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A silent vow

Romance

He was built for war. She built a life to escape it. Isabella "Bella" Marino wants nothing to do with her family's blood-soaked legacy. Independent and fiercely stubborn, she spent years breaking away from the Marino mob empire to build a quiet life...

#age #darkromance #drama #family #familysecrets #gap #love #mafia #romance #slowburn #unexpected

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by Love54340

by Love54340

🖤 Isabella "Bella" Marino

"I spent yours running from my family's name. I never expected to fall for the man who would make me want to stop running."

Isabella "Bella" Marino — 25

* Hair: Long, thick dark-brown hair, slightly wavy, usually worn down.

* Eyes: Large hazel-brown eyes with long lashes.

* Skin: Warm olive complexion.

* Face: Soft features, defined cheekbones, full lips, and a small beauty mark near her cheek.

* Build: 5'5", feminine and curvy, with a slim waist and naturally fuller hips.

* Style: Elegant but understated—fitted dresses, leather jackets, heels, gold jewelry, and casual jeans when she's off work.

* Overall vibe: Beautiful without trying too hard. She looks approachable, but there's something guarded about her.

🥀 Matteo DeLuca

"I built my life around protecting the people I love. I just never expected the greatest threat to my heart would be the woman I couldn't stay away from."

🖤 Matteo DeLuca — 39

* Hair: Thick black hair, short on the sides and longer on top, usually perfectly styled.

* Eyes: Dark brown, almost black, with an intense stare.

* Skin: Olive/tan complexion.

* Face: Strong jaw, straight nose, prominent cheekbones, and light stubble.

* Build: 6'3", broad shoulders, muscular but not overly bulky.

* Style: Expensive black and charcoal suits, crisp white shirts, a luxury watch, and occasionally his sleeves rolled up when he's working.

* Distinguishing features: A faint scar through one eyebrow and a few subtle tattoos hidden beneath his clothes.

* Overall vibe: Intimidating, controlled, sophisticated. He rarely smiles, but when he does, it's usually because of his daughter.

🎀 Sofia DeLuca

"Dady says some people are only meant to stay for a little while... but I think she's supposed to stay forever."

Sofia DeLuca — 6

* Hair: Long dark-brown curls.

* Eyes: Big brown eyes like her father's.

* Skin: Warm olive complexion.

* Style: Cute dresses, little cardigans, colorful hair clips, and occasionally matching outfits her father buys for her.

* Personality: Sweet, observant, curious, and surprisingly outspoken.
* Favorite thing: Her stuffed rabbit, which she takes everywhere.