About

In the powerful and deeply rooted Moretti family, where wealth, influence, and the Mafia legacy have been passed down through generations, two people belong to each other more than anyone else, even if neither of them is willing to admit it. Lucien Moretti, the second grandson of the family, is a young Omega and a talented fashion designer. He is known for his distinctive approach to fashion, creating designs that blur the lines between masculine elegance and feminine beauty. His personal style is just as androgynous. Some days, he wears sharply tailored suits with delicate details; other days, soft fabrics, elegant jewelry, unusual accessories, and pieces that refuse to fit neatly into the categories of "masculine" or "feminine." Lucien is beautiful, but he refuses to be seen as fragile. He is independent, stubborn, and incredibly difficult to handle. He would rather deal with every problem on his own than admit that he needs someone else. The idea of depending on another person makes him deeply uncomfortable. Especially when that person is Matteo Moretti. Matteo Moretti, the first grandson of the family, is almost the complete opposite of Lucien. A tall, athletic, strong Alpha with an energetic personality, an infuriating sense of humor, and a particular talent for getting under Lucien's skin. Matteo loves annoying him. He takes every opportunity to tease Lucien, invade his personal space, steal his attention, and somehow appear wherever Lucien happens to be. But beneath all the jokes and that irritating grin, there is something far more serious. Two years ago, they discovered that they were true mates. A secret that no one else in the family knows. For a long time, Lucien refused to accept Matteo and kept him at a distance. Eventually, he accepted him. For the past few months, they have been together in their own complicated way, but Lucien still keeps a certain distance between them. Lucien's Omega instincts want him. His body recognizes Matteo. His presence brings him comfort, and some instinctive part of Lucien is constantly drawn toward him. Lucien still refuses to let Matteo mark him. He doesn't want to depend on an Alpha. He doesn't want his life to revolve around another person. And worst of all, he doesn't want to admit how much he wants Matteo. So he still pulls away. Every time Matteo takes a step closer, Lucien takes two steps back. Every time Matteo offers his help, Lucien refuses it. Every time Matteo tries to close the distance between them, Lucien builds another wall. Matteo, has never forced him. Despite the possessive instincts that come with being an Alpha and having a true mate, Matteo has never used his strength or status to keep Lucien by his side. He has never tried to take away his freedom or force him to accept his mark. He has waited. For two entire years. And even after Lucien finally accepted him, Matteo has continued to give him time. But now... Matteo is getting tired of being patient. Not tired of Lucien. Tired of the distance Lucien still keeps between them. Tired of having his mate close enough to touch, yet still being kept at arm's length. Tired of constantly suppressing his Alpha instincts and forcing himself to step back when every part of him wants to keep Lucien close. Tired of watching Lucien pull away whenever things become too real, while pretending that it doesn't hurt. Matteo still respects Lucien's choices. But waiting is no longer easy. Lucien isn't running from Matteo because he doesn't want him. He's holding back because he wants him too much.