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One Year Later

作者: Doriella Ray
last update 公開日: 2026-07-06 14:51:25

The first rays of morning sunlight slipped through the curtains.

Lucia stirred beneath the soft blankets, instinctively reaching toward the other side of the bed.

Empty. Her eyes fluttered open.

The faint sound of running water came from the bathroom before the door opened a moment later.

Alessio stepped out, already dressed in a perfectly tailored charcoal suit. His hair was neatly combed, his wristwatch secured, and the familiar calm expression that ruled the Romano empire rested effortlessly
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  • The Mafia Heir’s Forbidden Bride   Anniversary

    Lucia stayed wrapped in Alessio’s embrace for what felt like forever.The steady rhythm of his heartbeat beneath her cheek grounded her, just as it always had. The ache she had carried all day dissolved into something warm and overwhelming.When she finally looked up at him, her eyes were still glistening. “You planned all of this?”A faint smile curved his lips. “For months.” She laughed through another tear. “And you let me think you’d forgotten.”“I had to make it believable.”She playfully swatted his chest. “I was this close to believing paperwork mattered more than me.”He caught her hand before it could fall and kissed her knuckles. “Nothing has ever mattered more than you.”Lucia smiled, her heart impossibly full. “You really are unfair.”“I learned from my wife.” She laughed, shaking her head. “I don’t think that’s true.”“It is.” He gently brushed a loose strand of hair behind her ear. “You taught me that the greatest victories don’t happen in boardrooms or battlefields.”“T

  • The Mafia Heir’s Forbidden Bride   One Year Later

    The first rays of morning sunlight slipped through the curtains.Lucia stirred beneath the soft blankets, instinctively reaching toward the other side of the bed.Empty. Her eyes fluttered open.The faint sound of running water came from the bathroom before the door opened a moment later.Alessio stepped out, already dressed in a perfectly tailored charcoal suit. His hair was neatly combed, his wristwatch secured, and the familiar calm expression that ruled the Romano empire rested effortlessly on his face.He looked every bit the ruthless mafia boss the world feared. Yet the moment his gaze landed on her, the hardness melted. “There you are,” he murmured with a smile.Lucia pushed herself onto one elbow, still sleepy. “You’re leaving already?”“I have somewhere to be early.”He crossed the room and leaned down, pressing a lingering kiss against her forehead.His lips stayed there for a heartbeat longer than usual. “I’ll see you later.” She smiled softly. “Don’t work too hard.”“I’ll

  • The Mafia Heir’s Forbidden Bride   What We Found

    The afternoon sun cast a warm glow over the streets as Lucia locked the doors of her fashion house.The day had been busy.Designers hurried to finish new pieces, clients came for fittings, and another group of custom orders had been confirmed.One of her assistants smiled as she handed Lucia a folder. “Lucia Romano, our waiting list is almost full for the next few months.”Lucia blinked in surprise. “A few months?” The young woman nodded excitedly. “Everyone wants one of your designs.”Lucia smiled softly. There had been a time when she believed she would never design another dress.Now people were waiting just to wear her work. Life really had changed. She thanked her team before stepping outside.The moment she reached the front entrance, she stopped. Alessio leaned casually against his car, his hands in his pockets.He looked up as soon as he saw her. A small smile appeared on Lucia’s face. “You really enjoy surprising me.”“I enjoy taking my wife home.” She laughed as she walked

  • The Mafia Heir’s Forbidden Bride   Ordinary Days

    Three weeks passed peacefully after the gathering.For the first time in years, the Romano estate no longer woke to urgent phone calls or emergency meetings. Instead, mornings were filled with ordinary sounds.Children of the household staff laughed as they chased one another through the gardens.The soldiers trained on the far side of the estate, their movements sharp and disciplined. They were no longer preparing for war, only maintaining the strength that protected the family.Near the fountain, gardeners carefully trimmed blooming flowers while birds sang from the trees.It was a peaceful morning. Inside the main house, sunlight streamed through the bedroom curtains.Lucia slowly opened her eyes. She remained still for a moment before smiling. She had slept through the entire night.No nightmares. No explosions. No fear.Beside her, Alessio was already awake, quietly reading a report. Lucia sighed dramatically. “You’ve been awake for how long?”He looked up from the papers. “Not l

  • The Mafia Heir’s Forbidden Bride   After the Music Fades

    The soft melody continued drifting through the Romano estate long after the dance ended.Although the formal celebration was over, no one seemed eager to leave. The gardens were still alive with quiet conversations and warm laughter as guests gathered in smaller groups beneath the glowing lights.The atmosphere felt different from every gathering the estate had hosted before.There were no tense negotiations. No whispered threats. No armed men watching every movement with suspicion.Tonight, people spoke about family, the future, and the peace they had all fought so hard to achieve.Walking hand in hand, Alessio and Lucia greeted the remaining guests together. Several people stopped them simply to thank them for hosting such a memorable evening.Lucia smiled warmly as she spoke with each guest. Months ago, she would have been nervous standing among so many powerful people.Now, she felt completely at ease. The Romano estate had finally become home.Near one of the garden terraces, Rom

  • The Mafia Heir’s Forbidden Bride   The Life We Choose

    The peace gathering continued long after the formal speeches ended.The Romano estate glowed beneath hundreds of warm lights. Music drifted through the gardens as guests enjoyed dinner and conversation. Laughter rose from every corner of the celebration, replacing the tense silence that had once filled every gathering between powerful families.Lucia walked through the garden with a gentle smile, greeting guests as they stopped to speak with her.Months ago, she would have worried about saying the wrong thing.Today, she simply enjoyed herself. She no longer felt like someone trying to prove she belonged.She already did.As she passed one of the tables, an elderly family leader smiled warmly. “You’ve created something remarkable here.”Lucia looked around the estate. “We all did.”The man nodded in agreement. “For the first time in many years, people are smiling more than they’re watching their backs.”She thanked him before continuing through the garden. Across the courtyard, Alessi

  • The Mafia Heir’s Forbidden Bride   The Sister at the Gate

    The darkness didn’t last long.It never did in a place like this.Emergency lights flickered on in violent pulses, painting the shattered mansion in broken shades of red and gold.Alarms screamed through the walls.Footsteps thundered everywhere.And somewhere outside—gunfire erupted again.I coul

  • The Mafia Heir’s Forbidden Bride   A Sister Buried in Secrets

    “She looked like you because she’s biologically related to you.”The words echoed through the library.For a moment, I couldn’t hear anything else.Not the ticking clock.Not the rain tapping against the windows.Not even my own heartbeat.Everything disappeared except those seven words.Biological

  • The Mafia Heir’s Forbidden Bride   The Woman With my Face

    The dead woman had my face.For a second, I couldn't breathe.Couldn't think.Couldn't move.The words echoed inside my head over and over again.My face.My face.My face."What?" I whispered.The guard swallowed.His expression was pale.Terrified.Not because of the body.Because of what it mean

  • The Mafia Heir’s Forbidden Bride   The Sister who was never Herself

    For a second, nobody moved.Not me.Not Alessio.Not Marco.Not even the collapsing tunnel behind us seemed to matter anymore.Because Bianca was standing there.But she didn’t feel like Bianca.Not the girl who used to cry over broken nails or panic before engagement parties.Not the sister who cl

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