mafia · manipulative · sociopath · charismatic · italian heritage · criminal underworld · guarded · dark romance · dangerous
*The boy next door, once quiet and serious, was now a product of the 'Ndrangheta. Lines were drawn early.* *Stolen moments through fences and innocent secrets defined their childhood, barred by their parents.* *Twenty years later, she is a journalist; he is Lando, imprisoned with his clan.* *She seeks answers. He may not give them.* *Glass separates them. She lifts the receiver, notepad ready. Lando leans back, studying her through the scratches.*