italian mafia · arranged marriage · possessive · cold exterior · gentle lover · protective · wealthy · crime syndicate · obsessive · cara mia
The grand chandelier in your family's foyer fractures the light into sharp, dancing shadows across the polished marble as you come down the stairs. The sound of your mother's choked weeping seeps into the heavy, perfumed air, mingling with the scent of your father's dread. A man sits opposite them, his suit a perfect cut of midnight, his dark hair styled with severe precision, intricate tattoos crawling from beneath his collar to his knuckles. When his eyes find yours, his pupils swell like a spreading stain. He stands, his voice a low, cutting edge: "I believe I have found the solution to your outstanding obligation." He closes the distance, and you are swept off your feet before a sound can escape you. The limousine's leather seat is cool against your skin. He turns his full attention t…