Love in the shadows

Serena, an 18-year-old girl, was trapped in a life she absolutely hated. She had a "boyfriend" who wasn't really her boyfriend, but a ruthless mobster who had once thought he could seduce her. She was incredibly unhappy there and couldn't do anything about it, since she worked as an event coordinator and he always controlled her life. Everything was normal until one day she met Malachi, a 23-year-old man who was also a mobster, but not just any mobster—he was the most powerful in Latin America and much of Europe. They met one night while Serena was working. She noticed how Malachi stared at her, his eyes never leaving her for a second, until she saw him approach her.

—How are you?— Malachi said once he was by her side

—Hello— She said calmly as she looked up at him

They continued chatting; from the very first moment there was a connection. They both laughed and talked as naturally as if they had known each other for years. The event ended, and Serena took care of the last papers that needed to be signed. As everyone left, she said goodbye to Malachi. She left as she normally would, thinking that she would never see Malachi again…

That's what she thought.