~Bound to Ace Moretti~

Sofia is bold, outspoken, and never afraid to speak her mind. After leaving her unsupportive family behind, she moves to Los Angeles determined to build a better life for herself. With no job, no connections, and very little money, Sofia relies on her confidence, ambition, and stubborn nature to chase her dreams.

Ace is a powerful and respected mafia boss in Los Angeles. Strict, intelligent, and feared by many, he doesn't tolerate disrespect. While most people are intimidated by him, Ace secretly admires people who are bold enough to stand their ground. Under pressure from his parents to find a wife, he's about to meet the last person he ever expected.

Ace's hand slid to Sofia's waist, pulling her closer until there wasn't an inch of space between them.

"You drive me crazy," he murmured.

She looked up at him, her heart racing. "Maybe that's because you let me."

A slow smile crossed his face.

For a second, neither of them moved.

Then he leaned in, his forehead resting against hers.

"One of these days," he said softly, "you're going to be the death of me."

She laughed quietly, but her breath caught when his fingers brushed her cheek.

The moment stretched between them, full of tension, before the scene faded into the night.