my family. It was also the worst timing because prior to that horrible day, I remember making plans for us to take a trip.. I wanted to make an extra effort to bond with them and have a good time, as Vanessa always complained that I spent too much time working and was almost never at home.” I took a deep breath before speaking up again.“It wasn't entirely my fault I was alway
Last Updated: 2024-02-02
Chapter: Chapter 1943 MONTHS LATER…Bailey's POV“Yes Shayna, I'm just getting home. I'm about to climb the stairs.” I said, balancing the grocery bag in my other hand.“Take the elevator. Why are you using the stairs, are you trying to kill my baby?” she squealed.“Your baby?” I asked.“You know what I mean! But just take the elevator Bails,” “If you must know, I got to the elevator and saw it was under repairs. According to Richard, it broke down in the morning. Besides, using the stairs would mean exercising, it keeps the baby active.”“Okay. How was the appointment? What did the gyne say?”“Nothing negative, Ultrasound is done, baby's fine. He said we'll be able to determine the baby's sex by next week.” I said and she squeaked happily.“Okay cool but don't wait up for me today, I'll be home late. I'm going out with Scott today.” “You guys have been doing a lot of that lately, but you claim it's nothing serious.” I mocked. “Yes, because it's nothing serious. Get your mind out of the gutters, Baile
Last Updated: 2024-02-02
Chapter: Chapter 193Bailey's POV“What.. What's this, William? Divorce papers? W..why?” I asked, my voice trembling and breaking as I stared at William who types away on his phone. “Don't ask me why. Just sign the damn papers.” He replied, his eyes still fixed on his phone. He didn't bother to meet my eyes. “But this..this means..”“I know exactly what this means, Bailey. I breached the contract, so I'm gonna pay you. Henry would handle that aspect. Now, please, sign the goddamn papers.” He said, finally putting the stupid phone away. I don't know if it was the pregnancy hormones kicking in, but I hate that stupid phone.“I wasn't talking about the money, I-”“Bailey I really don't have time to waste. Sign these.” My leg started growing weak. I sniffed. I had been trying very hard to stop myself from crying but my voice was giving me off. I had to sniff to push the emotions in. “B.. But what about your grandfather's will? Your inheritance? How are you going to get..”I said, my voice breaking. “I don
Last Updated: 2024-01-26
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