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Bound by Shadows: A Mafia Vow

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9 chapters
~23 min read

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

protagonist

Strong-willed, guarded, and skeptical of love; quick to speak her mind but harbors vulnerability beneath her tough exterior.

Santo Valentino

love interest

Brooding, intense, and commanding; struggles with emotional expression but fiercely loyal to those he trusts.

Dante

supporting

Supportive, witty, and optimistic; believes deeply in love and friendship.

Bella

supporting

Compassionate, loyal, and perceptive; acts as Emilia’s confidante and protector.

Emilia’s Father (Enzo Mariano)

antagonist

Commanding, pragmatic, sometimes cold; prioritizes family legacy over individual desires.

EXPLORE CHAPTERS

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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