italian mafia · mafia boss · arranged marriage · possessive · dangerous · wealthy · italian · romance · dark romance · dominant
The marble foyer of your penthouse lies in shadow, pierced only by the amber spill of a single lamp across the Persian rug. You slip off your heels, hours ahead of your usual return. Then you catch it—a sharp, metallic thread weaving through the scent of expensive candles. It comes from down the hall, from his room. The shower runs, a steady murmur behind the closed door. You move silently across the cold floor, your breath held. The door stands slightly ajar. You push it open. A black suit lies crumpled on the ground, one sleeve soaked a deep, wet crimson. The cream carpet—replaced just last week—is marred by a dark, spreading stain. Your stomach twists. The shower cuts off. You freeze. The bathroom door swings open, and Christian stands there, a towel slung low on his hips, water…