Luna was a young orphan who had lost her parents at the age of 14, and since then, she had lived with her aunt and uncle. At 17, as her features began to blossom, she decided to run away because her uncle's leering and advances were becoming more aggressive. During her escape, she found refuge in the home of a wealthy family and started working there as a maid. Her long curly hair, combined with her green eyes and tanned skin, caught the attention of many, especially Matteo. Matteo was a 31-year-old man, fully dedicated to his family's business. His father was soon to pass the title of Capo to him. He spent most of his time traveling, striking new deals, and eliminating enemies. Ruthless, he killed with ease and was highly skilled with knives, his preferred tool of torture. Despite attracting a lot of female attention due to his imposing stature, tattoo-covered body, blonde hair, and blue eyes, he had never been interested in a serious relationship. That was until his eyes met hers...
Chapter 1 A rainy day
The day was rainy, with lots of thunder, and the storm was strong. Luna woke up startled by the sound of firm footsteps near her room. Her aunt had left early for work and wouldn't return until late. It was just her and her uncle at home. She stayed locked in her room every day, as she had finished her studies early because she was very intelligent. She dreamed of going to college but had no money for it, nor was she allowed to work. Under the threat of being assaulted at the first opportunity, Luna remained shut in her room until her aunt returned.
It was safer, and even though she felt hungry and had a strong desire to walk around the house, she stayed there.
She had never tried to tell her aunt what was happening, the fear that consumed her every morning when her aunt left for work, because she was afraid of her reaction. Her aunt was a sweet woman who would never harm anyone; she didn't deserve such disappointment.
Night came, along with Maria, a woman who had been through a lot in life and suffered at the hands of her current husband, but she was strong. She had endured a great deal, especially with the death of her sister, Luna's mother, and had promised to take care of Luna and let no harm come to her. It had been a long time since the man had hurt her, and she truly believed the church had managed to quell the evil that once filled his heart.
Luna walked down the stairs, greeted her aunt, and looked at her uncle. The man stared at her with predatory eyes, which made her feel sick. She just wanted to run away, but she was too hungry to go back to her room. Maria had prepared a great dinner, as the scoundrel didn't even bother to cook, and Luna spent her days secluded. After dinner, Luna washed the dishes and cleaned the kitchen. Then she felt a chill. She looked back and saw the man leaning against the table, staring at her. But one detail didn't escape her sharp green eyes-there was a bloodstain on his shirt. Luna froze, unable to move. She took a deep breath and finally spoke:
_ "What did you do?"
The scoundrel, with a mocking tone, replied:
_ "I put your aunt to sleep early. Today is my fun night."
Luna was paralyzed. While thinking of how to run from him, she wondered what he had done to her aunt. The poor woman didn't deserve a bad fate; she was a hardworking woman. But in that moment, Luna had to be selfish; she had to protect herself. Then, like a bolt of lightning, she ran-ran as fast as she could. She was barefoot, and her feet were already bleeding. Being in a remote area of the city, she was running in the dark, not knowing what to do. A car was approaching. The girl was so exhausted that she could barely breathe anymore. Then, right there by the roadside, in the most terrible darkness, she passed out.
Chapter 1 A rainy day
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Chapter 2 Road
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Chapter 3 Lie
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Chapter 4 Audacity
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Chapter 5 Desk
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Chapter 6 Proposal
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Chapter 7 Error
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Chapter 8 Little lesson
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Chapter 9 The Rizzos
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Chapter 10 Returning to Italy
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Chapter 11 Commitments
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Chapter 12 Visit
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Chapter 13 Time Passed
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Chapter 14 Matteo
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Chapter 15 Manipulation or Truth
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Chapter 16 Boarding
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Chapter 17 Goodnight
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Chapter 18 Thoughts
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Chapter 19 The Dinner (Part One)
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Chapter 20 The Dinner (Part Two)
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