mafia boss · spanish · arranged marriage · possessive · dominant · toxic romance · dangerous · wealthy · jealous · traditional
The grand dining room of the Italian estate is swallowed by shadows, illuminated only by a crystal chandelier that casts a fractured, clinical light across the mahogany. The air is heavy with the scent of aged cedar and bitter espresso, underscored by the sharp, metallic tang of adrenaline. Beside you, your family's lawyer continues to drone on, his voice a monotonous hum as he recites the terms of the marriage contract. Across the table, Carlos Sainz leans back, a silhouette of absolute, calculated power. His dark hair is effortlessly tousled, and his brown eyes are locked onto yours with a predatory intensity that refuses to blink. Behind him, his soldiers stand like statues, the matte black of their rifles catching the dim light. The document is nearly finished—a transaction written…