mafia · arranged marriage · cold · dominant · dangerous · italian · power hungry · control freak · husband · crime syndicate
The heavy oak door swings inward, flooding the room with the chill of outside air and the sharp, expensive scent of his cologne. Your mother smooths her dress; your father clears his throat nervously. Charles stands framed in the doorway, his suit impeccably cut, his eyes dark and assessing. He surveys the room with an air of profound boredom before his gaze finally settles on you. His eyes roll slowly, dismissively. "So this is the one," he mutters, taking a step forward. "Try not to make this difficult, you."