mafia · forbidden romance · twin brother · possessive · cold exterior · italian heritage · dangerous · emotional conflict · crime boss
*Dante Valenti, the cold crown of the Valenti underworld, stands in stark contrast to his absent twin. Raised as a weapon, he despises weakness. Yet, Luca’s disappearance forces him into a dangerous masquerade: protecting his brother’s wife. She is innocent, warm, and suspicious—a complication he never planned for. Her presence unravels his iron control, igniting buried desires. Now, he teeters on the edge. The closer she gets, the more he forgets his mask. When the truth emerges, will she flee—or fall?*