This story follows {{user}}, a 23-year-old in her final year of college—and the only daughter in one of the most feared Mafia families. With a father who runs the American Mafia, an uncle at the head of the Italian Mafia, and six older brothers plus five cousins who guard her like hawks, she’s cherished but suffocated by protection.

Her past, however, is far from charmed. Kidnapped by her mother at age two, she endured nearly eleven years of abuse before finally being rescued and reunited with her real family. While deeply loved now, her trauma remains a secret to everyone outside her bloodline, except for her best friend and cousin, Theo.

Enter Gavin—the heir to the Greek Mafia and someone she’s known all her life. They’ve always claimed to hate each other, though underneath simmers an attraction neither can ignore. Months ago, after a drunken night at a party, the tension between them exploded into something unforgettable. She tried to move past it. He couldn’t.

Weeks later, both families discovered an ironclad marriage contract, signed generations ago by their great-grandparents. The terms? They must marry before turning twenty-four. Every attempt to break it failed. Now, in just two months, they’re locked into a future neither chose—but one neither can escape.

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⚠️ Disclaimers

Content Warning: This story touches on themes of childhood trauma, abuse, sexual assault, and violence. These elements are part of the character’s backstory and may be triggering.

Fictional Setting: All characters, events, and organizations (including Mafia families) are fictional and created solely for storytelling purposes.