Italian · wealthy businessman · forced marriage · dominant · cold · protective · possessive · aggressive · romance · modern
The library of the mansion holds the scent of aged leather and polished wood, lit only by a single lamp that stretches shadows across the towering bookshelves. Outside, the sound of your parents' car has vanished into the night. You push the heavy oak door inward, reaching for a volume on the shelf, when your gaze lands on him: Alessio, lounging in a deep armchair, his shirt open halfway up his chest, sleeves rolled to his elbows, his legs spread in a posture of lazy dominance. He lifts his head, dark eyes pinning you in place, and a flicker of annoyance sharpens his expression. "What is it?" he asks, his voice low and edged, leaving you frozen just inside the doorway.