Legally Bound
WonderInTheWild95
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  • Parts 20
  • Time 1h 49m
WonderInTheWild95
Ongoing, First published Dec 12, 2023
action-action-romanceblackwomanbwwmfamilyfamilybusinessfirstlovesforcedmarriagelovemafiamafiaprincessmarriagemarriage-of-conveniencepactromance
In the thrilling world of "Legally Bound," Aaliyah Thomas's life is a portrait of self-made independence far from her notorious roots. Raised in the shadows of a powerful mafia family, she's crafted a peaceful existence in New York, a stark contrast to the dangerous life she left behind. But when a wedding invitation from an old friend arrives, it's not just a call to celebration-it's a summons back to a world she thought she had escaped.

Enter Lorenzo Moretti: the striking, enigmatic heir to the Moretti mafia and a ghost from Aaliyah's past. Bound by a youthful pact they never thought would materialize, Aaliyah finds herself in a whirlwind of old loyalties and new dangers. As they're drawn into an alliance against a menacing threat to their families, Aaliyah and Lorenzo's forced partnership blurs the lines between love and duty, throwing them into a game of hearts and power where the stakes are their very lives.

Set against a backdrop of hidden agendas and dangerous liaisons, "Legally Bound" is a riveting tale of passion, betrayal, and the quest for one's true identity. In a world where every promise carries weight and every choice can be lethal, Aaliyah must confront her past and decide whether to forge a new future or be consumed by the legacy she sought to escape.

Join Aaliyah on this heart-pounding journey as she navigates through a labyrinth of family secrets, old grudges, and an unexpected, fiery romance. In this high-stakes world of power and deception, will love be the key to her freedom, or will the binding promises of the past hold her captive forever? Dive into "Legally Bound" to discover if Aaliyah can truly break free or if she's destined to be a pawn in a game written long before she tried to change the rules.
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