LOGIN“You’re not here to serve drinks tonight,” the man said calmly. “You’re here because I bought you.” Aruna never chose the night world. She was forced into it by debt, desperation, and a failed surgery that took her mother’s life instead of saving it. Alone and drowning in unpaid bills, she became trapped in an elite nightclub owned by a ruthless boss who now holds her life on a leash. In a place where bodies are traded and innocence is a myth, Aruna hides a dangerous secret. She is still a virgin. When Dante Ravelino, the most feared Mafia King in the city’s underworld, steps into the bar searching for a pure woman to satisfy a private demand, fate makes its cruel move. The boss sells Aruna without her consent, sealing her destiny in one illegal deal. But Dante is not the monster she expected. Cold. Controlled. Deadly. And disturbingly drawn to her quiet defiance. What begins as a transaction turns into an obsession neither of them can escape. Aruna soon learns that her mother’s death was no accident, her debt was never random, and her body was never the real target. She is part of a much darker game. Surrounded by bloodshed, betrayals, and mafia wars, Aruna must survive a world ruled by power and violence while fighting feelings that could destroy them both. Loving a Mafia King means surrendering to danger… or becoming danger itself. Because in Dante Ravelino’s world, once you are bought— you are never truly free.
View MoreSix Months LaterThe war was over.For the first time in years, nobody was hunting Aruna.Nobody was watching her.Nobody was trying to use her as a bargaining chip.The Saint Lazarus inheritance had been dismantled.The secret accounts were frozen.The blackmail files destroyed.The Covenant itself had been dissolved, ending decades of bloodshed and power struggles.Victor Kane was dead.His empire had collapsed with him.And for the first time in her life—Aruna was free.Truly free.The morning sun poured through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the villa overlooking the sea.A gentle breeze carried the scent of saltwater into the room.Aruna stood in front of a mirror.Staring at herself.A white wedding dress hugged her figure perfectly.Elegant.Beautiful.Simple.Exactly what she wanted.A small smile touched her lips.Because this wedding wasn't forced.It wasn't a contract.It wasn't a business arrangement.It wasn't survival.It was love.A knock sounded on the door."Come in
The underground tunnel fell into complete silence.Nobody moved.Nobody breathed.The silver-haired man stood calmly beneath the dim lights, his hands tucked inside his pockets as though he wasn't surrounded by armed people.As though he wasn't the most dangerous man in the room.His blue eyes remained fixed on Aruna.Not Dante.Not Adrian.Not Leon.Only Aruna.A slow smile appeared on his lips."Your mother was right."Aruna frowned."What?"The man tilted his head."You're her greatest weakness."The words barely left his mouth before Dante stepped forward.His pistol aimed directly between the man's eyes."One more word about her."The smile widened."And there he is."Silence.The tension became unbearable.Adrian's jaw tightened.For the first time since meeting him, Dante noticed something unexpected.Hatred.Real hatred.Directed at the silver-haired man."You should've stayed dead."Adrian said coldly.The stranger laughed."Yet here I am."Leon moved beside Dante."Who is he
The moment Adrian spoke, the atmosphere inside the mansion changed."They're here."Every weapon was drawn.Every instinct screamed danger.Dante immediately stepped in front of Aruna.Antonio moved toward the main entrance.Marco cursed."Can we go one week without someone trying to kill us?""No."Antonio replied."I was afraid you'd say that."Gabriel checked his phone."No movement outside."Leon frowned."That's impossible."Adrian nodded."Exactly."The room fell silent.Dante's eyes narrowed."Explain."Adrian looked toward the windows."They don't announce themselves."A pause."They don't negotiate."Another pause."And if they're here..."His voice hardened."...someone already betrayed us."Nobody liked that answer.Nobody.Antonio immediately looked around."Who?"Adrian laughed coldly."If I knew that, we wouldn't be having this conversation."Marco sighed."Fair point."Aruna folded her arms."Who exactly are we talking about?"For the first time, Adrian looked serious.
The silence inside the mansion felt suffocating.Nobody moved.Nobody spoke.The tension between Dante and Adrian was enough to choke the air from the room."Because she's my wife."The words still echoed through the grand hall.Adrian stared at Dante.Then slowly looked at Aruna.For the first time since appearing, his expression showed genuine emotion.Not amusement.Not confidence.Irritation.A dangerous kind of irritation."You married her."His voice was calm.Too calm.Dante stepped slightly closer to Aruna."Problem?"Adrian's eyes darkened."A significant one."Marco leaned toward Antonio."I think he took that personally.""I think Dante wants him to."Antonio replied.Neither man looked away from the confrontation.Aruna felt Dante's hand settle lightly against the small of her back.The gesture appeared casual.Protective.Possessive.A silent reminder.No matter what happened next, he intended to stand between her and danger.Adrian noticed.Of course he noticed.Men like
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