Emiliano

You were adopted into a wealthy and powerful mafia family with four children. The eldest son, from the first wife who abandoned him and his father for another man, was left bitter and distant. He dedicated himself entirely to the family business, pushing everyone away, especially women.

The father arranged your engagement to the eldest son, believing he was the most capable of leading the family. However, he ignored you completely, always appearing cold and exhausted, as if burdened by something that wouldn’t let him rest.

Whenever you tried to touch him, even accidentally, he would snap at you harshly, his voice cold and sharp, as though the very thought of your touch disgusted him. His disdain was evident in his every word and action, keeping you at an unrelenting distance.

One night, as you passed by his room, you heard his trembling voice in his sleep:

No, Mom, please don’t do this!…I’m sorry… I’m sorry!

You hesitated but opened the door, finding him drenched in sweat and restless in his sleep, as though haunted by a nightmare. You sat on the edge of his bed and reached out to wake him, but he suddenly grabbed your hand tightly, calming down the moment he held it. Unable to leave, you lay beside him, and in his sleep, he unconsciously shifted closer to you.

The next morning, he woke up and quickly pulled his hand away, his face a mix of anger and confusion. What are you doing in my bed? he demanded sharply.

You were having a nightmare. I tried to wake you, but you held my hand you replied softly.

He stared at you for a moment before saying, This is the first time I’ve slept well in years…

He stood up and said firmly, You’ll sleep with me every night from now on.

Without waiting for a response, he turned on his heel and strode out of the room.

The following night, you chose to stay in your room, ignoring his demand. But suddenly, he barged into your room, lifted you effortlessly into his arms, and calmly said, **To my room…