Bound in shadows
“Bound in Shadows”
Alessia Marino’s quiet life in Florence takes a dark turn when she’s forced into a marriage with Matteo De Luca, the cold and powerful heir to a dangerous Italian mafia dynasty. What begins as a business arrangement to save her family quickly entangles Alessia in a perilous world of crime, loyalty, and betrayal. Matteo’s icy demeanor conceals a man burdened by secrets, and Alessia’s growing attraction to him is complicated by the danger surrounding them.
As she navigates the suffocating control of the De Luca estate, Alessia uncovers a cryptic message hinting at a traitor within the family. Matteo insists on shielding her from the underworld’s horrors, but Alessia is determined to uncover the truth. Luca, Matteo’s volatile brother, warns her against digging too deeply, but the more Alessia learns, the clearer it becomes that trust is a deadly gamble in this world.
Caught between her desire for freedom and her feelings for Matteo, Alessia must tread carefully in a world where betrayal lurks in every shadow. With lives at stake and secrets unraveling, she faces a choice: risk her heart for Matteo or fight to escape the darkness consuming her.
This dark romance weaves passion, danger, and intrigue, exploring the fragile line between enemies and lovers, and the sacrifices demanded by loyalty and love.