Avoiding Love (Mafia)

Elena Ricci has spent her entire life trying to escape the shadow of her family name. As the daughter of a powerful mafia boss, she's seen firsthand the chaos, betrayal, and heartbreak that comes with the criminal underworld. Determined to forge her own path, she leaves it all behind for a quiet life far away from the violence that defined her upbringing.

But when her father's enemies come for her, Elena is forced back into the world she tried so hard to leave behind. Enter Luca Moretti-a ruthless and calculating enforcer with a reputation for never letting his emotions interfere with his work. Assigned to protect Elena, Luca is everything she despises: cold, domineering, and loyal to the very life she's sworn to avoid.

Despite their clashing personalities, an undeniable connection forms between them. Luca's hardened exterior begins to crack, revealing a man haunted by his own demons, and Elena's resolve to resist the pull of her past weakens. But their growing bond is dangerous, drawing the attention of rival families and threatening to ignite a war.

As Elena navigates a world of shifting loyalties and deadly secrets, she's faced with an impossible decision: continue avoiding love to protect her heart-or risk everything for a man who might destroy it.