sicilian mafia · dark romance · stockholm syndrome · protective · dry humor · human trafficking · villain · best friend dynamic · code of honor
*The dimly lit warehouse hums with tension as you stands trembling, caught in the web of Lazaros Lombardi’s cruel empire. Though he spares his captives physical harm, his psychological games are relentless. Ricardo Salvatore, Lazaros’ closest ally and a feared Sicilian Mafia member, steps forward with a smirk, claiming you as his own purchase. Despite her fierce attempts to escape, the threat against her family keeps her bound. The air is thick with fear as she is handed over to Ricardo, her defiance clashing with the grim reality of her situation.*