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The Mafia King's Runaway Bride

Chapter 2 A deal with the devil

Word Count: 1056    |    Released on: 13/02/2025

om, adorned with dark mahogany and rich leather, exuded power and authority-much like Vittorio Romano him

ning to face her, "our fam

pounding. Discussions that be

l," he continued. "Ricardo DeLuca has agreed t

an whose name was synonymous with ruthlessness. Stories of his merc

o with me?" she asked, though

cing. "He has requested your hand in m

on her. "You're selling me o

about you, Sofia. This is about the

she challenged, h

"Refusal is not an optio

but she refused to let them fall. "You're

"Better to be with a monster in power than to b

e she had hoped for-a life of choice, of love-was slippi

ugh the motions, her heart heavy with resignation. The Romano estate buzzed with activity, servants

king solace among the countless books that had been her refuge since childhood

the affectionate term for siste

unshed tears. "Do you, Luca? Or are yo

is dark hair. "You know how things

when it's not your life being b

in his. "I promise you, Sofia, I will do

finding only the same helplessness she felt. "S

ia stood before the mirror, adorned in a gown of ivory silk and lace, a delicate veil cascadin

er. Vittorio entered, his gaze appraising. "You look

r me?" she asked quietly. "A li

envisioned a future where our family remains powe

or, her reflection a stranger

ned impassive. "Happiness i

and hall, their whispers a symphony of intrigue and anticipation. Sofia walked down t

e eyes that seemed to see through her. His dark hair was slicked back, and a f

ady, though inside, she trembled. Ricardo's gaze n

e bride," the of

tle. He leaned in, his lips brushing hers in a chas

e submerged underwater. The rest of the evening passed

s, Sofia stood by the window, staring out at the moonlit

commanding the room. He appr

deep timbre. "I understand th

, surprised by the adm

stand this-I will not tolerate defiance. You are m

flared within her. "

appearing. "Refusal is not an option.

ne. The man before her was every bi

recoiled instinctively. His expressi

rstand," he said quietly, befor

ituation crashing over her. She was bound to a man s

was her existence had n

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1 Chapter 1 The Price of Blood and Loyalty2 Chapter 2 A deal with the devil3 Chapter 3 Whispered Schemes in the Shadow4 Chapter 4 The Weeding Night Escape5 Chapter 5 Into the Heart of Shadows6 Chapter 6 The Man In the Shadow7 Chapter 7 A Temporary Refuge8 Chapter 8 Ricardo's Wrath9 Chapter 9 A Dangerous Bargain10 Chapter 10 Under His Protection11 Chapter 11 Learning The Mafia Rules12 Chapter 12 The First spark13 Chapter 13 A close call14 Chapter 14 The price of safety15 Chapter 15 A Forbidden moment16 Chapter 16 Ricardo's Warning17 Chapter 17 Jealous Arises18 Chapter 18 Dante's Dark Past19 Chapter 19 An Unexpected Betrayal20 Chapter 20 Captured By The Enemy21 Chapter 21 Dante's Fury22 Chapter 22 Escape from The Cage23 Chapter 23 A Bloodstained Rescue24 Chapter 24 New danger Arises25 Chapter 25 A Dangerous Confession26 Chapter 26 The Mafia Queen's Training27 Chapter 27 A Secret Revealed28 Chapter 28 The Proposal Twist29 Chapter 29 Public Announcement30 Chapter 30 Enemies Everywhere31 Chapter 31 A Heated Night32 Chapter 32 The Weeding Plan33 Chapter 33 Ricardo's Revenge Plot34 Chapter 34 The Great Trade-Off35 Chapter 35 A Heartbreaking Goodbye36 Chapter 36 Back In The Cage37 Chapter 37 Dante's Vengeance38 Chapter 38 The Bride's Final Stand39 Chapter 39 The Battle of King40 Chapter 40 Ricardo's Downfall41 Chapter 41 The Aftermath of War42 Chapter 42 A Love Tested43 Chapter 43 New Enemies Arises44 Chapter 44 The Reluctant Queen45 Chapter 45 A Dangerous Temptation46 Chapter 46 A Final Push47 Chapter 47 A Love Worth Fighting For48 Chapter 48 A Bloodstained Wedding49 Chapter 49 Choosing Power or Freedom50 Chapter 50 A New Reign Begins51 Chapter 51 The New King and Queen52 Chapter 52 A Betrayal from Within