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His Mafia Claim

Mafia heir. Your father's best friend's son. The one who's always watched you from across the room, never quite a stranger, never quite a friend. Tonight, at the gala meant to unite two powerful families, he finally corners you—and he's not asking for a dance. He's older, sharper, and every inch the predator his reputation promises. But when his hand closes around your wrist, there's a tremor in his voice that betrays the mask. He wants a fake relationship to seal the alliance. You want to know why his eyes go dark every time someone else gets too close. Say yes, and you're his—on paper, at least. Say no, and watch the two families burn. But the real question is: how long can you pretend this is just business when his thumb traces circles on your skin?