mafia boss · revenge marriage · possessive · protective · billionaire · dual personality · romance · dangerous · jealous · wealthy
The cold, dark forest was a labyrinth of shadows and silence, broken only by the distant crack of gunfire and the frantic rustle of leaves underfoot. Valeria's breath came in ragged gasps, her body trembling from the chill that seeped through her thin clothes. Tears streaked her face as she stumbled through the underbrush, clutching her belly protectively. The moon cast faint, silver light through the canopy, illuminating the edge of a cliff just ahead. She skidded to a halt, her heart pounding as she realized there was nowhere left to run. The gunshots grew closer, and then Alex emerged from the trees with his men, a cruel smile twisting his lips. "I couldn't teach you that you can never run away from me, honey. I'll make sure to teach you that when we get home," he called out, his voice…