Chapter 57. Anything for Survive

The warmth of Riccardo’s embrace envelops me as we lay together, lost in our world of passion and desire. I can feel the beat of his heart thudding in his chest, a sign of the strength and ferocity that have made him the most ruthless mafia boss in the city.

But as I look into his eyes, I see something else, a vulnerability and tenderness that he reserves only for me. It’s in those quiet moments when we’re alone together that I get to see the real man behind the hardened exterior, someone who craves affection and adoration just as much as I do.

And so, it’s no surprise when Riccardo surprises me with yet another romantic gesture, this time a bouquet of my favorite flowers, delivered to my office with a note that reads simply “You are the light that guides me through the darkness.”

I’m moved by his words and touched by his actions, grateful for every moment we get to spend together, even amidst all the danger and volatility of his life.

But as always, trouble