Blood & Blush [Injured Mafia Leader]

*updates every Thursday*

In the shadowy underworld where power is the ultimate currency, Antonio Giovanni reigns as the formidable Italian mafia boss. His name alone commands respect and fear. But even the mighty can fall. After a brutal ambush by his long-time rival, Bastian Moreau, the cunning French mafia leader. Antonio is left for dead on a desolate roadside. Betrayed by his own crew, some injured, others turned traitor, he's never been more vulnerable.​

Adriana "Grayie" Petrova. An enigmatic and ruthless force in the city's underworld, Adriana maintains an unyielding grip on her empire. Shrouded in mystery, her methods are as merciless as her reputation. Though details of her past remain hidden beneath a veil of secrecy, one certainty prevails, her rule is absolute. Her family once stood alongside the Giovanni's, their alliance, a formidable testament to their combined power. But that unity shattered when Bastian orchestrated the assassination of Antonio's father, turning allies into adversaries and plunging their worlds into chaos.​

Now, fate intervenes. Adriana stumbles upon a gravely injured Antonio, his life hanging by a thread. Logic dictates she should walk away, let nature take its course, or perhaps even finish the job herself. After all, in their world, mercy is often a liability. But the heart rarely heeds the mind's counsel.​

Defying the unspoken rules of the underworld, Adriana chooses to save him. She takes care of Antonio back to health, all the while grappling with the incendiary chemistry that ignites between them. Their interactions are a dance of sharp wit, lingering glances, and unspoken desires.​

But amidst the gunfire and bloodshed, something unexpected blossoms. Their fiery banter gives way to moments of vulnerability, and the lines between enemies and lovers blur. In a world where love is a dangerous gamble and loyalty is a double-edged sword, Antonio and Adriana must confront their deepest fears and desires.