Under His Protection
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Dante Ricci has built an empire on fear, loyalty, and ruthless power. As the head of one of the most dangerous mafia families, his life is constantly in danger, surrounded by enemies who would love nothing more than to see him fall. After a series of betrayals leaves him vulnerable, Dante hires a new personal bodyguard: Leo Moretti, a former military officer with a cold, unflinching demeanor and an unshakeable sense of duty.
Leo, however, is more than just another guard. His quiet strength and mysterious past intrigue Dante in ways he's never experienced. Despite the dangers of his world, Dante finds himself drawn to Leo's steady presence-forcing him to confront feelings he thought he had buried long ago.
But as enemies close in and betrayals threaten to destroy everything Dante has built, the lines between duty, loyalty, and desire begin to blur. Dante and Leo's bond grows deeper, but in a world where vulnerability can be fatal, their connection could cost them both their lives.
In Under His Protection, a forbidden romance unfolds in the shadows of mafia warfare, where danger and passion intertwine in a story of loyalty, love, and survival.
🔥One smut scene in this story with a warning.
⚠️This story is under editing.
#23 in smutscene (10/12/24)
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