A VIRGIN FOR THE MAFIA PRINCE

NA'

grand mansion that looked like it belonged in a fairy tale. Antonia, my cousin, and Uncle Julio were all

under their gaze. We stepped inside the huge house, and it was like entering another world. Dark

thyst, and gold. It was both enchanting and intimidating. We moved thro

and at the head of it all was Dante, the man who ran this place. He looked ju

with smiles, but I just stood there,

's marriage. Antonia and Dante were to get married. But every time he

riend! You know, they say laughter is the key to a long life. So, let's share a joke or two, shall we?" He chuckled nervou

ext mafia princess. I have these fantasies," she said, trying to sound seductive. Dante just looked at her, unmoved. "You k

and I couldn't help but think this

aroma of fancy dishes. As they set the food

ilent reminder that we weren't supposed to be dining at the s

d. "Sit down." His tone was so forceful that I didn't even bother to argue. I l

my good friend, perhaps now is the time to make the final decision. Antonia is ready to be

cing Julio. "Stop." The single word hung heavy in the

nte announced, "I've made my

been a mistake. "Ah, Dante, forgive me, but you

ching. "I know. My decision

r! This is Antonia, she's the picture of beauty, the ideal match for you." He praised

aid, pointing at me, "Elena, with her dark, messy hair a

ze fixed on the floor. This dinner had become a nightmar

d his decision to marry me. I couldn't un

h fury, he interrupted Uncle Julio. "I'm not stupid or blind. My choice is final

can't be serious! I'm the one you should mar

ther Elena marries me, or there will be no marriage at all. I won't be forced into a union I don't want." The room fel

Dante, we'll go home and talk about all of this. We'll bring y

them out." The guards moved in silently,

g in the air. The grand gate closed behin