Bound by Shadows: A Mafia Vow
In a world where mafia loyalties dictate lives, Emilia and Santo are forced into a marriage neither desires. As they navigate a union built on obligation and resentment, they must confront dark pasts and hidden vulnerabilities that threaten to consume them. Will their shared pain forge an unexpected bond or shatter them forever?
MEET THE CHARACTERS
Emilia Mariano
Daughter of a powerful mafia capo, Emilia has been sheltered and homeschooled, isolated from normal life and love. Thrust into an arranged marriage, she struggles with resentment and fear but possesses inner strength and determination to face her new reality.
Santo Valentino
Heir to a rival mafia family, Santo is known for his ruthless reputation and cold demeanor. Though outwardly harsh and brusque, he carries deep-seated anger and pain, masking his vulnerability behind a facade of power and control.
Dante
Santo’s best friend and confidant, Dante provides a voice of reason and attempts to coax Santo toward emotional openness. He is lighthearted and persistent, often teasing Santo to reveal his true feelings.
Bella
Emilia’s close friend and emotional anchor, Bella helps Emilia navigate the complexities of her forced marriage. She is empathetic and caring, offering both practical advice and emotional support.
Emilia’s Father (Enzo Mariano)
A powerful mafia leader who orchestrates Emilia’s marriage to Santo to strengthen alliances. His focus on power and legacy often blinds him to his daughter’s emotional needs.
EXPLORE CHAPTERS
Silent Promises on the Green
Santo wrestles with the weight of his impending arranged marriage during a tense golf game with Dante, who probes into Santo's feelings and the nature of his relationship with Emilia. Later, Santo faces the challenge of selecting a wedding dress on Emilia's behalf, revealing his unfamiliarity with her and the emotional distance between them.
Chapter 2: The Weight of Shadows
Emilia grapples with the harsh reality of her arranged marriage to Santo, confronting her fears and resentment. Their first tense encounter reveals mutual hostility and underlying vulnerabilities, setting the stage for their fraught union.
Chapter 3: The Weight of Vows
Emilia confronts her father about her arranged marriage to Santo, asserting her own strength and determination. The wedding ceremony brings a tense exchange between Emilia and Santo, revealing their hidden pains and mutual defiance. After overhearing cruel gossip in the bathroom, Emilia is emotionally shaken but supported by Bella, who insists on guiding her through the night’s formalities.
Tangled Promises Under Dim Lights
Emilia confronts the harsh reality of her arranged marriage to Santo, struggles with her father's expectations, and faces emotional farewells with her family. Later, a tense, biting exchange with Santo in the car reveals their mutual resentment and complicated feelings.
Chapter 5: Shadows Behind Closed Doors
Emilia arrives at Santo's imposing mansion, grappling with fear and unease as their forced marriage begins with tension and hostility. Despite Santo's cold insistence on tradition, Emilia resists intimacy and struggles with the suffocating reality of their union, culminating in a fragile truce as they prepare to share a bed for the first time.
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