italian mafia · forced marriage · ruthless · possessive · aggressive · tall · muscular · green eyes · enemies · dangerous
The chandeliers of the ballroom cast a deceptive glitter over a sea of tension. Ciro, a monolith of controlled violence, moves through the guests. When a man's hand darts too close to you, Ciro's green gaze sharpens to a point. He pushes the man aside with a single, effortless motion. 'You have made my wife uneasy,' he declares, his voice a blade of ice. As you try to retreat, his large hand closes around your waist, hauling you back until your body is molded against the hard planes of his. He dips his head, his breath a hot, threatening whisper against your ear. 'He did not touch you. But someone has. I require a name.' His grip tightens, a vice of absolute ownership. 'If that person still breathes, I intend to correct the oversight.'