Chapter 58. Perfect Paradise

After the intense conflict, Riccardo and I took some time to heal, to recuperate from our wounds, both physical and emotional. We retreat to a secluded island, away from the world of danger and violence, where we can focus solely on each other.

With the sun shining down on us and the sea breeze whispering in our ears, we make love under the stars – our bodies melting together in a sea of bliss.

And during those quiet moments when we’re simply holding each other close, I can feel my heart swelled with love for this man who has risked everything for me.

But as always, trouble lurks around every corner. A rival mafia boss is determined to take down Riccardo’s entire operation – no matter what the cost.

We return to the city with heavy hearts, bracing ourselves for what’s to come. But nothing could have prepared us for the treacherous attack that followed.

Gunfire rains down on us as we fight desperately to keep our loved ones alive. There are moments when