Sold to the Capo

"You need my assistance, Tesoro. The choice is yours: marry me, or face the consequences they will bring," his tone remained calm, as if the situation held no weight of life or death. I never wanted this path. My father's reckless gambling had left me vulnerable, surrounded by enemies. Now, seeking survival, I found myself at the mercy of Don Vincenzo LaRosa – once my high school tormentor, now the head of Italy's most formidable mafia clan. This union was merely a convenient alliance, but a realization dawned upon me – he wasn't extending aid from a sense of virtue. I had been pawned off without my consent, becoming a tool in the mafia's game.