**Chapter 3: A Proposal of Convenience**

The memory of the stranger lingered in Enclosure's mind like a gentle whisper, refusing to fade into the background. The way he had looked at her, with an intensity that made her skin prickle, still sent shivers down her spine. It had been weeks since that stormy night, and Enclosure had almost given up hope of ever seeing him again. But then, like a bolt of lightning on a summer day, he appeared at her doorstep. Alex stood before her, his white hair perfectly styled, his blue eyes gleaming with an intensity that made her heart skip a beat. He was even more imposing than she remembered, his presence radiating an aura of power and authority. But there was something more to him now, something that hinted at a deeper vulnerability. "Enclosure," he said, his voice low and husky. "I've been looking for you." Enclosure's heart fluttered as she invited him in. She couldn't help but notice the way he looked at her, with a gaze that seemed to see right through her. It was as if he knew her secrets, her fears, and her desires. "I've come to propose a deal," he said, his eyes never leaving hers. "I want you to be my wife, to start a family with me." Enclosure's eyes widened in shock. She had expected him to repay her for his rescue, but this? This was something entirely different. "Why me?" she asked, trying to sound calm. Alex took a step closer, his eyes burning with an inner fire. "You saved me that night," he said. "You showed me kindness when I least expected it. And I fell in love with you, Enclosure. I want to spend the rest of my life making you happy." Enclosure's heart skipped a beat. She had never expected him to say that. But as she looked into his eyes, she saw something there, something that gave her pause. It was a deep sadness, a sense of vulnerability that she hadn't noticed before. "What about your life?" she asked, trying to sound casual. "You're a powerful man, Alex. You have enemies, and I'm just...me." Alex chuckled, a low, rough sound. "You are not just anyone, Enclosure," he said. "You are kind and beautiful, and you have a heart that I admire. And as for my life, I know it's complicated. But I want you by my side, to help me navigate the shadows." Enclosure hesitated, unsure of what to do. Part of her was screaming to run, to get away from this powerful man and his complicated life. But another part of her, a part that she hadn't known existed, was whispering to stay. As she looked into his eyes, she saw something there, something that gave her pause. It was a glimmer of hope, a chance to escape her past and start anew. "Okay," she said finally, her voice barely above a whisper. "I'll do it." Alex's face lit up with a smile, and for a moment, Enclosure saw a glimmer of the man behind the mask. He was kind, and gentle, and he looked at her with a love that made her heart soar. As they began to make plans for their wedding, Enclosure couldn't shake off the feeling that she was taking a risk. But as she looked into Alex's eyes, she knew that it was a risk she was willing to take. Meanwhile, in the shadows, Enclosure's ex-husband and his family were watching her every move. They were furious about her engagement to Alex, and they would stop at nothing to break them apart. Mike, Enclosure's ex-husband, was particularly enraged. He had thought that he had gotten rid of Enclosure for good, but now she was back, and she was married to a man who was far more powerful than he could ever hope to be. As Enclosure and Alex prepared for their wedding, Mike began to plot his revenge. He would do anything to destroy their happiness, to get Enclosure back. But what Mike didn't know was that Alex was not a man to be trifled with. He was a powerful mafia leader, and he would stop at nothing to protect his family. As the days went by, Enclosure found herself getting swept up in the preparations for her wedding. She and Alex were going to start a new life together, one that would be filled with love, laughter, and adventure. But little did she know, their happiness would be short-lived, as the shadows of their past began to close in around them. The sound of the wind outside seemed to carry a warning, a warning that their happiness would not go unchallenged. But Enclosure was ready, ready to face whatever came their way, as long as she had Alex by her side. As she looked into his eyes, she knew that she had made the right decision. She was ready to face the future, ready to start a new chapter in her life. And with Alex by her side, she knew that she could conquer anything. The world outside seemed to fade into the background as Enclosure and Alex exchanged their vows. They were surrounded by friends and family, but all Enclosure could see was Alex's face, his eyes shining with love and adoration. As they sealed their union with a kiss, Enclosure knew that she had found her soulmate. She was ready to face whatever came their way, as long as she had Alex by her side.