𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬, PART 1

Zora has spent her life behind walls, shielding herself from a world that has only brought loneliness and heartache. Her upbringing in isolation has left her wary of trust and hesitant to allow anyone close. But when she's suddenly kidnapped, those walls-carefully constructed over years-begin to crumble. Thrust into a dangerous and unfamiliar world, Zora discovers that her past is more tangled than she could ever imagine, and her survival depends on uncovering secrets that have been buried for years.

Riccardo, raised in a world where vulnerability is a liability, has built his own walls-ones of cold stoicism and unyielding strength. Although not directly tasked with her protection, Riccardo finds himself reluctantly intertwined in Zora's fate as he becomes a key player in the mafia world she's been thrust into. Despite his efforts to remain distant, he is drawn to her in ways he never expected, and their complex relationship takes unexpected turns.

"𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐌𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚," 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚.

As Zora delves deeper into her mysterious past and the dangerous web surrounding her, she must navigate a world filled with power struggles and hidden enemies. The more she uncovers, the closer she gets to the truth-one that could destroy everything she's ever known. But with dangers closing in, Zora must decide if she can trust those around her-or if her only chance at survival lies in her ability to stand alone.

(**** The first few chapters are a little cringe but keep reading, it gets better lol)

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𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲💗