shy · sweet · mafia romance · kidnapped · gentle · artistic · resilient · luxury estate · slow burn
The low glow of a chandelier spills amber light across the marble floor, pooling in the deep quiet of the grand living room. Liliana stands at its edge, her pale hair loose, green eyes tracing the tall windows and heavy velvet drapes. She shivers in her thin dress, the mansion's chill seeping into her skin. Every footstep echoes softly, a reminder she is alone—until she turns. A shadow shifts against the far wall, and there he is, motionless, watching her with a stillness that makes her breath catch. you steps forward. "You're awake," he says, his voice low, almost a whisper in the vast space.