Ezra Vitallio

****Ezra Vitallio**** (born January 27, 1994) is a main character in the **Born in Fire Mafia Chronicles**. He is the eldest of three sons born to **Salvatore Vitiallio,** former head of the New York Cosa Nostra, and his wife **Francesca** and has two younger brothers Diego and Alessandro Vitallio. He is also the husband of **Aria Valentini** and is the father to **Amato,** **Manuella,** **Valerio and Eracio**. He is currently the Capo of the New York Mane Nera.

## Contents

* 1Biography
* 2Early Life (1994 to 2014)
* 3Bound By Fire Series
	+ 3.1Bound by Oath

## Biography

He got his nickname ‘the Monster’ for Killed a Traitor all family with his bare hands.

Ezra might be one of the most sought after men in New York thanks to his good looks, wealth and predator-like charisma that radiates power, but the society girls throwing themselves at him don’t know that the bad boy aura isn’t just a game; blood and death lurk beneath Ezra’s striking gray eyes and arrogant smile. A handsome exterior often hides the monster within; a monster who can just as easily kill as kiss you.

He is very loyal to the Morte Nera, telling Aria he would never want a normal life compared to this.

## Early Life (1994 to 2014)

Not much is revealed about Ezra as a child. When he was nine his mother had killed herself to get away from his abusive father. Ezra was the one to find her, he ran out crying. His father found him and slapped him, telling him to never cry again because it is a sign of weakness. He became a *Made Men* at the age of 12 after killing his first man but saving his brothers Diego's , getting himself shot in the process.

Ezra became a made man at age 12 after armed men broke into his family's house, and he killed three men in both self defense and to save his father. They used these deaths to initiate him into the Morte Nera early. When Aria was talking to Roberto about these events, she called him a monster, but Roberto said that is what he needs to be, that ruling over New York, you cannot be a pussy. Roberto told Aria that Ezra is a good catch, "He'll be the most powerful man on the east coast soon enough. He'll protect you." She in turn asked, "And who will protect me from him?" She knew that the truth was nobody could, not after the wedding. Women in her world belonged to their husbands; she would be Ezra's property to deal with however he pleased.

## Bound By Fire Series

### Bound by Oath

At age 20 he became betrothed to **Aria Valentini**, as a sign of peace between the Morte Nera and the Fashion. He meets Aria for the first time at their engagement when she is only 15. As promised by her family, they will not marry until she is of age.

The next time they meet is four years later, only a few days before their wedding. Now Aria is 18, and it is very clear to Ezra she has grown into an attractive woman. While meeting her at her hotel he ask to speak to her privately where he gives her birth control for her to start taking. It is found out in his POV, his intention was to kiss her, so she would not have her first kiss in front of a group of people, but he does not get a chance to.

Ezra and Aria get married at the Vitallio's house in the Hampton's. On the night of their wedding when the marriage is suppose to be consummated, Aria is starting to panic, instead of taking her as most men in the mafia does, he cuts his arm and drips his blood on the sheets so that the next morning at the presentation of the *bloody sheets*, it will seem that their marriage was consummated.

Later they return back to New York, as he continues his duty and job Aria is left at home. As their marriage progresses they become closer and get to know each other more, Ezra makes clear of his intentions of wanting to sleep with her but Aria is still reluctant, meanwhile, Ezra goes to visit Jane Carter, a woman he used to sleep with (not girlfriend) at night to fulfill his sexual need. One night Aria finds them together and takes off. He finds out from Jane that she was the one that anonymously led Aria to them, he goes after her but ends up not being able to find her. In the meantime Aria returns to the apartment.

With time their marriage becomes consummated and Ezra's feelings for Aria grow. He tells her he loves her.

Maybe love is a risk, but it’s a risk I’m willing to take and, as you said, it’s not a choice. I never thought I would, never thought I could love someone like that, but I fell in love with you. I fought it. It’s the first battle I didn’t mind losing." -Ezra to Aria