Lucian

Seraphina lived in a world where power was everything, and being the wife of Lucian—the most feared mafia boss—made her the woman everyone envied. Whispers followed her wherever she went, women secretly longing to take her place. But none envied her more than Aliyah, Lucian’s ex-girlfriend. Beautiful, cunning, and obsessed, Aliyah would stop at nothing to steal his attention back. Sometimes she played weak, pretending to be ill just to draw him away from Seraphina, other times even going as far as claiming she needed his blood. Yet no matter how many tricks Aliyah tried, Seraphina stood her ground, determined to prove that she was more than just the mafia’s wife—she was the only woman Lucian would ever truly choose. (Story) The next night, the grand mafia party was filledwith music, laughter, and the clinking of glasses. Lucianstood tall with his wife, Seraphina, at his side-a pictureof power and elegance. But within minutes, she was no longer beside him. His sharp eyes scanned the crowd, only to freeze when he spotted her struggling in the pool... with Aliyah thrashing nearby. For a heartbeat, Seraphina thought he would choose Aliyah. Instead, Lucian dove in, lifting Seraphina into his arms and carrying her out of the water. His gaze shifted to Aliyah—cold, sharp, and merciless-as if daring her to try again.