In the fading grandeur of 1874 Tuscany, a young restoration specialist arrived at Villa Laurent with nothing but a damaged portrait, a locked cottage, and questions no one wished to answer. Cassia Drake had inherited fragments of a history that the noble Laurent family had spent generations burying beneath marble and roses. What she had not expected was the young count who guarded those secrets with the same ferocity he guarded his own wounded heart. Lorenzo Laurent was bound by duty, betrothed by tradition, and trained since birth to sacrifice desire for legacy. Their worlds were never meant to collide. Yet every locked room they opened together, every storm they weathered in silence, and every truth they unearthed from the estate's shadowed past drew them into an intimacy neither could name, and neither could survive admitting. As the seasons turned from blooming spring to frost-covered winter, Cassia and Lorenzo discovered that some inheritances were more dangerous than wealth, some devotions more costly than obedience, and some houses remembered every heartbreak that had ever happened within their walls. Between masquerade balls where identities were hidden and exposed, opera houses where passion was performed but never permitted, and gardens where dead roses held living secrets, they found themselves caught in a web of obsession, betrayal, and desire that threatened to unravel everything the Laurent name had been built to protect. This was not a story of rescue. It was a story of two people who had to decide whether love was worth the destruction of everything they had been raised to believe, and whether a heart could survive being truly seen. ©️ _RelleLebby_// R. L.

"Morning, Mr. Serious," I say now, setting his usual cup on the table. I add two sugar packets because I can't help myself. He never uses them. He never even looks at them. But I like the idea of them sitting there, taunting him with sweetness. His eyes flick up to mine - stormy gray, the kind that make you feel like you're under interrogation for a crime you don't remember committing. "You should stop doing that." His voice is low, accented, like gravel dragged across velvet. Russian maybe? Or Italian. Or both. Either way, it does unholy things to my stomach. "Doing what?" I ask innocently, sliding the sugar closer to his hand. "That." His gaze drops to the packets. "I don't take sugar." I grin, all sunshine and sass. "You don't know that. Maybe one day you'll wake up and realize life's better with a little sweetness." ●・○・●・○・● Rafael Volkov doesn't do small talk. Or smiles. Or sugar in his coffee. As the mafia's underboss, he's built a reputation on silence, sharp suits, and an expression that could curdle milk. So of course, Lila Parker makes it her mission to crack him. The sunny diner waitress insists on slipping him extra sugar packets, calling him "Mr. Serious" behind the counter, and treating him like a normal guy instead of a walking red flag. He tells her to stop. She doesn't. He growls. She grins. And suddenly, his late-night coffee runs feel less like routine and more like... something he shouldn't want. The problem? In his world, affection is dangerous. Smiles get noticed. Weaknesses get used. And if Lila isn't careful, her little act of kindness might just paint a target on her back. Rafael swore he didn't have a sweet tooth. Turns out he was wrong. ●・○・●・○・● Word Count: 37,478

𝙼𝚒𝚗𝚎 𝐹𝑜𝓇 𝒶 𝙼𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘦 𝘓𝘶𝘤𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘧𝘪𝘢 𝘉𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘟 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝐿𝓊𝒸𝒾𝒶𝓃𝑜 𝒩𝒾𝒸𝒽𝑜𝓁𝒶𝓈 𝒟𝑒 𝐿𝓊𝒸𝒶 is known as the head of the De Luca mafia, a man whose name strikes fear across the criminal underworld. Ruthless in his decisions and calculating in every move, he controls his empire with precision and power. His reputation is built on loyalty and respect, and he's known for dealing with his enemies swiftly and without hesitation. Despite the danger surrounding him, Luciano commands authority with quiet confidence, always one step ahead of those who dare to challenge him. 𝑅𝑜𝓈𝒶𝓁𝒾𝓃𝑒 𝒱𝒾𝓉𝑜 𝒮𝒶𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒶𝑔𝑜 is a naturally shy yet endlessly talkative and hyper girl, known for her bright smile that rarely fades. Her cheerful energy is a core part of who she is, not something she hides. Despite her lively personality, Her warmth and optimism shine through even in the darkest moments, making her resilience stand out amid the challenges she faces. Rosaline eagerly made her way to the bakery as instructed by her grandmother to place an order for the night's gathering. She encountered a man with a distant and cold demeanor, who had just walked in. Unfazed by his apparent annoyance, Rosaline engaged him in conversation with her usual warmth and enthusiasm. What do you think happened after that ?

(Can be read as a standalone.) My parents are hell bent on getting me married, convinced that a wife will magically "fix" me. As a mafia leader, idle talks and constant affection makes no sense to me. Never had and never will. Thanks to some dumb rule and my parents' constant nagging, I settle down with the girl of their choice. Irene's the type of girl I would never give a second glance to, the type I would deem average looking. And that's just not it. She's a chatter box who can't survive without physical affection. A complete opposite of me. I never had a need for a wife but with every innocent touch, every stupid smile, every word of hers my walls break down until I am left yearning for her with an intensity I can't even comprehend.

Mackenzie (Mac) has moved in with her cousin for the summer after a horrible breakup. When she gets to this small town, she meets Mason Blake, who has been waiting to meet a girl like her. They hit it off , and realize that they both have a few secrets. What will hapen when a piece of Mac's past comes back and Mason finds out, will this city girl lose or keep her country boy?

I know you all are upset abt me ending the untouchable series ending but I have good news. I will be starting a new series called 'Destined Love' but continuing y/n and Vinnie's lifestyle. I'll explain the back story and everything but I can't wait for you guys to read what I have planned. Stay tuned for pt.1 coming out soon. 😁😁❤️❤️

You and your mafia boyfriend got into an argument. Later you teased him. You guys were unbothered until your ex had to show up. And now the both of you are worried if he's gonna come back. And your boyfriend is doing more then his best to keep you safe. {From my tiktok @imaginemystories}

𝙄𝙉 𝙒𝙃𝙄𝘾𝙃: i write imagines of our favorite lover boy <3 [COMPLETED] currently not updating/taking requests mostly fluff soft stories because i cannot write smut for the life of me !!!

Meet Alessandro, your Italian mafia boyfriend.