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Desired Rivalry
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crombss
Ongoing, First published Oct 29, 2025
Mature
betrayaldarkromanceenemiestoloversforbiddenloveloversmafiamafiaprincesspossessiveromancesecretssurvivalsuspense
He was a lesson in cruelty she never saw coming.

"Scrub every trace of her. A mistake shouldn't leave fingerprints." Smoke curled around her like a dark crown.

Aria Danvers learned early that survival is an art, she mastered it sharp enough to cut the men who underestimate her. She has no power, no protection... yet Matteo Varela can't look away. Heir to a violent empire, he was raised to destroy her bloodline but the girl in front of him isn't just a target. She's a threat. A temptation. A beautiful problem wrapped in fire and stubborn grace.
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|   "Not like this, Aria," he growled, his breath a hot brand against her lips as he pinned her wrist to the silk sheets. The city lights bled gold across his furious, perfect face. "Not when you won't remember".

But the line between enemy and obsession shatters the night he confesses the truth. Now, trapped in a gilded cage of his making, Aria faces a choice, let the boy who was supposed to break her become her only protector, or risk everything to burn his world to the ground.

Loving him is a death sentence. But leaving him might just be the trigger that starts a war.

Story Tags:

•	Dark romance
•	Slow burn romance
•	Enemies to lovers
•	Mafia romance
•	Possessive love
•	Betrayal & revenge
•	Family secrets
•	Trauma & survival
•	Secrets & lies
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"Stand up.", he said to me. "What?", I asked confused. "STAND UP.", he ordered slightly aggressive. I quickly got up from the bed and stood in front of him. "Take off your underwear.", he demanded. "Wh-" "Now." Doing what he told me to I slowly slipped my underwear off. I was now completely naked as his eyes roamed over my whole body again. "Lay down on your back." Once again I obeyed him without talking back this time which caused him to smirk. Then he grabbed my hands and cuffed them to the bed frame. My eyes widened and as I was about to ask him what he's doing he held up one of his hands. Understanding his signal I remained silent. "Good girl", he whispered in my ear. ------------------- Emily Potters, a 21 year old girl, had to run away from her dark past. Seeking shelter in New York, she battled her way through the darkness. But soon enough she learned that the past will always haunt her and new dangers await. Matteo Rizzo is a 27 year old man. He is ruthless, dangerous, cold and has anger issues. Cross his path and you will regret it or pay with your life. The Rizzo family is ruling "The Lions", which is one of the most powerful mafias that exists. Matteo took over exactly 2 years ago. His father is still watching every step Matteo takes. What happens when an innocent girl and one of the most dangerous people on earth meet? Will that one dark night destroy Emily's life for good? Accompany Emily and Matteo on their search for a better life. Finished: 6th April, 2021 Highest ranks: #3 in romance #3 in darkpast #3 in passion #4 in mafia #5 in italy

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