The Devil She Knows

"Do you truly believe I derive pleasure from this?" He inquired, his grip on my wrist so tight it left bruises as I struggled to escape. "Is it enjoyable for you to watch me struggle, to make you cry?" "Please, let me go," I managed, tears welling up. "Let me go, Alessio." "And then what? Would you risk running back to him? Deep down, you hope he'll save you, don't you? You still love him, isn't that right?" "I don't love anyone. I'll never love either of you," I insisted. "That's where our issue lies, Camille. You should only love me. After all, I'm your sworn husband now!" --- Camille Galitze was a dreamer, daughter of Galitze Sturm, a powerful underboss in the Bravta Mafia. She understood the harsh reality of her fate, given her father's relentless pursuit of power. Forced into a marriage with Richard Scarfoni, someone she admired but didn't love, her heart was heavy. However, her life took a shocking turn on her wedding day. Alessio Scarfoni, the rightful heir of the Bravta Mafia, disrupted the ceremony, snatching Camille away from Richard's grasp and sealing their fates together in an unexpected twist. Richard Scarfoni sought revenge, and those involved in his attempted assassination faced consequences. To secure his position, Alessio seized his brother's bride, leaving no room for negotiation. Camille had always known Richard, but Alessio seemed to carry a distant memory within her, one she couldn't quite grasp. As their unconventional marriage unfolded, forcing them into an intense connection, Camille found herself navigating uncharted territory. If she hoped to survive and thrive by Alessio's side as his queen, she would have to learn to trust and embrace the passionate emotions consuming her.