THE MAFIA’s BROKEN BRIDE
“Let me go Sandro I do not want this marriage anymore”
Five years ago, Elena Moretti made a mistake, a careless one. A one night stand with a stranger, she thought everything was fine if she could pretend it never happened but when that night left her pregnant, her parents forced her into marriage with the ruthless, cold Alessandro De Luca.
Alessandro never wanted a wife. Marriage meant nothing to him but he was forced into a marriage with the girl he had a one night stand with, a girl from a family with a falling empire, convinced she did this to seduce him for her family gain he made their marriage-unbearable, loveless, distant and built on nothing but obligation. For five years Elena endured his cruelty raising their son in silence.
Now she’s done, she wants out.
But just as she prepares to leave, their daughter is kidnapped by Sandro’s enemies, forcing them into working together. As they navigate a deadly game of power and betrayal, Elena starts to see the man behind the monster—the husband who was never hers, the father willing to burn the world for their child.
Is it too late to turn hatred into love? Or is she going to take the risk of opening her heart again to the man who hurt her?
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Chapter: CHAPTER 59–Not today ELENAI froze as the knock sounded on the door again.I shot Alessandro a disapproving look. “Did you lock the door behind you?”He shrugged. “Can’t remember.”I sighed and started picking up my clothing to dress up.Another heavy knock came, and a familiar voice cut through the silence. “I know you’re in there, Elena. I just want to speak to you.”Mamma?“Give me a minute, I’m coming,” I shouted back.Going to my closet, I picked out shorts and a tank top, sliding them over my body, only to turn around and see Alessandro still in his briefs, watching me.“Aren’t you going to dress up?”“No.”I hissed. “Why?”“Because I don’t want to. And we’re not doing anything wrong. In case you’ve forgotten, we’re married.”I picked up my dress from the floor and tossed it into my laundry basket. “I haven’t forgotten.”“Then why should I get dressed when I’m exactly where I should be?”He’s right in that part, but—“Mamma might insist on coming in. Do you want her to see you half-dressed?”He fold
Last Updated: 2025-11-12
Chapter: CHAPTER 58–SOAKEDALESSANDRO I listened or at least tried to as Mr. Rossi went into stories about his business and how it grew to what it is now. Rossi is the CEO of the most successful jewelry company in Milan. His rags-to-riches story is one I could recite word for word, given how many times I’ve heard it. So has everyone else in the business world. He’s a good and respectable man, which is why I try my best to pay attention, but my mind was elsewhere—particularly on someone.I haven’t seen Elena since after the kiss. Knowing her, she’s probably in some corner hiding away from embarrassment. I wouldn’t be so worried if Victor wasn’t here too.“Would you like to hear about my journey to the Philippines?” Rossi asked eagerly, waiting for a positive reply.“That won’t be necessary,” I replied.His smile dropped. “You don’t?”“I mean, I wouldn’t mind but I have to find my wife.”His smile returned. “Of course you do. Newlyweds… when my wife and I got married, I wouldn’t want her out of my sight—”He jus
Last Updated: 2025-10-10
Chapter: CHAPTER 57–BLURRED LINESELENAAlessandro made a satisfying sound when my lips landed on his. I had forgotten how soft they were. I gave him a quick peck on the lips and tried to move away, but he pulled me closer to himself.“What are you doing?” I seethed through clenched teeth.He shrugged. “We aren’t done here.”“But I am.”“No, you’re not. I said kiss, not that chaste peck on the lips.”Before I could reply, his lips came crashing down on mine. I sucked in a sharp breath as he used his tongue to guide my mouth open. I slightly parted my lips, and he slipped his tongue inside.The world around us blurred into quietness; the only thing that mattered in that moment was the way his mouth was sucking and savoring my every breath. And I hated the way I was enjoying this.I felt a dull ache low in my belly, and I knew it was time to wrap it up before I did something stupid like grinding my body against his in public.Someone cleared their throat. Alessandro sighed before pushing me away softly. My eyes landed o
Last Updated: 2025-09-25
Chapter: CHAPTER 56–FIRST WISHELENA“Thank you,” I mumbled to the stranger only to turn and find a grinning Alex staring at me.I blinked. “What are you doing here?”“My parents were invited, so I tagged along,” he replied, looking so good in his tuxedo.I nodded, trying to steady myself. “Well..have a great night.”I tried to leave but he caught my arm gently.“Wait..one glass?”I shook my head. “I’ve had enough of that. Any other glass will get me drunk.”He pinched the bridge of his nose. “We can dance, at least?” His eyes pleaded.“I don’t think that’s right.”“Please,” he pushed on.I looked around the party. No one was going to notice anyway, and my so-called husband was talking to another woman.I was lonely and bored.One harmless dance didn’t sound bad at all.“Okay,” my voice was low, “just one dance.”“Yes!” He fisted the air, and I couldn’t help but laugh.He took my hand and led me to the floor. We found space between two couples and started swaying to the beat of the music.His hands rested on my wai
Last Updated: 2025-09-17
Chapter: CHAPTER 55–LONELINESSELENAI thanked the stars when Luisa pulled me out of my parents’ scrutiny.I wasn’t ready to listen to Mamma make comments about my body.I snatched another glass of wine from the server, having emptied the last one.Luisa and Alessia eyed me suspiciously, making sure I wasn’t getting myself drunk. I was still sober—for now.We were at the corner where a makeshift bar had been created, chatting about high society.“And that woman over there,” Alessia nodded to a woman.I stylishly tipped my head to have a look. The woman in question was dressed in a tight red dress. She should be in her forties but could pass off as thirty.“What about her?” Luisa and I said in unison as we dragged our eyes from her, where she was pressed against an older man, who I presumed was her husband.Only explains why they’re sandwiched together and looking like they might need a room.“That’s her fourth husband,” she whispered close enough that no one else could hear.My eyes widened. “What?”She nodded slow
Last Updated: 2025-09-06
Chapter: CHAPTER 54–LINES CROSSEDALESSANDRO I winked at Elena as I extended my hand for her to take.She rolled her eyes subtly, in a way the crowd cheering for us and the paparazzi snapping countless photos wouldn’t notice.She hesitated for a moment before placing her slender hand in mine. I clasped our hands together and pulled her out of the car.“Mr. and Mrs. DeLuca, over here!” cameras flashed at us as the shots began.After a minute, I was done with it. I looked at Elena to see if she was ready to go in. She nodded, and we went inside.The paparazzi weren’t allowed into the party, which was for the best. If someone were to follow me around taking shots all night, I’m quite sure they’d witness me blowing up or doing some shit I wouldn’t want ending up in the media.The party was in full swing when we got in. Elena quietly removed her hand from my elbow, where it had been tucked in.“Glad you made it,” Mr. Moretti said, scanning us up and down.His eyes swerved to his daughter, though I wasn’t sure why he looke
Last Updated: 2025-08-31
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