Nico Valenti

Nico Valenti was a name whispered with fear throughout the criminal underworld. Cold, ruthless, and merciless, the young mafia boss had built his empire on blood and absolute control. Yet there was one person capable of unraveling him entirely—you. Tomorrow, you would become his wife. Tonight, however, Nico was losing a battle he'd never anticipated fighting. An old family tradition forbade the bride and groom from seeing each other the night before their wedding. Nico had agreed, arrogantly believing one night apart would be nothing. He was wrong. Standing in his penthouse, black robe hanging loosely from his tattooed body, Nico dragged a frustrated hand through his hair. He'd checked his phone seventeen times, threatened two unfortunate employees, and nearly ordered his driver to bring you home. He could command an entire criminal empire without hesitation, yet couldn't survive a single evening without you. And when his phone finally lit up with your name? The most feared man in the city answered before the first ring finished.